ONE OF THE NATION'S PREMIER CORPORATE VALUES
A highly-trained and educated workforce pool, proximity to the New York City market, modern transportation and infrastructure, excellent schools and quality-of-life, and low commercial real-estate costs, make the Hudson Valley one of the nation's premier corporate values. Investigate the Hudson Valley Corporate ReLocator and see why Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester Counties provide the environment for business growth and efficiency.

REAL-ESTATE & RELOCATION SUPPORT The Hudson Valley has one of the most modern and cost-effective commercial real-estate bases in the country. Office rentals can be as much as 50% less per square foot than metropolitan areas. Land costs are generally one-third less.

Of particular interest to electronics manufacturers is the large amount of "clean room" space available due to IBM's re-engineering, plus the skilled workforce to support high-tech manufacturers.

County-supported development expediters can design attractive incentive packages suited to a variety of business needs, as well as streamline the relocation process by eliminating red tape.

A recent KPMG survey found the Hudson Valley to have the lowest overall business tax burden on average for sixteen industries. The availability of a highly-trained and educated workforce, sophisticated business support services, a modern infrastructure, cooperative utilities, and market access all add up to a future of business growth.


MARKETS & MOBILITY
Bordered by New York City, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and the Albany-State capital district, the Hudson Valley is the world's 16th largest consumer market. The area's three interstate highways provide 2-6 hour access to 68 million consumers, 21% of American manufacturers, a $227 billion retail sales market, 10 million Canadians and the $153 billion Canadian import market.

Zero to one hour proximity to an international and domestic, full-service airport, plus international portage, and a foreign trade zone gives quick and effortless access to nationwide and worldwide business.

Access to the "information superhighway" is also provided through ample ISDN , T1-3, and fiber optic networks already in place.


WORKFORCE PROFILE
The Hudson Valley has a resource pool of one million highly-trained and educated people, able to meet the needs of any business sector. Excellent and numerous public and private universities and colleges offer business-focused courses to keep the workforce competitive and productive. Companies relocating to the Hudson Valley enjoy a 15-to-1 applicant to position ratio, at salaries that average 20% lower than New York City.

QUALITY OF LIFE
Simply put, the Hudson Valley is a great place to live, work, and raise families. The area is a mix of modern, progressive communities, excellent school systems, and world-class scenic beauty. The area also provides one of the nation's most desirable and affordable residential and lifestyle alternatives, including many public and private recreational facilities. The area is also extremely rich in history and culture.