Who we are

THE WDC's Story

Here for your business

Since the 1950's the WDC has worked to grow the business communities of Willsboro & Essex. In that time we've helped dozens of small businesses thrive through targeted loan and mentorship services.

The Willsboro Development Corporation’s (WDC) mission is to attract, encourage, assist, and promote industry and commerce, industrial and commercial development, expansion and diversification. This pertains to any business; whether fledging, established, small, industrial, new or in development.

The Willsboro Development Corporation’s goals are to create an environment that will encourage the location of new businesses in the Essex-Willsboro area and to encourage, mentor, and connect with partners of expertise. Where necessary and appropriate, afford financial assistance to new and existing businesses to become stronger and more successful.

We hope to achieve this mission by:

1. Encourage projects that would revitalize the downtown area.
2. Encourage businesses that attract tourists to the area.
3. For business use, assist in the development of the limited commercial, agricultural and industrial or private land still available in the Willsboro & Essex areas.
4. Assist existing businesses as well as new businesses.
5. Promote the Willsboro-Essex area to businesses looking to relocate.
6. Work as a collaborative partner with other agencies to further our goals and objectives.