Empire State Development

Creation Technologies New York

Rokt Will Invest $17.6M To Expand New York City HQ

Empire State Development will support Rokt HQ expansion in New York City with $4.7M in Excelsior Jobs Program tax credits. Plus, Creation Technologies opens $22M manufacturing facility in Wayne County.
Empire State Development

Why New York? A Q&A With Hope Knight, Empire State Development

Empire State Development President, CEO & Commissioner Hope Knight talks about how New York innovation and initiatives support growth in manufacturing, clean energy, and more.
food and beverage

Food And Beverage, Semiconductor Industries Grow Across New York State

JCS Controls Inc, a food and beverage engineering and consulting firm, is expanding in the Greater Rochester area — one instance of investment in the state's industry.
FAST NY, New York State

New York State: Building On Success

The Focused Attraction of Shovel-Ready Tracts New York (FAST NY) program develops shovel-ready sites to accommodate the needs of large employers and high-tech manufacturing companies.
Refresco Beverage New York

Refresco Beverage Will Invest $13M In New York Expansion

Refresco Beverage will invest $13 million to expand in Dunkirk, New York. AMD grows semiconductor R&D facilities in Monroe and Dutchess counties, creating up to 165 jobs by 2025.
Business Facilities Economic Development Organization Awards

Business Facilities Economic Development Organization Awards

Business Facilities' 1st Annual EDO Awards recognize innovative or impactful programs and initiatives aimed at improving the communities they serve.
fairlife New York

Coca-Cola Plans $650M Investment In New York State

The company expects to create approximately 250 new jobs at its new fairlife production facility in Monroe County, NY.
Economic Development Organization Awards

Business Facilities Names Inaugural Class of 2023: EDO Awards

The Economic Development Organization Awards highlight nascent and established programs and incentives making an impact on community growth.

In New York City, Two Life Sciences Facilities To Garner Growth

From Park Avenue to Brooklyn, significant investments will bring cutting-edge processes and sustainability-focused research to life in New York.
Micron

Empire State Development Presented With 2022 Platinum Deal Of The Year Award

Business Facilities recognized ESD for the accomplishment of attracting Micron Technology's $100 billion investment to New York State.
2022 Deal of the Year

2022 Deal Of The Year: Platinum Award

Here are this year’s Deal of the Year award winners, starting with Platinum Winner Empire State Development, for Micron Technology's $100B investment in New York State.
Li-Cycle Finger Lakes

Li-Cycle Expanding In New York’s Finger Lakes Region

With help from Empire State Development's Excelsior Jobs Tax Credit Program, the Canadian sustainable technology company will create nearly 270 jobs at Eastman Business Park in Monroe County.
New York Green CHIPS

New York: Forward Momentum In The Empire State

Green CHIPS legislation aims to support semiconductors, while other sectors also grow.
Edwards Vacuum

Edwards Vacuum Will Build $319M Facility In New York State

British-based Semiconductor supply chain manufacturer will create 600 jobs at Genesee County's Science & Technology Advanced Manufacturing Park (STAMP).
Micron New York

Micron To Invest Up To $100B In Central New York Megafab

The Onondaga County, NY facility will be largest semiconductor fabrication facility in U.S. history, create approximately 9,000 jobs at Micron.
Finger Lakes Workforce Development Center

NY State Opens $11.4M Finger Lakes Workforce Development Center

Located on the Monroe Community College Downtown Campus, Finger Lakes Workforce Development Center focuses on technology training for jobs in advanced manufacturing, IT.
Lockport Components

General Motors Will Invest $154M In New York Electric Motor Facility Upgrade

GM will renovate its Western New York Lockport Components plant, where it will manufacture electric motor components for electric trucks and SUVs. 
ProAmpac Rochester, NY

ProAmpac Opens Global Collaboration & Innovation Center

ProAmpac's Collaboration & Innovation Center in Rochester, NY houses product development, rapid sample prototyping and evaluation of new packaging, as well as a training hub for customers and employees.
New York

New York: Where Steel Turns Into Sugar

The historic Bethlehem Steel mill in Lackawanna, New York, built in the 19th Century, will be converted into a $19-million sugar refinery.
Monroe County, NY

Plug Power Inc. To Build New Innovation Center In New York State

Plug Power Inc.'s $125 million project will create almost 380 jobs at a new state-of-the-art facility in Monroe County, NY.
tax credits

Listen Now: Living And Learning In Lubbock, Texas, With John Osborne, CEO, Lubbock EDA

Lubbock EDA CEO John Osborne discusses business climate and downtown revitalization in the Business Facilities Podcast.
Economic Development Awards

Enter The 2024 EDO Awards! Deadline Extended To March 21

Submit your story to Business Facilities' editors for consideration in the 2024 Economic Development Organization Awards.
2023 Deals Of The Year

2023 Deals Of The Year

Entries for Deal of the Year awards spanned industries, investment types, and winning strategies. Here are the stories of this year’s picks.

[VIDEO] Camp Hall – A Next Generation Commerce Park in South Carolina

Camp Hall is a first-of-its-kind, master-planned industrial work space located in Charleston, S.C. As a convergence of people, place and programming, Camp Hall delivers thoughtful infrastructure and logistical features that empower people — and business — to thrive.

Location Spotlight: The Rhode Island Advantage

Rhode Island’s ideal location in the Northeast boasts all the benefits of major commercial centers, including easy access to top companies, all manner of transportation, and world-class universities.