Welcome to Ontario County, New York

A cost-effective and profitable place to locate or expand your business
Next door to Rochester - the World's Image Centre - Ontario County is one of the fastest growing counties in New York State, with more than 225 manufacturing firms contributing to a vibrant economy in safe, rural and suburban communities rich in heritage and accessible to cultural amenities in nearby metropolitan centers.

PLEASE NOTE:  Job numbers shown in the annual reports below are projected and do not reflect the actual number of jobs created.

The 2005 OCIDA/OED Annual Report is now available online! Click here to download a pdf file of the report.
Click here to download a pdf file of the 2004 OCIDA/OED Annual Report.	To Download the 2004 OCIDA/OED Capabilities Brochure in .pdf format: Click Here

Export Empire
Ontario County is a member of a nine-county consortium whose industries export more than $14 billion worth of goods per year to some 150 countries - more than all but six states.

Standing Tall
We're proud of our County and its diverse industry. Proud of our exceptional work force and the extraordinary quality of life offered here in the heart of the beautiful Finger Lakes Region of New York State.

Let Us Help
If you're considering relocating or growing your business, it will pay you to consider Ontario County. We are committed to putting our extensive professional experience to work for you - quickly, confidentially and free of charge - giving your business the best opportunity to thrive. Want to talk with us directly or have more information sent to you? Call us at (585) 396-4460 or click on our names below to send us an e-mail:

Our Mission:

We help companies and entrepreneurs create wealth and grow and retain jobs in Ontario County.

Our Approach:

The Ontario County Industrial Development Agency seeks to accomplish its mission by:

• Supporting entrepreneurship and innovation in all sectors of the economy by providing a world-class environment for technology-led development
• Providing technical assistance, incentives and other forms of direct support to enable all companies to succeed in the global economy
• Working with a variety of public and private organizations to ensure that Ontario County's workforce has world-class technical skills
• Actively participating in efforts that maintain and improve the County's quality of life so that it can continue to attract and retain world-class talent and enterprises
• Continually monitoring the County's business climate to ensure that it remains a premium location for technology-led development.

Mike J. Manikowski, Economic Developer 
Linda R. Frasca, Administrative Assistant.