#SmallBusinessSaturday is TOMORROW, November 30th! Join ESD Commissioner Hope Knight as she shares how YOU can make a difference by supporting local businesses. Watch her message and let’s Think Big and #ShopSmall! Learn more: https://on.ny.gov/49bRJ4c
About us
Empire State Development (ESD) is New York’s chief economic development agency. The mission of Empire State Development is to promote a vigorous and growing state economy, encourage business investment and job creation, and support diverse, prosperous local economies across New York State through the efficient use of loans, grants, tax credits, real estate development, marketing and other forms of assistance. ESD also oversees the marketing of “I LOVE NY,” the State’s iconic tourism brand (www.iloveny.com) & NYLovesFim New York State's Film, TV & Commercial Incentives (www.nylovesfilm.com) Empire State Development is the parent organization of the New York State Department of Economic Development & the Empire State Development Corporation. For more information on Empire State Development, visit www.esd.ny.gov.
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http://www.esd.ny.gov
External link for Empire State Development
- Industry
- Economic Programs
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- New York, NY
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1968
- Specialties
- Economic Development, Business Attraction, Small Business Assistance, MWBE Assistance, International Business Attraction, New York State, Film & TV, Tourism, Tax Incentives, and I LOVE NY
Locations
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Primary
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633 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10017, US
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625 Broadway
Albany, NY 12245, US
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95 Perry Street
Buffalo, NY 14203-3030, US
Employees at Empire State Development
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Deidre Aukburg Chuckrow
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Sharon Rutter
Sr. Director, Fund of Funds, NY Ventures. Launched and managing 3 Fund of Funds totaling $57M & 120 portfolio companies
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Jennifer Tegan
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David Alden Contreras Turley
Director of Tourism, Industry Relations at the New York State Division of Tourism - I LOVE NY
Updates
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Starting January 1, 2025, New York is becoming the first state in the nation to offer paid leave to pregnant workers for critical prenatal care! Thank you, Governor Kathy Hochul, for taking this historic step to protect moms & babies. Learn more: ny.gov/prenatal
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📢 Tomorrow: Tune into the Empire State New Market Corporation Directors Meeting via webcast at 1:00pm – and review the agenda & related materials: https://on.ny.gov/4g47c98
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📢 Tomorrow: Empire State Development Directors Meeting via webcast at 9:30am – and review the agenda & related materials: https://on.ny.gov/3VFff48
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📢 Tomorrow: Tune into the Harlem Community Development Corporation Directors Meeting via webcast at 11:00am – and review the agenda & related materials: https://on.ny.gov/3BmF0iC
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Governor Hochul announced $15.5M in workforce grants supporting 5 major upstate projects to train over 2,100 workers in advanced manufacturing, clean energy & construction through state-industry partnerships with 30+ employers. https://on.ny.gov/3D4BDgT
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New York State reached a record high of 178,000 clean energy workers in 2023—an increase of 7,700 jobs. Governor Hochul highlights how workforce initiatives are driving growth, creating good-paying jobs, and fostering thriving communities. Learn more: https://on.ny.gov/49tY6jG
Major Job Growth: Governor Hochul Announces Record Number of New Jobs in New York's Clean Energy Sector
governor.ny.gov
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Looking to get MWBE certified? The Whirlwind Winter initiative is bringing free expert help to business centers across New York State this December. Minority & women-owned businesses can get step-by-step guidance to complete applications. Learn more: https://on.ny.gov/3Bk4mO3
Governor Hochul Launches “Whirlwind Winter” Initiative to Accelerate MWBE Certification Across New York State
governor.ny.gov
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Learn about New York State's MWBE program, certification process, and ESD resources at our workshop on 12/5, 5:30–7:00 PM at the Hindu Community Center, Albany. Space is limited—RSVP: MWBECertification@esd.ny.gov. Light refreshments provided!
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📢Final Call for developers interested being part of the NYS Pavilion at #GDC2025! Join ESD as an exhibitor at this dynamic gathering from March 17-21. If you're a New York game development studio or company contact us ASAP: NYDigitalGameDev@esd.ny.gov #NYGameDev #NYMakesGames
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Affiliated pages
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New York State Center for Recruitment & Public Service
Government Administration
Albany, New York
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NYS MWBE
Government Administration
New York, New York
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New York Ventures
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
New York, New York
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Capital Region Regional Economic Development Council
Economic Programs
Troy, New York