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DRI and NY Forward Webinar Recording and Slide Deck



On Wednesday, August 16 NYS Department of State, NYSEDC, NYCOM & NYSAC held a Downtown Revitalization Initiative and New York Forward webinar. 

The overarching goals of the two programs, both of which are led by the Department of State, are to revitalize downtowns and reinvigorate local and regional economies by creating a critical mass of vibrant downtown destinations in each region. NY Forward diverges in several aspects to reach and serve the unique needs and characteristics of the State’s smaller and rural communities. There is a total of $200 million available for both the DRI and New York Forward programs. If you missed the webinar, here is the DRI and NY Forward Slide Deck  and Webinar Recording

Questions about this presentation or either program can be directed to your Regional Economic Development Council or Amanda Bearcroft, Program Director for DRI and NY Forward, NYSDOS or Sarah Crowell, Director, Office of Planning, Development & Community Infrastructure, NYSDOS.