Already, the city's investment has lured private businesses to the area.
He has tried one plan after to try to lure business here, but little has happened.
Others say he has not done enough to lure businesses in the way of tax relief and other incentives.
When local government officials talk about economic development, they usually wonder about how to lure new businesses and create jobs.
"We think it would provide a technological edge over other places when trying to lure businesses or conventions."
We are not at all competing with the rest of this country to lure business here to Long Island.
Officials there worry that may be an obstacle to luring businesses.
There had been tension between the two states over New Jersey trying to lure businesses across the river.
It gives the common person a chance to participate in the great American pastime - luring businesses from one state to another.
American Express, for example, has set its sights on luring businesses with fewer than 100 employees away from banks.