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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.

72 New Apartments Soon Available at Flanigan Square in North Central Troy First Columbia Now Pre-leasing, Move-in Starting January TROY, N.Y. (Dec. 20, 2024) — Regional Developer First Columbia has started pre-leasing 72 newly renovated apartments on the Hudson River on the edge of Troy’s downtown district. Flanigan Square Lofts is a part of the…
Expanded collaborations between the two organizations will strengthen the semiconductor industry in the Capital Region and beyond December 18, 2024 Building on several ongoing collaborations, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and GlobalFoundries (GF) are working together to further grow and strengthen the semiconductor workforce in the region…
The Port of Albany-Rensselaer has long served as a key economic driver for the Capital Region with an annual impact of more than $813 million effecting approximately 1,400 local jobs and 4,500 jobs throughout the state.   In its recently released 2024 U.S. Port and Maritime Industry Economic Contribution Report reflecting insights and analysis in…
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Discover how to maximize your chamber membership for both you AND your employees, whether you're new or have been with us for years. This presentation…
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The Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce proudly partners with the Rensselaer County IDA to present the State of the County Event Join us for…
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