CNYREDC 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 2018; Workshop Series Supports “CNY Rising” – The Region’s Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy

April 2, 2018

In the coming weeks, the Central New York Regional Economic Development Council (CNYREDC) will hold six potential project forum workshops in order to 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-Chairs Dr. Danielle Laraque-Arena, President of SUNY Upstate Medical University and 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:

Syracuse NY-Tuesday, April 3rd

9:00 a.m. – 10 a.m.

MACNY Legacy Room

5788 Widewaters Parkway

Syracuse, New York, 13214

Please RSVP here:

Potential Project Forum

Syracuse NY-Wednesday, April 4th

South Side Innovation Center

2610 S Salina Street

Syracuse, NY 13205

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Please RSVP via phone or email.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 315-793-5445

Canastota NY-Thursday, April 5th

Theodore’s Restaurant (formerly Rusty Rail)

3231 Seneca Turnpike, Canastota, NY 13032

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Please RSVP via phone or email.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 315-793-5445

Auburn NY-Tuesday, April 10th

Cayuga Economic Development Agency

2 State Street

Auburn, NY 13021

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Please RSVP here:

Potential Project Forum

Oswego NY-Wednesday, April 11th

Best Western (Lake Ontario Event and Conference Center)

26 East 1st Street, Oswego, NY 13126

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Please RSVP via phone or email.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 315-343-1545

Cortland NY- Tuesday, April 17th

Port Watson Commons

131 Port Watson Street

Cortland, NY 13045

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, 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.

About the Regional Economic Development Councils

The Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) initiative is a key component of Governor Cuomo's approach to State investment and economic development. In 2011, Governor Cuomo established 10 Regional Councils to develop long-term strategic plans for economic growth for their regions. The Councils are public-private partnerships made up of local experts and stakeholders from business, academia, local government, and non-governmental organizations. The Regional Councils have redefined the way New York invests in jobs and economic growth by putting in place a community-based, bottom up approach and establishing a competitive process for State resources.

After seven rounds of the REDC process, more than $5.4 billion has been awarded to more than 6,300 job creation and community development projects consistent with each region’s strategic plans, projecting to create and retain more than 220,000 jobs. For more information on the Regional Councils, visit www.regionalcouncils.ny.gov.

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