Empire State Development (ESD) is New York State’s chief economic development agency.  The mission of ESD is to promote a vigorous and growing state economy, encourage business investment and job creation, and support diverse, prosperous local economies across New York State through the efficient use of loans, grants, tax credits, real estate development, marketing and other forms of assistance.

The Bailey Business Association provides its members with information regarding the resources established by ESD.  BBA offers application technical assistance to qualified businesses interested in applying to ESD initiatives.

East Side Avenues is a unique public/private partnership that is supported by an $8 million East Side Collaborative Fund which provides capital and organizational support to transformational projects in targeted areas along four East Side commercial corridors.

From the capacity building support of East Side Avenues, the BBA has been able to retain an organizational manager. With a dedicated administrator, the BBA is able to function effectively and consistently.  

M&T Bank has been a locally-loved bank in the Ken-Bailey Business District for decades. Offering a wide range of business and personal banking tools and products, M&T delivers banking solutions that help make a big difference in our community.

For the BBA to maintain fluid operations and high visibility, there is a need to employ additional support staff, activate various communication platforms, and access developmental tools. M&T Bank has stepped up to ensure that the BBA has the funding needed to secure each of these elements in order to function, fully.

Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) believes that WNY’s long-term success will be measured by the extent to which all individuals – regardless of income, race or zip code – have access to safe, healthy, sustainable communities with housing and economic choices. LISC believes that neighborhoods can take control of their destiny, and people can drive this positive change from within. As a collective impact “intermediary” organization, we support on-the-ground work primarily in four program areas: Livability Planning, Affordable Housing, Family Income & Wealth Building, and Neighborhood Business Support.

As a BBA supporting partner, LISC provides the BBA with extensive insight regarding pertinent business and community-based resources. BBA counts on LISC to keep our members aware of the peripheral support options that exist and provides hand-in-hand guidance on accessing these resources…that may have otherwise gone unnoticed.