New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is a non-profit local development corporation that promotes economic growth across New York City's five boroughs. It is the City's official Economic development corporation, charged with using the City's assets to drive growth, create jobs, and improve quality of life. Seth Pinsky is the current president of NYCEDC. The agency has its headquarters in Lower Manhattan.
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