Community Economic Development (Canton)
Not Available for spring 2022
Special Note: Mask Required.
Community Mentor:
Agency and Placement Location: 60 Main Street Canton, New York 13617
Mission: According to its website: Canton Community Economic Development: "We work directly with small and large businesses, including new ventures. Our services include:
- Development Incentives & Financing
- Site Selection
- Grants for Job Creation or Retention
- Business Assistance
- Low Interest Business Loans
- Customer Research… and more
Projects:
- Assist with publicizing Music on Main on the college campuses.
- Assist with publicizing Flannel Fest (October 23) and Shop Local.
- Assist with engaging more downtown business owners in 'pop-up' events, business development opportunities and promotions by handing out posters, explaining projects, getting their up to date contact information (Leigh's office does an email blast).
- Investigate The STOMP - and create a plan to make it a sustainable annual (or bi-annual) event again with a responsible party who is responsible for it (ex: Orientation Committees)
- Investigate Canton Ambassadors - does it still exist? Could it? What is the role and how to get it going again.