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Doing Business Here

Our diverse economy speaks for itself: entrepreneurs and corporate executives, small businesses and global companies, world class educational institutions and high-tech clusters. Rensselaer County is a top choice for businesses looking to start or expand.

The Chamber has served as the voice of business in the community since 1900. As such, the Chamber strives to support business development and provide resources to businesses starting up; those who are expanding or relocating a business; or any business, both large and small, who has general business inquiries. 

In recent years, the region's economy has expanded from a government-centered economy to become a hub for technology and creative industries. Key assets, such as our educational institutions, geographic location, talented and innovative workforce, entrepreneurial ecosystems and comprehensive health care systems make this area prime for doing business.

In conjunction with our allies at the federal, state, county and city-wide level, the Chamber is committed to making “Doing Business Here” as seamless as possible.  Our professional and knowledgeable staff can assist you with everything from community data to incentive information to site selection.  Please let us know how we can be of service to you.

Quick Fact: In a report issued by U.S. News and World Report, the Albany-Troy-Schenectady metro area was ranked #3 nationally (behind only San Francisco and San Jose) as a place to find a job in technology, ahead of other major markets such as Austin, Dallas, Boston, Washington D.C., Seattle, and Detroit.

Learn more about our efforts to support business development in Rensselaer County and the surrounding region through our Economic Development Partnership.

TROY, N.Y. — Dylan Turek, currently serving as the Director of Economic Development for the City of Troy, has been nominated to serve as the city’s next Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development by Mayor Wm. Patrick Madden. Steven Strichman will be leaving public service with the City of Troy on June 30 after seven years of working within…
TROY, NEW YORK:     Troy Savings Bank Music Hall announced today a grant award totaling $3.4 million from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support the organization’s $12 million capital campaign to update the iconic venue, repurpose the banking floor, improve accessibility, expand the mission of the Music Hall and continue…
BBL Hospitality, a leader in the hospitality industry, is thrilled to announce the successful completion of a comprehensive renovation at its Holiday Inn Express, East Greenbush. The revitalization initiative, aimed at enhancing guest experiences, has transformed the hotel into a modern and inviting space for travelers seeking comfort, convenience…
Jun
13
We hope you can join us on June 13th  to celebrate and cut the ribbon for the Holiday Inn Express at its newly renovated location at 8 Empire Drive, right…
4:00 Doors Open; 4:30 Ribbon Cutting
Jul
13
Maximize your chamber membership by discovering all of the benefits available to you AND your employees. Whether you are a new or long-time member, this…
Check-in and breakfast 8:30 a.m. 9:00-10:00 a.m. benefits overview
Jul
18
Breath new life into your sales career with this free one-hour presentation, featuring sales pro Matt Scarchilli of Sandler. You'll receive valuable take-…
Presentation