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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.

Teal, Becker & Chiaramonte, CPAs, P.C. (TBC), the largest CPA firm based in the Capital District, is pleased to announce the addition of Kenneth (K.C.) Weafer to the TBC team as the Assistant Director of Pension Operations. With a rich background spanning legal expertise, educational leadership, and public service, K.C. brings a unique blend…
Denise Padula started her career with Alchar Printing 39 years ago as an employee of the business.  After working in every aspect of the business, in 2000 Denise purchased majority ownership and in 2006 she attained 100% ownership of the business.  Denise has worked diligently to improve the manufacturing efficiencies, cost models, business…
Last week, the Manufacturing Institute (MI)—the workforce development and education affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers—honored two outstanding women from GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) at their annual Women MAKE Awards. Jennifer (Jenny) Robbins, Senior Director, Central Facilities, was recognized as a 2024 Women MAKE Awards…
Apr
30
Join our highly anticipated annual “Meet the Mayors” panel discussion. The forum provides Chamber members a first-hand opportunity to learn directly from…
Check-In & Breakfast at 7:30am; Event starts at 8am
May
02
Our 124th Annual Dinner {with a twist} gives you maximum opportunity to Market, Develop & Connect. What’s the {twist}? Free-flowing networking all…
Market, Develop & Connect
May
02
The registration fee includes one 6' x 4' table and one Annual Dinner {with a twist} reservation. Additional reservations are available for $165.…
Promote Your Business at our Annual Dinner!