Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Port Chester public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in business jobs
Workforce Development and Nonprofit Collaboration
The LDC's first grant funds a food safety certification program expected to train about 96 adults and young people over four cohorts, targeting youth and women. Members viewed it as a clean, verifiable use of grant money tied to equipment.
Port & Main job shortfall
Port & Main is still well behind on promised jobs even after being given breathing room. The board will meet with the developer and may trigger its new employment verification policy.
Commercial displacement mitigation strategies
The LDC is hiring a consultant to figure out how to help local businesses at risk of displacement from development - and to help growing businesses benefit from it. Proposals are due in December after a November Q&A.
Non-Profit Grant Program launch
Port Chester nonprofits can now apply for LDC grants of up to $10,000 each for capital purchases and workforce programs, with applications accepted on a rolling basis through May 2027. The board is deliberately keeping the rules light to reach smaller nonprofits that don't usually win big grants, and requiring quarterly outcome reports from grantees.