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Business Attraction

Schuyler County supports business attraction and expansion by offering competitive sites, access to regional markets, a skilled workforce, and coordinated local and state support. We work directly with businesses and site selectors to streamline the location and expansion process.

Why Schuyler County

Site Ready Opportunies

Businesses considering Schuyler County have access to site-ready locations with local support already in place. The County is home to New York’s first REDI site and is positioned to accelerate development and reduce upfront project risk.

Schuyler County Business Park

Camp Monterey Development

Site Listings

Workforce Advantage

The region’s workforce is supported by strong training partnerships and a steady supply of workers already commuting to neighboring counties. These dynamic offers employers a competitive advantage in recruitment and long-term retention.

Community Talent Analytics

CSS Workforce NY

​Commuter Drive Analysis

Incentives & Support

Schuyler County provides local incentive programs and hands-on project support through the Schuyler County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) and the Schuyler County Partnership for Economic Development (SCOPED).

IDA Financial Assistance

SCOPED Loan Programs

Facade Improvement Program

A Community People Call Home

A vibrant tourism sector contributes to the quality of place that makes Schuyler County a community people choose to live and work. This environment supports both local businesses and employers considering investment in the region.

Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce

Momentum & Investments

Schuyler County has a proven track record of turning public investment into private-sector growth. Since 2017, more than $52 million in state support has leveraged over $272 million in combined public and private investment, fueling manufacturing expansion, downtown revitalization, and infrastructure improvements. Recent projects demonstrate the County’s ability to execute—from manufacturing reinvestment to strategic redevelopment initiatives that deliver strong returns and support long-term economic growth.

Cargill operations located in the Village of Watkins Glen

Cargill plant from the water, located on State Route 414 in Watkins Glen

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