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Oswego EDC to launch comprehensive BRE survey, refocus on small-business support
Summary
Village staff told the Economic Development Commission the top priorities for 2026 include a comprehensive business retention and expansion (BRE) survey, expanded small-business programming and a renewed downtown push, while noting ongoing projects such as HomeGoods and a new grocery development.
The Village of Oswego’s Economic Development Commission heard staff outline a set of 2026 priorities on Feb. 11, centered on a new business retention and expansion (BRE) survey and a renewed focus on small-business development.
"A big goal for this year will be launching this, BRE survey," said Kevin Laidy, who led the presentation of initiatives and program plans. Staff described a two-part instrument: a mailed/email survey for broad response and a separate interviewer guide for in-person BRE visits.
Why it matters: the commission said the survey will provide data on…
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