to moderate income people, making sure these jobs are entry-level and accessible.” For larger ventures, Lumber City Development Corporation offers economic development and small business grant/loan programs that can support significant job creation. These incentives have produced tangible results. “District 37 is a mixed-use building in our downtown with a first-floor restaurant that’s packed every night and 14 apartment units on the second floor,” Wilson explains.“They accessed one of our programs, created 77 jobs, and we were able to help fund the kitchen equipment.” The city also works with the Industrial Development Agency to offset construction costs through tax incentives and partners with the New York Power Authority to provide low-cost power for manufacturing firms, creating a comprehensive support ecosystem for businesses of all sizes. SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE FUTURE North Tonawanda’s infrastructure strategy balances immediate needs with long-term sustainability goals, positioning the city to meet environmental standards while addressing aging systems. This dual approach is evident in water management improvements, energy-efficiency initiatives, and targeted investments in green infrastructure. “We’re doing a lot of catch-up on our water and wastewater plant with multiple capital projects in the tens of millions of dollars,” says Mayor Tylec. “From our history of having significant industry, we have substantial capacity for water and sewer. tasnermachineandtool.com | 716.695.6400 100 Industrial Drive, North Tonawanda, New York Tasner Machine & Tool is a family owned and operated precision machine shop specializing in CNC machining and fabrication. For more than 30 years we have been machining and fabricating components and assemblies that meet and exceed customers’ requirements and expectations. Our capabilities range from engineering and building single prototypes to high quantity production runs. Our skilled team utilizes decades of knowledge and experience to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality in every part we manufacture. 155 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 04 NORTH TONAWANDA, NY
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