Think Dutchess Alliance For Business | Dutchess County Economic Development Agency

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

SBA Opens Portal to Begin Accepting Shuttered Venue Operator Grant Applications

** Please note, as of April 9, 2021 the SBA has closed this portal due to technical difficulties. Applicants can continue to register for a new account and will be informed of the reopening datae with advanced notice to ensure equitable access and preparation time. For more information visit our COVID-19 Resource Page.** […]

Amazon Approved to Begin $135 Million Investment in Dutchess County, NY

Amazon Approved to Redevelop Former IBM Property in Dutchess County, NY Amazon’s $135 million private investment in East Fishkill will add 500 new jobs to Dutchess County On Tuesday, March 9, 2021, Amazon announced its plans to expand its operation in Dutchess County at the 631,000-square-foot site on Route 52 in East Fishkill. The project […]

New Guidance Issued on SBA/Treasury Paycheck Protection Program

NEWS RELEASE PRESS OFFICE Release Date: January 8, 2021 Contact: press_office@sba.gov; 202-270-3876 Release Number: 21-02 Follow us on: Twitter, Facebook, Blogs & Instagram SBA and Treasury Announce PPP Re-Opening; Issue New Guidance WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with […]

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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

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ONE UNIFIED VISION

A 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.