The Southwest NY region boasts four Empire Zones. Empire Zones are a creation of New York State to provide various incentives to businesses located within an Empire Zone.
Financial incentives and tax credits offered by Zones can include the following.
Investment Tax Credits
Employee Incentive Credits
Wage Tax Credits
Zone Capital Tax Credits
New York State and Local Sales Tax Refunds
Real Property Tax Abatement Programs
Utility Rate Reductions
Job Training Grants
Empire Zones work in concert with other agencies to make locating or exanding your business in the Southwest NY region more attractive.
To learn more about the four Empire Zones located in Southwest NY, visit the Southern Tier Empire Zones of Western New York. |