Recognizing May 6, 2026, as a day of special tribute to the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program and its impact across New York State

Assembly Resolution No. 1288

BY: M. of A. Fall

        RECOGNIZING  May  6,  2026,  as  a  day of special
        tribute to the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
        Program and its impact across New York State

  WHEREAS, The Goldman Sachs 10,000  Small  Businesses  Program  is  a
national  initiative that provides entrepreneurs with practical business
education, access to capital, and support services to  help  grow  their
enterprises and create jobs; and

  WHEREAS,  Through  its  comprehensive  curriculum  and peer learning
model, the program equips participants with the  tools,  knowledge,  and
networks  necessary  to  scale  their  businesses  and  strengthen local
economies; and

  WHEREAS,  In  New  York  State,  the  Goldman  Sachs  10,000   Small
Businesses  Program  has supported a diverse range of enterprises across
industries, contributing to  economic  development,  job  creation,  and
long-term business sustainability; and

  WHEREAS,  The  program's  emphasis  on  data-driven decision making,
strategic growth  planning,  and  operational  excellence  enhances  the
capacity  of  businesses  to compete and succeed in an evolving economy;
and

  WHEREAS,   By   fostering   collaboration   and   connection   among
participants,  the  program  strengthens a statewide network of business
leaders and ensures they are prepared to take their seat at the table in
shaping economic policy and development strategies; and

  WHEREAS, Strong economic policy is most effective when  informed  by
real-world  experience,  and  programs  like  Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small
Businesses  help  elevate  informed  perspectives,   strengthening   the
quality, durability, and effectiveness of policymaking; and

  WHEREAS,  The program plays a critical role in creating pathways for
meaningful  engagement  between  business  leaders   and   policymakers,
ensuring  that  those driving economic activity have a seat at the table
and a voice in shaping New York's economic future; and

  WHEREAS,  The  Goldman  Sachs  10,000   Small   Businesses   Program
contributes  to vibrant commercial corridors, encourages investment, and
supports the overall economic vitality  of  communities  throughout  New
York State; and

  WHEREAS,  The week of May 3-9, 2026, is recognized as National Small
Business Week, providing an opportunity  to  acknowledge  programs  that
drive growth, innovation, and opportunity across the State; and

  WHEREAS, On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, participants and representatives
of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program will convene at the
New  York  State Capitol, highlighting the program's impact and engaging
directly with policymakers; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
recognize  May 6, 2026, as a day of special tribute to the Goldman Sachs
10,000 Small Businesses Program and its impact across  New  York  State;
and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  copies  of  this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the Commissioner of  Empire  State  Development  and  the
leadership of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program.