City passes support for Commerce Chenango's DRI application
NORWICH – On Tuesday the City of Norwich unanimously passed a resolution authorizing its support of Commerce Chenango submitting an application to the New York State Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) program, which awards a $10 million grant to revitalize downtowns in New York State.
Commerce Chenango President/CEO Steve Craig presented to the city joint committees at its meeting on February 5, discussing Commerce Chenango's missions and its intent to apply for the DRI program on behalf of downtown Norwich.
The joint committees passed a motion to common council to support Commerce Chenango's application efforts, which was passed by the council Tuesday night.
The DRI initiative aims to transform downtown neighborhoods into vibrant communities where New Yorkers want to live, work and raise families. The winning communities are awarded $10 million to develop a downtown strategic investment plan and implement projects that advance the community's vision for revitalization.
During his presentation, Craig said past recipients of the $10 million DRI grant – such as Watkins Glen – were chosen because they demonstrated that their downtown was a good location for investment.
"There's all kinds of stuff going on that demonstrates that Norwich is a great place to invest and that's what they want to see," said Craig. "They don't want to invest in a place that has tumbleweeds rolling down the street."
As the downtown area for large corporate employers such as NBT Bank, Alvogen, and others, Craig said Norwich is in a great position to be considered for the DRI program.
"We're the downtown for a lot of major employers and so that carries weight," said Craig. "We take the demonstrated past investments, who are we downtown for, and what investments are on the running board that could be leveraged, and you build a good case, you tell a good story about the city."
The DRI application process is a long one, Craig said, and Norwich might not be chosen in the first year, but he said it's an opportunity that shouldn't be passed up. He said the application process has already started and will be submitted in June, before the DRI narrows its applications down to three. The three applicants then give a presentation in August before a recipient is chosen.
With the City of Norwich Common Council passing on the resolution Tuesday night, Commerce Chenango can continue to move forward with the application process.
City of Norwich Mayor Christine Carnrike said, "I tip my hat off to Alderman Jeffrey and also to City of Norwich Supervisor Jeffrey for keeping this at the forefront. In light of some recent announcements of some businesses that are closing in the town as well as here in the city, I think it's important to note that the look of our downtown has to change. This is one way to jump on that, and I look forward to this working relationship with Commerce Chenango."
Commerce Chenango President/CEO Steve Craig presented to the city joint committees at its meeting on February 5, discussing Commerce Chenango's missions and its intent to apply for the DRI program on behalf of downtown Norwich.
The joint committees passed a motion to common council to support Commerce Chenango's application efforts, which was passed by the council Tuesday night.
The DRI initiative aims to transform downtown neighborhoods into vibrant communities where New Yorkers want to live, work and raise families. The winning communities are awarded $10 million to develop a downtown strategic investment plan and implement projects that advance the community's vision for revitalization.
During his presentation, Craig said past recipients of the $10 million DRI grant – such as Watkins Glen – were chosen because they demonstrated that their downtown was a good location for investment.
"There's all kinds of stuff going on that demonstrates that Norwich is a great place to invest and that's what they want to see," said Craig. "They don't want to invest in a place that has tumbleweeds rolling down the street."
As the downtown area for large corporate employers such as NBT Bank, Alvogen, and others, Craig said Norwich is in a great position to be considered for the DRI program.
"We're the downtown for a lot of major employers and so that carries weight," said Craig. "We take the demonstrated past investments, who are we downtown for, and what investments are on the running board that could be leveraged, and you build a good case, you tell a good story about the city."
The DRI application process is a long one, Craig said, and Norwich might not be chosen in the first year, but he said it's an opportunity that shouldn't be passed up. He said the application process has already started and will be submitted in June, before the DRI narrows its applications down to three. The three applicants then give a presentation in August before a recipient is chosen.
With the City of Norwich Common Council passing on the resolution Tuesday night, Commerce Chenango can continue to move forward with the application process.
City of Norwich Mayor Christine Carnrike said, "I tip my hat off to Alderman Jeffrey and also to City of Norwich Supervisor Jeffrey for keeping this at the forefront. In light of some recent announcements of some businesses that are closing in the town as well as here in the city, I think it's important to note that the look of our downtown has to change. This is one way to jump on that, and I look forward to this working relationship with Commerce Chenango."
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