Town of Lancaster, New York

W hen it comes to attracting new business, the Town of Lancaster, New York is going global. The Erie County town of almost 45,000 has been attracting a number of globally-based businesses who are finding Lancaster as the ideal location to ‘set up shop’. Town Supervisor and LIDA Chair Ronald Ruffino, Sr. offers a personal touch. “First and foremost, I like meeting with people and sitting with them and hearing their ideas,” Ruffino explains. “I make sure they understand that I’m the type of person that wants Lancaster to be known as business- friendly. I’ve taken that approach from day one and it seems to be working pretty well; we’ve drawn in some nice projects. I’m hoping that I’m leaving positive thoughts with people when I’m done having these meetings with them.” “ A G R E A T P L A C E T O L I V E ”