Erie County Economic Development Department
Robert R. Spaulding, Director
bspaulding@eriecountygov.org
Mission
The mission of the Economic Development Department is to provide the highest level of support to existing and prospective local and
regional employers by managing a streamlined economic development process and collaborating with the efforts of a focused group of
economic development service providers and workforce development professionals.
Vision
The Economic Development Department will be recognized as a leader in the advancement of community critical programs in workforce
development, technical education, retention of young business professionals, creating gateways for international trade and cooperation,
business succession strategies, and entrepreneurial development.
