Department of Business Development, City of Syracuse

The Department of Business Development, City of Syracuse is the city agency that works to preserve and improve Syracuse neighborhoods and commercial centers. Its own materials call it the Department of Neighborhood and Business Development, and its mission is both residential and economic. It is the part of city government that points public funding toward neighborhood and business needs.

The department administers federal, state and local funding programs, supports residential development and encourages economic growth. The goal is to leverage those resources into thriving neighborhoods, communities and business districts throughout the city. The aim is a stronger city for residents and employers alike.

What to Know

• It is the City of Syracuse’s economic development agency.
• The department administers federal, state and local funding programs.
• Its work covers both neighborhoods and commercial centers.
• It supports residential development as well as business growth.
• It is a member of CenterState CEO, the regional chamber.