New York's Dutchess County is within a 6-hour drive of 68 million U.S. and Canadian customers, 21% of American manufacturers and a $227B retail sales market via major transit hubs I-84 and I-87. With award-winning higher education, a skilled workforce, competitive real estate, attractive incentive packages and utility rates, it's no wonder why major companies such as Gap, GlobalFoundries and IBM collectively employ more than 10,000 people here.
The COVID pandemic has exposed a number of weaknesses and strengths across every industry. Leaders in all fields have been required to adapt and adjust to changing environments and community needs. The best leaders have been able to unite teams and create immediate and future impact on the industries they serve. Sarah Lee, CEO of […]
Read More about 'Think Dutchess CEO, Sarah Lee, Featured on Medium’s Authority Magazine'FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT INFO: Sarah Lee Think Dutchess Alliance for Business sarah@thinkdutchess.com 845.463.5400 Dutchess County Attracting Amazon and 500 New Jobs Global e-retailer considering New York over other locations; $135 Million Investment in East Fishkill location Dutchess County, NY— Amazon, the world’s largest online retailer, is considering locating a logistics center in […]
Read More about 'Amazon Eyeing Dutchess County, Potentially Bringing 500 Jobs'Think Dutchess to Host First Virtual Business Excellence Awards Winners represent a diverse selection of industry leaders. November 3, 2020 POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. –— Think Dutchess Alliance for Business will host its first virtual Business Excellence Awards with a video premiere set to release on November 19, 2020 at 5:30 pm. The awards, […]
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Dutchess County is just a 6hr drive from 68 million U.S. and Canadian customers, 21% of American manufacturers and a $227B retail market. Serviced by two commuter rail lines and Interstates 84 and 87, businesses here enjoy a wealth of connections to the New York Metro area and the BosWash Corridor.
Additionally, our sites feature up to 100MW of electric capacity and 1GB/sec of data connectivity – enough to support a Tier 1 data center, and 3 million gallons of water flow per day – enough to accommodate our thriving food and beverage industry.
If you’re seeking the ideal location for your business, it’s clear there’s no better choice. Think access. Think innovation. #ThinkDutchess
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Dutchess County is located at the center of a vibrant business community in the Hudson Valley – which is home to more than 1.2 million highly-skilled workers and hundreds of Fortune 500 companies, with much attributed to our award-winning colleges and universities, such as Vassar College and the Culinary Institute of America.
We can connect you with a portfolio of incentives to ease the burden of your expansion or relocation, ranging from Start-Up NY for eligible manufacturers; property, sales, and mortgage tax exemptions; on-the-job training grants; industrial redevelopment grants and energy efficiency programs; and more.
Thanks to a talented workforce, world-class universities and attractive incentive programs, Dutchess County has a winning combination. When you think business, #ThinkDutchess
LEARN ABOUT OUR KEY INDUSTRIES AND EMPLOYERSA premier business-led organization, Think Dutchess Alliance for Business brings together 11 agency partners creating a one-stop shop for your site selection, financing, incentives, permitting and advocacy, strategic planning and counseling, marketing and networking needs.
