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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.

Join The Howard & Bush Foundation Trustees in the Jane Altes Gallery at the Arts Center of the Capital Region to celebrate the success of the Foundation’s campaign and the invaluable work of the non-profits it supports across Troy and throughout Rensselaer County. The Howard & Bush Foundation has been a steadfast presence in Troy and…
Prototyping 203: CAD for Mold Making. Friday, October 18th, 3-5pm Learn how to use your CAD experience to design 3D models that can be 3D printed and used as bases for casting mother molds. Whether you're new to 3D modeling or looking to expand your skills into casting molds, our Prototyping 203 class will help you bring your ideas to life with…
$100,000 Grant Presented to the Applied Technology Education Center at Hudson Valley Community College TROY, NY – October 9, 2024 — The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital presented a $100,000 grant in support of the Applied Technology Education Center at Hudson Valley Community College this afternoon. The grant represents one of the…
Oct
15
Join us on Tuesday, October 15th for our Rising Professionals Group Meeting at Tech Valley Center of Gravity! Hear from our guest speaker, Aaron Fagan…
8:30am - 9:30am
Oct
24
Join us for our Wonder Women Roundtable, an inspiring event dedicated to celebrating and empowering women in the workforce. This dynamic gathering will…
11:30AM-1:00PM
Oct
29
When you're growing your business or getting ready to take on a new opportunity, there are many funding options available to you. Which one is the best…
10:00am-11:00am