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Central NY Regional Economic Development Council Announces Six Regional Public Workshops To Help Applicants With Access State Funding

Public Forums Will Explain How to Most Effectively Access New York State Funding Available In 2019

The Workshops Support “CNY Rising” – The Region’s Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy

In the coming weeks, the Central New York Regional Economic Development Council (CNYREDC) will hold six workshops which will  help interested applicants learn more about New York State economic and community development funding available, and the most effective ways to secure that funding for future projects. At these forums, interested potential applicants can find out if their projects would be eligible for funding programs and will receive instruction about the overall process, as well as advice on how to complete a competitive application for securing available funding.

“As the council continues its CNY Rising mission to help grow the regional economy, we think it is extremely important to make sure that anyone interested in investing and growing their business here has easy access to information about available resources and funding,” said Central New York REDC Co-Chair Randy Wolken, President & CEO of the Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY). “Through these workshops, businesses and investors can receive immediate feedback to their questions and gain a better understanding of the process, which can further strengthen their funding application.”

The schedule of Public Forums is as follows:

Auburn NY-Monday March 11th 3 PM-5 PM

Cayuga Economic Development Agency

2 State Street

Auburn, NY 13021

Please RSVP via phone or email.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 315-793-5445

Cortland NY-Wednesday March 20th 9 AM-11 AM

Port Watson Mini-Conference Center

131 Port Watson Street

Cortland, NY 13045

Please RSVP via phone or email.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 315-793-5445

Syracuse NY –Monday March 25th   5 PM-7 PM

Northeast Community Center

716 Hawley Avenue

Syracuse, NY 13203

Please RSVP via phone or email.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 315-793-5445

Syracuse NY –Tuesday March 26th 5 PM-7 PM

South Side Innovation Center

2610 South Salina Street

Syracuse, NY 13205

Please RSVP via phone or email.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 315-793-5445

Madison County NY- Tuesday April 2nd 5 PM-7 PM

Madison County Career Center

133 North Court Street

Wampsville, NY 13163

Please RSVP via phone or email.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 315-793-5445

Oswego NY- Thursday, April 4th 10 AM-12PM

Lake Ontario Event and Conference Center

26 E 1st Street

Oswego, NY 13126

Please RSVP via email or phone.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 315-793-5445

At each forum, interested applicants will learn about Central New York regional priorities and the overall REDC funding process, receive first-hand assistance, and take part in a question and answer session.

For More information about the CNYREDC potential project forums, click here.

Accelerating Central NY Rising

Today's announcement complements “Central NY Rising,” the region’s comprehensive blueprint to generate robust economic growth and community development. The State has already invested more than $4.7 billion in the region since 2012 to lay the groundwork for the plan – capitalizing on global market opportunities, strengthening entrepreneurship and creating an inclusive economy. Today, unemployment is down to the lowest levels since before the Great Recession; personal and corporate income taxes are down; and businesses are choosing places like Syracuse, Oswego and Auburn as a destination to grow and invest in.

Now, the region is accelerating Central NY Rising with a $500 million State investment through the Upstate Revitalization Initiative, announced by Governor Cuomo in December 2015. The State’s $500 million investment will incentivize private business to invest well over $2.5 billion – and the region’s plan, as submitted, projects up to 5,900 new jobs. More information is available here.

 

 

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