Economic Development in Jamestown, NY

Jamestown Renaissance Corporation

Lillian Vitanza Ney Renaissance Center, 119-121 West 3rd Street, Jamestown NY, 14701
(716) 338-9809, jrconline.org

Through a wide range of public-private partnerships, the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation (JRC) coordinates the implementation of the City of Jamestown's Urban Design Plan and Neighborhood Revitalization Plan—and facilitates ongoing dialogue around issues that affect implementation of both plans. And through revitalization incentives and planning support, the JRC is committed to capturing the opportunity for development and rejuvenation of downtown and its waterfront while also working to give residents the resources to invest in their homes and engage with their neighbors.

Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency

Third Floor Municipal Building 200 East Third Street, Jamestown, NY, 14701
(716) 483-7541, jamestownny.net

JURA administers the City of Jamestown's annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Program entitlements from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. It is also responsible for housing and building code enforcement, planning, zoning, and grant administration functions.

Jamestown Local Development Corporation

Third Floor Municipal Building, 200 East Third Street, Jamestown, NY, 14701
(716) 483-7541, jamestownny.net

The lending arm of the City of Jamestown since 1981, this revolving loan fund has made loans to over 243 Jamestown businesses totaling over $13,100,000, leveraging over $82,200,000 in private investments and creating over 2,340 jobs.