The mission of Empire State Development (ESD) is to promote business investment and growth that leads to job creation and prosperous communities across New York State.
Under the leadership of Governor Andrew Cuomo and ESD President, CEO & Commissioner Kenneth Adams, our economic development professionals stand ready to help you, no matter what sector of the economy you compete in and whether you’re a small business, a MWBE-certified firm or an international company.
A few of our newest programs, the Small Business Revolving Loan Fund, the Excelsior Jobs Program and the New Market Tax Credits Program, are three of the most innovative economic development programs you’ll find across the nation.
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02/08/2012: Closing USA Expands in Former Kodak Elmgrove Headquarters, Adding 100 New Jobs
02/02/2012: State Designates Cambria Technology Park 'Shovel Ready'
02/07/2012: Statement from Governor Cuomo and Governor Christie in Response to Report on the Port Authority
01/26/2012: SEED Program Provides Business Training and $385K in Microloans to Local Entrepreneurs, Generating 52 New Capital Region Jobsmic Development, Available Now
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