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Press Release
Friday, March 18, 2022 - 5:02pm
Boosts New York State's Aerospace Industries with the Addition of High-Tech Machinery and Extensive Facility Updates
Furthers Regional Economic Development Strategy that Prioritizes Modern Manufacturing
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the significant expansion of Moog Inc. in Western New York, creating up to 500 new jobs in the local aerospace industry with the addition of new high-tech manufacturing equipment. Moog, headquartered in East Aurora, is one of the region's largest employers with more than 3,500 employees in Western New York. The $25 million investment by one of the world's leading manufacturers of precision control components and systems further fuels Moog's continued success in New York State. Programs that will be supported by the project include the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, V-22 Osprey tiltrotor, full flight training simulators, and hardware for satellites and NASA programs.
"New York is committed to helping companies like Moog invest in Western New York and expand their state-of-the-art facilities to generate new high-paying jobs in the region," Governor Hochul said. "When it comes to economic development we have one goal: to be the most business- and worker-friendly state in the nation. This latest expansion by Moog creating up to 500 new jobs is evidence of New York's thriving manufacturing sector and is a testament to our successful efforts to rebuild and revitalize our state's economy."
Even with the challenges presented by the pandemic, the aerospace systems and components manufacturer continues to grow and invest in facility expansion, renovations, and capital equipment. The $25 million project will include building renovations and the purchase and installation of high-tech machinery, equipment, furniture and fixtures. The project will provide additional manufacturing space with some mixed-use areas for research, development and support staff on its East Aurora campus.
Chairman and CEO of Moog Inc. John Scannell said, "With the generous support of New York State, we have been able to accelerate our investments in our major facilities just outside Buffalo, NY. Our investments in buildings and advanced manufacturing equipment are helping to create new jobs in the highly skilled manufacturing sector. These jobs are across multiple end markets including defense, space and the electrification of construction equipment. We are very excited about the long-term opportunities these markets present for our base in East Aurora. Investment in organic growth, with the support of the State of New York, will ensure the continued success of Moog into the decades to come."
The 500 new jobs at Moog will include engineering, production line workers, assembly and test, machinists and technicians, manufacturing and support, as well as administration. For job opportunities, visit http://www.moog.com/careers.
New York State, through Empire State Development, will provide up to $15 million in Excelsior Jobs Program tax credits in return for Moog achieving its job creation commitments. These performance-based incentives will allow the company, which is projecting approximately $3 billion in sales for 2022, to expand operations and create 500 new jobs over the course of five years.
Read the full press release here
Board Meeting
Friday, March 18, 2022 - 12:00pm
In accordance with current Legislation, this meeting will be conducted by teleconference.
The public may listen to the meeting via webcast by clicking the link below.
Members of the public may submit comments on the Agenda items in writing to [email protected] by 4:30 pm on Thursday, March 17, 2022.
All comments received by the deadline will be distributed to the Directors prior to the meeting and posted online.
Press Release
Thursday, March 17, 2022 - 1:13pm
Empire State Development's COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program Provides a Lifeline to Small Businesses Experiencing Economic Hardship Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
98% of Awards Have Gone to Businesses with Fewer than 10 Employees and 90% to Have Gone to Minority and Women-Owned Businesses
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that nearly 29,000 small and micro businesses throughout New York State have been awarded over $500 million in grant funds through the COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program. The program was created to provide flexible grant assistance to small businesses, micro-businesses and for-profit independent arts and cultural organizations in the State of New York who have experienced economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Small Businesses are the backbone of our state's economy, and in order to truly recover from the COVID-19 crisis our small businesses need a helping hand," Governor Hochul said. "It is imperative that we continue to move funding out efficiently and quickly so businesses can get back on their feet and get back to business."
Governor Hochul is committed to continuing to support small businesses. She has advanced a proposal to provide up to $200 million to support early-stage small businesses to ensure they are successful long term as New York recovers from the effects of COVID-19.
Empire State Development Acting Commissioner and President and CEO-designate Hope Knight said, "ESD's COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program has been a life-line for our small businesses to get steadily back on their feet. We have worked hard to get this funding where it's most needed and I am grateful for Governor Hochul's support and also for all of New York's small business owners who are working every day to rebuild our economy."
Read the full press release here.
Board Meeting
Thursday, March 17, 2022 - 10:30am
In accordance with the current Legislation, the meeting will be conducted via teleconference.
The public may listen to the meeting via webcast by clicking the link below.
Members of the public may submit comments on the Agenda items in writing to [email protected] by 4:30 pm on Wednesday, March 16, 2022.
All comments received by the deadline will be distributed to the Directors prior to the meeting and posted online.
Press Release
Wednesday, March 16, 2022 - 4:29pm
Multi-Agency Effort to Enroll Eligible Low-Income Families a Major Success
Newly Participating New York Families Will Receive Nearly $36 Million in Federal Subsidies
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than 100,000 additional qualifying families have enrolled in the federal government’s Affordable Connectivity Program since New York launched a multi-agency broadband outreach initiative to spur enrollment. The federal program provides discounts of up to $30 a month toward internet service for eligible low-income families.
“The past two years have reminded us how crucial reliable and affordable broadband is, so we can stay connected to family, work, school and healthcare services,” Governor Hochul said. “I am proud of the collaboration of our state agencies and our partnership with the federal government to bring broadband across the state, and am committed to continuing these efforts to connect all New Yorkers.”
As a direct result of a multi-agency, multi-pronged outreach effort led by the New York State Department of Public Service (DPS), the state continues to increase the number of eligible enrollees daily. With over 715,000 households receiving the monthly subsidy as of March 14, 2022, New York leads among the four largest states with nearly 40 percent enrollment. The campaign, which launched in early January, started with less than 30 percent of eligible households enrolled. The eligible families that have just joined will receive approximately $36 million, bringing the total annual subsidies to more than $250 million.
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Press Release
Wednesday, March 16, 2022 - 4:27pm
Company Will Construct a 45,000 Square-Foot Yogurt and Dairy Desserts Manufacturing Plant at Genesee Valley Agri-Business Park in Batavia; Commits to Creating up to 135 New Jobs
NYS Investment Complements “Finger Lakes Forward” – The Region’s Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy
Photos of La Fermière’s Parcel at AG Park Available here.
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that La Fermière, a family-owned French yogurt and desserts company, will establish its U.S. production operations in New York State. The company has committed to constructing a 45,000 square-foot yogurt and dairy desserts production facility at Genesee Valley Agri-Business Park in Batavia, with plans for future, additional expansion. As a result, La Fermière, expects to create up to 135 New Jobs in the region. Additionally, the company will utilize millions of pounds of milk provided by New York dairy farmers to create its globally renowned dairy products. Agribusiness is a core pillar of the locally designed Finger Lakes Forward plan, a comprehensive plan that is working to revitalize and grow the regional economy.
"We’re proud to welcome La Fermière to Genesee County, bringing jobs and opportunity to the Finger Lakes region,” Governor Hochul said. “This investment shows that our bold economic recovery plan for the Finger Lakes is working, attracting new businesses and helping communities across the region grow and thrive."
Empire State Development is assisting this project with up to $1.35 million in performance-based Excelsior Jobs Tax Credits in exchange for job creation commitments. Genesee County, Greater Rochester Enterprise, and Invest Buffalo Niagara are providing support for the company’s growth in New York State. The total project cost has been placed at $25.8 million dollars. The company expects to be operational at the site by November of 2023.
Located in the Town of Batavia, Genesee County, the Genesee Valley Agri-Business Park was developed as the largest food and beverage greenfield in the northeastern U.S. to connect the region’s agricultural production, talent and transportation networks. The 250-acre Ag Park and surrounding area has become the Dairy Processing Hub of the Northeast, with more than 1 million square-feet of operations and approximately 1,000 workers employed across multiple production and supply chain companies.
Founded in Marseille, France in 1952, the company was purchased by Groupe Tarpinian in 2002. In the mid to late 2010’s, La Fermière began working with a New York state based co-packer in an effort to bring its sustainably packaged French yogurt to the U.S. market. The company had considered site locations throughout the country for its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility but selected New York, thanks to the focused support from both the State and its regional economic development partners.
Read the full press release here.
Public Notice
Tuesday, March 15, 2022 - 2:00pm
View all grants to be presented at the batch virtual public hearing
Board Meeting
Tuesday, March 15, 2022 - 10:30am
In accordance with recently passed Legislation, this meeting will be conducted via teleconference.
The public may listen to the meeting via webcast (audio) by clicking the link below on (or after) March 15, 2022 at 10:30 am.
Members of the public may submit comments on the Agenda items in writing by 4:00 pm on Monday, March 14, 2022 to: [email protected]
All comments received by the deadline will be distributed to the Directors prior to the meeting and posted online.
The Agenda and the material will be posted in advance of the meeting on LMDC’s website www.renewnyc.com.
Board Meeting
Monday, March 14, 2022 - 10:30am
This meeting has been postponed.
Press Release
Wednesday, March 9, 2022 - 3:00pm
Project Complements Efforts to Revitalize New York State's Tourism Industry
New York State Providing $6.5 Million to Accelerate Completion and Support Major Expansion of Public Space
Expanded Public Space to Host Free Community-Based Public Programming
Renderings Available Here
Governor Kathy Hochul today joined Lincoln Center leadership to announce that the $550 million renovation of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts' new David Geffen Hall will be completed in October 2022, two years ahead of schedule. The hall is being reimagined from the inside out with expanded access to public space for the community, supported by a $6.5 million grant from Empire State Development. The project will transform the storied concert hall and home of the renowned New York Philharmonic into a world-class venue and destination that will further support New York City's post-pandemic economic recovery.
"Lincoln Center is a central piece of New York's cultural heart and the new David Geffen Hall, complete with expanded public and community spaces, will make that heart beat even stronger," Governor Hochul said. "New York's comeback is just getting started and this project is a crucial part of that comeback, creating jobs and giving New Yorkers and visitors from across the globe the opportunity to experience world-class entertainment in a state-of-the-art venue. I look forward to seeing this magnificent facility introduce the next generation to the joy of the arts."
Empire State Development is providing up to $6.5 million to accelerate the transformation of David Geffen Hall, including approximately 21,000 square feet of renovated and expanded public space in and around the hall. Through this project, Lincoln Center has committed to creating 114 new full-time jobs. Additionally, the iconic venue plans to host new community-based public programming in the public space and launch a diversity and arts job training program that will provide paid fellowships to support the community-based programming.
Read the full press release here.