The Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Act, signed into law by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, allows eligible Veteran business owners to get certified as a New York State Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB). The goal of the Act is to encourage and support eligible Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses to play a greater role in the state's economy by increasing their participation in New York State's contracting opportunities. The OGS Division of Service-Disabled Veterans' Business Development is responsible for certifying eligible Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses, and assisting and promoting their participation in the state's procurement activities.

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Westchester County understands the importance of providing the same opportunity on a local level. The Westchester County Board of Legislators enacted Act 48-2018 requiring all County departments and offices to encourage participation by Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses in County contracts, subject to compliance with all applicable statues including public bidding laws. All County departments and offices are required to maintain records of their good faith efforts to encourage such participation. These requirements will remain in effect as long as Article 17-B is in effect.

For more information about this program, contact the Westchester County Office of Economic Development at (914) 995-2900.

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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