Bill > S08248

This bill requires the Empire State Development Corporation (ESDC) to create and implement a public awareness campaign designed to promote New York state businesses, with a specific focus on supporting small local businesses and downtown areas. The campaign will include an online directory called the "Buy New York Online Networking Directory" where business owners can voluntarily list their company details such as contact information, products, services, business history, and operational hours. Businesses will be categorized and searchable by type of goods or services offered. The ESDC will advertise the campaign through various media channels including internet, radio, print advertising, and potentially using public ambassadors to help spread the message. The campaign must be launched by January 1, 2027, and the ESDC is required to submit an annual report to the governor and legislature detailing the campaign's activities and assessing funding needs for the upcoming fiscal year. The primary goal is to encourage individuals and businesses to purchase products and services from New York-based businesses, particularly small and local enterprises.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8248