The Center for Economic Growth is shaping the future of the Capital Region through deliberate strategies for intended outcomes. Our investors are critical to achieving economic growth. While significant progress has been made, we believe this is just the beginning. Our ability to grow depends on an evolutionary-based mindset with the foresight to tackle the challenges and opportunities to achieve shared prosperity.
With investment from Capital Region communities and more than 150 private sector investors, the Center for Economic Growth achieves its mission of attracting investment and talent, growing quality businesses and preparing the region to compete by moving high-impact strategies and projects forward. As an investor, you are joining business, governmental and civic leaders who are dedicated to creating long-term economic sustainability across our region.
The Center for Economic Growth receives funding from Empire State Development’s Division of Science, Technology and Innovation, which works to facilitate the integration of innovation and technology throughout New York’s economic development efforts, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)/Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), National Grid, and more.
As the designated MEP for New York’s Capital Region and one of nearly 350 MEP locations across the country, CEG is charged with assisting local manufacturing and technology companies with generating new sales, creating stronger operational infrastructure, and overcoming barriers to growth.