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Advanced Manufacturing

An innovative hub for a growing tech scene. Read more

Agri-Business

Our fastest “growing” industry. Learn more

Aviation

Hudson Valley Regional Airport is taking off. Read more

Data Centers

Wall Street firms ‘factor in’ Dutchess County. Read more

Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Home to the #2 syrup producer in the world. Read more

Logistics

Home to Gap’s largest U.S. facility. Read more

WHY DUTCHESS

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.

NEWS & EVENTS

Think Dutchess Announces Keynote Speaker for the Business Excellence Awards

Please welcome humorist, Jeff Havens, to Dutchess County. Speaker to deliver keynote filled with laughter and actionable content to build stronger leadership teams. POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – August 29, 2019 — Think Dutchess Alliance for Business is proud to announce the keynote speaker for the 2019 Business Excellence Awards. The annual awards recognize businesses and nonprofit […]

Announcing the Winners of the 2019 Business Excellence Awards

Winners showcase the behind-the-scenes heroes and leaders in our business community that leverage inclusion and diversified practices to achieve competitive advantage. POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – August 20, 2019 — Think Dutchess Alliance for Business is proud to announce the winners of the 2019 Business Excellence Awards. Each fall, the annual awards recognize key businesses and nonprofit […]

Why Investment Continues to Grow in Dutchess County, NY

Located in the Hudson Valley, Dutchess County is quickly becoming one of the top business locations in New York. As the northernmost suburb of New York City, Dutchess County offers an affordable alternative to New York City living that is attracting the attention of young talent and businesses alike. If you’re wondering what makes Dutchess […]

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STRATEGIC LOCATION

PROXIMITY + INFRASTRUCTURE

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

ATTRACTIVE BUSINESS CLIMATE

WORKFORCE + INCENTIVES

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 EMPLOYERS

ONE UNIFIED VISION

A premier business-led organization, Think Dutchess Alliance for Business brings together 12 agency partners creating a one-stop shop for your site selection, financing, incentives, permitting and advocacy, strategic planning and counseling, marketing and networking needs.