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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.

We are pleased to share the recipients of the 2026 Arts Thrive Grow Grant Program, a celebration of creativity, perseverance, and the power of the arts in our communities. This year, we awarded $112,000 in funding through 39 grants, supporting projects that reflect the strength, resilience, and innovation of the Capital Region’s cultural landscape…
LOUDONVILLE, NY – Today, Career Jam™ hosted a massive regional workforce development event at Siena University, bringing together 400 students from 15 school groups spanning 9 counties. The event featured a high-energy environment where students engaged directly with local professionals from 44 organizations. From a virtual CDL simulator and…
ALBANY, N.Y. – May 27, 2026 – For the sixth year in a row – and the ninth time in the past 10 years – CDPHP has been ranked #1 in Member Satisfaction Among Commercial Health Plans in New York by JD Power, a global leader in consumer insights and analytics. The JD Power 2026 U.S. Commercial Member Health Plan StudySM evaluates member satisfaction…
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The 1 Million Cups Monthly Meetings continue throughout 2026 in the Chamber’s second-floor conference room. Held every Wednesday, these gatherings bring…
Wednesday, June 3, from 9:00am - 10:00am
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03
Join Us for a Night of Relaxation and Fun!  Escape the hustle and bustle of your workday and unwind with us at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que. Enjoy a relaxed evening…
Wednesday, June 3, from 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Be part of our Annual Golf Classic at the Country Club of Troy—a full day of golf, networking, and competition in a classic country club environment…
Monday, June 15, from 8:30am - 5:00pm