We develop customized, individualized plans to meet the specific needs of companies that are expanding or moving to or within New York City. Our areas of expertise include:

• Financing
• Incentives
• Real Estate

We have industry representatives who specialize in the Bioscience and Clean Technology, Food Manufacturing, Industrial and Distribution, Infrastructure and Energy, Retail, Commercial and Not-for-profit sectors. Whatever your sector, whatever your need, we will develop solutions that will help your business prosper, grow, and make it in New York City. Our programs and business solutions are not limited to the resources NYCEDC has to offer. We can introduce your business to other agencies, organizations, and strategic partnerships that can help your business succeed and grow in NYC.

Innovative Financing Solutions

We have helped hundreds of companies undertake capital expansion and reduce operating costs. There are numerous financing programs available to companies of all types. We can work with you to provide estimates on the value of the benefits to your business and offer guidance through the application process.

Accessing Incentives

We can help your business identify tax credits and other financial assistance programs, estimate the value of those benefits to your business, and provide guidance on how to apply for these programs.  Additionally, we can help businesses undertaking larger projects access discretionary tax incentives through the New York City Industrial Development Agency (NYCIDA). NYCIDA has helped hundreds of companies undertake capital projects, expand their existing operations, or relocate to New York City through the reduction or deferral of various transaction and operating costs.

Real Estate Advisory Services

Whether your business is expanding in or relocating to New York City, we can assist in identifying suitable space or development parcels, compare the competitive advantages of different locations throughout the city and identify available benefits and resources specific to each neighborhood.

Successful Partnerships

From bioscience to beer distributors, museums to media and tech companies, we have helped companies with unique funding programs, real estate, and capital expansion solutions that enable them to prosper and grow. Let us put our expertise to work for you.

• Acme Smoked Fish Corporation
• JetBlue Airways
• Julia Gray Furniture
• Madelaine Chocolate Novelties
• Mind, Hand and Co. Carpentry
• Mondial Automotive
• Noguchi Museum
• Peralta Metal Works, Inc.
• Prestone Printing Company
• Real Kosher Ice Cream
• Remains Lighting Manufacturing
• Shine Electronics Company

Contact NYCEDC's Strategic Investments Group

For customized solutions to help your business grow, contact the STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS GROUP today: 212.618.5737 or SIG@nycedc.com.

NYC Development Finance Conference

On April 16^th, the New York City Economic Development Corporation invited developers, not-for-profits, Community Development Entities, investors, and others to the 8th Annual Development Finance Conference. Over the past eight years, NYCEDC’s annual New Markets Tax Credits (“NMTC”) conference has grown from a 20-person workshop into a 500+ person conference. 

At the 2013 Development Finance Conference, we expanded our focus beyond NMTC to provide a full day of programming on a wide range of development finance tools and incentives including programs such as New Market Tax Credits and Historic Tax Credits, New York City Industrial Development Agency programs, Build NYC tax exempt financing, FRESH and New York State Excelsior incentives.

Central Business Districts

There are several areas of the City, Central Business Districts, where the opportunities are ripe for business growth and expansion. The Strategic Investments Group and other Divisions within NYCEDC are actively looking at innovative ways to connect businesses to these dynamic areas. Discover what the various CBD’s can offer you.