Jefferson County Economic Development

05/07/2026

Did you know agriculture has a $3.9 billion economic impact in Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego and St. Lawrence Counties? An economic impact analysis by Dr. Todd Schmit from Cornell University showed agriculture is the largest economic sector in NNY.

05/07/2026

https://www.nny360.com/news/convalt-agrees-to-pay-1-million-loan-back-to-industrial-development-agency/article_82ccdf18-15e8-5c49-ae82-d64fe6f011d1.html

WATERTOWN - The company that had planned to build a giant solar panel manufacturing plant on a site near the Watertown International Airport is going to pay back every penny

04/14/2026

Come hear about Advocate Drum and their strategic plan for the future.

Happening this Thursday!

📍Jefferson Community College, East Hall, Room H116A & B
1220 Coffeen Street, Watertown, NY
📆April 16, 2026
⏰2:30 PM - 5:00 PM

There is still time to RSVP.
☎️315-836-1531
💻[email protected]

02/20/2026

Working together is so important to our community.

07/24/2025

Jefferson - Lewis Manufacturer's Alliance meeting in Carthage today. Hosted by Jefferson County Economic Development and Naturally Lewis.

Steve Hunt II , Regional Director for Empire State Development, is one of our keynote speakers discussing regional economic development.

04/04/2025

Listening to some great speakers providing information on the agricultural industry. It's our annual Jefferson County Agricultural Development Conference.

03/05/2025

Check out our March Newsletter

Email from JCED You don't want to miss what's happening locally Volume 14 | March 2025     News & Updates From Starbuck Ave We are getting closer to spring! Here's to a very productive and successful

02/25/2025

Very interesting interview from Jay Matteson's Rural America Podcast.

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12/23/2024

12/10/2024

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