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Skip to main content Your browser does not support iFrames Empire State Development Why New York State? Talented Workforce Quality of Life Infrastructure Investment Competitive Incentives Doing Business in NY Overview Tax-Based Incentives Operational Support Innovation Support Growth Support RFPs MWBE Small Business Foreign Direct Investment Venture Capital Industries Regions About Us Overview Contact Us Careers Corporate Info Signature Projects Leadership ESD Media Center Overview Board Meetings ESD Blog Press Releases Public Notices Reports Success Stories Why New York State? Talented Workforce Quality of Life Infrastructure Investment Competitive Incentives Doing Business in NY Overview Tax-Based Incentives Operational Support Innovation Support Growth Support RFPs MWBE Small Business Foreign Direct Investment Venture Capital Industries Regions About Us Overview Contact Us Careers Corporate Info Signature Projects Leadership ESD Media Center Overview Board Meetings ESD Blog Press Releases Public Notices Reports Success Stories New York is the State of the Future—Discover Why In New York State, the future is already here—fueled by thriving businesses at the cutting edge of innovation, top talent, a $150 billion investment in infrastructure, low-cost clean energy and more. learn more New York State Infrastructure—Building for the Future Learn about New York State’s nation-leading $150 billion commitment to building the infrastructure of the future—and helping companies thrive here today. learn more Governor Cuomo Announces 2019 REDC Awards December 19, 2019 Press Release More than $761 million in economic and community development funding has been awarded through Round IX of the Regional Economic Development Council initiative. learn more Empire Station Complex Governor Cuomo Announces Plans for a 21st Century Transit Complex on Manhattan’s West Side. learn more #3 rank in high-tech employment $150B added to the nation's largest infrastructure program 1M+ private sector jobs added since 2011 Explore our regions Each of New York's 10 distinct regions presents unique opportunities for business. See what these areas of the state have to offer. View Regions View by industry New York is home to innovative companies from a diverse mix of industries. See how businesses like yours are thriving here. View Industries Opportunity Zones The Opportunity Zone Program builds investment in under-served communities. Learn More Successful Companies in New York State Xylem Learn how NYS-based cleantech company Xylem is solving water. Learn More NYS Life Science Incubators See how New York is playing a critical role in the development of life-saving ideas. Learn More Five & 20 Spirits & Brewing Check out how this Upstate NY brewery is mixing up a variety of innovations. Learn More Netflix Find out how the company's next chapter will begin in New York City. Learn More Read about more businesses that have found success in New York State View all stories Opportunities to grow your business in New York State Tax-Based Incentives All forms of tax incentives that enable savings and cost advantages to businesses. Learn More Operational Support Programs offering assistance or training to ensure more competitive businesses. Learn More Growth Support Funds, loans and other means of financial support to stimulate business growth. Learn More Innovation Development Support Financial incentives to foster university collaboration, research and innovation. Learn More Join Our Team Be part of a dynamic, strategic workforce that's creating a thriving economic environment in the state of New York. view careers Register to Vote in NYS Find out how NYS is making voter registration convenient, whether you’re at the office, at home or on the road. Learn More connect Linkedin Twitter Facebook YouTube Newsletter About ESD Economic Indicators Dashboard Reports Careers Requests for Proposals Public Info Board Meetings Board Meeting Archives FOIL Requests Help Accessibility Privacy Policy Contact Us Language Assistance Services Affiliates I LOVE NY Your browser does not support iFrames...