New York is the State of Opportunity - Discover Why

In New York State, leading companies and smart, dynamic, innovative new businesses are starting here, moving here and thriving here, thanks to our diverse workforce, unparalleled quality of life and unmatched infrastructure system. 
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Away creates New Jobs in Major NYC Expansion

May 21, 2018 New York CityPress Release
Away, a direct-to-consumer travel brand, will create 249 new jobs in a major expansion and relocation of its headquarters to 82 Mercer Street in New York City.
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The Wick Hotel Opens in Hudson

May 21, 2018 CapitalTourismPress Release
Empire State Development and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation today announced the grand opening of The Wick, a new hotel in Hudson, Columbia County. 
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Get the best Opportunities for your Small Business

Small businesses make up 98 percent New York State businesses and employ more than half of New York’s private sector workforce. See how Empire State Development’s Small Business Division can help your business grow. 
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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.
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New York is home to innovative companies from a diverse mix of industries. See how businesses like yours are thriving here.
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Opportunity Zones

The Opportunity Zone Program builds investment in under-served communities.

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Successful Companies in New York State

Regeneron

Learn how Regeneron, a global leader in biotech innovation, is growing in the Mid-Hudson.
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Corning

See how Corning is building on the potential of nanotech material in New York’s Southern Tier.
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Nova Bus

Discover how Nova Bus is fueling the North Country’s growing transportation industry.
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Vicarious Visions

Find out how gaming studio Vicarious Visions, based in the Capital Region, is developing some of the best-known video games.
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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.
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Operational Support

Programs offering assistance or training to ensure more competitive businesses.
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Growth Support

Funds, loans and other means of financial support to stimulate business growth.
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Innovation Development Support

Financial incentives to foster university collaboration, research and innovation.
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Join Our Team

Be part of a dynamic, strategic workforce that's creating a thriving economic environment in the state of New York.
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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.
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