Town of Greece Planning and Economic Development

Great news for Elmridge Plaza, Bozza Pasta, and the Town of Greece! This is another leap forward in the revitalization of Elmridge Plaza. Thank you Supervisor Reilich for prioritizing economic development and combating commercial vacancy, and thanks as well to our local partner Wegman Companies for their continued investment in this community.

Exciting news at Elm Ridge Center! Bozza Pasta is coming soon!! Bozza Pasta produces an assortment of traditional and epicurean pasta ranging from long cut egg pasta to lobster and mascarpone ravioli. With the Ever growing demand for gluten free and diet specific foods, Bozza also offers certified gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian pasta for both retail and food service customers. Check out their website for a list of products and the history of the Bozza family. www.bozzapasta.com

The Town of Greece Department of Economic Development seeks an Office Clerk IV to assist with:

Accepting applications and payments

Attends and records municipal board meetings

Prepares and publishes legal notices and neighborhood notifications

Organize materials for mailing

Prepares referrals to departments and agencies

Organizes and files application materials / Perform file searches

Answers telephone and obtain/gives out routine information

Must be organized and able to meet strict deadlines

Proficient in typing and use of word processing software

Able to communicate efficiently both orally and in writing

The position will be available on or about October 21, 2021.

Hours: 35 hours per week (full-time)

Salary range: $31,147 - $45,455 with a very comprehensive and competitive benefit package and New York State Retirement.

Applicant Instructions:

Candidates must be willing to accept a provisional appointment and be reachable on a future civil service list in the title of Office Clerk IV.

Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma

Interested applicants can obtain an application to complete and return at this link:https://greeceny.gov/files/TOG_Employment_Application.pdf

Applications can be returned to the Town of Greece, Attn: Personnel Department, 1 Vince Tofany Blvd., Greece, NY 14612

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GROW GREECE ANNOUNCEMENT

Bill Reilich Greece Town Supervisor is pleased to announce that our GROW Greece Commercial Occupancy Incentive Funds are available to assist with the cost of physical improvements and renovations necessary to re-occupy an existing commercial space that has become vacant as a direct result of impacts associated with the COVID-19 public health crisis (Renovation Funds). Additional funds are available to help cover certain social distancing improvements (Adaptive Improvement Funds).
The town will begin accepting applications on Friday, March 5, 2021, and awards will be granted on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted. Program funds have been allocated from a supplement to the town’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), pursuant to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020.

Interested applicants can find program instructions and the application form by visiting the Town of Greece website at https://greeceny.gov/economic-development

Economic development programs are among the core recommendations of the town’s 2020 Comprehensive Plan, and they are more important now than ever.
The Town Councilmembers and Bill Reilich Greece Town Supervisor are committed to strengthening our local economy and working with our local businesses and community as we continue reopening.

Economic Development - Town of Greece NY Our goal is to look for ways to improve communication with our residents & business by distributing Town of Greece news, information & community events.

COVID restrictions have taken a terrible toll on so many of our small and local businesses and it is important we continue to support them now more than ever. With Small Business Saturday being this Saturday, November 28th, Bill Reilich Greece Town Supervisor would like to remind residents to continue to visit our home town small businesses in the Town of Greece.

When we support small businesses, jobs are created and our community preserves its unique culture. Please join me in a commitment to “shop small” as we enter the holiday season!

To learn more about Small Business Saturday, shopping locally, and the ways you can participate, visit the Shop Small website at https://www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/shop-small/?linknav=us-loy-nav-shopsmallbutton.

Now is the time to support the places you love. Shop Small. Learn about the nationwide Shop Small movement to help small businesses and communities thrive.