Nestled on the southern banks of Lake Ontario, between Niagara Falls and Rochester, New York is historic Orleans County.  Discover the charm as you cruise along our country byways and scenic waterways while experiencing the rich history of our rural community.

Throughout Western New York, Orleans County is known for high-quality labor, employee retention and low absenteeism.  New and established businesses, as well as regional and international corporations, seek out the Orleans Economic Development Agency (OEDA) to provided them with invaluable assistance to grow, expand or relocate in Orleans County, New York.

Welcome to Orleans Economic Development (VIDEO)

Recent News & Press

2017

• Press Release: Orleans County leads region with largest NYS-Certified Shovel-Ready business park in WNY & Finger Lakes

• EDA says 300-acre business park in Medina could be largest certified, shovel-ready site in upstate

• Business Outlook: Orleans County starts 2017 with good foot forward

• Medina named one of the Top 10 most affordable towns in NYS, according to a SmartAsset study

• California company relocates to the Town of Ridegway

• Local railroad approved for $1.1 million state grant

• Orleans legislator sees progress on many fronts for county

• EDA counts nearly $20 million in investment, 91 new jobs in 2016

2016​​

• ESD Announces Pride Pak is Open For Business is Orleans County

• Pride Pak has been innovator in processing vegetables

• Pride Pak’s facility awes dignitaries

• New estimates put Pride Pak opening in September

• Press Release: "Orleans County- The Origin of Opportunity" wins 2016 Telly

• New Chamber director looks to promote businesses in Orleans

• Soil & Water in Orleans approved for nearly $350K in state grants

• New map on locally produced foods now available

• 13 entrepreneurs graduate from small business class