NY A01382

Amends the Economic Development Law to require development of a cross regional small business partnership program that fosters partnerships between small businesses from different regions of New York State.

The partnership program must initiate and encourage small business ventures that foster joint development across one or more regions of the state.

Requires promotion of products grown, made, processed, or manufactured in New York and encourages use of shared facilities for processing, production, or manufacturing when feasible.

Aims to encourage and promote job development within the state through cross-regional small business collaborations.

Takes effect immediately upon enactment.