Episode 14: Interview with Daniel Clark of New York City Economic Development Corporation - SelectUSA Spotlight

Interview with Daniel Clark, Vice President and Director of Business Development at New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), for our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SelectUSA Investment Summit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ spotlight series. NYCEDC is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization that works for a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. They take a comprehensive approach, through four main strategies: strengthen confidence in NYC as a great place to do business; grow innovative sectors with a focus on equity; build neighborhoods as places to live, learn, work, and play; and deliver sustainable infrastructure for communities and the city's future economy. Members of NYCEDC will be attending the 2025 SelectUSA Investment Summit in National Harbor, Maryland, from May 11-14, 2025.Key Takeaways:Innovative sectors NYCEDC focuses on tend to shift every few years, but currently tech, life sciences, and the green economy are key areas.Securing IP protection, navigating regulatory aspects, and cost are common challenges faced by international companies seeking to go to market in the United States. There are over 74 business incentives that apply in New York City through all three levels of government. SelectUSA Investment Summit is a key event for economic development.