Podcasts about empire state development

Thousands of cable subscribers in the New York City area are about to lose NY1 or News 12 thanks to a dispute between cable providers. Plus, the city says a new park along the East River waterfront will help prevent water from reaching the neighborhood. Also, New York's Empire State Development is letting the owner of the Atlantic Yards avoid millions of dollars in monthly penalties for missing a decade-old affordable housing deadline. And finally, WNYC teamed up with the non-profit Street Lab to highlight voices in Washington Heights.

A 2021 Department of Justice investigation concluded that former Governor Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed 13 women, fostering a toxic workplace culture defined by power abuse, intimidation, and retaliation. In 2020, Lindsey Boylan did something brave and necessary. After years of working under former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, she became the first woman to publicly accuse him of sexual harassment. Her voice cracked the silence, and eventually, 13 women in total came forward as part of a Department of Justice investigation that began under the Biden administration. That courage forced Cuomo to resign, but now he's back, eyeing one of the most powerful posts in the resistance to Trump: New York City Mayor. Boylan's story is a warning. She worked closely with Cuomo from 2015 to 2018, first as the Chief of Staff at Empire State Development and later as Deputy Secretary for Economic Development. She resigned when the environment became, in her words, “more and more toxic.” When media reports floated Cuomo possibly joining the Biden administration as Attorney General, Boylan took to Twitter, risking everything to speak out. And now? Just last week, in the middle of the NYC mayoral primary, Cuomo flirted with a female radio host on air, asking her out on a date. That's Cuomo gloating that even he can stage a comeback, like Trump, after costing taxpayers tens of millions of dollars in legal bills fighting sexual harrassment claims. America cannot afford a sexual predator in the White House and in charge of one of our biggest cities, especially with activists, immigrants, and real journalists increasingly vulnerable to MAGA's creeping fascism. Share this interview with voters you may know in NYC. And New Yorkers, the mayor's race matters. Use ranked-choice voting wisely: do not rank Cuomo at all. Want to enjoy Gaslit Nation ad-free? Join our community of listeners for bonus shows, ad-free episodes, exclusive Q&A sessions, our group chat, invites to live events like our Monday political salons at 4pm ET over Zoom, and more! Sign up at Patreon.com/Gaslit! Show Notes: The woman who brought down Andrew Cuomo: ‘I dropped a nuclear bomb on my life' https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/andrew-cuomo-chris-accuser-harrassment-b1926405.html Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed at least 13 women, DOJ says https://www.cnbc.com/2024/01/26/cuomo-subjected-at-least-13-women-to-sexually-hostile-environment-doj.html U.S. Department of Justice opened civil investigation into sexual harassment claims against Andrew Cuomo https://www.cbsnews.com/news/andrew-cuomo-sexual-harassment-federal-civil-investigation-department-justice/ New Yorkers Are Paying Over $60 Million for Andrew Cuomo's Legal Fights https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-24/andrew-cuomo-legal-bills-over-sex-harassment-covid-paid-by-ny-taxes                      

Nov. 5, 2024 - We shine a spotlight on the big and small initiatives underway in New York to spur innovation, including grants to startups and partnerships between businesses and higher education institutions. Our guest is Ben Verschueren, executive director of Empire State Development's Division of Science, Technology, and Innovation

New York is not on track to meet its Climate Act energy mandates, and state agencies are failing in their most basic duties. NY Lawyers for the Public Interest and NY Renews released a report, "Flouting the Law: Major State Agencies Are Ignoring New York's Climate Mandates" finding that four of the biggest agencies — Department of Transportation, Empire State Development, Education Department, and Department of Health — have failed to comply with the Climate Act, issuing neither policies nor guidance on implementation of the law. Caroline Chen and Sierra Townsend of NYLPI's Environmental Justice Program talks about the report with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Fishkill officials pan housing proposal As part of Gov. Kathy Hochul's quest to build 15,000 homes and apartments to address New York's housing crisis, the state on June 21 announced that Conifer Realty has been selected to redevelop the shuttered Downstate Correctional Facility just north of Beacon. The Rochester-based company said it will convert the 80-acre former maximum-security prison in the Town of Fishkill over the next decade into a mixed-use campus with community space and up to 1,300 housing units. Downstate, which opened in 1979, sits north of Interstate 84. It was among a half-dozen correctional facilities closed by the state in 2022 due to declining inmate populations. It is the first of those facilities with a redevelopment plan. Conifer's project must be approved by Fishkill and the Empire State Development director. Town Supervisor Ozzy Albra, who on Wednesday (June 26) called the proposal a "bad deal for the taxpayers," said he will request that the Fishkill Town Board, rather than the Planning Board, be named the lead agency to review the project and requests for zoning changes. The site is currently zoned for one house per acre. An Empire State Development representative said the request for proposals issued for the site will remain open until a contract with Conifer is finalized. The agency would not say how many proposals it received. If the Conifer plan moves forward, the first phase of construction in January 2026 would include 375 housing units, with a minimum of 20 percent designated as "permanently affordable" for households earning less than 80 percent of the area's annual median income. (According to the most recent Census Bureau data, the AMI for a household in Dutchess County is $94,578.) The complex would include two-story duplexes and triplexes, with at least 25 percent having three bedrooms. As much as $8 million in state grants could be available for the project. Conifer, which has developed more than 21,000 affordable apartments in some 300 communities, said it will engage with local governments and the community to determine the housing plan for the next two phases. The first phase will be rentals but the company said it would consider selling units in the second and third phases of construction. The state said the development would also feature a playground, a walking trail and common areas. The project advances recommendations of the Prison Redevelopment Commission, a 15-member panel created by Hochul in 2022 to consider repurposing closed prisons. Other Prison Projects A minority-owned partnership was awarded the right last year to turn the former Lincoln Correctional Facility in New York City into 105 affordable housing units plus arts and community space. The prison closed in 2019. New York State last year issued a request for proposals to redevelop Bayview Correctional Facility in New York City, with an emphasis on housing. Empire State Development has transferred the Livingston Correctional Facility in Groveland to the Livingston County Industrial Development Agency, advancing another recommendation from the Prison Redevelopment Commission's 2022 report. The commission issued a report that year recommending that the state prioritize housing in its redevelopment efforts. It also recommended that the state launch a program to make grants available to developers and/or municipalities that acquire closed facilities, create a technical assistance fund to help with infrastructure acquisition and maintenance, and support outreach and consensus-building in impacted communities. But Albra said on Wednesday that, if the Downstate project is built as proposed, it would overwhelm Fishkill. The development "would be bigger than the Village of Fishkill, which has its own government," he said. Albra questioned how Routes 52 and 9D, which are often congested near the Fishkill/Beacon line, could handle an influx of residents living in 1,300 new apartments and homes, even if introduced over several...

Governor of New York State, Kathy Hochul, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing a formal partnership between Empire State Development, Guinness Enterprise Centre (GEC) and Furthr, to grow entrepreneurship and innovation opportunities between businesses in New York and Ireland. The announcement of the new partnership follows a visit to Dublin last week undertaken by Governor Hochul with meetings taking place with Furthr, a founding partner and the managing partner of the Guinness Enterprise Centre. The partnership, formalised in a MOU signed on Friday by Governor Hochul, recognises the entities' shared interest in collaborating on key technology and industry sectors and dedicates resources to creating innovative entrepreneurship opportunities in both New York and in Ireland. "While New York State and Ireland are geographically an ocean apart, we are united in the belief that we are stronger through the sharing of ideas and fostering innovation," Governor Hochul said. "This agreement between New York, the Guinness Enterprise Centre and Furthr, offers real opportunities and the potential for growth for Start-Ups in both economies and will build on our mutual strengths to advance the state's innovation economy." The MOU formalises a relationship between Empire State Development's Division of Science, Technology and Innovation (NYSTAR), the Guinness Enterprise Centre, and Furthr to accelerate technology-based commercialisation initiatives and spur economic activity. Commenting on the MOU signed between the respective parties, Martin Murray, CEO at Furthr said: "Under the agreement, each of the entities will make resources available to accelerate connections between New York and Ireland; share technical information, data, and analytics to inform best practices; and engage in outreach activities with other industry, government, and academic leaders to strengthen the partnership. Today's announcement really opens up a world of exciting opportunities for our Irish client companies to accelerate their growth directly into the US East Coast tech corridor while providing New York start-ups with a supportive landing location and ecosystem in Ireland." Empire State Development President, CEO and Commissioner Hope Knight said, "Teaming up with the GEC and Furthr allows us all to share ideas and tap into a wide array of resources and expertise that will unleash unlimited potential for our entrepreneurs and startups on both sides of the Atlantic. This collaboration will foster innovative ideas to grow key segments of our economy." The Guinness Enterprise Centre is Ireland's home for entrepreneurs, housing more than 150 companies representing a range of industries from medtech to digital gaming. The GEC's mission is to empower entrepreneurs to take on local or global markets. Through the GEC, New York-based companies will have an avenue to plug into the Ireland ecosystems and markets, including access to physical space, peer and mentorship networks, academic institutions, and market entry. At over 95,000 square feet in Dublin City Centre, the Guinness Centre supports founders by providing an ecosystem of supports and services, including access to international markets. The GEC is supported in this mission by Furthr whose objective is to provide game-changing impacts to founders through events, mentorship, accelerators, and access to funding. This partnership builds on the work of NYSTAR, which plays a critical role in spurring technology-based applied research and economic development in New York State; promoting national and international research collaboration and innovation; and leveraging New York's research expertise and funding with investments from the federal government, foundations, businesses, venture capital firms and other entities. NYSTAR will be able provide Irish start-up technology companies with physical space; access to capital; coaching; mentoring; networking connections; prototype development; and ac...

'Bike farm' loses development rights New York State plans to again request proposals to redevelop the 39-acre former Beacon Correctional Facility after revoking development rights from a New York City builder whose "bike farm" never materialized. The request for proposals (RFP) process would be similar to one being implemented by the state's Prison Redevelopment Commission, which is soliciting plans to redevelop a dozen closed prisons, including the Downstate Correctional Facility in Fishkill. The RFP would be administered by Empire State Development, although the agency has no timeline. The RFP will be the third for the Beacon site, a former women's prison known as Camp Beacon that closed in 2013. The state initially asked for plans in 2014 and received one proposal, from the New York City-based Doe Fund, which wanted to create a farming and job-training center for homeless and low-income people. The Doe Fund withdrew its proposal in 2017 after a coalition of officials at the time, including Beacon Mayor Randy Casale, Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro and state Sen. Sue Serino, asked Gov. Andrew Cuomo to reject it because the plan was "inconsistent with the site's mixed-use, recreational and destination development potential." In 2019, Urban Green Food was awarded development rights. Its founder, Eric Anderson, told the City Council that year that he wanted to create a Beacon Bike Farm with a hotel, indoor track-and-field venue and a velodrome for indoor bicycling. The property would also have farmland and bike trails. Anderson said in 2021 that, although his plans had been slowed by the pandemic, he expected to bring the proposal to the Planning Board in 2022. Empire State Development quietly decertified Urban Green Food as the developer in March 2023, confirming the move to The Current this week after many inquiries. Anderson did not respond to a request for comment. The prison site, which includes 22 buildings in varying states of disrepair, is hampered by location. While it has been suggested for affordable housing, the only vehicular access is by Matteawan Road, a two-lane road that already serves Rombout Middle School, Beacon High School and two senior housing complexes. When Anderson spoke to the council in 2019, he said he hoped to open Tunnel Road - a single lane that runs under Interstate 84 and ends at Heritage Financial Park (Dutchess Stadium) - for bikers and pedestrians. Beacon Mayor Lee Kyriacou has pushed for an access road that connects Route 52 with Matteawan. He said this week that he hopes Empire State Development will require a new road as part of any redevelopment effort, paid for by the state and/or the developer with a contribution from the city. In the meantime, the mayor has asked the Fishkill Avenue Concepts Committee to study a potential route for bikers, pedestrians and public transit from Route 52 to Matteawan Road and appropriate development in the Camp Beacon area.

City will submit application for state funding The Beacon City Council unanimously agreed on Monday (April 1) to support an application for state grant funding for GarageWORKS, an artists' studio and gallery that will be constructed at 3-5 Henry St., formerly an auto repair shop. Beacon artist Michael Braden purchased the one-story building, which was constructed in the early 1940s, in February 2023 for $825,000. He plans to convert the one-time Studebaker showroom into a carbon-neutral, solar-powered studio for himself and three other artists. It will also function as a gallery for exhibits and a venue for public events, including for students, he said. Braden has received a $2 million grant from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and will now ask the state for $1.5 million through its Restore New York program, which in its latest round of funding will invest $60 million in municipalities' efforts to rehabilitate and restore blighted structures. The asbestos-filled roof on the building will be replaced with a photovoltaic energy system; hot water will be supplied by solar power; and contaminants left over from decades of automotive uses will be remediated, Braden said. The deteriorated sidewalks surrounding the building will be repaired, with street trees and landscaping added. Once restored, the property will remain on the city's tax roll. Although the Restore New York grant is for privately owned buildings, the application must be submitted by a municipality, which is why Braden approached the City Council last month. Braden said he envisions the project as a way to engage Beacon's art community while educating the public on environmental sustainability. "It's meant to be a model of how to do a building," he told the council during its March 11 workshop. The new funding would help "balance the books" for the $7.3 million project, which Braden said he is financing through "a huge amount of my own personal resources." Braden and Sophie Henderson, a consultant who previously worked on two successful Restore New York applications in Hudson, prepared the submission. City Administrator Chris White said he "saw this as an opportunity that didn't use any of our financial resources and very little of our time. I wanted to get the experience under our belt and then we could assess where we go next year" if there are similar proposals. Empire State Development, which administers the program, is expected to announce the grant winners in the fall. Before voting on Monday to back the application, the council held a public hearing on the project. Noting its "primary, premium location" on the corner of South Chestnut and Henry streets, in Beacon's off-Main Street "Transitional" zone, resident Clark Gebman said he felt the site could provide up to 30 affordable housing units. "You're being asked to endorse this one person's vision," he said. While the artistic community is important in Beacon, "is it really more important than providing affordable housing?" In 2021, a developer proposed replacing the structure with a three-story, 16-apartment building with retail space but the project did not progress. Braden said during the March workshop that he had considered housing at the site but felt previous proposals had been poorly received and that there is "a real shortage of high-quality spaces for professional artists." Three other speakers on Monday supported the project, including Kathleen Griffin, who said she moved to the region for its creative energy. "I'm part of a very large cohort of people who made their life in New York City as an artistic professional and came to the Hudson Valley for opportunities like the one being proposed," she said. "It's impossible to quantify what having the arts brings to people, particularly at-risk children. As a teenager, it was exactly opportunities like the ones being created [at GarageWORKS] that took me out of one situation and opened the doors to something tota...

Rowena Sahulee is a marketing executive with over 20 years in the dual realms of tourism and economic development. She has worked in marketing functions at organizations such as Circle Line Statue of Liberty Ferry and Harbor Cruises, the first concessionaire to the Statue of Liberty. The Greater Houston Partnership, the main business organization in the Houston, Texas, 10-country region. Choose NJ, the economic development marketing organization for the State of New Jersey. After Choosing NJ, she started with Empire State Development in the Division of Tourism, I LOVE NY, as the Director of Tourism Marketing, Licensing, and Public Relations for New York State. She worked with their PR agency for journalists to write about the States' 11 vacation regions. Additionally, she oversaw the multi-million dollar retail licensing program for the I LOVE NY logo and tourism segment marketing programs. Her next role was with the Long Island City Partnership, the local neighborhood economic development entity in Long Island City, Queens, as their Director of Marketing & Communications. Today, she has started her own tour operation, Meaningful Experiences, utilizing her expertise to offer NYC experiences, day trips outside of NYC, and overnight getaways to the local market. She received her Bachelor of Arts from the State University of New York at Buffalo and her Master of Business Administration from Texas A&M University. On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Rowena about the importance of serving the locals in your destination, how important relationships are to success, and why protecting the integrity of your brand is so important. Rowena also shares details about her unique business model and how she found a niche not already covered in New York City. What You Will Learn in this Episode: How Rowena found a gap in the market for hassle-free trips and meaningful experiences Her vision of creating collaborative initiatives that enhance the community's connection to New York's attractions Why Rowena is collaborating with a local talent agency to create a monthly Broadway program Rowena's vision for future collaborations that enrich the local community The importance of being open to unexpected opportunities, staying adaptable, and remaining open-minded Embracing Unexpected Opportunities Rowena and I discuss the importance of being open to opportunities, even unexpected ones. She shares how her career trajectory, spanning the public sector, private sector, and nonprofits, has equipped her with a deep understanding of destination marketing and community engagement. I love that Rowena's passion for capturing meaningful moments and her dedication to offering unique experiences really shine through in our conversation. Meaningful Experiences in a Changing Market Rowena shares more about how she identified a gap in the market for meaningful experiences, especially for families and corporate groups. Drawing from her extensive experience in the travel and tourism sector her company, Meaningful Experiences, brings tours directly to New York communities, aiming to make experiencing the city easier and more enriching. Rowena's focus on collaboration and shared goals exemplifies her approach to creating impactful local initiatives. Innovations in Tourism Marketing On the show, Rowena expresses her excitement about bringing tourism experiences to the local market and discusses her recent collaboration with a friend who owns a talent agency to create a monthly Broadway program. This collaboration illustrates her innovative approach to promoting Broadway and fostering a love for the arts within local communities. Rowena's vision for future collaborations with other local groups demonstrates her commitment to pioneering amazing and unique experiences that really do enrich the local market. Resources: Website: www.meaningfulexp.com LinkedIn Personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rowenasahulee/ We value your thoughts and feedback and would love to hear from you. Leave us a review on your favorite streaming platform to let us know what you want to hear more of. Here is a quick tutorial on how to leave us a rating and review on iTunes!: https://breaktheicemedia.com/rating-review/

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   DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this podcast, and that is further provided by the presenter, should not be considered legal or accounting advice, and should not substitute for legal, accounting, or other professional advice in which the facts and circumstances may warrant. We encourage you to consult legal counsel as it pertains to your own unique situation(s) and/or with any specific legal questions you may have.  

Jan. 29, 2024 - We discuss Gov. Kathy Hochul's December announcement of a public-private partnership at the Albany NanoTech site, where the state is investing $1 billion on research and development equipment that will be used by Micron, IBM and other high-tech players. Our guests are David Anderson, president of NY CREATES, and Kevin Younis, chief operating officer and executive deputy commissioner of Empire State Development.

On the latest episode of Policy Outsider, Rockefeller Institute President Bob Megna and Kevin Younis, executive deputy commissioner and chief operating officer at Empire State Development, return to the podcast to discuss the latest $10 billion investment in Albany's NanoTech Complex for a new High Numerical Aperture Extreme Ultraviolet (NA EUV) Lithography Center. The conversation covers who the stakeholders are in this $10 billion deal, how partnerships between private industry and government came together and landed on upstate New York as the future of the semiconductor industry, and what that means for the New York economy. Guests: Bob Megna, president, Rockefeller Institute of Government Kevin Younis, chief operating officer and executive deputy commissioner, Empire State Development Learn More: Ep. 62. New York's $100 Billion Micron Deal. How Did It Happen? Ep. 63. New York's Investment in Innovation Infrastructure

Dominic Costanzo is the VP of Portfolio at 43North, a startup accelerator sponsored by Empire State Development. In this conversation, we explore the key elements that differentiate a good startup from the rest, the role of timing and luck in startup success, and 43North's unique investment strategy. We also delve into Dominic's perspective on the ever-evolving AI trend. EPISODE LINKS: Learn more about Dominic Costanzo and 43North: https://www.43north.org/ Connect with Dominic on  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominiccostanzo/ TIMESTAMPS: (00:00:59) Intro, Startups (00:03:45) Venture investments (00:08:25) Subjective nature of investing (00:13:27) Documenting your process (00:15:34) AI (00:20:28) AI investments (00:25:29) 43 North (00:31:04) 5% structure (00:37:51) Accelerator program (00:42:46) Macro Trends (00:45:00) Closing CONNECT: Website: https://hoo.be/elijahmurray YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elijahmurray Twitter: https://twitter.com/elijahmurray Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elijahmurray LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elijahmurray/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-game-w-elijah-murray/ Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elijahmurray RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/3e31c0c/podcast/rss --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elijahmurray/message

June 27, 2023 - In the fall of 2022, Micron Technology officially announced a multi-billion dollar commitment for the Syracuse-area that had been shepherded along partially by Kevin Younis, the chief operating officer for the Empire State Development. He joined the Capitol Pressroom to discuss the process of securing the high-tech investment, maximizing Micron's commitment to the region and creating future economic development opportunities.

S6E9 (episode #59): Ibrahima Souare on empowering community entrepreneurs In this episode, Ibrahima and Jeffrey discuss Ibrahima's immigration at a young age from Guinea, Africa and navigating his new home, his educational and career journeys, how he helps small businesses, the incredible number of acronyms in the non-profit and government worlds, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Qs_Dcfs8Gis  Learn more: Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case Recording date: 4/28/23 NYPACE: https://www.nypace.org/ https://www.instagram.com/nypacenews/ https://twitter.com/NYPACEnews https://www.facebook.com/NYPACE https://www.linkedin.com/company/2890448/ https://www.youtube.com/user/NYPACE Other resources: https://www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/2021/10/2021-new-york-city-40-under-40/185868/ Bio: Ibrahima Souare is the Executive Director of NYPACE. Previously, Ibrahima worked as a Senior Community Development Officer at Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC NYC) where he was responsible for managing a portfolio of programs in economic development, affordable housing, health equity, and financial opportunity across the New York City local market. Ibrahima's pillar accomplishment while with LISC NYC was the successful launch and management of a small business relief & recovery fund that awarded over $1.1 million in direct grants to 112 minority owned businesses impacted by COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, he successfully advocated for funding and managed a network of 16 community-based organizations across New York City to provide ongoing technical assistance and business development support to small, women, and BIPOC owned businesses. Prior to LISC NYC, Ibrahima had served as Assistant Director at LaGuardia Community College's Procurement Technical Assistance Center, where he supported a number of small businesses to become responsible vendors for government agencies, and before that, he served as Business Development Associate working with MWBEs at New York State's Chief Economic Development agency, Empire State Development, where he led statewide efforts to increase utilization of MWBEs on procurements opportunities. Within each of his capacities, Ibrahima has intentionally positioned himself to support the launch, growth, and sustainability of small businesses and entrepreneurs access resources. In 2021, City & State, a renowned multimedia news organization, recognized Ibrahima as one of its distinguished honorees for the NYC 40 Under 40 Rising Stars. Ibrahima holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Lehman College, and a Master's degree in public administration from CUNY Baruch College's Marxe School of Public and International Affairs, where he was a National Urban Fellow. 40:18 - NYPACE

New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams are calling on the White House for help in preparation for the arrival of up to 80,000 immigrants, and Empire State Development approved funding for two projects in downtown Rochester on Monday.

How are New York and Connecticut embracing growth, innovation, and collaboration? Join Fran Pastore as she engages in a dynamic dialogue with Alexandra Daum, Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), and Hope Knight, President, CEO and Commissioner of Empire State Development, New York State's economic development agency, as they discuss the strengthened relationship, aligned objectives, and collective efforts between the two states to create a thriving future in the region.   Find Out More about:  Hope Knight Alexandra Daum     Find Out More About Us: WBDC on Instagram  WBDC on Facebook WBDC on LinkedIn WBDC on Twitter Join WBDC Connect   To learn more about the Women's Business Development Council and the support we provide to help women thrive in business, visit us at www.ctwbdc.org.     Join or Shop Our CT Women-Owned Business Directory   

In the fall of 2022, Micron, a leading advanced technology manufacturer, agreed to partner with New York State to build a $100 billion dollar semiconductor fabrication facility in upstate New York. How did this deal come to happen? How did federal and state policy, such as the CHIPS and Science Act and New York's Green CHIPS Program, work to incentivize Micron to come to New York? And what role did local government partnerships play in the deal? On the latest episode of Policy Outsider, Kevin Younis, chief operating officer and executive deputy commissioner of Empire State Development and one of the principle architects of the Micron deal, sits down with Rockefeller Institute President Bob Megna to talk about the deal and the critical role of decades of policy in bringing it to fruition. Guests: Bob Megna, president, Rockefeller Institute of Government Kevin Younis, chief operating officer & executive deputy commissioner, Empire State Development

Is fundraising for your startup causing daytime stress and nighttime terrors?Our guest, serial entrepreneur and seasoned investor Ben Jen, is here to help ease your fundraising journey with his insights and advice.Ben is the Founder and Managing Director of Ben Jen Holdings, a venture capital and private equity firm dealing with companies in various tech and business fields. Ben Jen Holdings has completed investments in over 200 companies, from Pre-Seed to Series C rounds, with a proven track record of successful exits. The company provides consultancy to startups and participates in many startup competitions, and it has worked closely with many High School startups, providing guidance and advice to them on a regular basis.Ben is an active volunteer and mentors several aspiring entrepreneurs through the Diamond Challenge, MicroMentor, Empire State Development, and Venture for America.He is actively seeking new deals and investments to pursue throughout the New England and Greater New York City area.Please tap this link to learn more about Ben Jen Holdings: https://www.benjenholdings.comConnect with Ben and follow Ben Jen Holdings via these social platforms:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjenonlineTwitter: https://twitter.com/bjen07921Instagram: https://instagram.com/benjenholdingsPurchase Lean Startup by Eric Ries here: https://amzn.to/3jXDSWgThank you for carving out time to improve your Founder Game - when you do better, your business will do better - cheers!Ande ♥Ande Lyonshttps://andelyons.comCONNECT WITH ANDE ONLINE: https://twitter.com/AndeLyonshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/andelyons/ https://www.instagram.com/ande_lyons/ https://www.pinterest.com/andelyons/ https://angel.co/andelyons TikTok: @andelyonsANDELICIOUS RESOURCES:JOIN STARTUP LIFE LIVE MEETUP GROUPGet an alert whenever I post a new show!https://bit.ly/StartupLifeLIVEAGORAPULSEMy favorite digital marketing dashboard is AGORAPULSE – it's the best platform to manage your social media posts and presence! Learn more here: http://www.agorapulse.com?via=ande17STARTUP DOX Do you need attorney reviewed legal documents for your startup? I'm a proud community partner of Startup Dox, a new service provided by Selvarajah Law PC which helps you draw out all the essential paperwork needed to kickstart your business in a super cost-effective way. All the legal you're looking for… only without confusion or frustration. EVERY filing and document comes with an attorney review. You will never do it alone. Visit https://www.thestartupdox.com/ and use my discount code ANDE10 to receive 10% off your order.SPONSORSHIPIf you resonate with the show's mission of amplifying diverse founder voices while serving first-time founders around the world, please reach out to me to learn more about making an impact through sponsoring the Startup Life LIVE Show! ande@andelyons.com.STREAMYARD OVERLAYS AND GRAPHIC DESIGNNicky Pasquierhttps://www.virtuosoassistant.co.uk/Visit Nicky's CANVA Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhUDgDHkkma3YhOf7uy8TAbt7HdkXhSjONicky's Canva Presentation Playlist: http://bit.ly/Canva_Present_PlaylistGET VIDEO/AUDIO TRANSCRIBED WITH OTTER.AIhttps://bit.ly/StartupLifeOtter

Today on Long Island Tea, Kristen and Sharon are honored to interview Hope Knight President and CEO of Empire State Development to close out Women's History Month and talk about her role in the development of business and tourism in New York State. Today's Wine of the Week is Bedell Cellar's 2019 First Crush Red. Along with today's wine, @OnBoardLI has provided the ladies with a delicious and beautifully crafted charcuterie board to snack on during the show. Kristen and Sharon close out the pod with some great Travel Tea and CelebriTea that you don't want to miss! ABOUT LONG ISLAND TEA:For more details on our show, visit https://discoverlongisland.com/tea.TAG US!@DiscoverLongIsland and @LongIslandTeaPodcast and join the conversation!WINE OF THE WEEK:Bedell 2019 First Crush Redhttps://www.bedellcellars.com/Long Island Tea is sponsored by Long Island Wine Country. Visit https://liwines.com/TEA TIME:Follow and Learn more about Empire State Development:https://esd.ny.gov/https://www.facebook.com/EmpireStateDevelopmenthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/empire-state-development/https://www.youtube.com/user/EmpireStateDevhttps://twitter.com/EmpireStateDev__OnBoard LI: charcuterie boards & boxes | grazing tableshttps://linktr.ee/OnBoardLongIslandhttps://www.facebook.com/onboardlihttps://www.instagram.com/onboardli/?hl=en__BeLong Together: Nominate your eligible bachelor's at @longislandteapodcast on Facebook and Instagram or email us at spillthetea@discoverlongisland.com__Kristen and Sharon's recommendations are listed on Amazon!Check out our Amazon Affiliate link:www.amazon.com/shop/discoverlongislandWATCH US:And SUBSCRIBE on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/DiscoverLongIslandNYFOLLOW US:Follow The Long Island Tea podcast on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longislandteapodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Long-Island-Tea-Podcast-101538728517461Twitter: https://twitter.com/longislandteapodcastWRITE TO US:Email spillthetea@discoverlongisland.com if you are interested in collaborating with us, need some "uncorked advice", or if you just want to say “How you doin?”RATE AND REVIEW US:Be sure to leave us a 5 star rating and review on Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/long-island-tea/id1538642018Kristen and Sharon will read their favorite reviews on a future episode.WEAR US:Shop Long Island gear at https://shop.discoverlongisland.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we welcome back to the podcast Hailey Scofield and Nathan Oakes. They joined us back in November, 2019, when they were nominated as the one of the 18 finalists in the Empire State Development and Cornell University's Center for Regional Economic Advancement for “Grow-NY” – a food innovation and agricultural technology business challenge. They introduced us to their ‘bee laser' for the automatic removal (or ‘zapping') of varroa from the body of a honey bee. Jump ahead 27 months and they've moved from upstate New York to just outside Austin, Texas and are about to release their new product – the bee laser frame. They've gone through multiple iterations of the laser, refining their approach, placement, software and hardware. They've settled on placing the laser in the corner of the frame with an opening just big enough for the passage of a single honey bee. If the laser detects a varroa clinging to the bee, it gets zapped, explodes and dies. They honey bee is none the wiser and goes on about her business. If no varroa is detected, the bee is counted and that's it until the next bees passes through.  At the end of the day, a beekeeper can get a report of the number of bees that passed through the frame and the number of varroa detected and the number of times the laser fired. Through the software the beekeeper can get an understanding of the colony's mite load. It sounds like science fiction. It is definitely science… but fiction? They say not! Listen in to the episode to learn more about the Bee Laser and check out their updated website for more information. Also on this week's episode, Northern Bee Books presents “Bee Books Old and New with Kim Flottum”. This week, Kim reviews three books: Charles Dadant That Bee Man From Champagne, An Eyewitness Account of Early American Beekeeping: The Autobiography of A.I. Root , and Practical Small Scale Queen Rearing Using The Miller Method.  All are good reads and provide great information on the history of beekeeping and practical bee management techniques. If you liked today's episode, subscribe/follow to keep up to date with the latest releases! Links and websites mentioned in this podcast:  Combplex (Now Bee Lasers) - https://beelasers.com Honey Bee Obscura Podcast - https://www.honeybeeobscura.com ______________ We welcome Betterbee as sponsor of today's episode. BetterBee's mission is to support every beekeeper with excellent customer service, continued education and quality equipment. From their colorful and informative catalog to their support of beekeeper educational activities, including this podcast series, BetterBee truly is Beekeepers Serving Beekeepers. See for yourself at www.betterbee.com Thanks to Strong Microbials for their support of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Find out more about heir line of probiotics in our Season 3, Episode 12 episode and from their website: https://www.strongmicrobials.com This episode is brought to you by Global Patties! Global Patties is a family business that manufactures protein supplement patties for honey bees. Feeding your hives protein supplement patties will help ensure that they produce strong and health colonies by increasing brood production and overall honey flow. Global offers a variety of standard patties, as well as custom patties to meet your specific needs. Visit them today at http://globalpatties.com and let them know you appreciate them sponsoring this episode!  Thanks for Northern Bee Books for their sponsorship of Bee Books: Old & New with Kim Flottum. Northern Bee Books is the publisher of bee books available worldwide from their website or from Amazon and bookstores everywhere. They are also the publishers of The Beekeepers Quarterly and Natural Bee Husbandry. Check them out today! We want to also thank 2 Million Blossoms as a sponsor of the podcast. 2 Million Blossoms is a regular podcast featuring interviews with leading bee and insect researchers in the world of pollination, hosted by Dr. Kirsten Traynor. _______________ We hope you enjoy this podcast and welcome your questions and comments: questions@beekeepingtodaypodcast.com Thanks to Bee Culture, the Magazine of American Beekeeping, for their support of The Beekeeping Today Podcast. Available in print and digital at www.beeculture.com Thank you for listening!  Podcast music: Be Strong by Young Presidents; Epilogue by Musicalman; Walking in Paris by Studio Le Bus; Original guitar background instrumental by Jeff Ott Beekeeping Today Podcast is an audio production of Growing Planet Media, LLC

On this episode of the Jason Cavness Experience I talk to Sharon Goldsmith – Acting Executive Dean of Entrepreneurship and Business Development at Hofstra University We talk about the following Entrepreneurship NYC Hofstra University Veterans Venture Challenge Being the head of HR and Finance at G-Unit Records Sharon's Bio Sharon Goldsmith, MBA is the Acting Executive Dean of Entrepreneurship and Business Development at Hofstra University. She has twelve years of combined experience in the business management and entertainment industry and over five years in higher education. Sharon graduated from the University of Rhode Island in 2003 with a degree in Public Relations and immediately joined LL Business Management, Inc. For almost three years, she was a business manager for recording artists, NBA players and other high net worth individuals. Her most famous client, 50 Cent, asked her to join G-Unit Records, Inc. in 2005 as the Director of Finance and later, the Director of Finance and Human Resources. During that time Sharon earned her M.A. in Speech Communication and Rhetoric Studies here at Hofstra University. Sharon spent over ten years contributing to the success of both multi-platinum music releases and supporting 50 Cent's entrepreneurship. She helped him to achieve success in the tech, non-profit, entertainment and consumer electronic space. Sharon joined Hofstra's Center for Entrepreneurship in 2016 and has completed the Lean Launchpad Educator's Program and earned a Masters in Business Administration. At Hofstra's Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (formerly the Center for Entrepreneurship), Sharon provides students, faculty, staff, alumni and the community with skills and training necessary to become accomplished entrepreneurs through multiple programs and services. Sharon also advances the mission of the Scott Skodnek Business Development Center by designing and implementing a new curriculum for the Empire State Development funded Entrepreneurial Assistance Centers. Sharon was a panelist at the 2020 United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship's 2019 Conference and presented at the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Center's 2019 Conference. Sharon is currently serving as an E-Advisory Council Member for The National Center for Disability Entrepreneurship (NCDE) at the Viscardi Center. Sharon's Social Media Sharon's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonsalamonegoldsmith/ Sharon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharonien8/ Sharon's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sharonien8 Hofstra University Veterans Venture Challenge: https://www.hofstra.edu/entrepreneurship/veterans-venture-challenge.html Sharon's Advice My new mantra is love everyone. Just be a decent person. Go out there today and be nice to somebody who doesn't have a smile on their face and try to just spread love.

If you are considering doing business in New York State, and you want to sell to government, then this show is a "must listen." This show also showcases Stephanie Auyeung, Artist, Author and Creator of the Arty Ben LLC - for her work with the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) and her work as a best-selling children's book author, illustrator, and self-publisher. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/boomnow/message

  The Finger Lakes Region and its urban core, Rochester, are undergoing a fundamental economic transformation. Finger Lakes Forward, a strategic plan developed by the Finger Lakes Regional Economic Development Council (FLREDC), reflects a shared vision to build upon recent progress, overcome challenges, and extend economic opportunity to all residents. Vincent Esposito, Regional Director of […]

  The Finger Lakes Region and its urban core, Rochester, are undergoing a fundamental economic transformation. Finger Lakes Forward, a strategic plan developed by the Finger Lakes Regional Economic Development Council (FLREDC), reflects a shared vision to build upon recent progress, overcome challenges, and extend economic opportunity to all residents. Vincent Esposito, Regional Director of […]

“I see companies shifting their focus and working with economic development in new and unique ways; great companies continue to use adversity to find the path to new opportunity. “ —RJ Ball Today’s interview is full of energy! RJ Ball comes right out of the gates with the same zest that has landed him on […]

Victoria Diana is a stand-up comedian, a writer, and a filmmaker in Upstate NY. In 2020 she won a $40,000 grant from the Central New York Short Film Competition, an arts-funded initiative by Empire State Development and sponsored by the CNY Arts/Innovation Group. She used that money to fund her short film called "Devour". According to the article on oswego.edu: [Victoria] Diana's “Devour” is a drama following former lovers on different trajectories in ia chef who is about to close for the night at his struggling, once successful, restaurant, when an old flame shows up at his door,' Diana said. 'She is now a rising actress, who traveled up to Syracuse from NYC, in search of a familiar comfort.' Two of her friends, Kristin Noriega and Kevin Miner, presented Diana with the concept and which she immediately found exciting. “I love food, and the relationships people have with it. I also wanted to explore nostalgia, and the rose-colored tint it gives our memories,” Diana said. “For ‘Devour,' I challenged myself by writing a drama (my comfort zone is comedy); but for fun, I went dialogue-crazy.” Find Victoria doing bits on Tik Tok, reposting them on Instagram, and shit-posting on Facebook.

In this episode Harold King from the Council of Industry interviews George Quigley, President of Ertel/Alsop and Chairman of the Council of Industry Board of Directors As the COVID 19 crises unfolds the Council of Industry is using all its resources to keep its members up to date with the latest information and resources to keep their employees safe and their businesses operating. This podcast is one of those resources and part of those efforts. Ertel/Alsop is a manufacturer of liquid filtration equipment and disposable filter media for the pharmaceutical, chemical, cosmetics, beverage, mining, municipal and industrial wastewater and food industries. As such they are an essential manufacturer as determined by the Empire State Development and are open and producing critical supplies for the food and pharmaceutical industries. George is also in his second year as Chairman of the Council of Industry Board of Directors and is a past manufacturing Champion. His wife, Bianca, was the subject of an HV Mfg Leader Profile in the Fall of 2016. Harold and George talk about Ertel/Alsop’s response to the COVID 19 pandemic and their efforts to keep their employees safe and their business running. They discuss best practices, supply chain and the responsibility of leadership in a crisis.

This week on Inside the FLX a conversation with Vincent Esposito, Finger Lakes Regional Director for Empire State Development. He’s in-studio ahead of a state of the state update, which he gave in Seneca Falls. The discussion focused on economic development, rural communities in the Finger Lakes, success stories in recent years, as well as … Continue reading A Conversation with Vinnie Esposito .::. Inside the FLX #218 →

In this episode Harold King from the Council of Industry interviews Meghan Taylor, Vice President and Director of the Mid-Hudson Regional Council for Empire State Development Corporation. Empire State Development Corporation (ESD) is New York State’s economic development agency. In 2010, under the direction of Governor Cuomo, the state was divided into 10 regions in order to better target economic development funds toward regional priorities. Each region has a Regional Economic Development Council that develops a strategic plan for the region’s growth and reviews and prioritizes projects to enact that plan. Meghan Taylor has lead the Mid-Hudson Regional Council to top performer status in 3 of the last 5 years. In 2019 The Council of Industry named Ms. Taylor a manufacturing Champion. The award was given for her support of advanced manufacturing which she continues to make the focal point of Region’s economic development strategy. Harold talks with Meghan about the importance of economic development, her role with ESD and the advantages of the Regional Council system. They also discuss her career path, education, and her Hudson valley roots as well as her thoughts on workforce development and the challenges and opportunities facing the Hudson Valley economy. Since we recorded this episode Meghan has announced a career change. In what is good news for her, but sad news for the region, she will be leaving ESD in April to join Resorts World in their government relations department.

In this episode Harold King from the Council of Industry interviews Meghan Taylor, Vice President and Director of the Mid-Hudson Regional Council for Empire State Development Corporation. Empire State Development Corporation (ESD) is New York State’s economic development agency. In 2010, under the direction of Governor Cuomo, the state was divided into 10 regions in […]

Joining this episode is a team representing one of the 18 finalist in the Empire State Development and Cornell University’s Center for Regional Economic Advancement for “Grow-NY”. Grow-NY is a food innovation and agricultural technology business challenge focused on enhancing the emerging food, beverage and agriculture innovation cluster in the Central New York, Finger Lakes and Southern Tier regions of the State. Today’s guests, one of 199 teams competing for the $1-Million prize developed an innovative approach and product “Combplex” to fight the beekeeper’s #1 pest: The Varroa Mite.  First up is Jenn Smith from Grow-NY who introduces the competition and provides the background. From Combplex, co-owners Hailey Scofield and Nathan Oaks join the episode. Hailey is a PhD candidate at Cornell University in the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior where she studied honey bee thermoregulation and development under Thomas Seeley before transitioning to work with Professors Scott McArt and Cole Gilbert on more applied research on the impacts of transportation stress and development in commercial migratory beekeeping operations. Nathan is currently a fifth-year PhD candidate at Cornell, where he studies Computational Biology with Professor Philipp Messer and looks forward to continuing to wear many hats as Combplex grows. Websites and Links mentioned in the Podcast: Grow-NY: https://grow-ny.com Combplex: https://beecombplex.com ______________ This episode is brought to you by Global Patties! Global Patties is a family business that manufactures protein supplement patties for honey bees. Feeding your hives protein supplement patties will help ensure that they produce strong and health colonies by increasing brood production and overall honey flow. Global offers a variety of standard patties, as well as custom patties to meet your specific needs. Visit them today at http://globalpatties.com and let them know you appreciate them sponsoring this episode!  _______________ We hope you enjoy this podcast and welcome your questions and comments: questions@beekeepingtodaypodcast.com Thanks to Bee Culture, the Magazine of American Beekeeping, for their support of The Beekeeping Today Podcast. Available in print and digital at www.beeculture.com Thank you for listening!  Podcast music: Young Presidents, "Be Strong"  

The 2019 NYS Tourism Excellence Award winners will be honored at the New York State Tourism Industry Association’s annual meeting on September 27. I had the privilege of talking to each of the winners about their award-winning programs, how those programs impacted tourism in their area and what they learned from being part of the program. The interviews had underlying themes of creativity, partnership, celebration and storytelling. This episode shares the wisdom and stories of those award winners, and I hope you come away as motivated and enlightened as I did. On this episode of Destination on the Left, I share my conversations with: David Lee, Marketing Operations Manager at the Finger Lakes Visitors Connection Rob Casetti, Senior Director at Corning Museum of Glass Jennifer Sammartino, Deputy Chief of Staff for Visit Staten Island Scott Keller, Executive Director of Hudson Valley River National Heritage Area Jennifer Ackerson, owner of ALON Marketing Group What You Will Learn in This Episode: David Lee’s best advice to tourism marketing professionals from his experiences at the Finger Lakes Visitors Connection and other places The 150-year history of glass in Corning and what Corning Museum of Glass did to make their monumental Glass Barge project a resounding success How Jennifer Sammartino and Visit Staten Island took their destination from “the fifth borough” to a vibrant, bustling destination with a great waterfront corridor The ingenuity of Scott Keller’s Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area team, as they devised an app to tell the story of all the national heritage sites along the Hudson River Rail line. What Jennifer Ackerson and her company, ALON Marketing Group, do to give back to New York’s destinations and teach the state’s businesses how to grow and be successful tourism spots Finger Lakes Visitors Connection David Lee is the Marketing Operations Manager for the Finger Lakes Visitors Connection, a position he has held for almost four years. Prior to that, David got his start busing tables, bartending, and eventually managing the IT at Lakes Nama and Canandaigua. David’s technological experience helped him land a job in tourism, where he has stayed for the past ten years. In the tourism industry, David has come to love helping people spend their free time enjoying themselves in the places that he’s grown up. He likes shaping experiences and seeing the things he’s worked so hard on benefit people directly, even if it’s just a map helping them to find their way. David encourages all tourism professionals to embrace their own leadership if they want to find themselves in management positions. He stressed creativity, knowing your strengths, and knowing your weaknesses when making decisions and taking on projects. Finally, David reminds all of us of how crucial it is that we take risks, be vulnerable, and make mistakes to learn and grow as tourism professionals. Following this advice is how David won the Excellence in Young Professional Leadership Award. Corning Museum of Glass Rob Casetti is the Senior Director at the Corning Museum of Glass and the recipient of the Excellence in Overall Tourism Marketing Award. Starting out as a designer and project planner, early tourism struggles led Rob to trust in data and customer behavior to drive creativity and innovation. Since then, he and his team have engaged in numerous complex projects, including the now award-winning Glass Barge. The barge explores 150 years of glass history in New York, with 30 stops spread across five months stretching from Brooklyn to Buffalo to the Finger Lakes. This barge celebrates the voyage of glass from Corning to Brooklyn that occurred right after the Civil War. It features live glassblowing demonstrations, historic sites, authentic maritime travel, and many other attractions along the way. Rob credits the success of such a massive undertaking to partnerships with numerous outlets, including CVBs, museums, markets, and other locales. Understanding the complexity of the project and leveraging these partnerships helped bring the Glass Barge to 55,000 people, an amazing number. Rob is humbled to receive the award and knows how incredible it is to be recognized in a tourist state as great as New York. Visit Staten Island Jennifer Sammartino is the Deputy Chief of Staff for Visit Staten Island and the recipient of the Excellence in Tourism Marketing Projects Award. In 2017, Jennifer was made Director of Tourism for New York’s fifth borough, which suffered from a reputation problem for a long time. While it doesn’t have Times Square or the Statue of Liberty, Staten Island is home to a pleasant mix of urban and rural areas, plenty of fun activities, historic Richmondtown, and the state’s only Tibetan museum. The hard part was building the borough’s waterfront corridor, raising awareness, and attracting tourists by removing negative stereotypes. Through collaboration with Empire State Development, I Love New York, The Staten Island Chamber of Commerce, and others, Jennifer and her team were able to elevate Staten Island. Popular tourist destinations and transportation outlets were prime targets for marketing campaigns while talking to the locals about why they loved Staten Island gave Jennifer a special lens through which to view the borough. The combination of partnership and local stories informed her team and helped them to revitalize Staten Island’s image as a fun tourist attraction, not just New York’s fifth borough. Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area Scott Keller is the Executive Director of the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area and recipient of the Excellence in Tourism Marketing Projects Award. Scott’s team developed a river and train tour app for riders of the Hudson Line between New York City and Albany. The app runs based on the theme of “What’s out the window?” When riders see something out of the train window or along the river, they can enter the app and explore six different themes, each one packed with historical information and stories about all of the sights to see. The trip was inspired by kayaking tours down the Hudson River and later evolved into a printed map of national heritage sites before finally becoming an app. While Scott acknowledges the difficulty of building, maintaining, and paying for an app, he credits his success to hard work and partnerships with places like Empire State Development and the app development company Oncell. Scott is honored to receive the award and blaze a new trail for Hudson River Valley tourism. Alon Marketing Group Jennifer Ackerson is the owner of ALON Marketing Group and a recipient of an Excellence in Leadership Award. She got her start in tourism at Discover Long Island 25 years ago. Jen has since built her consultancy and seen the tourism marketing industry grow and evolve, all while keeping her favorite things about it: creativity, partnerships, and helping destinations succeed. She loves teaching and giving back to the communities she helps and stays motivated by working with people and destinations she cares about. Her marketing consulting company, ALON Marketing Group, has partnered with New York City to roll out a training program delivering all of her knowledge from 20 years of tourism marketing experience. The program will train businesses in sales, marketing, operations, and how to attract more tourism. Jen recommends all tourism leaders ask questions, network, follow up, and represent themselves well to see results in the industry. She thinks the award is very cool, and is honored to receive it. Overview The common theme amongst all of these Excellence Award winners is the creativity, tenacity, and collaboration they have all brought to the table in different ways. Finger Lakes Visitors Connection’s David Lee is young but has the experience and spunk of an industry veteran. The Corning Museum of Glass achieved a colossal feat with its Glass Barge through partnerships and elbow grease. Visit Staten Island helped bring Staten Island from the back of people’s minds to the forefront of NYC tourism. Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area helped use modern technology to pique people’s curiosity about all of the exciting sights along the Hudson River. ALON Marketing Group brings Jennifer Ackerson’s 20+ years of experience to businesses and tourism professionals across New York in a friendly, teachable way. All of these award winners have helped foster innovation and drive New York’s tourism industry forward, and I am honored to speak with all of them about their accomplishments. Resources: Finger Lakes Visitors Connection: https://www.visitfingerlakes.com/ Corning Museum of Glass: https://www.cmog.org/ Visit Staten Island: http://visitstatenisland.com/ Hudson River Valley Heritage Area: https://www.hudsonrivervalley.com/ ALON Marketing Group: http://www.alonmarketing.com/ Episode Transcript We value your thoughts and feedback and would love to hear from you. Leave us a review on your favorite streaming platform to let us know what you want to hear more of. Here is a quick tutorial on how to leave us a rating and review on iTunes!: https://breaktheicemedia.com/rating-review/

For the second part of our series speaking with entrepreneurs, we brought Anthony Lombardo, the president and founder of expex, to the show. The Latham-based startup helps small and mid-sized businesses with their bookkeeping through an automated cash management application.Also joining Lombardo is Robert Manasier, UAlbany's entrepreneur-in-residence as well as a serial entrepreneur and brand builder. The two share their personal pathways to success (and what challenges they have had to overcome along the way), entrepreneurial resources available in Upstate New York and programs coming to the UAlbany Innovation Center and Innovate 518 this fall.Read episode transcription.Innovate 518 is the Capital Region's Innovation Hot Spot and is a NYSTAR initiative by Empire State Development and managed by the University at Albany.References: Learn more about the I-Corps Short Course at the University at Albany this fall. The two-week course, hosted by the UAlbany Innovation Center, allows faculty researchers working on a technology innovation to "get out of the lab" and talk with customers to identify the best product-market fit. Teams can comprise one to three people.The UAlbany News Podcast is hosted and produced by Sarah O'Carroll, a Communications Specialist at the University at Albany, State University of New York, with production assistance by Patrick Dodson and Scott Freedman.Have a comment or question about one of our episodes? You can email us at mediarelations@albany.edu, and you can find us on Twitter @UAlbanyNews.

For our first of a two-part series speaking with entrepreneurs, we brought Shawn Allan of Lithoz America to the show. The startup, an Innovate 518-certified company based in Troy, NY, provides technology for the 3D printing of high-performance and bioresorbable ceramics. Lithoz America worked with the UAlbany Innovation Center to establish operations in Upstate NY.Innovate 518 is the Capital Region's Innovation Hot Spot and is a NYSTAR initiative by Empire State Development and managed by the University at Albany.The UAlbany News Podcast is hosted and produced by Sarah O'Carroll, a Communications Specialist at the University at Albany, State University of New York, with production assistance by Patrick Dodson and Scott Freedman.Have a comment or question about one of our episodes? You can email us at mediarelations@albany.edu, and you can find us on Twitter @UAlbanyNews.

We recently attended the 2019 NYS Tourism Conference in Buffalo, New York and interviewed presenters, conference attendees, and Tourism Excellence Award winners. My interviews focused on the conference themes of inclusion, fostering community engagement, and “tourism is everybody’s business”, as well as key takeaways from the conference. I hope you find these conversations informative and inspiring. In this episode, I share my conversations with: Brian Stratton, Director of the New York State Canal Corporation Danny Liedka, President and CEO of Visit Syracuse Jessica Bacher, President and CEO of the Yates County Chamber of Commerce Karen Kuhl, Executive Director of the Cayuga County Office of Tourism Ross Levi, Executive Director of Tourism at Empire State Development and the “I LOVE NY” tourism program Steve Williams, Chief Experience Champion at Experience Champions Dionne Williamson, National Sales Director of Visit Buffalo Niagara Valerie Knoblauch, President of Finger Lakes Visitors Connection What You Will Learn in This Episode: How the New York canal system is bringing a tremendous economic impact to the entire state as well as to New York, and how the New York State Canal Corporation is working to improve accessibility to the canal trails Why messaging is important for Visit Syracuse, and how they are working to engage the community and demonstrate that tourism is a significant economic driver for the area How a recent $10 million downtown revitalization grant from the state has helped the Yates County Chamber of Commerce promote significant community engagement and feedback How the Cayuga County Office of Tourism is developing critical strategic partnerships with other organizations throughout the region to share a single, unified message about tourism How the iconic I LOVE NY tourism program is working to promote inclusivity through programs like their LGBT initiative to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of Stonewall and World Pride How working in a diverse and welcoming tourism destination shaped the views of Steve Williams at Experience Champions and opened his eyes to the opportunities the tourism industry has to become more inclusive Why Visit Buffalo Niagara believes that the key to successfully promoting inclusivity lies in ensuring that marketing and partnerships reflect diverse types of people How Valerie Knoblauch at Finger Lakes Visitors Connection found energy and timeliness in the topics that were discussed at the conference that she plans on taking home with her and integrating into her own work New York State Canal Corporation Brian Stratton from New York State Canal Corporation describes the 524 mile-long New York State Canal System that touches seven of the state’s ten economic regions. He shares the importance of creating accessibility to promote inclusion throughout the canal trail. He shares why physical access isn’t the only concern and that he has learned the importance of creating accessibility on the organization’s website as well. He describes upcoming events his organization will be participating in to promote accessibility. He discusses the state of New York’s commitment to promoting the tourism industry and the many organizations and businesses across the state that work within the industry. He describes the remarkable economic impact the canal system brings to the state. He shares the international tourism opportunities that the canal system is bringing to the state and even to Canada. Visit Syracuse Danny Liedka of Visit Syracuse discusses why tourism is a major economic engine for the community, keeping property taxes stable, creates jobs, and helps the community grow. He discusses why it is important to share the message that the tourism industry is an integral part of the community. He discusses his hopes to learn new strategies and ideas at the conference that he can bring back to his own work. Yates County Chamber of Commerce Jessica Bacher of the Yates County Chamber of Commerce shares how Yates County recently received a $10 million downtown revitalization grant from the state of New York, and she discusses the impact that grant has made for the small community and how it has helped dramatically promote community engagement. She shares how this is her first time attending the conference, and how she has learned a great deal about ADA compliance and inclusion initiatives from the conference and its panels and discussions. Cayuga County Office of Tourism Karen Kuhl from the Cayuga County Office of Tourism discusses the many aspects of inclusivity and shares why addressing the issue of inclusivity from the strategic planning front is vital. She shares why reaching out and establishing strategic alliances with region-wide partners for a unified message is the key to fostering stronger community engagement. She talks about the important conference takeaway of promoting ADA compliance in the physical tourism structure and on organization websites. She also shares why marketing materials need to be fully inclusive of many different communities. Empire State Development & I LOVE NY Ross Levi from Empire State Development discusses why it is important to be sensitive to the wants and needs of all kinds of travelers. He shares inclusivity initiatives at I LOVE NY, including their LGBT initiative which is helping to promote the 50th anniversary of Stonewall. He shares excitement over World Pride being hosted in New York for the first time in its history. He discusses new initiatives around senior tours and accessibility tours, as well as collaborative cultural sensitivity workshops. He shares why frequent, open, collaborative communication between partners is important, and he provides examples of partnerships his organization has made and work they are doing with local-level partners. He shares hopes that attendees will get a sense of how well I LOVE NY’s partnerships are working to promote the industry. He shares the significant figure that the travel industry in New York is responsible for one in ten jobs in the state. Experience Champions Steve Williams from Experience Champions shares how his company works with and provides workshops and trainings for small and medium-sized tourism businesses to improve their success. He shares why the people-focused tourism industry has a wonderful opportunity to promote welcoming and inclusive travel as well as to be inclusive employers. He shares his own experiences as a gay man and how working at Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia in a welcoming, inclusive and accepting environment was a transformative experience for him. He shares how the zoo participated in the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, and how the zoo promoted legalizing same-sex marriage in Australia. He discusses how tourism leaders have the opportunity to embrace and promote diversity, and he provides an example from the Taronga Zoo and creating a partnership with Autism Australia to help staff better understand the needs of people on the autism spectrum. He shares his hopes that attendees will leave the conference with a better sense of the diversity within their communities and ideas of how to capture diverse markets. Visit Buffalo Niagara Dionne Williamson from Visit Buffalo Niagara discusses how tourism leaders can make an impact in diversity and inclusion within the industry both through inclusive marketing efforts as well as in diverse hiring practices. She shares how she was the Multicultural Sales Manager at Visit Buffalo Niagara before becoming the National Sales Director at the organization, and she shares her personal experiences with diverse clients. She discusses the importance of engaging with clients and with the larger community. She shares why she believes community engagement, in particular, is important, and she shares why diversity and inclusion training within the hospitality and tourism community should be ongoing. She shares why she hopes attendees of the convention will see the importance of diverse marketing and partnerships as an opportunity to expand their reach. Finger Lakes Visitors Connection Valerie Knoblauch from Finger Lakes Visitors Connection shares why there has been powerful energy at the conference that can be applied to industry leaders’ workplaces. She shares why community leaders need to get involved in the community to create connectivity and better foster community engagement. She shares how the tourism industry is interconnected with many other industries to the mutual benefit of everyone involved. She explains how the topics covered at the conference are timely and helpful, and she discusses examples displayed at the conference that she can take home with her. Overview Each of the industry leaders I spoke with represents different aspects of the travel and tourism industry from all across New York, but they all share the same belief that inclusivity is the key to welcoming new audiences and bringing in new visitors from all over the world and that the travel industry should reflect the diversity of the communities it serves. As these organizations show us, inclusivity involves developing partnerships, ongoing training, and sensitivity to and understanding of all kinds of people from every background. I hope you have enjoyed hearing these leaders speak on inclusivity and engagement and that you have a better understanding of why tourism truly is everybody’s business. Resources: New York State Canal Corporation website: www.canals.ny.gov Visit Syracuse website: www.visitsyracuse.com Yates County Chamber of Commerce website: www.yatesny.com Cayuga County Office of Tourism website: www.fingerlakes.org/services/cayuga-county-office-tourism Empire State Development website: https://esd.ny.gov/ Experience Champions website: www.experiencechampions.com Visit Buffalo Niagara website: www.visitbuffaloniagara.com Finger Lakes Visitors Connection website: www.visitfingerlakes.com We value your thoughts and feedback and would love to hear from you. Leave us a review on your favorite streaming platform to let us know what you want to hear more of. Here is a quick tutorial on how to leave us a rating and review on iTunes!: https://breaktheicemedia.com/rating-review/

Jimmy checks in on the future of beer in the state of New York with Paul Leone of the New York State Brewers Association, Stefan Fleming of Empire State Development, and Jason Sahler of Brooklyn’s Strong Rope Brewery. They talk about the challenges and benefits of owning a brewery in New York City, how fast the industry has grown in recent decades, the long-term outlook for craft in New York, and how New York’s beer fans compare to other states’. Beers: Strong Rope Brewery’s Seeds of Love and Outrage, IPA Strong Rope Brewery’s Field Drinker, IPA Strong Rope Brewery’s Young Lion of the West, Cream Ale Beer Sessions Radio is powered by Simplecast.

Sam Filler serves as the executive director of the New York Wine and Grape Foundation, the main trade association responsible for statewide investments in research and promotion on behalf of the New York wine and grape industry. He previously served as director of industry development at Empire State Development. In that role, Sam worked closely with the alcoholic beverage industry and policymakers to implement governor Andrew Cuomo’s Craft Beverage Initiative. Sam is a graduate of Vassar and New York University. He serves on the boards of Cornell Agritech Advisory Council, National Grape Research Alliance, Wine Market Council, and New York Kitchen. On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Sam about the intersection of the craft beverage industry and travel and tourism. The regional nuances, especially of wines and other craft beverages, create a tremendous opportunity for destinations and the beverage makers who call that region home.   Credit: Wine and Grape Foundation WHAT YOU WILL LEARN How to work together across a region to promote niche markets like craft beverages as part of the tourism fabric of the region Where to look for marketing dollars and join in creating a bigger impact through regional partnerships How you can lose economic development marketing dollars if you have no one in charge of deciding when and where to spend those dollars Ways to better know your target market, and target the right messages to that market How to bring the right tactics and strategies to your marketing plans, even on a limited budget GETTING CRAFTY Craft beverages are becoming a huge industry. Every town and hamlet, it seems, has at least one winery, brewery, and distillery, dispensing locally hand-crafted wine, beer, and spirits. And of course, all of those adult beverages are a big part of the travel and tourism industry. Wine and beer trails are becoming more popular and drawing in a larger audience. These trails and other craft beverage related events present a great opportunity for beverage makers, regional hotels, restaurants and other destinations to work together to create a unique and memorable visitor experience. STRATEGIES AND TACTICS One of the challenges of collaborating with multiple players in a given region is figuring out who is in charge of what. With a project like a wine trail, the point person is likely running a business full-time alongside this volunteer commitment. Sam saw the need to develop a “set of tactics and strategies that we can offer to these wine trails that they can kind of pull from and know that there are tried and true techniques to attract the right people.” So through the Wine and Grape Foundation set about to provide exactly this kind of strategic direction and some real tools that can filter down to the smallest, smallest winery.   RESOURCES Website: newyorkwines.org

Digital and social presence are a necessary part of an effective marketing plan, and they can be a great deal of fun as well. Working with partners in a region and harnessing the power of influencers who love your destination are avenues to explore and exploit as you promote your region. In this episode of Destination on the Left, Nicole talks with Anna Pakman, VP of Digital Marketing for Empire State Development. She serves as Head of Digital for New York State’s chief economic development agency. In this role, she oversees digital marketing initiatives for I LOVE NEW YORK tourism, and business development programs. Before joining New York State, Anna spent several years in the television industry leading award-winning social and digital media campaigns for Current TV, Al Jazeera America, and the Oxygen Network. Anna holds an MBA in Marketing and Media Management from Columbia Business School, and a BS in Finance and International Business from NYU’s Stern School of Business. Full show notes available here: https://breaktheicemedia.com/podcasts/anna-pakman/

Holly Leicht of Empire State Development talks about improving the government's response to disaster. Cathy O'Neil, author of "Weapons of Math Destruction" questions big data. Rodney Benson of NYU discusses private ownership of media. Sam Payne, host of The Apple Seed, shares a story. BYU's Chris Mattson spotlights a drill bringing water to 23 countries. Author Mitali Perkin's novel is an immigrant's love letter to America.

Joseph Chan, wrestler, runner, talks about his childhood; his luck to be enrolled in Horizons Summer Enrichment Program; his work with the Empire State Development, the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership, and others, to his current role at YMCA of Greater NY

In this episode, you will learn about how New York is consistently growing their tourism efforts from Gavin Landry, the former Executive Director of Tourism at Empire State Development. Gavin Landry joined Empire State Development (ESD) as the Executive Director of Tourism in March of 2013. Mr. Landry’s appointment came at a time of continued tourism growth across New York State and amidst the launch of a series of new tourism initiatives by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo. Thanks to the support of Governor Cuomo, tourism has become the fourth largest employer in the State. As former Executive Director, Mr. Landry lead the iconic I LOVE NEW YORK marketing campaign where he developed and implemented new initiatives to further the State’s positive tourism growth. Mr. Landry also worked closely with the New York State Tourism Advisory Council, which provides input and advice regarding the state’s tourism efforts. Before joining Empire State Development, Mr. Landry ran Landry Hospitality Consulting Services, where he provided full-service hospitality consulting to hotel developers and owners. Mr. Landry ran commercial hotels for a professional management company in markets such as Detroit, MI; Columbus, OH; Charlotte, NC, and Somerset, NJ. He has also served as president of the Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau, a post he held for 12 years. During that time, he served as the President of the NYS Association of CVB’s (2000-02). Gavin was the recipient of the 2016 Excellence in Leadership Award by the NYS Tourism Industry Association. A graduate of Cornell University, Mr. Landry served as an adjunct professor at New York University’s (NYU) Tisch Center for Hospitality, Tourism, and Sports Management for five years where he taught graduate courses in various disciplines of the tourism industry. In February of 2013, Mr. Landry was the recipient of an award for teaching excellence from NYU, one of 20 given across nine teaching disciplines. Mr. Landry is a member of the Cornell Hotel Society. What you’ll learn about in this episode: “It’s all here. It’s only here.”: How Empire State Development gets visitors that could travel anywhere to come to New York Using the “I LOVE NEW YORK” brand to attract visitors beyond New York City and into all of New York state The support the New York tourism industry has received from Governor Andrew Cuomo (including $55 million in 2017) ESD’s experiential marketing team’s I LOVE NEW YORK “traveling pod” that includes interactive digital experiences to help raise awareness for events and attractions all over New York State The impact of ESD’s digital initiatives like the I LOVE NEW YORK app that has been downloaded over 100,000 times since 2015 ESD’s social media efforts that have resulted in I LOVE NEW YORK being the #1 most followed state tourism office on Twitter and one of the top state tourism offices on Facebook ESD’s partnership with Beautiful Destinations on Instagram where they’ve created some amazing video content How ESD uses a matching funds program and tourism grants for funding local efforts in the different regions across New York The recent growth of the agritourism industry under New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Leveraging partnerships to attract International travelers The incredible return on investment New York State has seen in the tourism industry (an investment of $170 million became nearly $8 billion!) Ways to contact Gavin: Website: esd.ny.gov Facebook: www.facebook.com/EmpireStateDevelopment Twitter: @EmpireStateDev Website: www.iloveny.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/iloveny Twitter: @I_LOVE_NY Instagram: @iloveny I Love NY App: iTunes, Google Play

The second episode of Wish You Were Here, the Place Branding Podcast by UP THERE, EVERYWHERE where we explore the branding of New York and the iconic logo I

This week on The Farm Report, host Erin Fairbanks is talking agriculture from a spread of angles in this jam packed show. Welcoming farmer Craig Watts to the program in the first segment, he tells Erin his experiences as a producer for Perdue Chicken. He tells Erin that he became a chicken farmer because his parents had been farmers and that when a representative from Perdue came his way touting how lucrative chicken farming might be, he decided to go with it. Being paid via a chicken weight system, Craig relates to Erin his problems with the chicken industry and the lack of respect for the farmer and consumer. Recently, Craig took a bold step and made a video in cooperations with Compassion in World Farming, in which he escorts cameras into his broiler barns revealing chicken leg deformities, ulcerated bellies from barn litter soaked with urine, and chicks too frail to eat or stand. With this in mind, Craig gives Erin his in-depth view of the chicken industry and what’s in store for his and his farm’s future. After the break, Sam Filler, who works with Governor Cuomo in Empire State Development, fills Erin in on the upcoming FOOD+ENTERPRISE events and the big issues surrounding it. Founded in 2013, FOOD+ENTERPRISE is a social impact, mission-driven event dedicated to promoting understanding and collaboration amongst multiple stakeholders – farmers, entrepreneurs, consultants, funders and investors – who aim to finance a better local food system. Sam is participating in a talk entitled “Anatomy of a Deal,” a panel looking at the NYS Brewers and the key players involved in making it a success. Brewers, government leaders, restaurateurs and industry experts plan to weigh in. This program was brought to you by Heritage Foods USA. “The birds are designed to do exactly what they’re doing: stand up, take a bite, sit back down.” [20:55] “We cant forget our mid-size family farms out here that are carrying a lot of the weight.” [25:15] —Craig Watts on The Farm Report “I’m working directly with the trade associations for beer, wine, spirits, and cider to help them better market themselves and really tell the story of about what makes New York State products of high excellence.” [43:40] —Sam Filler on The Farm Report

"Baruch College and the Flatiron 23rd Street Partnership Business Improvement District co-sponsor the forum to help New York's hard-pressed entrepreneurs and small business owners revitalize and retool their businesses in a recessionary economy. The panel discussion focuses on the state of entrepreneurship in New York and the challenges facing small business owners and managers, following welcoming remarks by John Elliott, Dean of the Zicklin School of Business; Stan Altman, President of Baruch College; Jennifer Brown, Executive Director Flatiron 23rd Street Partnership; and Robert Walsh, NYC Department of Small Business Services Commissioner. The panel is moderated by Brian Tracey, Online Editor, Crain's New York Business Panelists include: Jonathan Bowles, Director, Center for an Urban Future; Steve Cohen, Deputy Commissioner, Empire State Development, Division for Small Business; Raymond Keating, Chief Economist, Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council; Edward G. Rogoff, Chair, Department of Management, Zicklin School of Business, Baruch College. The event takes place on November 20, 2009 at the Baruch College Newman Conference Center, 7th floor."

"Baruch College and the Flatiron 23rd Street Partnership Business Improvement District co-sponsor the forum to help New York’s hard-pressed entrepreneurs and small business owners revitalize and retool their businesses in a recessionary economy. The panel discussion focuses on the state of entrepreneurship in New York and the challenges facing small business owners and managers, following welcoming remarks by John Elliott, Dean of the Zicklin School of Business; Stan Altman, President of Baruch College; Jennifer Brown, Executive Director Flatiron 23rd Street Partnership; and Robert Walsh, NYC Department of Small Business Services Commissioner. The panel is moderated by Brian Tracey, Online Editor, Crain’s New York Business Panelists include: Jonathan Bowles, Director, Center for an Urban Future; Steve Cohen, Deputy Commissioner, Empire State Development, Division for Small Business; Raymond Keating, Chief Economist, Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council; Edward G. Rogoff, Chair, Department of Management, Zicklin School of Business, Baruch College. The event takes place on November 20, 2009 at the Baruch College Newman Conference Center, 7th floor."