Economic Development Administration (Department of Commerce)

Advancing economic opportunity by supporting start up and existing small businesses.

The Department of Commerce’s mission is to create the conditions for economic growth and opportunity for all communities.

The mission of Empire State Development is to promote a vigorous, inclusive and growing state economy, encourage business investment and job creation, and support diverse, local economies across New York State through loans, grants, tax credits, real estate development, marketing, and other forms of assistance.