To further our goal of a desirable, safe city in which all residents can live, work, study, worship, play and have opportunities to improve the quality of their lives, the Binghamton Office of Economic Development is committed to a vision of building and strengthening our diverse community by providing government services that foster economic vitality, sustainable growth, civic engagement, citizen participation and neighborhood stability.

Economic Development works in partnership with citizens, stakeholders in the public and private sectors, and other City departments to:

• Strengthen quality of life in Binghamton’s neighborhoods;
• Preserve and develop decent, safe and affordable housing opportunities and increase homeownership;
• Maintain and improve the vitality of Downtown and neighborhood business districts;
• Encourage a thriving and sustainable small business sector;
• Foster job growth, employment, and entrepreneurial opportunities;
• Increase civic engagement and citizen participation, especially among Binghamton’s youth;
• Support delivery of efficient and vibrant community services; and
• Revitalize Binghamton’s use of the rivers and waterfront areas.