Empire State Development

New York State's chief #economic development agency. Social Media Use Policy:

[NYS MWBE Program @NYSMWBE]

Ready to do business with NYS?

Register to meet with decision makers of projects in North Country at the NYS Pop-Up Series event in Akwesasne.

🗓 September 9, 2026

⏱️ 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

📍 850 State Route 37, Akwesasne, NY 13655

RSVP Here: https://t.co/aNNkgGsDnb

[Empire State Development @EmpireStateDev]

ESD's Small Business Capital Access team had a fantastic time hosting it's "Lunch with Lenders". A great opportunity to connect and discuss the wide variety of capital resources available to help small business owners 🤝💼

More about our SSBCI program: https://t.co/iZtW3DjRQb

[Empire State Development @EmpireStateDev]

A strong economy starts with a strong workforce. 💼 This #WorkforceDevelopmentMonth, we’re celebrating the New Yorkers building their skills, advancing their careers, and preparing for the jobs of today and tomorrow, and the partners helping them get there.

[Empire State Development @EmpireStateDev]

@GovKathyHochul And CAP is investing across Downtown Albany:

🏠 $18.6M for 10 projects, leveraging nearly $97.5M & creating nearly 300 homes
🌆 $21M for streetscapes & small business enhancements

Together, it’s building momentum for Albany’s next chapter. 🧵 (3/3)
More:
https://t.co/tWA4lF4HG1

[Empire State Development @EmpireStateDev]

.@GovKathyHochul's $400M Championing Albany’s Potential initiative is catalyzing investments in Downtown Albany — and major pieces of that vision are moving forward. 🏙️

From new housing to Liberty Park, here’s what’s taking shape. 🧵 (1/3)

[Empire State Development @EmpireStateDev]

@GovKathyHochul -🏗️ Columbia Development and Galesi Group have been selected to lead the redevelopment of the eight-acre Liberty Park district, with up to $40M in CAP funding dedicated to advancing the project and transforming a long-underutilized gateway to downtown. 🧵 (2/3)

[Empire State Development @EmpireStateDev]

🏖️ From Long Island’s ocean shores to the beaches of the Great Lakes, New York has plenty of places to make a splash.
This #NationalBeachDay, we’re celebrating the waterfront destinations that draw visitors, support local businesses and strengthen communities statewide. 🌊

[Empire State Development @EmpireStateDev]

Looking for new subcontracting opportunities? 🏗️
Join McKissack during our next Bid Ready Webinar on 9/3 to learn about opportunities across building exteriors, MEPs, concrete, construction support, interior finishes, site improvements and more.
Register: https://t.co/RWnUsrAn9E

[Empire State Development @EmpireStateDev]

Come for the rides, stay for the flavors of New York! 🎡🌽
The Great New York State Fair is packed with homegrown favorites — from fresh dairy and local produce to craft beverages and plenty of Fair food. Our agribusinesses and local shops have it all!

[Tech:NYC @TechNYC]

Acquisitions, mega-rounds, and a historic shift in tech employment.

In just a few weeks. New York companies, talent and investors have all made major news. Even in the final days of August, the city’s tech momentum is hard to ignore. 🧵

[Empire State Development @EmpireStateDev]

Your story. Your pitch. Your next opportunity. 🎬 Applications are open for #PitchNY2026! Emerging NY filmmakers & creators can connect with industry pros, sharpen their pitches & get firsthand feedback.
📅 Nov. 4-5
⏰ Apply by Sept. 21
🔗 https://t.co/X53Azq5bMk

[Governor Kathy Hochul @GovKathyHochul]

The Great New York State Fair is officially open!

There’s a special energy here in Syracuse.  Thousands of New Yorkers coming together, getting offline and outside, trying something new and celebrating all that our state has to offer!

[Empire State Development @EmpireStateDev]

Under @GovKathyHochul leadership, companies are making historic investments in NY:

💻 @MicronTech: up to $100B
🏈 @BuffaloBills: $2.1B
🥣 @Chobani: $1.2B
🥛 @fairlife: $650M

Creating jobs, strengthening communities & building NY’s future. Learn more: https://t.co/Qep97TOVnY

[Empire State Development @EmpireStateDev]

🍦 A $425M investment is bringing more jobs, more innovation, and more ice cream to Western New York! Wells Enterprises' expanded Dunkirk facility will create 270 jobs, retain 380, and strengthen New York's food manufacturing industry. Learn more: https://t.co/YIMZsoV865

[Empire State Development @EmpireStateDev]

🎉 Incredible turnout at Chips & Bricks!
770+ local small businesses, MWBEs & contractors joined ESD’s GO-SEMI team & @NYSMWBE to connect with leaders behind CNY’s megaprojects.
Thanks to @Microntech, @Bechtel, @GilbaneBuilding, @NYSDOT, DASNY, @OCWA & all who joined!

[Empire State Development @EmpireStateDev]

Building a startup? 💡 Discover resources that can help you grow! Join NY Ventures, @CT_Innovate, @NewJerseyEDA, @KPMG & @rhobusiness on 9/23 for a conversation on public VC, funding, programs & networks available across the tri-state region!
🔗 Register: https://t.co/oyz2r4VwfY

[NYC Mayor's Office of Media & Entertainment @MadeinNY]

Thanks @EmpireStateDev for spotlighting MOME's #NYCSummerofGames with free and affordable digital games events and opportunities throughout the city, as well as our support of this year's @G4C festival, where we hosted a roundtable with the Games for Change Board of Directors on strategies to strengthen and grow the city’s game industry.

Check it out here: https://t.co/i2xC8vH7Yx.

[Empire State Development @EmpireStateDev]

🌱 The next generation of food & ag innovation is here!

20 startups from around the world have been selected for Round 8 of Grow-NY and will compete for a share of $3M in prizes. 🏆

Meet the finalists: https://t.co/chJuyk1L2c

[Empire State Development @EmpireStateDev]

Five years of building opportunity across New York. 🗽

Under @GovKathyHochul’s leadership, we’ve supported small businesses and MWBEs, created good-paying jobs and made investments that strengthen communities statewide.

Here’s to five years of moving New York forward!

[Governor Kathy Hochul @GovKathyHochul]

Five years ago today, I became Governor of the state I’ve called home my entire life.

A lot has changed since then, but what drives me hasn’t:

Making life better for New Yorkers.

We’ve accomplished a lot together. And I’m still just as determined to get up every day and keep fighting for you.

[Empire State Development @EmpireStateDev]

Under 5 years of @GovKathyHochul’s leadership, New York is setting the pace. 📈
💼 $1B+ deployed to small businesses
🔬 $1.8B in economic impact through NYSTAR
📊 Nation-leading 30%+ MWBE utilization for 5 consecutive years
Investing in NY businesses = investing in NY’s future.