Empire State Development

You can’t scroll through life — from parks and forests to baseball diamonds and the basketball courts, New York’s offering our kids EVERYTHING they need when they “Get Offline & Get Outside” this summer! https://www.governor.ny.gov/programs/get-offline-get-outside

ESD's "Sail-Thru Summer" initiative encourages MWBE applicants to work with Entrepreneurship Assistance Centers or Small Business Development Centers in completing their New York State MWBE certification applications. Learn more and find your local center:

Governor Hochul Unveils “Sail-Thru Summer” Initiative to Promote MWBE Certification Across New York State Governor Hochul unveiled a statewide effort to advance Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise opportunities.

🛜$70M+ has been awarded through 's Municipal Infrastructure Grant Program to expand high-speed broadband across the state! This transformative investment will build 800+ miles of infrastructure, connecting 25,000+ homes & businesses!

Governor Hochul Awards More Than $70 Million Through ConnectALL Municipal Infrastructure Grant Program to Connect More Than 25,000 Homes and Businesses to High-Speed Broadband Governor Hochul announced $70 million in awards through the ConnectALL grant program as part of a $228 million federal investment.

ESD celebrates our summer interns for ! Their energy, talent, & fresh perspectives support our mission of driving economic growth in New York. As we recognize their hard work today, we're reminded of the importance of nurturing the next generation of leaders.

Five teams will compete for $3M in investments in Round 8 of the GENIUS NY! The world’s largest business accelerator for is taking Central NY to new heights & confirming the region as a hub for the innovative uncrewed aerial systems industry.

Empire State Development Announces Five Teams Selected to Compete in Round Eight of GENIUS NY - The World’s Largest Accelerator for Uncrewed Aerial Systems | Empire State Development Empire State Development Announces Five Teams Selected to Compete in Round Eight of GENIUS NY - The World’s Largest Accelerator for Uncrewed Aerial Systems July 24, 2024 Teams from Around the World Will Compete for a Total of $3 Million in Investments and Participate in Yearlong Program in Central...

🍨 Wells Enterprises will serve up extra scoops of WNY with a $425M Dunkirk expansion! ESD is providing $18M in support, enabling increased production and 270 new jobs at the company’s state-of-the-art facility!

Governor Hochul Celebrates Wells Enterprises’ Significantly Expanded $425 Million Investment at its Dunkirk Ice Cream Manufacturing Facility Governor Hochul announced that Wells Enterprises is significantly expanding its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Dunkirk.

🎨🏞️What a view! The new visitor center at the Thomas Cole National Historic Site showcases the Catskills -- a vista that inspired the Hudson River School of landscape painting founder. A $360K ESD grant supported the Stephen Shadley-designed center. https://bit.ly/4dcPezv

Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled a $108M proposal that will transform state-owned Bayview Correctional Facility into 100+ units of permanently affordable housing for low-income residents & supportive housing for formerly incarcerated individuals. Learn more:

Governor Hochul Unveils $108 Million Proposal to Transform Former Bayview Correctional Facility Into 124 Affordable Housing Units and Vibrant Community Hub Governor Hochul unveiled a project to convert the former Bayview Correctional Facility into supportive housing for formerly incarcerated individuals.

This summer, Governor Hochul is encouraging all New Yorkers to get offline and get outside! It's time to put down your devices, enjoy the great outdoors, and prioritize your mental and physical health with fun recreational activities and social gatherings

Get Offline, Get Outside Programs Get Offline, Get Outside Get Offline, Get Outside Get Offline and Get Outside This summer, Governor Hochul is encouraging all New Yorkers to get offline and get outside!The “Get Offline, Get Outside” campaign encourages New York’s kids and families to put down their phones and compute...

PUSH Buffalo’s first training center is open! The Sustainability Workforce Training Center, on the city’s West Side, will broaden access to clean energy-related job training and opportunities. ESD committed $1.64M+ in support.

Governor Hochul Announces Opening of Push Buffalo’s First Green Jobs Training Center Governor Hochul announced a ribbon cutting marking the official opening of the Sustainability Workforce Training Center, the region’s first green job training center, on the West Side of Buffalo.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced guidelines for the $500M Green CHIPS Community Investment Fund—a Micron Technology & ESD partnership supporting communities. From 8/15: Submit Letters of Intent on , , community investments & 👇

Governor Hochul Advances $500 Million Green Chips Community Investment Fund to Benefit Communities Surrounding Micron’s Megafab in Central New York Governor Hochul unveiled the guidelines for the Green CHIPS Community Investment Fund, part of an incentive agreement between Micron and Empire State Development.

📢 Monday: Tune into the Harlem Community Development Corporation Directors Meeting via webcast at 11:00am – and review the agenda & related materials: https://on.ny.gov/4bFBVpZ

Governor Hochul recently announced $10M to support the demolition of Central Warehouse -- a "tower of neglect" that looms over the Albany skyline -- and encourage the long-vacant site's redevelopment:

Governor Hochul Announces Major Capital Region Infrastructure Projects to Improve Rail Service and Boost Economic Development Governor Hochul announced construction on a $634.8 million replacement of the Livingston Avenue Bridge and funds to demolish Albany's Central Warehouse.

🍷 Congrats to Weis Vineyards in Steuben Co. for winning Winery of the Year and the Governor's Cup at the 2024 NY Wine Classic! Their 2018 Riesling Ice Wine stole the show. Cheers to the best of New York's wine industry!

Governor Hochul Announces Winners of the 2024 New York Wine Classic Governor Hochul announced the winners of the 38th Annual New York Wine Classic.

ICYMI: Governor Hochul announced the Erie Canal Bicentennial Commission to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal's completion! The commission will oversee community events, infrastructure investments, & storytelling through 2025:

Governor Hochul Announces Erie Canal Bicentennial Commission to Commemorate 200th Anniversary of the Original Waterway’s Completion and Continued Impact on New York Governor Hochul announced the Erie Canal Bicentennial Commission to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the completion of the Erie Canal.

Klocke Estate - a new $21M brandy distillery & hospitality venue - is open in Columbia County. ESD is providing $800K in support for this new agritourism destination with sweeping views of the Upper Hudson Valley:

Empire State Development Announces Grand Opening of $21 Million Klocke Estate Brandy Distillery in Columbia County | Empire State Development Empire State Development Announces Grand Opening of $21 Million Klocke Estate Brandy Distillery in Columbia County July 17, 2024 Company Will Produce Soil-to-Glass Brandy Using Fruit Grown On-Site Distillery and Hospitality Venue Will Attract Residents and Visitors from the Region and Beyond See Pho...

Governor Kathy Hochul announced the groundbreaking for City Station North, a $42M mixed-use development in downtown Troy. Supported by ESD's $1.7M, recommended by the Capital Region Economic Development Council, the development will bring housing, offices, and amenities to the area:

Governor Hochul Announces Groundbreaking for $16.3 Million City Station North Mixed-Use Housing Development in Downtown Troy Governor Hochul announced the groundbreaking for City Station North, a mixed-use development of nearly 175,000 square feet in downtown Troy

New York State’s tourism industry continues to thrive with:

🚗 Record-breaking visitation
🚉 Spending surpassing pre-pandemic highs
✈️ Renewed focus on international + business travel

Read more with I LOVE NY's Ross Levi:

What brought a record number of visitors back to New York An interview with Ross Levi, executive director of the New York State Division of Tourism.

📢 Tomorrow: Tune into the New York Job Development Authority Members Meeting via webcast at 9:00am – and review the agenda & related materials: https://on.ny.gov/4f8s3YL

📢 Tomorrow: Tune into the Empire State Development Directors Meeting via webcast at 9:30am – and review the agenda & related materials: https://on.ny.gov/3xJeoqx

ESD Commissioner Knight joined SUNY Chancellor John B. King to announce Upstate Biotech Ventures, a $6M venture capital fund for startups & small businesses. This initiative will empower diverse entrepreneurs and boost Upstate New York's life science ecosystem:

7-15-24 Upstate Biotech Ventures - SUNY SUNY Chancellor King Announces Launch of $6 Million Upstate Biotech Ventures, the First-of-Its-Kind Venture Capital Fund for Startups on a SUNY Campus

🧪Governor Hochul announced the 3rd round of awardees for the $40M NYS Biodefense Commercialization Fund! This initiative accelerates life science innovations to combat infectious diseases, create jobs, and foster growth in NY's life science industry:

Governor Hochul Announces Third Round of Biodefense Commercialization Fund Awards to Combat Infectious Disease Threats Governor Hochul announced the third round of awardees for the $40 Million New York State Biodefense Commercialization Fund.

Join ESD's North Country Regional Office & Division of Small Business & Technology Development for a seminar on Lending & Financial Resources! Learn more about funding, including small business loans, access to capital, and interest rate reductions. 📅 7/25 at 2PM 🔗 RSVP: https://bit.ly/3zIRcZU

The Great Lakes 360 living museum is now open at the Aquarium of Niagara in Niagara Falls State Park! Supported by ESD, this project aims to attract new visitors, boost downtown development, and reconnect the community with their iconic waterfront.

Governor Hochul Announces Opening of Great Lakes 360, a New Living Museum on the Aquarium of Niagara’s Expanded Campus Governor Hochul announced the opening of the Great Lakes 360 living museum on the newly expanded campus of the Aquarium of Niagara in Niagara Falls State Park.

ESD has issued RFPs to redevelop the former Watertown Correctional Facility & Willard Drug Treatment Campus, advancing Governor Hochul's plan to re-purpose closed prisons for housing, jobs & economic growth across New York State. Learn more:

Governor Hochul Announces Major Progress in the Redevelopment of Watertown Correctional Facility and Willard Drug Treatment Campus Governor Hochul announced that Empire State Development has issued a Request for Proposals to transform the former Watertown Correctional Facility in Jefferson County into a residential project with a range of unit sizes and affordability levels.

Join the North Country REDC Co-Chair Open House for 1-hour public info sessions on July 15 + 16! Learn about available grant opportunities, CFA process & regional economic development strategies. Register: https://regionalcouncils.ny.gov/north-country

🚨Application deadline - July 15! 🚨 Regional and local government entities: Apply now for broadband and digital equity capacity grants through ConnectALL’s Regional and Local Assistance Program. https://broadband.ny.gov/regional-and-local-assistance