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Damiankumor — 2013-12-18T14:45:29Z

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- COMIDA was also involved in the renovation of the Pittsford Flour Mill into office space, and the construction of the hotel for the ["Brooks Landing Project"].	+ COMIDA has been controversial in recent times with accusation by government officials and citizens of always granting tax breaks, eroding the tax base, and for not creating jobs that are equal in value to the taxes not collected.
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	+ * [http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/local/2013/10/15/penfield-bayfront-housing-project-gets-tax-breaks/2987679/ Penfield bayfront housing project gets tax breaks] Democrat and Chronicle - 10/15/2013 + * [http://interactive.wxxi.org/node/214013 COMIDA Approves Incentives For Xerox] - WXXI 07/25/2013 + * [http://www.rbj.net/article.asp?aID=204924 COMIDA OKs breaks for Marketplace; new anchor planned] - RBJ 12/18/2013

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davidgottfried — 2012-03-01T15:08:56Z

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davidgottfried — 2012-03-01T15:08:34Z

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peteb — 2009-03-31T21:34:37Z

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alexandergartley — 2009-03-06T14:31:53Z

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- * [http://www.rit.edu/news/utilities/pdf/2007/2007_09_14_DandC_forum_calls_for_oversight_Mitchell.pdf Forum calls for oversight of COMIDA] from D&C	+ * [http://www.rit.edu/news/utilities/pdf/2007/2007_09_14_DandC_forum_calls_for_oversight_Mitchell.pdf Forum calls for oversight of COMIDA (PDF)] from D&C

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BradMandell — 2008-11-16T14:43:32Z

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	+ * [http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/2007/counties/monroe.htm Audit Problems] - NY State Office of State Comptroller + * Also see [http://waterbuffalopress.wordpress.com/category/comida/ COMIDA Discussions] on Water Buffalo Press + * [http://www.rit.edu/news/utilities/pdf/2007/2007_09_14_DandC_forum_calls_for_oversight_Mitchell.pdf Forum calls for oversight of COMIDA] from D&C + * [http://rochesterturning.com/2006/06/15/update-on-comida-monroe-county-lej-session-wpics/ Update on COMIDA June 2006] - on RochesterTurning.com + * [http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4180/is_/ai_n28106197 Brighton Town Councilman questions County of Monroe COMDIA] BNET.com - Daly Record Sep 17-2008 + * [http://dragonflyeye.net/jongreenbaum/2008/01/11/maggie-brooks-comida-does-it-again/ Maggie Brooks' COMDIA does it Again!!!] On DragonFlyEye.net

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BradMandell — 2008-11-16T14:23:24Z

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- COMDIA lists the following partnerships: [http://www.biz2edu.com/ Biz2Edu], [ Empire State Development], ["Greater Rochester Enterprise"], ["The Entrepreneurs Network"], RochesterWorks!Small Business Administration City of Rochester Rochester Business Alliance Rochester Downtown Development Corp. Infotonics ["Rochester Gas & Electric"]	+ COMDIA lists the following partnerships: + * [http://www.biz2edu.com/ Biz2Edu], + * [http://www.empire.state.ny.us/ Empire State Development], + * ["Greater Rochester Enterprise"], + * ["The Entrepreneurs Network"], + * ["Rochester Works" RochesterWorks!], + * [http://www.sba.gov/ Small Business Administration], + * ["City of Rochester"], + * ["Rochester Business Alliance"], + * ["Rochester Downtown Development Corporation"], + * [http://www.itcmems.com/ Infotonics Technology Center], and + * ["Rochester Gas & Electric"]
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BradMandell — 2008-11-16T13:55:44Z

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BradMandell — 2008-11-16T13:55:44Z

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	+ \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Location'''\|\| + \|\|[[Address("50 West Main St, Rochester, NY 14614")]]\|\| + \|\|CityPlace, Suite 100\|\| + \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Phone'''\|\| + \|\|585 753 2000\|\|
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- The '''County of Monroe Industrial Development Agency''' (COMIDA) was created with the goal to promote, encourage, attract and develop job and recreational opportunities and economically sound commerce and industry throughout ["Monroe County"], for the purpose of preventing unemployment and economic deterioration. Further goals include protecting and promoting the health of Monroe County residents and increasing trade by promoting the development of facilities to provide recreation for the residents and to attract tourists from other areas.	+ The '''County of Monroe Industrial Development Agency (COMIDA)''' is an economic development agency of ["Monroe County"], as described on their website [http://www.growmonroe.org/comida/about About Us] page, + "''was created ... with the goal to promote, encourage, attract and develop job and recreational opportunities and economically sound commerce and industry throughout Monroe County, for the purpose of preventing unemployment and economic deterioration. ... + COMIDA provides assistance to qualified applicants/projects. COMIDA does not lend any money to these projects, rather this assistance is provided through tax exemptions, real property tax abatements and access to lower interest rates through tax exempt bond issues. ... Approved projects have included construction of a blood collection processing facility for the ["Red Cross"], a state-of-the-art distribution center for ["CooperVision"], renovation of an existing building for Rochester Precision Optics manufacturing facility, renovation of the former ArtCraft Optical building''" - {now known as ["Buckingham Commons"] }. + "''COMIDA provides this assistance without any public money. Income is generated by the fees charged to applicants. These monies are reinvested in our community to further the goals of economic development.''"
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- COMIDA provides assistance to qualified applicants/projects. COMIDA does not lend any money to these projects, rather this assistance is provided through tax exemptions, real property tax abatements and access to lower interest rates through tax exempt bond issues. Assistance is available for acquiring, constructing, reconstructing, improving, maintaining, equipping and furnishing industrial, manufacturing, warehousing, commercial, research and recreational facilities. Every project seeking COMIDA assistance must use all local labor for the construction of new, expanded or renovated facilities. Approved projects have included construction of a blood collection processing facility for the ["Red Cross"], a state-of-the-art distribution center for ["CooperVision"], renovation of an existing building for Rochester Precision Optics manufacturing facility, renovation of the former ArtCraft Optical building now known as ["Buckingham Commons"], The renovation of the Pittsford Flour Mill into office space, and the construction of the hotel for the ["Brooks Landing Project"].	+ COMIDA was also involved in the renovation of the Pittsford Flour Mill into office space, and the construction of the hotel for the ["Brooks Landing Project"].
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- COMIDA provides this assistance without any public money. Income is generated by the fees charged to applicants. These monies are reinvested in our community to further the goals of economic development.	+ COMDIA lists the following partnerships: [http://www.biz2edu.com/ Biz2Edu], [ Empire State Development], ["Greater Rochester Enterprise"], ["The Entrepreneurs Network"], RochesterWorks!Small Business Administration City of Rochester Rochester Business Alliance Rochester Downtown Development Corp. Infotonics ["Rochester Gas & Electric"]
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- Board meetings to review applications are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Ebenezer Watts Conference Center, 49 S. Fitzhugh Street, Rochester, New York 14614 at 12:00 noon.	+ '''Notes and References''' + * [http://www.growmonroe.org/comida/board-meetings COMIDA Board Meetings] to review applications are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Ebenezer Watts Conference Center, 49 S. Fitzhugh Street, Rochester, New York 14614 at 12:00 noon. + * Every project seeking COMIDA assistance must use all local labor for the construction of new, expanded or renovated facilities. [[Footnote(See [http://www.growmonroe.org/comida/local-labor Local Labor Page] for details)]]

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alexandergartley — 2008-11-11T20:29:15Z

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alexandergartley — 2008-11-11T20:27:45Z

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alexandergartley — 2008-11-11T20:22:51Z

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- COMIDA provides assistance to qualified applicants/projects. COMIDA does not lend any money to these projects, rather this assistance is provided through tax exemptions, real property tax abatements and access to lower interest rates through tax exempt bond issues. Assistance is available for acquiring, constructing, reconstructing, improving, maintaining, equipping and furnishing industrial, manufacturing, warehousing, commercial, research and recreational facilities. Every project seeking COMIDA assistance must use all local labor for the construction of new, expanded or renovated facilities. Approved projects have included construction of a blood collection processing facility for the ["Red Cross"], a state-of-the-art distribution center for CooperVision, renovation of an existing building for Rochester Precision Optics manufacturing facility, renovation of the former ArtCraft Optical building now known as ["Buckingham Commons"], The renovation of the Pittsford Flour Mill into office space, and the construction of the hotel for the ["Brooks Landing Project"].	+ COMIDA provides assistance to qualified applicants/projects. COMIDA does not lend any money to these projects, rather this assistance is provided through tax exemptions, real property tax abatements and access to lower interest rates through tax exempt bond issues. Assistance is available for acquiring, constructing, reconstructing, improving, maintaining, equipping and furnishing industrial, manufacturing, warehousing, commercial, research and recreational facilities. Every project seeking COMIDA assistance must use all local labor for the construction of new, expanded or renovated facilities. Approved projects have included construction of a blood collection processing facility for the ["Red Cross"], a state-of-the-art distribution center for ["CooperVision"], renovation of an existing building for Rochester Precision Optics manufacturing facility, renovation of the former ArtCraft Optical building now known as ["Buckingham Commons"], The renovation of the Pittsford Flour Mill into office space, and the construction of the hotel for the ["Brooks Landing Project"].

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alexandergartley — 2008-11-11T20:22:29Z

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- COMIDA provides assistance to qualified applicants/projects. COMIDA does not lend any money to these projects, rather this assistance is provided through tax exemptions, real property tax abatements and access to lower interest rates through tax exempt bond issues. Assistance is available for acquiring, constructing, reconstructing, improving, maintaining, equipping and furnishing industrial, manufacturing, warehousing, commercial, research and recreational facilities. Every project seeking COMIDA assistance must use all local labor for the construction of new, expanded or renovated facilities. Approved projects have included construction of a blood collection processing facility for the Red Cross, a state-of-the-art distribution center for CooperVision, renovation of an existing building for Rochester Precision Optics manufacturing facility, renovation of the former ArtCraft Optical building now known as ["Buckingham Commons"], The renovation of the Pittsford Flour Mill into office space, and the construction of the hotel for the ["Brooks Landing Project"].	+ COMIDA provides assistance to qualified applicants/projects. COMIDA does not lend any money to these projects, rather this assistance is provided through tax exemptions, real property tax abatements and access to lower interest rates through tax exempt bond issues. Assistance is available for acquiring, constructing, reconstructing, improving, maintaining, equipping and furnishing industrial, manufacturing, warehousing, commercial, research and recreational facilities. Every project seeking COMIDA assistance must use all local labor for the construction of new, expanded or renovated facilities. Approved projects have included construction of a blood collection processing facility for the ["Red Cross"], a state-of-the-art distribution center for CooperVision, renovation of an existing building for Rochester Precision Optics manufacturing facility, renovation of the former ArtCraft Optical building now known as ["Buckingham Commons"], The renovation of the Pittsford Flour Mill into office space, and the construction of the hotel for the ["Brooks Landing Project"].

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alexandergartley — 2008-11-11T20:21:49Z

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- The '''County of Monroe Industrial Development Agency''' (COMIDA) was created with the goal to promote, encourage, attract and develop job and recreational opportunities and economically sound commerce and industry throughout ["Monroe County"], for the purpose of preventing unemployment and economic deterioration. Further goals include protecting and promoting the health of Monroe County residents and to increase trade through promoting the development of facilities to provide recreation for the residents and to attract tourists from other areas.	+ The '''County of Monroe Industrial Development Agency''' (COMIDA) was created with the goal to promote, encourage, attract and develop job and recreational opportunities and economically sound commerce and industry throughout ["Monroe County"], for the purpose of preventing unemployment and economic deterioration. Further goals include protecting and promoting the health of Monroe County residents and increasing trade by promoting the development of facilities to provide recreation for the residents and to attract tourists from other areas.

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alexandergartley — 2008-11-11T20:21:02Z

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alexandergartley — 2008-11-11T20:20:46Z

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alexandergartley — 2008-11-11T20:20:31Z

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alexandergartley — 2008-11-11T20:20:10Z

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	+ The County of Monroe Industrial Development Agency (COMIDA) was created with the goal to promote, encourage, attract and develop job and recreational opportunities and economically sound commerce and industry throughout Monroe County, for the purpose of preventing unemployment and economic deterioration. Further goals include, protecting and promoting the health of Monroe County residents and to increase trade through promoting the development of facilities to provide recreation for the residents and to attract tourists from other areas. + + COMIDA provides assistance to qualified applicants/projects. COMIDA does not lend any money to these projects, rather this assistance is provided through tax exemptions, real property tax abatements and access to lower interest rates through tax exempt bond issues. Assistance is available for acquiring, constructing, reconstructing, improving, maintaining, equipping and furnishing industrial, manufacturing, warehousing, commercial, research and recreational facilities. Every project seeking COMIDA assistance must use all local labor for the construction of new, expanded or renovated facilities. Approved projects have included construction of a blood collection processing facility for the Red Cross, a state-of-the-art distribution center for CooperVision, renovation of an existing building for Rochester Precision Optics manufacturing facility, renovation of the former ArtCraft Optical building now known as ["Buckingham Commons"], The renovation of the Pittsford Flour Mill into office space, and the construction of the hotel for the ["Brooks Landing Project"]. + + COMIDA provides this assistance without any public money. Income is generated by the fees charged to applicants. These monies are reinvested in our community to further the goals of economic development. + + Board meetings to review applications are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Ebenezer Watts Conference Center, 49 S. Fitzhugh Street, Rochester, New York 14614 at 12:00 noon. + + + [http://www.growmonroe.org COMIDA Website] + [[Image(wattscenter.jpg, center, thumbnail, 500, "Ebenezer Watts Conference Center. Photo by ["BenMargolis" Ben Margolis] (April 2007)")]]

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RachelBlumenthal — 2007-04-19T01:36:38Z

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