Manufacturing – Key to Central New York’s Economy

• Community College Workforce Development Expansion – Provide funding to community colleges so students can be trained in the latest technologies.

• Increase Utilization of Workforce Investment Board/Workforce Training Funds – More manufacturers can take advantage of available training funds at local community colleges to improve their businesses.

• Manufacturer’s State Tax Credit – Create a tax credit for manufacturers equal to 2.5 percent of a new employee’s salary for each new job created.

Support for Small Businesses

• Increase Main Street Revitalization – Provide grants to upgrade and renovate downtown and main street facades.

• Small Business Health Insurance Tax Credit – Provide business income tax credits to small-business owners who provide health insurance to their employees.

• Small Business Training Tax Credit – Provide a tax credit equal to the amount expended by businesses that provide job training to upgrade, retain or improve the productivity or skill level of their employees.

Tourism Initiatives

• Hunting and Fishing Task Force – I have been appointed chairman of this task force that will develop legislation and make recommendations to strengthen and expand the hunting and fishing industries.

• Discover New York Tourism Website – Feature information about the four “Discover New York” programs (History, Bicycling, Fish New York and Agri-Tourism) on the Internet for 24-hour access.