HCIDA is Herkimer County's lead agency for economic development services. About the HCIDA: *Public Benefit Corporation Established in 1970 *Promotes, Develops, Encourages and Assists With Qualifying Economic *Development Projects *Promotes Sound Commerce, Industry and Economically Stabilizing Projects *Promotes Job Creation and Retention Our Mission: The mission of the Herkimer County Industrial Development Agency is to deliver economic incentives to businesses and industries to diversify and strengthen Herkimer County's tax base and enhance community vitality by supporting job creation, business and industrial development, and community revitalization. We strive to develop the local economy in an organized, sustainable and environmentally beneficial manner.