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New York State Tourism Advisory Council Meeting
This meeting is open to the public.
The meeting will be streamed and available at the link below.
Due to building procedures, attendees are…
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Governor Hochul Announces Launch of 2025 Regional Economic Development Council Initiative
New ACHIEVE Competition Will Award $150 Million To Support High-Impact Transformational Regional Initiatives
Governor Hochul Appoints New Chair…
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Empire State Development Celebrates Grand Opening Of New Advanced Energy Solutions Test Center In Monroe County Supporting Raymond Corporation And Toyota Brands
Storied World-Class Lift Truck Manufacturer Additionally Commits to Creating up to 20 New Jobs at Honeoye Falls Facility
Creating Top-Quality, Next-Generation…
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Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation Directors Meeting
With videoconferencing to:
Empire State Development – NYC Offices, 655 Third Avenue – 4th Floor Conference Room D, New York, New York 10017 …
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Governor Hochul Announces 19 Transformational Projects In The Mohawk Valley As Part Of Downtown Revitalization Initiative And NY Forward Programs
Projects Announced in Herkimer, Boonville and Richfield
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Governor Hochul Announces 20 Transformational Projects In Central New York As Part Of Downtown Revitalization Initiative And NY Forward Programs
Projects Announced in Aurora, Cayuga and Union Springs; Canastota; and Brewerton
Revitalization Efforts Aim to Boost Local Economies,…
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Governor Hochul Announces 22 Transformational Projects In The North Country As Part Of Downtown Revitalization Initiative And NY Forward Programs
Projects Announced in Lowville, Canton and Alexandria Bay
Public Notice
ESD General Project Plan Virtual Hearing - Multiple Grants - 5/19/25
View all grants to be presented at the batch virtual public hearing.
Hearing Date and Time: May 19, 2025 – 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Empire State Development Announces $18.7 Million Expansion For Capital Equipment Manufacturer And Precision Optics Fabricator QED Technologies International In Monroe County
A Global Leader in Precision Optics and Advanced Finishing and Metrology Solutions, QED Technologies International will establish a World Class Optics Fabrication and Customer…
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How ESD Boosted a Startup's Growth and Global Connections
ESD programs aimed at introducing innovative New York State businesses to global markets and helping them grow have made a difference for a startup that’s growing its client…