Bill > A03760

This bill directs the Empire State Development Corporation (ESDC) to create a comprehensive public awareness campaign to promote New York businesses, with a specific focus on supporting small businesses and downtown local areas. The campaign will include developing an online "Buy New York Online Networking Directory" that allows businesses located in New York to voluntarily list their company information, such as contact details, products, services, business history, and operational hours. Businesses will be organized by categories and searchable by the types of goods or services they offer. The campaign will be marketed through multiple channels including internet, radio, print advertising, and potentially using public ambassadors to spread the message. The ESDC is required to launch the campaign no later than January 1, 2027, and must submit an annual report to the governor and legislature detailing the campaign's progress and funding needs. The goal is to encourage individuals and businesses to purchase products and services from New York-based enterprises, particularly small local businesses and those in downtown areas.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3760