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Empire State Development Aims Ever Upward for NY State Businesses
Season 4 · Episode 126

Empire State Development Aims Ever Upward for NY State Businesses

THRIVE, a Paychex Business Podcast

February 13, 202428m 33s

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Show Notes

Businesses in New York state and New York City have tremendous opportunities presented through Empire State Development, the economic development arm of state government that provides support to small businesses and helps implement initiatives. President and CEO Hope Knight chats with host Gene Marks on Paychex THRIVE, a Business Podcast, about how the funding works for training and workforce development, available tax credits, and the push for film industry and biotech industry advancements in the state.

Topics Include:
00:00: Opening

01:06: Introduction of Hope Knight, CEO of Empire State Development


02:48: What is Empire State Development


04:17: Programs available for small businesses through ESD


05:01: What is the State Small Business Credit Initiative


07:22: Where is the focus of ESD funding


10:25: What industries is ESD focused on for funding and workforce development


14:13: How funding flows to programs that provide training and distribute funds


17:33: Benefits to hiring the formerly incarcerated


22:14: Available tax credits for hiring formerly incarcerated


24:09: Specific programs aimed at film industry in New York City


25:33: Opportunities around biotech industry in central New York


26:48: Wrap-up and thank you

 

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