Empire State Development

Happy New York Statehood Day! 🗽 As one of the original 13 colonies, New York has shaped American history and driven innovation for centuries. Micron is honored to contribute to that legacy by helping make Upstate New York a global hub for leading-edge memory manufacturing.…

ICYMI ▶️ ‘The impact of Micron’s investment is nearly impossible to overstate’: (Guest Opinion by Kevin Younis) Read the full article 🔽 on.ny.gov/3IJPqfF

Empire State Development President, CEO & Commissioner Hope Knight joined @SkanskaUSA & @CSHL to celebrate the topping out of the new AIQB building. Backed by $55M from ESD, the project will drive breakthroughs in neuroscience, cancer biology & AI.

🎉 Happy 237th birthday, New York! It’s a privilege to be your governor. Here’s to another year of working to make our extraordinary state even better for all who call it home. Ever upward!

Wilkeson Pointe’s upgrades are complete! The $11M improvement project takes this local favorite spot to a must-visit destination – a win for @GovKathyHochul mission to transform the Buffalo waterfront. on.ny.gov/417fsjc

New York is on track to be a manufacturing powerhouse. 💪 The JDA Direct Loan Program is clearing the path to expanded manufacturing, distribution, and warehousing capacity. 💸 Learn more: 🔽 on.ny.gov/4f0lOqx

🎮 The Serious Play Conference is coming to Rochester Aug 13–15, 2025! 300+ industry leaders will explore how games transform learning & healthcare. New York is proud to host & showcase why the Empire State is a top place to develop games in North America! on.ny.gov/3IIldh4

🚲 eBliss Global is investing $4.1M to open a new e-bike plant in Downtown Utica. Supported by Excelsior Jobs Program tax credits from ESD, the project will create 40+ jobs and produce 15,000 bikes a year at capacity in Oneida County. Learn More: on.ny.gov/40AmLQd

Dozens of MWBEs have received training, resources, and networking opportunities through our MWBE Business Growth Accelerator Program since 2017 & yours could be next! 🤝 on.ny.gov/3THIp1d

New York’s dairy industry supports thousands of jobs and fuels local economies—so this #NationalIceCreamDay, enjoy a scoop made with fresh, local milk and celebrate one of our state’s most vital ag sectors! 🐄🍦Learn More: on.ny.gov/4lxsjTU

New York businesses deserve to be shared across the world. 🌎 The Global NY Fund Grant Program can assist with: ✈️ Up to $25K for businesses to start or increase exports ✈️ 💸 Up to $100K for nonprofits providing export assistance Learn more 🔽 on.ny.gov/4lByYg4

Cheers to New York’s wines and winners! 🍷 @GovKathyHochul announced the 2025 NY Wine Classic winners: 🏆 Rose Hill Vineyards wins the Governor’s Cup 🏅 Weis Vineyards named Winery of the Year (3rd time!) 700 wines, endless quality. bit.ly/3IEw6QR

New York's new program - The NYS Independent Film Production Program incentivizes independent projects with unique business needs to film in NY! Next application window opens 7/21 for productions that will start filming by the end of the year. More 🔽on.ny.gov/4nV9k7v

New York is investing in the future of tech and talent! @GovKathyHochul announced a $20M public-private partnership to build a state-of-the-art silicon carbide research center at @stonybrooku with @onsemi—driving innovation and clean energy solutions. on.ny.gov/4kKLYia

📢 Tomorrow: Tune into the Empire State Development Directors Meeting via webcast at 9:30am – and review the agenda & related materials: bit.ly/4kLDqHT

The Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers has opened its expanded food pantry on Buffalo’s East Side! With a $62.5K grant from the WNY Regional Economic Development Council, the pantry can now serve over 300 households monthly! More: bit.ly/46eKUiV

America’s first National Semiconductor Technology Center flagship is now open at NY CREATES' Albany Nanotech Complex thanks to a $10B partnership forged by @GovKathyHochul! With this opening, NY will continue to lead America's chip manufacturing comeback! bit.ly/3IvzEF0

Startups, you picked a great home. NY Ventures offers funding for high-growth, pre-seed and seed stage startups through the Pre-seed and Seed Matching Fund Program (looking at you, tech). 💸💡 Learn more: esd.ny.gov/pre-seed-and-s…

📢 Tune in on Monday to the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation Directors Meeting via webcast at 10:30am – and review the agenda & related materials: bit.ly/3HNMe2a

📢 Tuesday July 15th: Tune into the Atlantic Yards Community Development Corporation Directors Meeting via webcast at 3:00pm – and review the agenda & related materials: bit.ly/40PO6xQ