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Growing Your Business In Erie County


4/9/10: Application for Recovery Zone Bonds

Economic Development

The Office of Economic Development is responsible for providing information and assistance to the business community.

Hotel Occupancy Tax Instructions

The County started imposing the Hotel Occupancy Tax in December 1974.  Under the law, all hotel/motel/lodging establishments must register with the County and must collect and remit to the County the tax.

Equal Employment Opportunity

EEO is responsible for investigation of harassment complaints and procedures for Erie County employees.

Formal Bids

The bids listed on this website are "Formal Bids" having a projected cost of $10,000 or more. Each bid contains a complete package of specifications and instructions.

Forms:

     MBE/WBE Disclosure Affidavit (pdf)

     Standard Insurance Certificate (pdf)

Health Department Permits & Applications

This page provides necessary documents for various business permits and applications.

MBE and WBE Resource Lists

We have compiled information to facilitate your efforts to use minority or women owned business enterprises.

Niagara Erie Regional Coalition

The Niagara Erie Regional Coalition is a partnership between government, private, and non-profit agencies committed to thinking and acting regionally for the betterment of Erie and Niagara Counties.

Request for Proposals and Construction Bids

This page provides Requests for Proposals and Construction Bid applications for projects in Erie County.

Erie County Industrial Development Agency (IDA)

The Erie County IDA is an economic development partner with the Buffalo Niagara Enterprise. The team provides loan information, tax exemption information, export assistance, real estate information and much more.