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Putnam County Economic Development Corporation (EDC)
The EDC’s Mission Statement reads as follows: “The Putnam County Economic Development Corporation acts as the primary facilitator connecting local resources with opportunities to deliver economic growth. We work to cultivate and expand existing business as well as promote commercial real estate to attract new business. We market county assets such as proximity to New York City, its Metro North transit links, its infrastructure and highly skilled workforce. We advocate for development projects among municipalities and planning boards to ensure the growth of our county’s tax base. We educate and assist local nonprofits, small businesses and municipalities with incentive and grant programs from New York State, utility companies and other funding sources. We strive for balanced growth throughout the county to meet the needs of our broad audience.”
Putnam County
Putnam County offers abundant and diverse resources for business. The county government works closely with the Industrial Development Agency to expand the industrial/commercial tax base of the county and bring jobs to its residents. One initiative of the county government is the Putnam Workforce Partnership, which provides in-depth training, career development, and re-training services.
Empire State Development
The mission of Empire State Development (“ESD”) is to promote a vigorous, inclusive and growing state economy, encourage business investment and job creation, and support diverse, local economies across New York State through the efficient use of loans, grants, tax credits, real estate development, marketing, and other forms of assistance.
Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress
Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress is a nonprofit organization that provides objective research, planning, and educational training throughout the region. Its work identifies civic challenges and promotes regional, equitable, and sustainable solutions to constantly improve the quality of life in Hudson Valley communities. Pattern develops its work upon a considerable foundation of facts and experience, without political aims or affiliations. https://www.pattern-for-progress.org/
HVEDC
The Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation (HVEDC) is a comprehensive resource for businesses relocating to (or expanding within) the Hudson Valley, which includes Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Orange, Ulster, Dutchess and Sullivan counties. Some of the services that the HVEDC offers to Putnam County are: site search consultation, regional and state collaboration, detailed economic data, and business education & training. http://www.hvedc.com/
NYS Dept of Labor
The New York State Department of Labor strive to protect workers, assist the unemployed and connect job seekers to jobs. They work to ensure a fair wage for all workers, protect the safety and health of workers and the public, help the unemployed via temporary payments (unemployment insurance), link job seekers with employers, and guide workers to training.
SBA
The Small Business Administration (SBA) was created in 1953 as an independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation. The SBA helps Americans start, build and grow businesses. Through an extensive network of field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations, the SBA delivers its services to people throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, the U. S. Virgin Islands and Guam.
Putnam County Business Council
The Putnam County Business Council is dedicated to advancing business interests in Putnam County through advocacy, education, and strategic partnerships. PCBC provides resources, networking, and support to help businesses thrive in today’s economy.
SCORE
At SCORE Putnam County, we offer free business advice, no-cost business training through webinars and workshops, and numerous templates and tools to assist you in your journey to open your new business or grow your existing one.
Putnam County has a variety of local chambers of commerce dedicated to serving as resources, referrals, and voices for the business community. The chambers provide networking & educational opportunities while supporting and representing their individually viable commerce districts throughout the county.
Brewster Chamber of Commerce https://brewsterchamber.com/
Carmel-Kent Chamber of Commerce https://carmelkentchamber.org/
Cold Spring Chamber of Commerce https://www.coldspringnychamber.com/
Greater Mahopac-Carmel Chamber of Commerce https://www.mahopaccarmelchamber.com/