About Us
Vision & Mission
As a joint initiative of the City and Town of Canandaigua and the Canandaigua Chamber of Commerce, the Canandaigua Local Development Corporation works collaboratively to collectively realize our vision for Canandaigua:
OUR VISION:
A community that offers quality living, meaningful work, and a vibrant culture to all.
Our mission is simple:
OUR MISSION:
To unlock economic opportunities in Canandaigua and steward investment in order to foster an inclusive, vibrant, and sustainable community.
Meetings & Key Documents
Stay up to date on our latest activity via our 2023-2025 Strategic Tracker!
The Board of Directors typically meets the third Thursday of the month at 8:30am.
Board of Directors
Andy Griffith
President, Voting Director (Appointed by Town of Canandaigua)
Randy Farnsworth
Vice-President, Voting Director (Appointed by Ontario County Chamber of Commerce)
Robert Taylor
Treasurer, Voting Director (Appointed by City of Canandaigua)
Thomas Lyon
Secretary, Voting Director (Appointed by City of Canandaigua )
Terry Fennelly
Voting Director (Appointed by Town of Canandaigua)
John Goodwin
Ex-Officio Director (City of Canandaigua City Manager)
Tracey Dello Stritto
Ex- Officio Director (President & CEO, Ontario County Chamber of Commerce)
Committees
The full board serves as the Governance and Finance committees.
Staff
Executive Director - Matt Horn, MRB Group - Biography
Emma Falkenstein, MRB Group - Biography