Adirondacks/North Country
Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton and Warren Counties including the cities of Plattsburgh and Glens Falls and the villages of Lake George, Lake Placid and Speculator.
Plattsburgh is commonly referred to as “Montreal’s U.S. Suburb” for its strategic location near the U.S.-Canadian border. This makes the Plattsburgh area a perfect place for manufacturers, assembly operations, distribution services, warehouses and numerous industries wishing to engage in business with their neighbors directly north or south of the border. The greater Adirondacks, meanwhile, feature a diverse economy and receive seasonal boosts from summer tourists and winter sports enthusiasts. Finance, insurance, manufacturing and services are among other major employers in the region, and counties in the Adirondacks/North Country also comprise an important agricultural area supporting dairy and horse farms, greenhouses, nurseries and sawmills.
Capital Region
Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Washington Counties including the cities of Albany, Saratoga Springs, Schenectady and Troy and the towns of Bethlehem, Colonie, Guilderland, Greenwich, Mechanicville and Schoharie.
The Capital Region is located in the heart of Tech Valley and is home to many of the technology companies that define this region’s growth. From Albany County to Southern Saratoga County and everywhere in between, the impact of nanoscience, biotechnology, alternative energy and modern global information can be felt. Many leading high technology companies are headquartered here, along with thousands of small entrepreneurial businesses and a network of university-supported incubator businesses. With an influx of finances and a forward-thinking mentality, the Capital Region is known as a place where innovative ideas and pioneering programs develop, and where some of the most technologically advanced products come to market.
Hudson Valley
Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange and Ulster Counties including the cities of Hudson, Kingston, Newburgh and Poughkeepsie and the town of New Paltz.
Throughout the Hudson Valley, economic opportunities abound. Columbia County is home to numerous manufacturing and technology-based enterprises, as is Dutchess County, with its extensive and competitively priced inventory of research & development and high-tech manufacturing properties. Greene County is going “green” by fostering environmentally sensitive economic development opportunities, while Ulster and Orange counties continue to attract small and large businesses, as well as sole proprietors. The Hudson Valley offers a wealth of opportunities for local businesses, providing a skilled workforce, as well as benefits from tax incentives and ongoing commercial and residential development.
Mohawk Valley
Herkimer, Fulton and Montgomery Counties including the cities of Amsterdam, Gloversville, Herkimer, Johnstown and Little Falls.
When you think of the Mohawk Valley, think agriculture, tourism and manufacturing. Fulton County, for example, has more than 1,200 businesses and industries producing adhesives, bakery items, bedding, boating accessories, furniture, knitted and leather goods, to name a few products. The beauty and bounty of Herkimer County's natural resources, in connection with the resourcefulness and ingenuity of its people, make this area an important player in the social and economic development of the United States. In Montgomery County, agriculture meets high-tech industry, contributing significantly to the economy and making the area an ideal place to grow a business and raise a family.