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. 
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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. 
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Lake Ontario Business Resiliency Program

Lake Ontario Business Resiliency Program will provide $30 million in grants of up to $200,000 to eligible applicants who received direct physical flood-related damage due to high-water levels from Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River in 2019. 
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Commissary Downtown Kitchen Incubator Under Construction

November 14, 2019 Finger LakesPress Release
Empire State Development announced The Commissary Downtown Kitchen Incubator has officially kicked off construction on its food business incubator and shared kitchen facility.
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#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.
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View by industry

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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Five & 20 Spirits & Brewing

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

Find out how the company's next chapter will begin in New York City.
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Read about more businesses that have found success in New York State

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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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