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About ECRDA

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It’s an exciting time for Erie County.

With a strong history and industrial roots, the region has firmly positioned itself with the technology, manufacturing, logistics and distribution infrastructures needed to support the businesses of tomorrow.

Throughout this renaissance, the Erie County Redevelopment Authority (ECRDA) has played a pivotal role in local business development, facilitating loan and grant funding and providing expert technical assistance for hundreds of businesses.

Today, ECRDA is building on its property development success by addressing the needs of the new economy while strengthening its foundation.


Our Mission

To facilitate job creation and retention and increase prosperity in the Erie region.

To accomplish this, we build the area’s economic development infrastructure through the acquisition, development and redevelopment of real estate in Erie County and provide grant and lending opportunities to businesses and municipalities. To remain competitive, we continue to grow and adapt, offering an expanded portfolio of services.

When you’re ready to start or relocate a business in Erie, contact us and we’ll take the next step together.


Interactive Dashboards

Erie County maintains interactive dashboards showcasing ECRDA data.

Stay up-to-date quartly, with data regarding jobs creation and retention, and the amounts of grants and loans awarded. You can filter by business, year, grant type, and more.

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