Fairport OCED

06/10/2026

Great to see Red Bird Market getting some well-deserved recognition from 13 WHAM ABC! Local small businesses add character to our community and help keep Fairport a vibrant place.

Congratulations to Red Bird Market on this well-deserved spotlight!

A woman-owned business is offering wonderful products in Fairport.

06/02/2026

A busy weekend is good for business.
A return visit is even better.

Canal Days brings people to Fairport.
Our local businesses, public spaces, and community connections give them reasons to come back.

That is the power of local economic development:

✨ more foot traffic
✨ more storefront visibility
✨ more community connection
✨ more reasons to stay, shop, and return

Read the June OCED newsletter at the link in bio - and see you this weekend (June 6th and 7th) at Fairport Canal Days! 🦆

05/18/2026

Last week we proudly sponsored a Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce event at Bonnie & Clyde in the Village of Fairport.

Located in the former Fairport National Bank and Trust Company building, Bonnie & Clyde is a strong example of adaptive reuse in Fairport’s downtown district. The 1924 local landmark has been transformed into a modern restaurant and cocktail bar while preserving key architectural elements of the original bank - including a private chef's table in "The Vault," and a walk-up patio bar in the former drive-through teller window!

With business incentives and support from Fairport OCED, this project helped bring new activity, jobs, and long-term value to an underutilized iconic downtown property.

Now is a great time to take a fresh look at Fairport, a village where historic character and charm, local business momentum, and new investment are creating an increasingly dynamic place to visit, gather, and grow.

05/05/2026

Fairport is Runway Ready! Our May newsletter is all about the lead-up to festival season — fresh storefronts, open patios, flowers, canal activity, and all the little details that help the Village feel ready for summer. ☀️

🔗 Read the full newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/fairportny/may2026

05/04/2026

Small Business Week is a perfect time to say thank you to the small businesses that help define the Village of Fairport, NY!

Fairport's strong mix of locally owned shops, restaurants, and service providers is a true competitive advantage. These businesses support our local economy, attract residents and visitors, and contribute to the character that makes Fairport unique.

Many of our retail shops are participating in the Fairport Perinton Merchants Association’s Spring Stroll event this Thursday evening, offering store specials, refreshments, and prizes! It's a great time to visit and shop local! 🛍️

05/01/2026

The Fairport Farmers Market is back for the season! 🌷🫛🎍

It’s the perfect reason to spend a spring morning in the Village: take a stroll, visit local businesses, enjoy the sunshine, and kick off the season of community events that make Fairport feel like Fairport.

Grab your tote bag, bring a friend, and start your Saturday in the Village.

04/09/2026

Spring, is that you? This season has a way of making Fairport feel fully alive again, bringing our economic momentum into sharper focus.

𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁:
🚢 The upcoming return of the Colonial Belle
🥐 A new café opening on Main Street
🎉 Fairport’s strength as a place for entrepreneurs and small businesses
🌱 Events and local activity worth watching this season

🔗 Read more: https://mailchi.mp/fairportny/april2026

FLX

03/27/2026

If you or someone you know receives SNAP benefits, this is a message about important SNAP program changes. Learn more about local resources at www.savemysnap.org.

03/24/2026

🚃 Train Viewing: An underrated pastime? Maybe. A charming way to spend time in Fairport? Absolutely!!

More than 40 trains run through the Village daily on this CSX line. The Train Viewing Platform (and restored 1978 Conrail Caboose!) is just one of the charming things that makes the Village special. We recently mentioned it on 𝙁𝙖𝙞𝙧𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙. (fairportforward.buzzsprout.com😉)

You can also watch the trains on a live we**am feed! Check it out anytime at www.fairportjunction.com!

03/19/2026

Local voices say it best. Thanks to at for sharing what they love about Fairport. ❤️