to foster an environment of cooperation between City Government, Economic Development Agencies and the private sector with the goal of promoting economic expansion and prosperity in the City of Watertown.
The Watertown Local Development Corporation (WLDC) is a 501-(c) 3 public benefit corporation engaging in economic development in the City of Watertown. The WLDC exists to help move your strategic business plans forward. Financing options and incentives through the WLDC:
Fixed-interest loans for real estate, machinery and equipment
Working Capital financing
Leasehold improvement financing
Assists in securing primary financing through commercial banks
Retail and commercial space is available in the newly renovated Franklin Building, 50 Public Square, Downtown Watertown. For more information call 315-786-3494.
The Buck Building 82 Public Square Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 786-3494
Phone
(315) 786-3495
Fax
Area Demographics
There are many demographics and resources that make Watertown NY the ideal location for many types of businesses and industries. Here are just a few:
Close to Fort Drum, home of the U.S. Army the 10 Mountain Division, Light Infantry, the county's largest employer, infusing over $500 million annually into the local economy.
Located close to abundant natural resources Lake Ontario, Thousand Islands,St. Lawrence River, Tug Hill Plateau and Adirondack Mountains.
Higher education can be found locally at Jefferson Community College, and within 90 minutes you can reach nine different universities and colleges.
The City of Watertown (pop. 27,000) is the county seat of Jefferson County (pop. 115,000), and the largest city in Northern New York.
Jefferson County offers exceptional health care, and is home to a number of excellent public and private schools.
The Northern New York area offers an available and affordable real estate market.
We exist to foster an environment of cooperation between City Government, Economic Development Agencies and the private sector with the goal of promoting economic expansion and prosperity in the City of Watertown. To use the LDC’s financial resources to leverage other investment, with the goal of job creation, retention and elimination of blight.
The Watertown Local Development Corporation holds regular monthly meetings on the fourth Thursday of every month at 82 Public Square at 8:30am unless otherwise specified.
Space Available in newly renovated Franklin Building
The Franklin Building houses 6 to 12 commercial units at street level. Contact WLDC at (315) 786-3494 for information on commercial space available in the Franklin Building.