Driving investment and job creation in the Hudson Valley

How well is New York doing in spurring economic development?

There are a great deal of opportunities for smart investment and job creation in New York.  The Hudson Valley region has tremendous infrastructure, a highly skilled workforce, strong academic institutions and valuable real estate sites that are ripe for development. We believe New York can compete for high-quality and high paying jobs against any other state. 

What role do you play in economic development in New York?

As the president and CEO of the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation, I work to promote investment opportunities in the Hudson Valley region. We work with companies as they try to find the right real estate location for their projects. We also work to develop a pro-business and growth attitude with municipalities throughout the region. This work includes supporting housing, workforce training and development, and access to capital. 

What policy issues are you focused on?

New York is a tough place to do business and we actively work to improve the business climate by helping projects secure all the necessary approvals to move a project forward.  We also are focused on workforce housing, workforce development and investments in our region’s infrastructure.