Industry Clusters - Distribution
Introduction
Special Industry Information
Industry Specialist
Introduction
New York State's unparalleled market proximity and
host of resources and incentives specifically designed for distribution centers
gives New York-based businesses a distinct edge over the competition, making New
York the premier location to build and locate your distribution center.
The April/May 2001 issue of Plants, Sites & Parks magazine named Kmart's
recent announcement to invest $120 million to construct a 1.4 million square feet
distribution center, creating 1,000 new jobs, in Montgomery County as one of the
"Top 25 U.S. Business Projects" based on new jobs.
Furthermore, Gap Inc. is investing $210 million and creating 1,500 new jobs
to construct one of the world's largest distribution centers in Dutchess County,
New York. Site Selection magazine chose the phase I Gap project as one of the
nation's "Top 10 Deals" of 1998.
New York State is also home to other
major distribution centers, such as:
| Wal-Mart |
Target |
Staples |
| Home Depot |
Ace Hardware |
Pep Boys |
| Kohl's |
Distribution Unlimited |
Papa John's Pizza |
The state's distribution-friendly infrastructure offers a host of pro-business
resources and incentives to keep costs down and boost profits:
- Strategic location and market proximity
- Easy access to east coast markets
- Excellent highways and transportation services
- Suitable sites and buildings at a competitive price
- Numerous prime, pre-approved, permitted, ready-to-occupy distribution center
sites
- Availability of skilled workers
- Workforce training and development
- NO inventory tax
- NO taxes for third party distribution centers
Build Now-NY: New York's aggressive Build Now-NY program offers
pre-approved sites that will be fast-tracked for development. We can get your
new distribution center built on time, which means you can start saving transportation
dollars sooner while reaching profit-rich markets faster.
Empire Zones Program: New York's Empire Zones offer a host of
financial incentives and significant tax credits and benefits for businesses located
in one of the State's 72 Empire Zones. Your business could qualify to become tax-free
if it locates or expands in one of these zones.
For more information on how your business can grow and prosper in New York
State, please contact our Industry Specialist.
Special Industry Information
ESD's at-a-glance profile of the distribution industry in New York State offers
the latest research available to help your company better understand the general
state of the industry.
Distribution 1103.pdf
New York State is supporting third party distribution centers through legislation
that permits out-of-state companies to warehouse
merchandise with New York "fulfillment centers" without making such
companies subject to New York taxes. This law clearly provides that the use of
a New York fulfillment service business (other than an affiliated business) will
not create a nexus between the out-of-state business and New York State for purposes
of New York sales and corporate tax.
In addition, New York State also partners with local community colleges and workforce
development organizations to offer training programs for all facets of distribution
center operations - everything from forklift training to logistics training for
executives.
Industry Specialist
For more information, contact Empire State
Development's site location specialist:
Jeff Janiszewski
Telephone: 518-292-5200
E-mail:
jjaniszewski@empire.state.ny.us
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