Scaling Up Businesses

Livingston County Economic Development supports our agribusiness suppliers, manufacturers, cottage industries, and processing plants by providing strategic tools, technical resources, and capital funding to scale operations and to help these companies stay competitive in often fluctuating markets. These types of businesses drive innovation and are the backbone of our communities and supply many local jobs. They form a robust industrial foundation and are the core of the local economy.

Livingston County ensures a high-utility collaborative environment for business growth and expansion. We can help with resources to help scale commercial capacity. Here’s a few of our accomplishments from 2024.

Expansion Assistance: Building a Plan

Whether you’re leveling up your manufacturing company or managing an established production facility, Livingston County Economic Development fuels your operations for growth. Our team offers practical tools, specialized technical support, and industrial connections to the partners, and community resources. We focus on scaling light industries and suppliers that drive our local economy. strengthening the businesses that make our communities vibrant—from main street shops to long-standing family operations. No matter what your production capacity, we can help you support a facility expansion, adopt new technologies, and navigate supply chain challenges with confidence.

Retaining + Acquiring Customers

Whether you are looking to win your first contract or deepen relationships with long-term customers, Livingston County Economic Development can help you understand how to scale your business. Our team offers B2B networking strategies and direct connections to other business owners in the county. We focus on strengthening the local suppliers that drive our manufacturing ecosystem—from agri-business and emerging fabrication shops to established production facilities. No matter your current sales volume, the value of retaining customers is vital in business. According to the Harvard Business Review, increasing customer retention rates by even 5% can increase profits anywhere from 25% to 95%.

Access to Capital: Finance + Incentives Programs

Livingston County Economic Development aggressively pursues both state and local incentives to make the cost of relocating and operating your business competitive. Our staff will work with you to package the most beneficial assistance available in order to catalyze capital investment and foster job retention and creation. In-house, we can offer access to tax exemptions, revolving loan funds, and tax-exempt bonds. We manage an inventory of all available LivCo sites and buildings including county-owned industrial and business parks. Additionally, we can coordinate regional utility incentives, foreign trade zone benefits, and NYS consolidated funding applications to access state programs and grant funding.

We are here to help you explore the options that are best for your company.

Hiring + Training Resources

Planning Resources + Tools

Economic development is more than just circulating money. Our fellow business support organizations serve as essential links in our framework: they are critical supports in our economic scaffolding and help create a vibrant community. Our municipal partners, community partners, and professional service organizations understand the mission and how to access services. Although we work with a variety of organizations, some of our most frequent collaborations to help you succeed include the following organizations.

Digital Marketing + Trends

Whether you are launching a brand-new startup or fine-tuning a company you’ve run for years, continuous learning keeps you competitive. We help you stay ahead of the curve on the latest marketing and business trends. Check out these key training topics for your business

Expansion Success Stories

Small business can be big business in Livingston County. Many of our companies have grown, expanded, and developed into multiple locations over time. Others have expanded their spaces, offerings, and business structure to accommodate new demand. If this sounds like your dream, we are here to make that a reality for you and your business.