Go East to Export New York!
Empire State Development (ESD) has a new program to help small and medium sized businesses export their products. The “Go East to Export New York, US!” (GEENYUS!) program will help businesses from across the state expand into the Chinese and Korean markets.Participating businesses will be vetted for export readiness and market suitability. For the 2011-2012 program year, we are specifically targeting small businesses (as defined by SBA) as well as rural business and minority- and women-owned businesses in eight key industries.

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Bringing the World to Albany
The first Upstate New York trade mission brought in 33 foreign trade representatives from 27 countries on a fact-finding mission to Albany on February 4-5, 2009. Foreign trade commissioners heard from senior State government officials about the investment opportunities in the Capital Region. Trade representatives had the opportunity to visit local high-tech centers, including the University at Albany, and attend networking events with various businesses, political and academic leaders of Upstate New York. The trip emphasized the strengths of the Tech Valley Region in high-tech research and business to promote international trade and foreign investment in Upstate New York.

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February 4, 2009: Governor Paterson Announces Trade Mission to Upstate New York

Bringing the World to Buffalo
A delegation of 60 Foreign Trade Commissioners from 37 different nations was assembled for a two-day trade mission to Buffalo and Niagara Falls on April 29-30, 2009. The foreign officials met with local business leaders and were given tours of the region. Stops included the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, University at Buffalo and the Niagara Power Vista. The foreign officials also attended several panels and discussions highlighting the region’s emerging technology sectors and facilities. The visit to Buffalo was designed to foster investment and job creation between international business interests and local business in Western New York.

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April 23, 2009: Governor Paterson to Convene Foreign Trade Mission in Western New York

Bringing the World to Long Island
Over 100 foreign trade officials and business leaders, from more than 40 countries and 55 regions, attended the Long Island trade mission on October 1, 2009. The trade mission showcased local businesses and the region’s expertise to the world. It was one of the largest trade missions in New York State’s history. The main focus was on the region’s advanced energy, life sciences, information technology, defense and aerospace sectors. The one-day itinerary covered tours, panel discussions and question-and-answer sessions at local research centers, such as the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research. In addition to encouraging international trade and investment, the trade mission also aimed at developing institutional partnerships between foreign delegates, New York companies and leaders of business, political and academic arenas.

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September 25, 2009: Empire State Development Announces Governor Paterson's Long Island Trade Mission