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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Reimagining the Buffalo Skyway Corridor

May 13, 2019 Western NYPress Release
The Buffalo Skyway Corridor Competition challenges the nation’s top urban designers, economists, planners and architects to help define a clear vision for Buffalo's waterfront Skyway Corridor. 
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Exalt Youth Opens New HQ in NYC

May 9, 2019 New York CityPress Release
exalt Youth, a non-profit organization that supports workforce development opportunities for young, court-involved New Yorkers, opened its new headquarters in Lower Manhattan. 
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Taystee Lab Building Breaks Ground in West Harlem

May 9, 2019 New York CityBiotech and Life SciencesIT and ElectronicsPress Release
The Taystee Lab Building in West Harlem will serve as a home for companies and organizations in the life sciences, tech, academia, non-profit and arts sectors in the burgeoning Manhattanville Factory District. 
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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

Xylem

Learn how NYS-based cleantech company Xylem is solving water.
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NYS Life Science Incubators

See how New York is playing a critical role in the development of life-saving ideas.
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Token

Find out how one NYS startup is redefining the future of wearable tech.
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Five & 20 Spirits & Brewing

Check out how this Upstate NY brewery is mixing up a variety of innovations.
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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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