Summer of Jobs in New York State
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Governor Cuomo and Commissioner Zemsky at the GEICO announcement.
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This summer has been hotter than ever in New York, with many businesses announcing their plans to locate or grow here as record-setting job numbers continue to climb.
From beets to sporting goods, a host of nationally known brands are making their home here, at a time when the state's private sector job count has reached a record high of almost 8 million, and unemployment is below the national rate. The state's 10 Regional Economic Development Councils continue to drive economic development in a strategic way and, with the Upstate Revitalization Initiative, we're seeing exciting projects and progress around the state. Here are some highlights of announcements made during the warm-weather months:
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Industry Spotlight: Drones in Central New York
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Commissioner Zemsky (far right) discusses Central NY's UAS industry on panel at White House conference.
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Empire State Development President, CEO and Commissioner Howard Zemsky recently took part in a White House conference focused on the burgeoning drone industry.
A highlight of his Aug. 2 panel discussion on "The Role of Data and Research and Development in Policymaking," was Governor Cuomo's same-day announcement of $5 million in investments that will be used to support the state's unparalleled commitment to the growing Unmanned Aerial Systems industry (UAS) in Central New York.
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Milestones Reached Toward Broadband For All
The New NY Broadband Program - leading the nation with the goal of broadband for all - is making high-speed progress toward its goal of serving all New Yorkers by 2018.
The program's Round I awards, which will connect 34,000 homes to high-speed internet for the first time, were announced in early August and a Request for Proposals has now launched for Round II.
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ESD on the Move: Summer Conference Roundup
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Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul at 2016 SelectUSA Summit.
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Empire State Development went on the road in June and July, showcasing New York State's industry strengths and business resources at three high-profile conferences: The BIO International Convention, Select USA and SEMICON West.
Here are some highlights from each:
The 2016 BIO International Convention, San Francisco, California - June 6-9
The San Francisco conference drew leaders from pharma, biotech and medical device firms and more than 1,800 exhibitors covering 160,000 square feet of conference space, including 55 state, regional and country Pavilions and specialized product focus Zones, including Bio Processing, Digital Health, Discovery and Innovation.
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Tourism Highlight: 2016 Great New York State Fair
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Empire State Development Events
Take part in ESD-related happenings around New York State
- Head up to Harlem for Uptown Saturday Nites on Aug. 20 and Aug. 27 and enjoy great drinks, music and dancing at the many venues around the neighborhood. Participating venues on Aug. 20 include: Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, Ginny's Supper Club, Harlem Besame and Solomon & Kuff. Venues on Aug. 27 include: Gin Fizz, Minton and Shrine. ESD subsidiary Harlem Community Development Corporation (HCDC) is a sponsor of the event. Click here for more details.
- Join ESD's Division of Minority and Women's Business Development on Oct. 5-6 in Albany at the largest statewide forum on Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) government contracts. Learn where the contract opportunities are and how to win them. Learn strategies to grow your business. Acquire new skills to build your success plan for 2016 and beyond at a two-day event designed to transform your business. Click here for more details.
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Andrew M. Cuomo
, Governor Howard Zemsky, ESD President, CEO & Commissioner
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