Corning

With world‑class leadership from Corning Incorporated and anchor cultural assets such as the Museum of Glass, Corning boasts an advanced manufacturing and tourism economy. Downtown’s Gaffer District—featuring retail, dining, offices, and event venues—is a commercial magnet, drawing over 1 million annual visitors and generating strong demand for storefront and office redevelopment. The City’s 2023 Economic Development Strategy targets high‑traffic corridors and underutilized parcels, offering developer incentives like façade and curb-improvement grants. A newly adaptive re‑purposed Walgreens into mixed‑use retail–office exemplifies collaboration between investors and the municipality. Local utilities, organized business associations, and city zoning flexibility provide a smooth process for infill development and economic expansion.