Representatives From More Than Fifteen Foreign Markets to Offer Export Guidance and One-on-One Consultations in September Export Tour
Register for the Tour Here
Learn about ESD’s Global NY Division at esd.ny.gov/GlobalNY
Empire State Development (ESD) today announced the upcoming Global NY Export Promotion Tour, which will bring representatives from Global NY’s international offices to regions across New York State from September 3–11, 2025. The tour will offer in-person information sessions and one-on-one consultations for New York businesses interested in expanding to international markets. Interested attendees can register at https://esd.ny.gov/global-ny-trade-promotion-tour.
Empire State Development President, CEO, and Commissioner Hope Knight said, "New York companies are ready to compete and thrive in the global marketplace, and the Global NY Export Promotion Tour is a powerful way to help them get there. By bringing our international representatives directly to businesses across the state, we're making it easier for companies to explore new markets, grow their customer base, and create jobs at home. This tour is a key part of ESD’s mission to connect local success with global opportunity."
Foreign office representatives participating in the tour represent countries across six continents, including Africa, Australia, Canada, the Caribbean, China, Europe, India, Israel, Japan, Mexico, the Middle East, Singapore, South America, South Korea, and Taiwan.
At each event, Global NY representatives will deliver presentations offering insights into global market trends and export opportunities. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in Q&A sessions and meet individually with representatives during pre-scheduled, one-on-one consultations.
Events are free and open to the public, but space is limited. Pre-registration is required for all sessions, and confirmation emails with consultation time slots will be sent based on program criteria. For more information or to RSVP, please visit esd.ny.gov/GlobalNY.
Tour Schedule:
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Long Island
7:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Hilton Long Island/Huntington
598 Broadhollow Rd, Melville, NY 11747
New York City
2:30 PM – 7:30 PM
New York Genome Center
101 6th Ave, New York, NY 10013
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Mid-Hudson
7:30 AM – 12:30 PM
DoubleTree by Hilton Poughkeepsie
40 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Capital Region
2:30 PM – 7:30 PM
UAlbany ETEC Building
1220 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12226
Friday, September 5, 2025
North Country
9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Lake Placid Conference Center
2634 Main St, Lake Placid, NY 12946
Monday, September 8, 2025
Mohawk Valley
9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
SUNY Polytechnic Institute – Student Center
Multi-Purpose Room
100 Seymour Road, Utica, NY 13502
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Southern Tier
9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Binghamton
225 Water St, Binghamton, NY 13901
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Central New York
7:30 AM – 12:30 PM
DoubleTree by Hilton Syracuse
6301 State Route 298, East Syracuse, NY 13057
Finger Lakes
2:30 PM – 7:30 PM
RIT Inn & Conference Center
5257 W Henrietta Rd, Henrietta, NY 14467
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Western New York
9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Buffalo State University – Burchfield Penney Art Center Auditorium
1300 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222
About Empire State Development
Empire State Development is New York's chief economic development agency, and promotes business growth, job creation, and greater economic opportunity throughout the state. With offices in each of the state's 10 regions, ESD oversees the Regional Economic Development Councils, supports broadband equity through the ConnectALL office, and is growing the workforce of tomorrow through the Office of Strategic Workforce Development. The agency engages with emerging and next generation industries like clean energy and semiconductor manufacturing looking to grow in New York State, operates a network of assistance centers to help small businesses grow and succeed, and promotes the state's world class tourism destinations through I LOVE NY. For more information, please visit esd.ny.gov, and connect with ESD on LinkedIn, Facebook and X.
Contact:
ESD Press Office | [email protected] | (800) 260-7313
Emily Mijatovic | [email protected] | (212) 803-3692