⚡ Manufacturing is growing in Western NY! Niagara Power Transformer is breaking ground on a $31M expansion in Cheektowaga that will boost capacity by 50%, create 73 jobs and retain 143—with $9.4M in NYS support. More: on.ny.gov/4eP9zxT

🤖 New York is building the AI workforce of tomorrow! With $3.06M in ESD support, the new AI Jobs Institute in Queens will train up to 40,000 New Yorkers by 2032, connecting them with skills and pathways to good-paying, AI-enabled careers.
on.ny.gov/3W4RllF

🔬 New York ranks #2 in the nation for quantum-related businesses, research groups and patents!
A new study commissioned by ESD's NYSTAR highlights our state's leadership as we invest $360M to drive innovation, create jobs and grow the quantum economy.
on.ny.gov/3WmDneX

More green space. More places to play. More opportunities to connect! 🌳 Buffalo’s Sears-Paderewski Park is getting a $2.3M makeover, supported by $600K from ESD, bringing new recreational spaces to the Broadway-Fillmore neighborhood. More: bit.ly/4slzliT

🚀 The next era of New York entrepreneurship is taking shape! The 2026 EAC Conference brought entrepreneurs, business leaders & resource partners together to explore access to capital, AI, business growth & the tools shaping what’s next. 🤝 More: on.ny.gov/4Bm7H9x

🔬 Applying for the NIH REACH program?
New York State is looking to support NY-led applications advancing biomedical innovation and commercialization.
Institutions seeking State support should submit a Notice of Intent by October 23.
🔗 Learn more: on.ny.gov/486OWcK

📢 Thursday, 10/21: Tune into the Empire State Development Directors Meeting via webcast at 9:30am. Review the agenda & related materials: on.ny.gov/4hYaLRI

Circuit boards. Buses. Precision optics. ⚙️ TTM Technologies, Micro Bird and @GlobalFoundries are investing in advanced manufacturing across New York, bringing hundreds of new jobs and new growth to communities statewide. #ManufacturingMonth

🏙️ A new chapter for downtown Rochester! The $10M West Main Gateway Project will revitalize the historic West Main Street Corridor through building renovations, small business support and public space improvements. More: on.ny.gov/4itMRO9

⚙️ Rochester is powering the future of advanced manufacturing! Phoenix Tailings is investing $375M in a new rare earth mineral separation facility at Eastman Business Park, creating at least 90 jobs and strengthening domestic supply chains. More: on.ny.gov/4dO8Qwy

⛸️ Winter fun is returning to Buffalo’s waterfront! Ice at Canalside is gearing up for another season with bumper cars, curling, igloo rentals and a new light installation! ❄️
Reservations are now open for select activities. More: on.ny.gov/4z9WJ5B

📢 Learn about what’s next for 1024 Fulton Street and let us know what you think!
Join our virtual public hearing to learn about the proposed project and share your feedback.
📅 October 22 |⏰ 6–8 PM | 💻 Via Zoom
Join the conversation: bit.ly/1024_PH

🚀 One week until the NYS Innovation Summit in Buffalo!

Join ESD for NYSTAR's quantum discussion, NY Ventures panels, startup funding insights and FuzeHub's Commercialization Competition.

📅 Oct. 27–28
🔗 nysinnovationsummit.com

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time devoted to education about the importance of screenings and check-ups, as well as honoring all those impacted by breast cancer worldwide.

Get screened, self-examine, and schedule an appointment with your doctor.

🍻 Nominations are OPEN for the NYS Craft Beverage Retailer Awards, recognizing businesses that champion locally made beer, wine, cider, mead & spirits. 🏆 Nominate by November 20!
🔗 on.ny.gov/3UAkKnj
on.ny.gov/4dCBGjy

🏗️ $76M is now available through Round 3 of NYS’s County Infrastructure Grant Program!
With awards up to $1.5M, counties can advance projects that support housing, tourism and economic growth.
📅 Apply by February 5, 2027: on.ny.gov/4ytUc5g
on.ny.gov/4ytUc5g

🏗️ Big changes ahead for downtown Canton!
Demolition of the long-vacant Midtown Plaza is underway, clearing the way for a $27M+ redevelopment bringing new housing, SUNY Canton’s Entrepreneurship Center, and retail space to the North Country. More: on.ny.gov/4hZrByb

That’s a wrap on #TheBatteryShow! 🔋
Thank you to everyone who stopped by and connected with ESD in Detroit. We were proud to showcase the opportunities New York offers battery and energy storage companies looking to invest and grow. ⚡

ESD's NYS MWBE and Small Business and Technology Units are here now at the NYC Small Business Expo at the Javits Center.

Come by our table to learn about the NYS MWBE Certification, and the resources we have that can help you grow your MWBE business or your small business.

ESD’s Innovation Matching Grants Program is helping NY startups turn big ideas into real-world innovations with matching funds for eligible federal SBIR/STTR awards.

💡 Ready to take your innovation further? Learn more & apply: bit.ly/4hZJInT