APRIL 23, 2020

  • 2:00 p.m: A Deep Dive Into the New York State Budget; Bill Hammond, Director of Health Policy at Empire Center, an independent, non-partisan think tank based in Albany, tracks the fast-moving developments in New York's significant health care industry and focuses on how decisions made in Albany and Washington affect the well-being of patients, providers, taxpayers, and our state's economy. Join Bill Hammond, as he addresses the potential impacts to healthcare providers and businesses from the recent State budget and proposed legislative policies. Amy Allen, Vice President of the WCA will moderate this discussion.
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  • 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m: Workshop on U.S. Small Business Administration's five programs for COVID-19 impacted businesses and non-profits. Register here 

APRIL 24, 2002

  • 11:00 a.m: Video-discussion with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand regarding the CARES Act and future legislation to help our economy get back to work. The event is being put on by the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation.
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APRIL 25, 2020

  • 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m: Workshop on U.S. Small Business Administration's five programs for COVID-19 impacted businesses and non-profits. Register here

 

Our Incentives

Westchester County’s various incentives help support startups, assist not-for-profits, and promote economic development through creating, attracting and retaining jobs, and more.

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Industrial Development Agency

Sales tax exemptions on new construction, expansion or renovation projects, or the acquisition of new equipment, and more help companies grow and prosper.

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Local Development Corporation

Since its inception in 2012, we’ve assisted not-for-profit organizations in securing tax-exempt bond financing benefits totaling over $400 million—at no cost or risk to the taxpayers of Westchester County.

Our Programs

Westchester County offers programs and services to assist and incentivize businesses.

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Element 46 Incubator

The new Element 46 Incubator program kicked off in 2019 to inspire and support entrepreneurial talent and the development of new businesses in the County. Nearly a hundred business leaders will serve as mentors to startups, offering their expertise, time, and support.

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Minority and Women-Owned Business Program

Westchester works to encourage, promote and increase participation of business enterprises owned and controlled by persons of color or women.

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Opportunity Zones

This new community investment tool established by Congress in 2017 encourages long-term investments in low-income urban and rural communities nationwide.

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Service-Disabled Veteran - Owned Business Program

Westchester encourages and supports eligible SDVOBs to play a greater role in the state's economy by increasing their participation in New York State's contracting opportunities.

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Disadvantaged Business Program

This federally regulated program provides a vehicle for increasing the participation by small businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.

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