COMIDA

We’re here to help. The COMIDA team provides a range of incentives delivered with exemplary customer service. Our staff is committed to matching the specific needs of companies with the appropriate programs. COMIDA partners with various local resources including the County of Monroe, Monroe County Industrial Development Corporation (MCIDC), and others to utilize the powers granted to it by New York State to offer programs and provide financial assistance to qualified projects.

 

Request for Proposal – Investment Services

 

About Us

COMIDA was created under Article 18A of the General Municipal Law of New York State, with the express goal of creating and retaining jobs for the purpose of reducing unemployment and economic deterioration. COMIDA goals also include protecting and promoting the health of Monroe County residents and increasing commerce by supporting the development of recreational facilities aimed at attracting tourists to visit Monroe County from outside of the area.

We provide assistance to qualified applicants/projects; however, COMIDA does not lend money for any projects. Instead, we provide assistance through tax exemptions, real property tax abatements, mortgage tax exemptions, and access to lower interest rates through tax-exempt bond issues. Assistance is available for acquiring, constructing, reconstructing, improving, maintaining, equipping and furnishing industrial, manufacturing, warehousing, commercial, research and recreational facilities.

COMIDA is subject to New York’s Open Meeting Law and the Freedom of Information Law, and COMIDA must comply with the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR) for each project. Additionally, for each project receiving benefits exceeding $100,000, Imagine Monroe must conduct a Public Hearing prior to the board action on a project.

 

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Board Members

It is the mission of COMIDA to advance the job opportunities, health, general prosperity, and economic welfare of the people of Monroe County. This is accomplished by actively working to promote, attract, encourage, and develop recreation, economically sound commerce, and industry for the purpose of preventing unemployment and economic deterioration. The Board of Directors of COMIDA will carry out this mission guided by the tenets of Transparency, Integrity, Accountability, and Exemplary Customer Service.

COMIDA Board Members are appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of the Monroe County Legislature

Board Meetings

Board meetings are normally scheduled the Third Tuesday of the month at the CityPlace Building beginning at noon. Find upcoming board meetings on our events calendar. View history of board meeting minutes.

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