Empire State Development Corporate Information
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About Empire State Development
Empire State Development is the umbrella organization for New York’s two principal economic development financing entities: The New York State Urban Development Corporation and the Department of Economic Development. In an effort to increase efficiency and enhance the delivery of initiatives, these two agencies have worked together seamlessly since 1995. Their singular mission is the facilitation of business growth and job creation across New York State.
For more information about the Job Development Authority, click here.
- Mission Statement
- Urban Development Corporation Act
- By-Laws
- Leadership
- Fee Schedule
- Public Meetings & Notices
- Board of Directors Meetings
- ESD’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategic Plan
Financial information
Procurement
Public reporting
Guidelines, policies & compliance
- Notice Under the Americans with Disabilities Act
- Nondiscrimination Notice Under Title VI
- Procedures for Implementing Reasonable Accommodations in Programs and Services for Individuals with Disabilities
-ADA Coordinator for ESD: (212) 803-3200
-ADA Coordinator for DED: (518) 292-5174
Inquiries about accessibility, including requests for alternative formats of application forms or public notices, may be directed to [email protected]. - ESD Web Accessibility Guidelines
- Regional Council Guidelines
- Ethics Guidelines
- Guidelines Regarding the Disposition of Property by the NYS Urban Development Corporation
- Investment Guidelines
- Land Bank Program Guidelines
- Lobbying Contact Policy
- Empire State Development Whistleblower Procedure
IDA Guidelines, Reports & Forms
Required forms for Vendors
- NYS Form ST-220-CA
- State Tax Law 5-A Affidavit of Non-Applicability
- State Finance Law Section 139-j and -k Required Forms
- ESDC Policy Regarding Permissible Contacts under SFL 139
- ESD IT Project Deliverable Criteria
- ESD IT Security Standard Brief
- ESD Vendors, Third-Party Service Providers and Subcontractors IT Policy
- Iran Divestment Act Language
- Conflicts of Interest Attestation
- EO-16 Certification
- EO 177 Certification
- Schedule A - Conditions Applicable to the Corporation's Agreements for Materials and Services. Revised March 2018
- Schedule A - Conditions Applicable to the Corporation's Law Firms. Revised December 2021
- Schedule B Participation by Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises: Requirements and Procedures
- Schedule B-1 Participation by Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses With Respect to State Contracts
- Vendor Responsibility Form: For Profit Business Entity
- Vendor Responsibility Form: Not For Profit Business Entity
- Form Encouraging Use of New York State Businesses in Contract Performance
Non-Discrimination and Contractor & Supplier Diversity Forms:
In addition, Empire State Development offers a number of services for businesses, including loans and grants, tax credits, and other financing and technical assistance. For more information on any of these programs, please visit Business Programs or contact your local ESD Regional Office.