Registration Open! Held in June, the Basic Economic Development Course (BEDC) introduces attendees to the practices of a broad economic development program. Through instruction, peer learning, and case studies, the New York BEDC offers a comprehensive educational experience in economic development fundamentals.
Wine & Beer Supply, an end-to-end distributor and supplier of beverage products, has announced its expansion into Penn Yan. The company has secured a 15,000-square-foot facility at the Penn Yan Industrial Park with an option to expand further as it supports the beverage industry. | Learn more about the company's expansion
IMA Life North America is set to establish a new $30m facility in Tonawanda, New York, US, aimed at increasing its production capabilities for pharmaceutical freeze-drying equipment.| Read more here
State officials were at the State University of New York Polytechnic Institute campus to launch the Mohawk Valley Empowers program, a three-year, $10 million initiative designed to bolster the region's workforce ecosystem. This program prioritizes empowering people by recognizing the need to increase workforce participation, expand wraparound services, and redefine career readiness. | The Rome Sentinel has more on the announcement
In April, the Babylon Industrial Development Agency rallied local officials to discuss housing development and policy in a panel discussion at the East Farmingdale Fire Department. The panel consisted of housing and development experts including Kevin Gremse of the Grow America Fund, Gwen O'Shea of the Community Development Corporation of Long Island (CDLI), and Kyle Strober of the Association for a Better Long Island (ABLI). | Read about the event on Patch.com
The County of Oswego Industrial Development Agency unanimously approved resolutions for Allen Chase Enterprises and a related real estate holding company as well as ACLS Direct Inc. to support an expansion of the business in the town of Scriba. | Oswego County News Now has the story
Kelly Murphy is now the executive director and CEO of the Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency. Murphy has worked at the Suffolk IDA for more than nine years, most recently serving as acting executive director following the retirement of Anthony Catapano in June 2023. | Read more on the Long Island Business News
Employment in the Capital Region's high-tech research and development industry last summer passed an 18-year high. The region averaged 7,825 workers in the physical/engineering/biological research industry. This is according to the Center for Economic Growth's analysis of new data from the NYS Department of Labor. | See the story on WNYT News Channel 13 here
Worksport Ltd., a leading U.S.-based manufacturer and innovator of hybrid and clean energy solutions for the light truck, overlanding, and global consumer goods sectors, announced being awarded $2.8MM Excelsior Jobs Program grant for job creation and wage support. This grant, following a strategic low-cost power award from New York Power Authority (NYPA) in April 2024, signifies additional state-level investment in Worksport's rapidly expanding operations.| Read more at Market Insider
RCC, Rockland IDA Partner To Provide Internship Stipends For Students. The Rockland IDA will provide internship stipends totaling $15,000 to support six RCC students pursuing internships in fields aligned with Rockland industry, economics, and business for one year. | Read more here.
The Wayne County Industrial Development Agency (WCIDA), in partnership with Wayne County is seeking proposals for the redevelopment of the former Butler Correctional Facility (Site). Responses are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on August 1, 2024 to Brian Pincelli at bpincelli@co.wayne.ny.us. Click here to find the RFP.
China is manufacturing clean energy technology at a breakneck pace - driving down prices on everything from solar panels to lithium ion batteries. This oversupply is causing a real headache for countries looking to onshore clean-tech equipment manufacturing. | Bloomberg.com)
NYSEDC Annual Meeting SOLD OUT
May 22 - 24, 2024, Otesaga Cooperstown
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