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Dunkirk Local Development Corporation (DLDC)

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MISSION

The Mission of the Dunkirk Local Development Corporation (DLDC) is to ensure the long-term viability of the City of Dunkirk by creating opportunities for economic and community development. The DLDC seeks to foster economic development through the provision of low interest loans to Dunkirk businesses and industries as a means to attract new businesses; retain and grow established businesses; create and retain jobs; foster entrepreneurship and innovation; build industrial and commercial capacity; and increase the real property tax base. Additionally, the Mission of the DLDC is to improve the quality of life for the City of Dunkirk residents by creating and supporting leisure events through Dunkirk Festivals & Special Events.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The DLDC has the capability of acquiring commercial buildings for redevelopment or demolition, giving out loans and grants, and other direct economic development incentives. Currently, the DLDC owns several pieces of property for development, and maintains active small business loans.  The DLDC is a sub-recipient of the City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)Program which provides funding for its Small Business Loan Program.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

The DLDC Festivals hosts many annual festivals & special events within the City of Dunkirk. Some of which include: Annual Memorial Day Parade, Fired Up for Summer Kickoff, Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration, National Walleye Fishing Tournament Championship, Beach Bash, Back to School Bash as well as the Music on the Pier series which features free live music on the Dunkirk Pier every Thursday evening during the summer months. 

Additionally, the DLDC hosts the Dunkirk Farmers Market located at the Dunkirk Senior Center at 45 Cliffstar Court. The Market runs Wednesdays from mid-June through mid-October from 9am -2:00pm.

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Directors

  • David Damico, Councilman-at-Large, ex-officio
  • Natalie Luczkowiak, Councilwoman, as Economic Development Committee Chair, ex-officio
  • James Stoyle, Councilman, Appointed by City Council to DLDC Board
  • Liz Cardona, Executive Director of Dunkirk Housing Authority, ex-officio
  • Marty Bamonto, Second Ward Councilman
  • Thomas Panasci
  • Eric Moreland
  • Robert Rosas 
  • Ned Divine
  • Juan Hernandez

Officers

  • Vincent DeJoy, Chairperson, ex-officio
  • President/CEO – Kate Wdowiasz, Mayor, ex-officio
  • Treasurer/CFO – Marsha Beach
  • Secretary – Edward Hayes
  • Attorney – Michael Bobseine 

Staff

Executive Committee:

  • Vincent DeJoy
  • Kate Wdowiasz
Small Business Loan Committee:

  • Vincent DeJoy
  • Marsha Beach
  • Jen Vahl
  • Jason DeChard
  • Liz Worosz
Governance Committee:

  • Vacant, Chair
Finance & Audit Committee:

  • Kate Wdowiasz, Chair
Policy Committee:

  • Vacant, Chair
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Organizational Documents12 documents

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Financial Audits12 documents

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Public Authorities Accountability Filings26 documents

Annual Report5 documents

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Audit Report6 documents

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Budget ReportNo documents

Investment Report5 documents

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Financial Statement3 documents

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  • 2019 Form 990 Public Disclosure Dunkirk Local Development Corporation.pdf
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Measurement Report2 documents

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Procurement Report5 documents

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DLDC Meeting Agendas & Minutes8 documents

  • DLDC 5-22-2023 Meeting Agenda
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  • DLDC Minutes 3-30-22.pdf
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  • DLDC AGENDA 5-25-2021.pdf
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    5-25-21 meeting Agenda
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  • DLDC Minutes 4-21-21
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