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Southwestern New York State Economic Plan
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Workforce concerns -- availability of workers, training them, retaining them -- topped the list of concerns for businesses in 2023. With the increasing number of people retiring and an increasing aging population, rural communities struggle to find enough workers. The region has a substantially larger percentage of the working population (ages 16-64) who are not working, compared to national averages. This might be due to early retirements, long-term disabilities (which are also higher than national averages), or other unknown factors. Companies need to "up the ante" to attract and retain staff, which is going to take creativity and ingenuity that the region can catalyze, promote, and share. Improving quality of life is critical to maintaining/increasing population and is covered in the following section on Vibrant Communities.

Strengths
natural environment, potential for healthy active lifestyle

Weaknesses
population decline, increasing aging population, poor infrastructure, lack of attractive housing options

Opportunities
attractive residential location for those who work remotely, new large employers locating here

Threats
global insecurity, attractive job markets elsewhere, loss of youth population

Objectives
  • Objective #1 Make talent attraction campaigns a top priority to increase the region's working population
  • Objective #2 Allocate more resources toward workforce development in growing sectors
  • Objective #3 Increase support systems for workers, including postsecondary education, public transit options, child care and elder care
  • Objective #4 Improve health measures to increase wellbeing and work capacity
​Population = 251,907
Population Growth Since 2010 = -5.0%
Population Change 2010 = -13,237
Growth in Working Age Population
-7.1%

StatsAmerica, using U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) data
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    • Our Team
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  • Funding
    • ARC Funding
    • EDA Funding
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    • Broadband
    • Clean Energy Communities
    • Climate Smart Communities
    • Economic Development
    • GIS
    • Local Foods
    • Local Government >
      • 2023 CAP Members
      • 2022 CAP Members
      • 2021 CAP Members
      • 2020 CAP Members
    • Water Source Management
  • Training
    • Local Government Conference
    • Flood Plain Management Training Series
    • Fall Planning & Zoning Training
    • Powers & Duties of Newly Elected Officials
  • Publications
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  • Links
  • Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)
    • CEDS About
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    • CEDS Action Plan >
      • Natural Environment
      • Built Environment
      • Business & Industry
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