St. Lawrence County Office of Economic Development

purpose: to create conditions within st. lawrence county that encourage business investment and improvement of incomes. goals: retention of existing businesses expansion of existing businesses attraction of new businesses job retention and creation organization: staffing is provided for: st. lawrence county industrial development agency (ida) st. lawrence county local development corporation (ldc) st. lawrence county workforce investment board activities: marketing •internal: inform in-county businesses of available incentive and financing programs. accomplished through press releases, community work with local organizations and business visitations. •external: in partnership with other local, state, and regional development organizations. accomplish through trade show participation, media advertising, direct mailings, business visitations, and the creation and maintenance of supporting websites. assist firms located in or locating into st. lawrence county by coordinating and