DV Community Investment was pleased to attend the ribbon cutting for the First National Building in Olean, New York, alongside Savarino Properties, LLC and Empire State Development.

"The ribbon cutting for the First National project marks a long-awaited milestone in the redevelopment of Olean's Central Business District," Governor Hochul said. "This historically significant, mixed-use building, which was vacant for nearly 30 years before we tackled its restoration, brings a vibrancy to Olean that will contribute to the city's goals for a walkable, thriving downtown."

The First National project renovated over 41,000 square feet of the historic former headquarters of the 1915 First National Bank and adjoining and Siegel’s Shoes buildings. First National leases space to two local organizations: CASA-Trinity and the Olean Gallery and provides an additional 4,000 square feet of high visibility retail space.

CASA-Trinity is a community-based organization and resource for those affected by chemical and behavioral dependencies/addiction, as well as well as victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse. CASA-Trinity will provide much-needed services to 2,000 people a year. Services include prevention education, treatment for substance abuse, mental health counseling, and medication assisted treatments.

DV Community Investment is proud to have provided $7,000,000 in #NMTC allocation to the project.

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