Office of Strategic Workforce Development Grant Awards

Governor Hochul announced OSWD’s first-ever round of grant awards, totaling more than $6 million, for eight projects with 100+ business partners that will train nearly 3,000 workers across the state.
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Micron is Investing in the Community

Micron’s transformational $100 billion investment in Central NY includes a Community Investment Framework. Read details of the $500 million Green CHIPS Community Investment Fund.
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New York State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)

New York State has been awarded more than $500 million in federal funding to help small business recovery and allow traditionally disadvantaged small businesses the opportunity to succeed—ESD will develop SSBCI-related programs. 
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"FAST NY" Grant Program Now Accepting Letters of Intent

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New York State is growing businesses, investment and jobs

Business Pandemic Recovery Initiative

Find out about state and federal programs, grants, funds and tax credits to help NYS businesses recover.
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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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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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New York State Government Transparency Initiative

ESD is committed to transparency in sharing information and data with the public related to our economic development mission. Find links to help access key reports, data and information about meetings and webinars. 

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