Friendship Empire Zone

Under the New York State Empire Zone Act, the Friendship Empire Zone offers potential new businesses and expanding businesses financial incentives and tax credits including:

Investment Tax Credits
Employee Incentive Credits
Wage Tax Credits
Zone Capital Tax Credits
New York State and Local Sales Tax Refunds
Real Property Tax Credits
Business Tax Reduction Credits
Utility Rate Reductions
Job Training Grants

The professional economic development team of the Zone uses these tools to give businesses a strong base for growth. We also offer a variety of financing options, including IDA tax-exempt or taxable bonds, loans and grants from Empire State Development Corporation, and low interest loans from the new Statewide Zone Capital Corporation.

For additional information, view the web site
The Friendship Empire Zone

To receive information or schedule an appointment for the Friendship Empire Zone, please contact the Director, Wendall E. Brown at :

Crossroads Commerce Center
6087 State Route 19 N Suite 170
Belmont, New York 14813
Phone: 585-268-9095
Fax:     585-268-5085

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