Grants a preference to New York state businesses in the state contract award process where the New York state business' bid is within five percent of the winning bid.
Grants a preference to New York state businesses in the state contract award process where the New York state business' bid is within five percent of the winning bid.
Authorizes the empire state development corporation to develop a public awareness campaign promoting businesses located in New York state with an emphasis on small businesses and the need to shop in downtown local areas; requires the creation of the Buy New York Online Networking Directory to connect purchasers with businesses located in New York.
Requires state contracts with construction firms reserve a percent of such contract to soft cost spending towards small businesses located near the construction site; defines what qualifies as soft cost spending.