About Us
Mission Statement
Pursuant to the Authority granted by the State of New York, it is the mission of the Seneca County Industrial Development Agency to advance the job opportunities and economic welfare of the people of Seneca County by actively promoting, encouraging and attracting economically sound commerce, industry, housing and recreational opportunities.
The Seneca County Industrial Development Agency will achieve this mission by utilizing the powers granted to it by New York State that provide financial assistance to qualified projects. This assistance can include conduit bond financing, lease/leasebacks and exemptions from taxation, and support to other organizations with similar missions. The Board and staff of the Seneca County Industrial Development Agency will carry out this mission guided by the tenets of transparency, integrity and accountability.
SENECA COUNTY FACT
Finger Lakes Regional Airport provides easy access to many local colleges and businesses. Car service is available.
About Seneca County IDA
Seneca County Industrial Development Agency (SENIDA) is a public benefit corporation dedicated to ensuring the long-term economic health of our county by attracting new businesses and helping existing businesses grow.
The agency promotes private-sector commercial and industrial development, and advances the job opportunities and economic welfare of the people of Seneca County. We work with site selectors, CEOs and business owners to make the most of our region’s numerous geographic advantages and exceptional workforce, forming partnerships that will benefit both the employers and the people who call Seneca County home.
Your Local IDA
Local values. Forward vision.
"Local values. Forward vision." It’s our approach at SENIDA. We personalize our financial incentives and related support to make it simple for businesses to locate and expand in Seneca County. With our broad range of knowledge and aggressive attention to detail, SENIDA helps companies explore and discover opportunities in Seneca County—and then we put the details in place for a smooth, simple transition and long-term success in the new or expanded location.
In the past five years, SENIDA has:
Supported expansion of local businesses, such as ITT Goulds Pumps
Provided PILOT Increment Financing, resulting in infrastructure development (water/sewer) that now serves both projects and the community at large
Enabled redevelopment efforts at the former Seneca Army Depot
Aided tourism growth
Supported development of Deer Run Industrial Park
Top three industries
SENIDA has identified strategic industries for the Seneca County region. We focus our efforts on growing and attracting the following sectors:
Advanced Manufacturing
Alternative Energy
Agribusiness
Healthcare
Destination Tourism
Case Studies
ITT GOULDS PUMPS
A global leader in producing pumps for the industrial sector, ITT Goulds Pumps has played an integral role in Seneca County’s municipal and industrial water market since 1848.
HIPSHOT PRODUCTS INC.
Hipshot Products Inc. was founded in 1982 when David Borisoff found himself in the shop more often than on stage. With a wife and toddler, he decided show business was no way to support his family.