About Us
Your Economic Development Experts
For over 75 years
Since 1947, the Watertown Development Company (WDC) has been leading the way in creating one of the state’s most vibrant, secure, and growing economies. Founded by a group of far-sighted business leaders, the WDC is organized as a private non-profit economic development corporation for the purpose of establishing, funding and directing programs designed to promote and increase the commercial, financial and economic vitality of the City of Watertown and its citizens. The organization is responsible for the creation of jobs and overall economic opportunity and owns and operates buildings, lands, and development areas for the economic benefit of Watertown.
Our Work
What We Do
• Help you build partnerships for workforce success
• Assist in all phases of site selection
• Develop high-quality business and industrial parks
• Guide you in developing a local network of business allies
• Research and analysis of business inputs
Highlights
Here’s what we’ve accomplished in the past five years. Like our community, these numbers are always growing.
20
PROJECTS BROUGHT
TO / Expanded
In WATERTOWN
1,700
JOBS CREATED
OVER THE
PAST YEAR
$100M
SECURED IN
NEW CAPITAL
INVESTMENT
Meet Our Staff
Meet our experienced WDC team to see how we can support you or your business.