New York State
- Home to Business
Major businesses across the nation and around
the world are choosing New York State as the
site to establish and expand their operations.
In the past ten years, progressive economic
development strategies, coupled with bolder
financial and tax incentives have ushered in a
new era of business growth in the Empire State.
As home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, 310 academic
institutions, and hundreds of leading businesses -
including companies in the biotech, high tech and
financial industries – New York outranks many other
big states in terms of economic growth. We attribute
this success to a unique combination of human and
technological resources that are available to help
you succeed.
New York's economic development professionals
will work closely with you to help you fulfill your
business goals. You can take advantage of our solid
economic development experience to build a new
facility, relocate your business, expand your
operations and workforce, and enter new markets and
international arenas.
To ease the transition, New York State offers a
wide selection of financial assistance. We can also
provide information to help you assess financial
impacts, sales and economic forecasts, competitive
factors, and ultimately the effect on shareholder
value. We are investing hundreds of millions of
dollars in private and public economic development
projects statewide to help revitalize neighborhoods,
create and retain jobs, and bring hundreds of
thousands of visitors to the state. You'll find
our enthusiastic staff informed, cooperative and
pro-active. We not only meet your expectations, we
exceed them. New York is everything you want and
deserve in a business partner. For more
information on locating or expanding your business
in New York, contact Empire State Development at
1-800-STATE-NY or 1-800 782-8369. |