**MEDIA ADVISORY**

Assemblymember John T. McDonald III Hosts Capital Region Stakeholder Roundtable to Discuss Next Steps for the Innovative New York State Digital Game Development Tax Credit Program and Economic Development Potential for New York State

WHAT: Empire State Development opened the application in November 2022 for the $25 million New York State Digital Game Development Tax Credit Program, funded in the NYS Budget. This roundtable brings together the leaders in the Capital Region digital gaming industry, Empire State Development, economic development leaders, and national stakeholders to discuss how the program can be the most impactful for economic development and to develop best practices to obtain the greatest return on investment.

WHEN: Friday, January 6, 2023, 10:00 AM

WHERE: Troy Innovation Garage, 24 4th Street, Troy, NY 12180

WHO: Assemblymember John T. McDonald III, RPh, Patricia Bayley, Empire State Development, VP, Digital & New Media, Guha Bala, President, Velan Studios, Brian Corrigan, Rocket Science Games CEO, Jamey Stevenson, Tech Valley Game Space Executive Director, Tara Ryan, Vice President, State Government Affairs Entertainment Software Association, Katie Newcombe, Chief Economic Development Officer, Center for Economic Growth (CEG)

**Photo and video opportunities will be available**

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