Hurricane Ida Resources Update
- New Yorkers in Rockland County Eligible for Individual Assistance Can Access State and Federal Resources In-Person at New Disaster Recovery Center
- Residents Can Receive Guidance Directly from FEMA and SBA Representatives at DRC; State Agencies Also Onsite for Access to Programs and Services
- Rockland County DRC will be open daily from 8am to 7pm at:
- Orangetown Soccer Complex Building
- 175 Old Orangeburg Road
- Orangeburg, NY 10962
For more information on resources in response to Hurricane Ida visit www.ny.gov/ida
Upcoming Events
2021 New York State Manufacturing Day – Friday, October 15, 2021
- 2021 NY Statewide Virtual Manufacturing Day is an on-line event that will celebrate manufacturers from across New York State and highlight the pathways students can take toward manufacturing careers.
- Attend this virtual, interactive, statewide conference: October 15, 2021 – Register HERE
- Register to attend HERE
New York State Innovation Summit – November 8-9, 2021
- NYSTAR and FuzeHub invites you to join us for the New York State Innovation Summit on November 8-9, 2021 at the Turning Stone in Verona, NY. This multi-day event for NYS organizations that want to showcase and discover new and emerging technologies that support innovation and drive business growth.
- The event serves as an opportunity to foster collaboration; introduce industry to experts that can assist growth, strengthen our statewide innovation ecosystem and showcase promising early stage companies. Whether you’re a startup, an economic developer, or an established manufacturer, the NYS Innovation Summit is for you.
- The summit will be held in person at the Turning Stone Resort in Verona, NY.
- Learn more and register as an exhibitor or to attend HERE
Economic Development Opportunity Highlights
Take the Broadband Service Survey!
- New York State Department of Public Service (DPS) and ECC Technologies are conducting a survey of consumers on the status of broadband services availability and use at homes and businesses.
- Please help distribute this survey to your contacts!
- The survey can be accessed here: https://www.empirestatebroadband.com/
Governor Hochul Announces $125 Million for Landlord Rent Relief in New York State
- State Funding to Assist Landlords Whose Tenants Declined to Participate in New York’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program or Have Vacated with Arrears
- Landlords Can Now Apply for Funding Using State’s Rental Assistance Portal
- $804 Million In Assistance, More Than 63,000 Approved Payments to Landlords
- Landlords that have applied to the state’s rental assistance program can complete an application for state funding through their existing account in the online portal or create a new account if they haven’t done so already.
- For more information on Landlord Rent Relief in New York State HERE
- The Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, and Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Programs Administered by NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services to Help Communities Fund Mitigation Projects
- Following Devastation from the Remnants of Hurricane Ida, Governor Hochul Urging Municipalities and Government Agencies to Apply for Critical Funding Focused on Resiliency
Federal Economic Development Funding – EDA American Rescue Plan Programs
Under the American Rescue Plan, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) was allocated $3 billion in supplemental funding to assist communities nationwide in their efforts to build back better by accelerating the economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic and building local economies that will be resilient to future economic shocks. Below are three important programs:
- Build Back Better Regional Challenge: The $1 billion for transformational investments in 20-30 regions across U.S. to revitalize economies. Opportunity to grow new regional industry clusters or scale existing ones through planning, infrastructure, innovation and entrepreneurship, workforce dev., access to capital, etc.
- Deadline: October 19, 2021
- Eligibility: State & local governments, higher education institutions, not-for-profit organizations
- Good Jobs Challenge: $500 million for Industry-led training programs, designed to provide skills for and connect unemployed or underemployed workers to existing and emerging job opportunities. Three project types: System Development, Program Design and Program Implementation.
- Deadline: January 26, 2022
- Eligibility: State & local governments, higher education institutions, not-for-profit organizations
- Economic Adjustment Assistance: $500 million available through EDA’s most flexible program. Wide range of technical, planning, workforce development, entrepreneurship, and public works and infrastructure projects are eligible for funding under this program.
- Deadline: March 15, 2022 (suggested; applications reviewed on a rolling basis)
- Eligibility: State & local governments, higher education institutions, not-for-profit organizations
- See all the EDA American Rescue Plan Programs HERE
- Program Will Improve Community Engagement and Ensure Disadvantaged Communities Benefit from New York’s Clean Energy Transition
- Initiative Supports New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act Goal to Deliver at Least 35% of Benefits of Clean Energy Investments to Disadvantaged Communities
- Organizations interested in being listed in the Clearinghouse for a potential teaming arrangement must submit a Statement of Interest Form
- Proposals will be accepted through November 23, 2021
- Learn more about Regional Clean Energy Hubs HERE
Project Highlights
- New Distillery a Welcome Addition to the Growing Craft Beverage and Hospitality Economy in the Mid-Hudson Region
- The Star Estate Development Group DBA Hudson House & Distillery located at the former 27-acre Christian Brothers monastery in West Park, in the Town of Esopus, Ulster County.
- The first phase of the project involved significant site improvements and infrastructure upgrades to establish a craft distillery, tasting room, event space and catering kitchen with a 4,500 square foot outdoor deck.
- The company invested $1.8 million to purchase and rehabilitate two existing buildings on site. This project will allow Hudson House & Distillery to source its ingredients from local farms and businesses which will greatly reduce its carbon footprint and transportation costs.
- For more information about the New Craft Distillery, Tasting Room and Event Space HERE
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of Port Jervis Metro-North Railroad Station Transformation
- Station Now Fully Accessible and Given Modern Feel with Updated Platform Design Including New Artwork Inspired by History of Port Jervis
- Photos Available Here
Economic Development Resources
Funding Opportunities:
- Business Pandemic Recovery Initiative
- New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) FY2022 funding
- Workforce Development Initiative
- Second Round of Funding Makes $48 Million Available to Help New Yorkers Find Quality, Well-Paid Jobs and to Meet the Short and Long-Term Workforce Needs of Businesses
- Find the 2021 Guidebook, Program Guidelines and Webinars HERE
- Restaurant Return-to-Work Tax Credit Program
- The $35 million Restaurant Return-to-Work Tax Credit Program provides an incentive to COVID-impacted restaurants to bring restaurant staff back-to-work, and to increase hiring at NYS restaurants.
- Qualifying businesses are eligible for a tax credit of $5,000 per new worker hired, up-to $50,000 per business.
- The Program is open to eligible restaurants located in New York City, or in an area outside of New York City that was designated an Orange or Red Zone for at least thirty consecutive days.
- Global New York
- Global NY helps New York businesses enter or expand their presence in the global marketplace.
- Programs connect companies with sales agents and distributors abroad and offset the costs of exporting with grants and loans.
- By participating in our trade missions, New York businesses can create and reinforce global connections and partnerships.
- Hudson River Valley Greenway Grant Program – deadline is Nov 8, 2021
- Community Development Block Grant Applications for Economic Development, Small Business & Microenterprise accepted throughout 2021 with rolling awards. Learn more HERE.
- New York Power Authority’s (NYPA) ReCharge NY Program
- NYSERDA
- Just Transition Site Reuse Planning
- The purpose of the Just Transition Site Reuse Planning Program is to mitigate the negative impacts of fossil fuel power plant site closures.
- This program provides technical assistance in communities that require site evaluation and a sustainable economic path forward for municipalities.
- Interested communities should complete and submit the program application to the online portal.
- Carbontech Entrepreneurial Fellowship Program
- Clean Energy Communities
- Energy Programs and Incentives
- Just Transition Site Reuse Planning
- Utility Economic Development Programs
- Federal Grants
Technical Assistance for Businesses:
- Get Help Navigating State and Federal Small Business Assistance Programs
- Empire State Development’s Division of Small Business
- New York State Small Business Development Center
- Mid-Hudson Small Business Development Center: Serving Dutchess, Orange, Sullivan, Ulster Counties
- Rockland Small Business Development Center: Serving Putnam, Rockland, Westchester Counties
- Women’s Enterprise Development Center
- New York State Certified Business Incubators and Innovation Hot Spots: New York State has designated 10 Innovation Hot Spots—one for each of New York’s economic development regions—and 20 Certified Business Incubators, which receive funding to reach a greater number of early-stage companies. Support may vary by location but generally includes: physical space; shared administrative staff; access to capital; coaching; mentoring; networking connections; prototype development; and access to other technical services. Innovation Hot Spots also coordinate regional entrepreneurial ecosystems, and can offer tax benefits to client businesses. In the Mid-Hudson we have:
- BioInc @New York Medical College: The region’s only biotechnology incubator offers shared resources, turnkey wet lab space and sponsored professional services to promising, high-potential entrepreneurs and start-ups. BioInc@NYMC helps members achieve development and funding milestones.
- Hudson Valley Center for Innovation | Accel7: Accel7 is the oldest, continuously operating business and tech accelerator serving the Hudson Valley between Westchester and Albany, focusing on building and launching Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) solutions with early-stage entrepreneurs.
- Technical Assistance Grants for Preservation Projects:Pre-application deadline is October 11th
- Business Mentor NY (BMNY): Business Mentor NY is the State’s first large scale, hands-on small business mentoring program that helps NYS entrepreneurs and established small businesses overcome challenges to grow their business. Business Mentor NY is a free resource that allows entrepreneurs and volunteer mentors to easily connect so they can solve problems and build businesses together.
- SBA’s Ascent: Free learning platform for women entrepreneurs
- Business Express: Your Guide to Doing Business in New York State
- Empire State Digital: Connects New York-based small businesses with the education, access and resources needed to digitize, expand and adapt to the new economy due to the changes from COVID-19.
- ESD Global New York: Export Assistance for NYS Businesses
- Global NY programs connect companies with sales agents and distributors abroad and offset the costs of exporting with grants and loans.
- Global NY is committed to helping businesses sell their products and services in growing markets including Canada, China, Europe, India, Israel, Mexico, Europe, South Africa and South America.
- For Manufacturers
- New York State Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NY MEP) Assists Small And Mid-Sized Manufacturers In Becoming More Competitive
- Fuzehub: Resources for NYS Manufacturers
- NYS Office of General Services: Guidance on Doing Business with New York State
Workforce Development Resources:
- Workforce Development Initiative
- New York Entertainment Workforce Diversity Grant Program
- New York State Jobs Express: Employers with job openings can post their open positions, and individuals looking for employment can search for opportunities on the NYS Department of Labor’s Jobs Express website.
- Climate Justice Fellowship
- For Job Seekers:
- Free Resources Available to Connect New York Job Seekers With Careers
- NYS Department of Labor’s Jobs Express website
- SUNY Online Training Center –free skill-building, college prep, and employment certification programs with one-on-one career coaching
- Free Online Platform for New Yorkers to Learn New Job Skills, Earn Certificates & Advance Their Careers: Create a free account with Coursera Here
Resources for Employers:
- NY State of Health: Shop here to see what health insurance options are available to you, your family, and your business
- Child Care:Parents in need of free child care resources and referrals are encouraged to visit www.HVChildCare.org, where they can enter their zip code to immediately find the name and contact information of the agency that serves their location.
- NYS DOL Shared Work Program: New York State’s DOL Shared Work Program helps businesses manage business cycles and seasonal adjustments. Shared Work lets businesses keep trained staff and avoid layoffs. Employees can receive partial unemployment insurance benefits while working reduced hours. Full-time, part-time and seasonal employees are eligible.
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