Corning's Gaffer District offers unique advantages not found in most communities and mall environments.

• Excellent and affordable prime retail space, often with Empire Zone benefits;
• Strong public/private partnerships which work together to build a strong economic base;
• A low interest loan program for qualifying new and expanding businesses offered by the City of Corning;
• Design, renovation, and visual merchandising resources in cooperation with the Gaffer District Downtown Association, Market Street Restoration Agency (a division of GDDA); and the City of Corning;
• Two world class museums within the Gaffer District and a surrounding region highlighted by Finger Lakes Wine Country which attracts thousands of visitors per year;
• An active Corning Area Chamber of Commerce with over 450 members poised to help you connect to all the resources you need;
• Dedicated fellow merchants who are passionate about the Gaffer District and what it has to offer!

For more information, click on the desired link below:

• City of Corning Economic Loan Fund Review Criteria
• City of Corning Commercial Rehabilitation Loan Program Procedure
• City of Corning Commercial Rehabilitation Loan Program Application
• City of Corning Rental Rehabilitation Loan Program Procedure
• City of Corning Rental Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program Application