New Empire State MWBE Hub

Governor Hochul has announced the Empire State MWBE Hub, a new mobile-friendly platform that will streamline MWBE certification, appeals and access to state contracting opportunities.
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$225 Million Rochester-Monroe Transformation Initiative

Applications are open for the Rochester-Monroe Transformation Initiative, focusing on projects throughout Monroe County and the City of Rochester that support strategic placemaking, adaptive reuse, innovation infrastructure, and public safety.
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Marking a Micron Manufacturing Milestone

Workers in Central New York have begun pouring the foundations on Micron’s $100 billion semiconductor manufacturing campus - less than six months after breaking ground on the largest private-sector construction project in NYS history.
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Tariff Resource Guide

Visit ESD's resource page for information about tariffs and tools that may help reduce possible impact – and programs to help NYS businesses enter the global marketplace.
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Opportunities to grow your business in New York State

Incentives & Programs

Choose New York – for top-tier industry talent, nation-leading infrastructure, competitive incentives and an unparalleled quality of life.

Explore an array of New York State programs, initiatives and services that support small business growth.

Learn how to become MWBE-certified, grow your business, find opportunities and contracts with NYS agencies and more.

Find details of RFPs for projects creating growth and opportunity throughout New York State.

New York State is home to top-tier industry talent, nation-leading infrastructure, competitive incentives and an unparalleled quality of life.

New York is home to innovative companies from a diverse mix of industries. See how businesses like yours are thriving here.

Each of New York's 10 distinct regions presents unique opportunities for business. See what these areas of the state have to offer.

Find out more about Micron's $100 billion, 1,400-acre green technology campus in Central New York.