A Plan to Revitalize New York State's Capital City

Governor Kathy Hochul has unveiled the Downtown Albany Strategy, a comprehensive, community-informed revitalization plan – part of the $400 million Championing Albany’s Potential Initiative and backed by $200 million in public investments from NYS.
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From Promise to Progress: Micron's Groundbreaking in CNY

Governor Hochul celebrated the groundbreaking of Micron’s semiconductor manufacturing facility in Clay, Onondaga County. The transformative $100+ billion investment cements Central New York as a global leader in advanced manufacturing.
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Tariff Resource Guide

Visit ESD's resource page for information about tariffs and tools that may help reduce possible impact – and programs to help NYS businesses enter the global marketplace.
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Historic Achievements for New York’s MWBE Program

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced New York delivered a record $3.3 billion in State spending with MWBE firms — and for the fifth consecutive year, has exceeded its MWBE utilization goal: a nation-leading 31.86%.
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Opportunities to grow your business in New York State

Incentives & Programs

Choose New York – for top-tier industry talent, nation-leading infrastructure, competitive incentives and an unparalleled quality of life.

Explore an array of New York State programs, initiatives and services that support small business growth.

Learn how to become MWBE-certified, grow your business, find opportunities and contracts with NYS agencies and more.

Find details of RFPs for projects creating growth and opportunity throughout New York State.

New York State is home to top-tier industry talent, nation-leading infrastructure, competitive incentives and an unparalleled quality of life.

New York is home to innovative companies from a diverse mix of industries. See how businesses like yours are thriving here.

Each of New York's 10 distinct regions presents unique opportunities for business. See what these areas of the state have to offer.

Find out more about Micron's $100 billion, 1,400-acre green technology campus in Central New York.