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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Announcing the 2017 Carey Gabay Scholarship Program...

September 4, 2017 Press Release
Governor Cuomo recently announced the five 2017 winners of the Carey Gabay Scholarship Program, created to honor the legacy of Carey Gabay, an attorney and public servant.
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Looking Back & Looking Ahead: Urban Renewal in Upstate NY

Central NYFinger LakesSouthern TierBlog Post
Historic buildings are the latest trend in city center revitalization. Restoration and adaptive reuse are giving many long neglected urban architectural treasures a second life, while adding hundreds of construction-related jobs to local economies…
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Lake Ontario Small Business Recovery Fund

New York State has allocated $15M in grant funding for eligible small businesses and not-for-profit organizations that sustained direct physical flood-related damage.
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corporate income tax rate for manufacturers

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growth in NYS jobs, highest since the Great Recession

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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Restore NY Round 5 Launches Friday

Round 5 of the $80 million Restore New York Communities Initiative — assisting local governments in the revitalization of NYS cities and neighborhoods — launches Sept. 15.

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

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