Empire State Development

📢 Tomorrow, 7/14: Tune into the Empire State New Market Corporation Directors Meeting via webcast at 3:00PM – and review the agenda & related materials: on.ny.gov/451muaJ

Register now for the 2026 NYS MWBE Regional Opportunities Expo! The Expo will be held on July 23 at the Javits Center in NYC. Attend to gain access to workshops, networking opportunities, and insight into small business development tactics. Register here: on.ny.gov/4w2JrGF

📢 Monday, 7/13: Tune into the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation's Directors Meeting via webcast at 10:30am. Review the agenda & related materials: on.ny.gov/4fhNx6G

The Bid Ready Series is back — and this time we’re talking semiconductors! 🚧🔥 Join @NY__Creates on July 15 for a deeper dive into how businesses can integrate with New York States semiconductor ecosystem. 🧬🏗️ Register: on.ny.gov/4tF01dN

✨ Jamestown just got even more fun! TheZone is now open at Northwest Arena, bringing active play and hands-on STEAM learning together under one roof. It's another great reason to explore downtown with the whole family. More: on.ny.gov/4bku3wN

🍷➡️🌉 From recycled wine bottles to stronger bridges, KLAW Industries is turning glass into stronger, lower-carbon concrete. With support from ESD's Innovation Matching Grant and #NYSTAR programs, this NY innovation is helping reshape recycling. More: on.ny.gov/4aLvDaU

🌎 NY's innovation economy is powered by global talent. ESD has selected @WeillCornell & @ualbany as the inaugural recipients of New York Global Entrepreneurs Program grants to help international founders launch and grow startups. on.ny.gov/4yutpHc on.ny.gov/4yutpHc

🏗️ A major milestone for New York's semiconductor future: the first concrete has been poured for @MicronTech's first fab in CNY. The planned $100B+ investment will create tens of thousands of jobs and strengthen America's chip supply chain. Learn more: on.ny.gov/4pe9tnI

🏗️ ESD has completed the transfer of the former Butler Correctional Facility, paving the way for Westbury Lumber to expand operations, reach new global markets, and support growth in Wayne County. on.ny.gov/3QI8X4E on.ny.gov/3QI8X4E

💡 Innovation starts with bold ideas—and the support to bring them to market. ESD has awarded $400K through NYSTAR's Innovation Matching Grants to help four New York small businesses commercialize cutting-edge technologies and grow NY's innovation economy. on.ny.gov/4f4ZvQW

🎮 Whether you're saving the world, chasing a high score, or starting a new adventure, Happy #NationalVideoGameDay! New York is proud to be home to a growing community of game developers creating the next generation of interactive entertainment. More: on.ny.gov/41Nr4bF

🌊 @GovKathyHochul announced a new strategic planning initiative led by Empire State Development to guide future mixed-use development, attract investment, and build a vibrant, year-round waterfront for Western New York. More: on.ny.gov/3QIwN07 on.ny.gov/3QIwN07

Join us for the Atlantic Yards Redevelopment Project - Community Town Hall and be part of the conversation on the future of Atlantic Yards. 🗓 Jul 13 | 📷 6:00–7:30 PM | 📷bit.ly/AY_TownHall

🏗️ Construction is underway on The Nest in Niagara Falls, a $38.6M mixed-use development bringing 73 apartments for service workers, people with disabilities, and survivors of domestic violence, plus workforce space. More: on.ny.gov/4wPWV8L

🎆 Happy Fourth of July from Empire State Development! Wishing everyone across New York State a safe, joyful holiday celebrating America’s 250th with friends, family, and loved ones.

🏗️ What should the future of the Aqueduct Racetrack site look like? As horse racing moves to Belmont Park, help shape the future of this 100-acre Queens site. Share your ideas by taking the community survey by July 31: bit.ly/4y2V5mb

New York's tech ecosystem is strongest when public and private investment work together. @EmpireStateDev Commissioner Hope Knight outlines in @CrainsNewYork how initiatives like Empire AI, investments in innovation, and support for growing companies are ensuring New York continues to attract the talent, companies, and investment driving the future of tech. Worth a read! crainsnewyork.com/opinion/commen…

🏙️ Businesses continue choosing New York to innovate, invest, and grow. From global headquarters to AI and tech expansion, the Empire State’s unmatched talent, capital, and innovation ecosystem is driving the next generation of economic growth. Read more: bit.ly/4wo3vCZ

🤝 Registration is now open for the 2026 NYS MWBE Regional Opportunities Expo! Join us July 23 at the Javits Center to connect with state agencies, prime contractors, and partners through networking, matchmaking sessions, workshops, and more. Learn more: on.ny.gov/4eGp3Vy

🧬 New York is investing in the future of lifesaving innovation. With support from ESD's $40M Biodefense Commercialization Fund, @IcahnMountSinai researchers reached a key milestone toward developing treatments for the deadly Hendra & Nipah viruses. More: bit.ly/4wd2spn