Growing Your Business
Rensselaer County offers plenty to get your business going and growing – from tax abatements and relocation incentives, to wage tax credits and reduced utility costs, to more than 700 available acres for commercial development.
Business incentives
The Rensselaer County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) is dedicated to promoting economic development and vitality within the County – offering sales and property tax incentives, grants and low-cost capital to attract and retain businesses:
Inquiries should be directed to Rensselaer County Economic Development and Planning, at (518) 270-2914.
Additional resources are also available through:
- New York State – provides a number of tax incentives to encourage business investment and economic development.
- National Grid – offers a number of utilities-based incentives through the Department of Economic Development.
Case studies
Rensselaer County is home to a vibrant business community – from some of the world's leading software companies, to one of the country's largest food retailers.