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At last week’s BIO conference in Boston, our Life Science team met with companies and researchers to highlight NY’s growing ecosystem—world-class research, innovation hubs like NY Biogenesis Park, and state funding that fuels sector-wide growth. More: bit.ly/3T3VZf2

New York is home to trailblazing women in engineering 👷‍♀️ who are building a smarter, stronger, and more sustainable future. Today, we honor their achievements and commitment to innovation. 🚀

📢 Tune in on Thursday to the ESD Audit and Budget Committee Meeting via webcast at 8:30am – and review the agenda & related materials: bit.ly/3IcJRpB

📢 Tune in on Thursday to the Empire State Development Directors Meeting via webcast at 9:30am – and review the agenda & related materials: bit.ly/4llXqRW

📢 Tune in on Thursday to the New York Job Development Authority Members Meeting via webcast at 11:30am – and review the agenda & related materials: bit.ly/3GaZNbo

ESD Commissioner Hope Knight met with major and independent film studios in Los Angeles, spotlighting New York State’s competitive edge: new and expanded tax credits, a deep bench of crew and infrastructure, and access to some of the most iconic filming locations in the world. 🎥

Micron’s $100B megafab took a huge step forward with the release of the DEIS, paving the way for tens of thousands of jobs, billions in investments, major community benefits -- and furthering CNY as the beating heart of America’s semiconductor industry. bit.ly/469j3Ra

A historic piano key factory in Tonawanda has been reimagined as Wood & Brooks the Lofts—55 apartments and a unique coworking space for contractors. The $23M project includes $8.88M in state support to drive housing and workforce development. bit.ly/3FSSsxe

Major milestone: ESD's Board approves $40M for Empire AI Beta, powered by NVIDIA’s Blackwell platform. The 2nd phase of Empire AI will be 11x more powerful, meaning NY's 10 member institutions can dramatically advance AI research for public good. bit.ly/40dKRQP

Fredonia’s historic White Inn is officially back open after a multi-million-dollar renovation, with $500K+ in support from ESD. The 24-room inn blends classic charm with modern updates—boosting tourism, preserving a landmark, & supporting 77 local jobs. bit.ly/44fyOmZ

Willow at The Ridgeway in Yonkers, a 92-unit all-electric senior housing development is now under construction! Backed by $2.7M from Restore New York, it caps a decade-long transformation and expands access to affordable housing. More: bit.ly/4emVWVa

Come learn about the NYS MWBE Program & resources at the table of Empire State Development's MWBE Division at LaGuardia APEX ACCELERATOR's 25th Anniversary Expo. We are here today at LaGuardia Community College until 4pm. #MWBE #InTheCommunity

ESD proudly sponsored the 2025 Games for Change Festival—where developers, investors & creators explored how games & VR drive innovation, inclusion & impact across generations & industries. Learn about New York State's Digital Game Development Program: bit.ly/44nTnOf #G4C2025

Spring in the @weareflx is a wildflower wonderland. 🌸 Explore top trails like Watkins Glen, Taughannock Falls & Fillmore Glen to witness trillium and trout lilies in full bloom. FingerLakes1.com fingerlakes1.com/2025/05/04/fin…

Big boost for NY’s agri-food sector! With support from ESD, Lactalis USA is investing over $75M to expand and modernize its Walton and Buffalo facilities—creating 50+ new jobs, retaining 800+, and strengthening ties with local dairy producers. 🧀🥛bit.ly/4ntal6C

Empire State Development 's NYS MWBE Program Division Business Growth Accelerator (BGA) 3.0 Cohort in the Central NY Region launched on June 26 2025. This is a 15-month program dedicated to helping NYS MWBE Certified Companies in the construction and construction related industries to scale.

From semiconductors to handcrafted goods, New York is proud to be a leader in American-made products. On Made in USA Day, we celebrate the people and businesses that fuel our economy and create jobs all across the state. 🧰🏭

The $100B investment from Micron is bringing 25% of U.S. semiconductor manufacturing to Upstate NY. That’s more than just chips—it’s a catalyst for jobs, tech growth, and economic transformation.

When you think of New York you don’t always think of farms, but did you know that 20% of New York State is covered in farmland? There's a reason we are leaders in fresh vegetables and apple production!

Happy Fourth of July! 🎆New York has always been a beacon of democracy and opportunity, and today is the perfect time to celebrate our state’s leadership with friends and family. 🗽