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Welcome to Albany County!

We are business friendly. With a large consumer base, geographically diverse settings, and a population primed for growth in nearly every sector, we offer the ideal setting for all businesses.

Location, Location, Location. Albany County is the home to the state capital and the seat of state government. Its 19 municipalities combine rural farming communities, peaceful suburbs, and a vibrant downtown Albany that continues to grow.

Albany County is geographically located at the crossroads of the I-90 and I-87 corridors, making it perfect for visitors from across the state and within a short train or car ride to New York City, Boston and Hartford.

Add to that the influx of students and staff from the numerous colleges and universities who call Albany County home and not only is there an eager consumer base, but also a wealth of highly educated graduates and their families poised to enter the workforce.

Here you will find a number of resources that will provide the necessary information to make Albany County the home to your thriving business. There are menus at the top of the page that can direct you to everything from information on resolutions and local laws, to government contracts, to basic facts, statistics, and demographics.

Need to know environmental programs and regulations? Looking for the required forms and applications? How about digital interactive maps that will help you find the perfect location for your enterprise? All of this and more can be found here where Albany County makes every effort to provide businesses with the resources they need.

Many others have found Albany County to be a great place to do business and we know you will too.