Assemblyman Robin Schimminger (D-Kenmore) today received testimony on the critical role academic and research libraries will play in the economic resurgence of New York.
Mr. Schimminger, Chair of the Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry, and lead Assembly sponsor of ARIA, held two public hearing to determine future directions for economic development in New York State. The looming expiration of the Empire Zone program is spurring this thoughtful exploration of the next generation of economic initiatives for New York.
Jason Kramer, Executive Director of NYSHEI, testified that ARIA must be part of the developing picture. Echoing the pitch made to Upstate President of the Empire State Development Corporation, Mr. Kramer said, “Under the Empire Zone program New York sought to encourage job growth in very specific geographic locations. ARIA would encourage job growth in specific industry sectors – the innovation sectors – statewide. ARIA would substantively lower the cost of business for entrepreneurs in the innovation economy – including those housed here at the local Center of Excellence – for a fraction of the cost associated with the Empire Zone program.”
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