Cuomo launches New York Open for Business campaign

New York’s launched its marketing initiative to draw businesses to the state this week. The New York Open for Business concept is designed to show companies worldwide that New York is a premier place for business to invest and grow, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said in a statement.

“As we continue to transform Albany’s approach to economic development, we must emphasize the many advantages New York has to offer, including our central location, our wealth of resources, our unequaled network of colleges and universities, and our diverse, innovative educated and hard-working residents,” Cuomo said.

The campaign will be led by a committee of nine state business leaders and will span several years, with an initial cost of $10 million to as high $50 million.

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