News Stories

09 Dec Fairport OCED Launches “Fairport Forward” Podcast

Posted at 14:24h in DRI, News Stories

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24 Jul Economic Development Playbook

Posted at 14:50h in News Stories

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="grid" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" z_index=""][vc_column][vc_column_text] What do the Buffalo Bills have to do with economic development? More than you’d think. Building a Super Bowl-worthy team and building a thriving community both require strategy, teamwork, and the right players in the right roles. Here’s...

Fairport Liftbridge viewed from Kennelley Park

24 Jul Updates from OCED: Newsletter Archive

Posted at 00:00h in News Stories

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="grid" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" z_index=""][vc_column][vc_column_text]Monthly email newsletters are archived for easy access to our past updates. To have future newsletters sent directly to your inbox, subscribe here: https://fairportoced.org/#newslettersignup NEWSLETTERS: August 2025 The Economic Impact of Strong Schools July 2025 Why We Celebrate: Festivals connect neighbors, support small businesses,...

23 Jul Fairport Receives Pro-Housing Community Designation

Posted at 13:48h in DRI, News Stories

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16 Jul Ribbon-Cutting Ceremonies Mark Completion of Historic Redevelopment Project

Posted at 15:19h in Local Development Corporation, News Stories

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01 Jul Fairport OCED Expands Grant Program Supporting Local Businesses

Posted at 08:54h in Local Development Corporation, News Stories

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27 Feb OCED Studying Ways to Help Ease North Main Street Parking Challenges

Posted at 12:17h in Industrial Development Agency, News Stories, Projects

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Family standing on overlook at Thomas Creek Wetlands in Fairport NY

20 Nov Fairport OCED – Thomas Creek Wetlands Entrance Project

Posted at 16:32h in Industrial Development Agency, News Stories, Projects

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20 Sep Sign, Facade and Street Frontage Grant Program

Posted at 08:58h in Local Development Corporation, News Stories

To date, the Village of Fairport Local Development Corporation (FLDC) Local Investments for Fairport's Transformation (LIFT) Grant Program has distributed $80,000 in grants, to more than 40 Fairport Village businesses for PPE, takeout supplies and other pandemic related expenses....

Business owner Sean McSherry stands inside Junction 361.

19 Sep Announcing Our First Landlord Roundtable Discussion

Posted at 10:57h in News Stories, Section 8 Housing Program

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