News from Gov. Hochul
More Than $68 Million Awarded in Round XII of the Regional Economic Development Council Initiative – Read more here
Up-To-$200 Million “Fast NY” Grant Program to Attract Key Industries to Shovel-Ready Sites Across The State Now Accepting Letters of Intent – Read more here
Over $31 Million to More Than 1,000 Organizations to Expand and Strengthen the Arts Across New York State – Read more here
Record Level of Clean Energy Jobs Reached in New York State – Read more here
Regional Highlights
Empire State Development, in partnership with the Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce, held a ribbon cutting event for RBW’s $5 million manufacturing headquarters in Kingston, Ulster County.
Special guests included Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado and President and CEO of Empire State Development, Hope Knight.
See press release here.
Economic Development Opportunities
Meet in New York Grant
Created to incentivize the return of conferences, meetings and trade shows that generate significant tourism economic activity
Find guidelines and details here
Tourism Return-to-Work Grant Program
Created to incentivize employment growth by providing financial assistance to businesses in the tourism industry that suffered economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Find guidelines and details here
Global NY’s Trade Mission to Israel Webinar
Wednesday, December 14, 2022 – 9:00AM
Register here
New Offshore Wind Workforce Training Website Launched
Read more here