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Research and Market Analysis on New York City's Manufacturing Sector

The New York Industrial Retention Network uses research and analysis to shape policies and identify strategies to best support New York City’s industrial and manufacturing businesses. We conduct sector-based studies to better understand the needs of the city’s industries and promote opportunities to retain and grow these local companies. In addition, we engage with elected officials and agencies at multiple levels of government to advocate on behalf of industry—working toward the goal of a diverse, local economy and job opportunities for the city’s residents.

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Research and Advocacy

Farm to Factory-Strengthening the Production Links in NYS

Report last updated April 18, 2012

 

The Pratt Center for Community Development and the New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets’ recent report, Farm to Factory: Linking NY State Producers and NY City Food Processors, is the culmination of an 18-month pilot project to develop economic opportunities by strengthening the connections between upstate farmers and downstate businesses.

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Serving Up Innovation - Incubator Kitchens and Training Restaurants

Report last updated March 9, 2012

Farmers Boulevard Community Development Corporation Presentation

There is an upsurge of innovative and socially-minded food businesses all over the United States. Two types that hold great potential for both their social and economic impact include incubator kitchens and training restaurants. Incubator kitchens provide food entrepreneurs access to low-cost commercially-licensed kitchen space and in some cases a variety of other small business support services. These kitchens foster local economic development and promote local independent businesses. A training restaurant is a venue that provides job readiness and skills training with the added benefit of hands-on experience. It also provides a retail amenity for the community in which it is located – it functions as a “real” restaurant! 

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Green Job Creation Potential in NYC's Manufacturing Sector

Report last updated January 20, 2012

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While the manufacturing landscape has changed in New York City over the last 40 years, local industry continues to be a vital economic contributor by supplying goods and services to the city's other sectors as well as providing good jobs for residents. These small local manufacturers are responding to growing consumer demand by adapting their product lines and/or developing new goods and services to be sold in the green economy. As a result of these transitions, there is a particular opportunity to expand and create jobs in the 'building products' sub-sector and within the manufacture of products that promote energy efficiency.

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