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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.

Great Barrington, November 19, 2024:  Calling all singers!  The Berkshire Bach Society (BBS) hosts its annual Messiah Sing-Along at the First Congregational Church in Great Barrington on November 30, 4pm. Choral conductor James Bagwell returns to  lead the audience in favorite choruses from Handel’s beloved oratorio—including Hallelujah!--…
GlobalFoundries and U.S. Department of Commerce Announce Award Agreement on CHIPS Act Funding for Essential Chip Manufacturing   Up to $1.5 billion from CHIPS and Science Act to support GF’s New York expansion plans and Vermont facility modernization   Additional $550 million from New York State confirmed     MALTA, N.Y., November 20, 2024 — …
(November 19, 2024) Port of Albany-Rensselaer CEO Richard J. Hendrick was unanimously elected Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) at its Annual Convention in Boston. AAPA is the trade association for 140 seaports in the western hemisphere.   “It’s no surprise that Rich’s Port Executive…
Nov
22
We invite all of our members to join us for a meeting at the Chamber Office |1st floor conference room to discuss the upcoming changes to benefits and…
9:00am-10:00am
Dec
08
The Troy Victorian Stroll is back and better than ever on Sunday, December 8th, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM! 42nd Annual Troy Victorian Stroll
11:00am-5:00pm
Dec
12
Join us for our exclusive Annual Holiday NetworkingPlus Event, a festive and dynamic opportunity for members to connect, share insights, and build…
11:30am-1:30pm