NYC’s gross metropolitan product, making it the 9th largest economy in the world
The Business Development team at New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is your partner to guide you through your business expansion and relocation needs.
The NYC Difference
New York is business—a city riding the wave of growing industries including life sciences, tech, and the green economy. Home of the world’s 9th-largest economy—larger than most countries—NYC is primed for innovation, a place where people from all walks of life connect and collaborate every day.
A melting pot like no other, NYC has the scale, space, talent, and imagination to help your business hit the ground running.
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00:01 [Aerial view of New York City skyscrapers along the East River on a clear day, with the words "New York City" is overlaid in white text at the center.] [Music.]
00:02 [Two engineers in hard hats and safety glasses stand in a high-tech lab, examining a robotic arm. The text "New York City is Innovation" appears across the center of the image.] [Music.]
00:04 [Five business professionals smile and shake hands in a bright conference room. Text on image reads, “New York City is Connection.” Two people hold tablets, and everyone wears conference badges.] [Music.]
00:05 [Five people in business attire walk outside in sunlight, with tall buildings in the background. The text “New York City is Business” appears in the center of the image.] [Music.]
00:07 [Close-up of a microscope and a gloved hand using a pipette on a glass slide, with the text “$1 billion public investment in life sciences” overlaid in white.] [Music.]
00:08 [A man wearing glasses and a lab coat looks at a computer screen. The text on the image reads: "$1 billion public investment in life sciences."] [Music.]
00:11 [Aerial view of Lower Manhattan skyscrapers in New York City, with text overlay reading “#1 city for FDI strategy.”] [Music.]
00:12 [A modern tech workspace with people working on projects, tech gadgets on tables, large windows in the background, and text overlay: “#2 global tech startup ecosystem.”] [Music.]
00:14 [Rows of robotic arms assemble electronics in a modern factory. The text overlay reads “#2 global tech startup ecosystem.” The environment appears high-tech, organized, and focused on automation.] [Music.]
00:16 [Rooftop solar panels with a city skyline in the background and text that reads, “Nearly 400,000 green jobs by 2040.”] [Music.]
00:18 [A man in safety gear walks through an industrial facility, holding a clipboard. Text overlay reads: "Nearly 400,000 green jobs by 2040."] [Music.]
00:21 [People relax on chairs and lawn in a city park surrounded by tall buildings. The text "8.5 million people" is centered over the image. Trees line the edges of the park.] [Music.]
00:23 [A large lecture hall filled with people seated in rows, facing the front where a presentation is taking place. Text on the image reads: "Over 4.5 million: North America’s largest talent pool."] [Music.]
00:25 [A nighttime aerial view of New York City skyscrapers, with "Connect with us: choose.nyc" written in white text across the center of the image.] [Music.]
00:29 [A nighttime cityscape of New York City with skyscrapers lit up, featuring the Empire State Building. The words "NYC/EDC" are prominently displayed in bold white and orange letters at the center.] [Music.]
The size of NYC’s workforce, the largest in the nation
New Yorkers with a bachelor’s—more than LA, SF, DC, Philly, and Boston combined
NYC’s gross metropolitan product, making it the 9th largest economy in the world
US city
The size of NYC’s workforce, the largest in the nation
Safest Big City in the US
New Yorkers with a bachelor’s—more than LA, SF, DC, Philly, and Boston combined
State for FDI strategy
There is huge value in Chobani House being located in the heart of New York City—with its rich tapestry of people, energy, grit, and determination. This city is unlike any other place on Earth, and it’s an amazing place to call one of our homes, ensuring we can continue to attract top talent.
Connecting You to the City of Opportunity
NYCEDC is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization that works for a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. And one of our key strategies is strengthening confidence in NYC as a great place to do business.
That’s why our Business Development team is prepared to help you establish the critical connections you need to succeed in the diverse NYC business ecosystem.
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The Business Development team at NYCEDC can help guide your business through every step of the expansion or relocation process.
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