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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.

WHAT: Nearly 1,000 students are expected to attend Career Jam Launch, an exciting career exploration event geared towards students in grades 10th - 12th. Students will learn about local career pathways from the region’s leading employers, experience a variety of industries through interactive demonstrations, and learn about direct entry…
The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) will come together with the Downtown Troy Business Improvement District (BID) at CDTA’s Congress Street Station in Troy on Thursday, May 16 at 11:30 a.m. to announce them as a new Universal Access partner. Employees of businesses that are part of the Downtown Troy BID will have unlimited…
After a national search, Dr. Matthew Shaftel has been named the 11th president of Russell Sage College. Shaftel, who will begin his presidency on July 1 after serving for the last seven years as dean and full professor in Ohio University’s College of Fine Arts, assumes leadership of Russell Sage following the retirement of President Christopher…
May
23
Join us for an informative skills workshop from the teams at BST & Co. CPA's, LLC, and Whiteman Osterman & Hanna, LLP! They will cover the…
8:30am-10am
May
30
Transportation, by planes, trains, buses and roadways, is a necessary component of a thriving economy.  Learn how new transportation infrastructure,…
8:30am-10am
Jun
13
Join us for our Non-Profit Roundtable Event! This event is an opportunity for our Non-Profit members to showcase their missions and educate attendees on…
11:30am - 1pm