is dedicated to creating
jobs and encouraging economic prosperity by
supporting and strengthening New York State
businesses. Ten regional offices throughout
New York State serve as one-stop resources
for companies already located in New York
State or to out-of-state companies considering
relocating to New York. The Hudson Valley
Region - Rockland, Westchester, Orange, Dutchess,
Putnam, Sullivan, and Ulster counties - is
served by the New Windsor office.
provide
training, counseling and technical assistance
to businesses. New York encourages minority
and women-owned businesses by providing certification
and access to government contracts. Businesses
gain access to economic development and assistance
programs on the federal, state, local and
international levels. New York State has numerous
designated Empire Zones where incentives apply
to encourage job creation. Companies planning
to locate, expand or modernize facilities
in New York State are eligible for economic
development financial assistance.
to offset training costs is offered to maximize
the strengths of New York's workforce.
is offered to match business capabilities
with international market demands, identify
niche markets across the globe and to determine
ways to reach these markets. Information is
available about tariffs, industry specifications,
government requirements, facilitating relationships
with representatives, distributors, agents
and strategic allies to help sell products
abroad.
to help companies
retool factory lines to improve quality, competitive
advantage, production processes, cost structures
and use of technology to improve productivity
through strategic planning and implementation.
Specialized new market assistance is available
to defense firms and other manufacturers looking
to enter the commercial marketplace.
are
offered for introducing new high-technology
products to the marketplace. New York has
a network of regional technology councils
and a network of Centers for Advanced Technology
and can provide access to leading researchers
in key fields of technology.
Christine Sculti
Mid-Hudson Regional Director
Empire State Development Corporation
33 Airport Center Drive
Suite 201
New Windsor, NY 12553
Phone: (845) 567-4882 x225
Fax: (845) 567-6085
E-mail: csculti@empire.state.ny.us
Website: www.nylovesbiz.com
Charles Radier
Director, Business Development
33 Airport Center Drive
Suite 201
New Windsor, NY 12553
Phone: (845) 567-4882
Fax: (845) 567-6085
E-mail: cradier@empire.state.ny.us
Website: www.nylovesbiz.com
