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Welcome to Greene County! We invite you to join us in celebrating our economic revival. You see it in the new businesses flour- ishing in our towns and villages. Whether you stroll down our historic main streets, catch sight of the pleasure craft cruising up the scenic Hudson River, hike across the lush trails of the Kaaterskill Falls, play golf at one of our nine golf courses, or enjoy skiing at our world-class ski resorts in Hunter and Windham, you’ll find a new energy and vitality waiting for you in Greene County.

Situated in the heart of the vibrant Tech Valley with its world-class institutions of higher learning in the nearby Capital Region to the north, and the re-energized IBM technology sector in the Hudson Valley an hour to the south, Greene County is well positioned for the regional partnerships it maintains with Empire State Development Corporation, the Capital Region’s Center for Economic Growth, the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation, and the Catskill Watershed Corporation.

Greene County is already home to pharmaceutical and aerospace technology companies. We congratulate Save-a-Lot and Home Depot for choosing Greene County for their new locations. Together these two companies bring over 180 new jobs to the county. Greene County is committed to a sustainable strategy for planned growth, where business and economic vitality are balanced with preservation of its rich natural resources.

We also want to thank our elected officials, especially Governor George E. Pataki, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Hillary Clinton, Congressman John E. Sweeney, State Senator James L. Seward, Assemblyman Pat M. Casale, and Assemblyman Daniel L. Hooker, for their support in growing Greene County.

We look forward to a bright future and invite you to DiscoverGreene.

Sincerely,

Frank Stabile, Jr., Chairman Greene County Legislature Local Chambers of Commerce

COXSACKIE open businesses and raise their families. social and economic well ers market, children’s amusements, The Chamber is available to assist these being of our community frog jumping competition, miniature Chamber of Commerce people in any way we can. affects us all. Our goal is horse cart rides, music and entertain- Just a short For more information regarding the to provide an atmos- ment. Angelo Canna Park commute phere that will encour- ______from down- Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce or The Great Northern Catskills Balloon age business development and expansion town Albany, the Coxsackie area offers a and to raise the funds for the implementa- WINDHAM serene and peaceful setting for a gentler Festival & Air Show call 518-966-5050 or Chamber of Commerce visit our website at www.greenville-ny.com. tion of such revitalization efforts. way of living. It has fine schools, lovely The town of Windham is ______The Catskill Chamber provides the busi- Victorian and contemporary homes, color- located along New York ness view on issues that potentially impact ful festivals, concerts in the park by the HUNTER State Route 23, a mere 25 the economic vitality of the Town. The Hudson River, and a gentle reminder of Chamber of Commerce minutes from the NYS Chamber serves as the primary voice of how life should be lived. In its heyday as the coun- Thruway and serves as a gateway community Catskill business in dealing with local and try entered the 20th to the Northern Catskills. Windham is just Coxsackie is located right on the shore of county governments. We promote Catskill Century, the Town of over 2 hours from New York City. Its popula- the Hudson River, and a stone’s throw as a good place to live and do business and Hunter was serviced by 3 tion is over 1,600 full time residents. In addi- from the Catskill Mountains. Whether actively support efforts that promote railways and boasted some tion, the town has over 2,000 second home- you want to boat, hike, bike or ski, it’s Catskill as a tourist destination. where the action is! 3,000 hotel rooms including those of the owners which use Windham all year as a Catskill Mountain House overlooking the Some of our most successful projects include vacation destination. Furthermore the The Coxsackie area is also “where the entire Hudson Valley. Great paddle-wheel a façade restoration program that resulted in region boasts many wonderful hotels, motels action is” for economic development. The boats pulled into Catskill bringing hun- major improvements to 21 of our Main and bed and breakfasts, which have enabled Greene Business and Technology Park on dreds of tourists to Greene County and Street storefronts. These improvements Windham to become an all year vacation Route 9W is the project of the Greene taking our produce back to New York City. have caused a dramatic increase in property resort. Windham is a four season tourist County Industrial Development Agency values in the business district. Eight years Hunter and the Great Northern Catskills based destination. and provides shovel-ready land for com- ago we initiated a summer concert series were largely summer destinations where In the winter, Windham Mountain provides mercial and light industrial businesses. In known as Music in the Park. The ten to city dwellers came to escape the heat. world class skiing, boarding and tubing as other parts of the area many historic build- twelve free Thursday night concerts draw well as snowshoeing. Windham Mountain ings, once in disrepair or near demolition, Now Hunter and our neighbor Windham thousands to the Village. Building on the also has the most comprehensive Adaptive have been renovated and now house a are largely winter destinations with our fine success of this program, last year we promot- Skiing Program on the East Coast serving variety of businesses. Whether it’s with skiing and comfortable accommodations. ed a Drifters/Platters Concert and this year children and adults with varying degrees of new construction or a nod to the past, plan to welcome The Platters, The But moving into the 21st Century, Hunter disabilities. In the spring, some of the most Coxsackie is ready for attractive, positive Marvelettes and The Coasters in concert in is striving to retain its place as a four-season spectacular trout fishing can be found, and economic growth. July and The Count Basie Orchestra in destination with our fine hiking and biking the area is also a bird watchers paradise. Our The Coxsackie Area Chamber of August. Our most important accomplish- trails, the delights of North Lake Park and golf courses also open shortly after the snow Commerce remains active in its focus to ment is the establishment of partnerships the fabulous colors of our autumns. melts. In the summer we are driven by our see that economic growth is attractive and with business, government and other not- two world class golf courses, including the controlled. The Chamber’s mission is to In addition, increasingly we are able to for-profit organizations. Working together renowned Roland Stafford Golf School. work to retain and expand existing, to offer first-rate cultural events through the we can provide for all residents a better place Other summer activities include hiking our attract new enterprises, to improve the fine work of the Catskill Mountain to live, work and play. many state trails and mountain biking business climate and to increase the pub- Foundation (CMF): dance, music, film, an Heart of Catskill Association/ throughout the vicinity. Windham has a lic’s awareness of the benefits of doing excellent bookstore and an organic Farm Catskill Chamber of Commerce wealth of cultural artistic talents including business and living in the Coxsackie area. Market, as well as the superb Mountain Culture Festival in July. 362 Main Street, PO Box 248 the Windham Chamber Music Festival Since 1996, the Chamber has been serving Catskill, New York 12414 which brings world famous talent from the And of course Hunter Mountain continues Coxsackie as well as Athens, Hannacroix, 518-943-0989 New York Metropolitan Opera and orches- to present Summer and Fall Festivals as well New Baltimore, and other neighboring [email protected] tra. Other performers are brought in from as the Spring TAP Festival just past. towns. Its members number over 120. For ______many countries offering delightful music to more information call 518-731-7300 or Working with the Town and the CMF, the the mountaintop. The Windham Arts log-on to www.coxsackieareachamber.com. Town of Hunter Chamber of Commerce CAIRO Alliance promotes local talents in theatrical Chamber of Commerce ______helps coordinate the efforts to promote all shows. The Catskill Mountain Foundation is of our local activities and to stimulate The rapid growth of Cairo is renovating the Sugar Maples Complex GREENVILLE increased economic development. We also reflected in a 75% membership (opening summer 2004), providing an art Chamber of Commerce work closely with the Greene County increase in the Cairo Chamber center for professionals and amateurs alike. The Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Greene of Commerce in the last two Many art courses are being offered through- Chamber of County Departments of Tourism years. As the Chamber has out the summer and fall. In the fall, the most Commerce is an Promotion and Economic Development. grown, so has their vision and involvement spectacular fall foliage can be found, culmi- organization com- in economic growth and development. A Please take a look at our web site nating with the Autumn A~Fair. Always prised of local businesspersons and individ- recently formed Main Street Revitalization WWW.HUNTERCHAMBER.ORG, and held the third weekend in September, this uals with a membership of approximately Committee is engaged in conducting a sur- those of the Catskill Mountain fair boasts many juried crafts vendors from all 100. Our member benefits include a free vey of retail locations to facilitate marketing Foundation (www.catskillmtn.org) and over the east coast; as well as entertainment listing on our website, member referrals, Main Street. The business membership fee of Hunter Mountain (www.huntermtn.com) for children and adults, and different types of free event listing on our interactive com- $50 includes membership in the US for more details on events. food vendors, there is something for every- munity calendar, access to health care Federation of Small Businesses and a free web one. It is rapidly becoming one of the most insurance packages and a bi-monthly And come visit us! page. Membership is not exclusive to Cairo popular events in Greene County. Windham ______newsletter. The Chamber has an active based businesses. Reduced fee memberships Mountain has a fall crafts fair and mountain and visible role in Greenville and the com- are available to not-for-profit groups and sky ride at the peak of fall foliage. munity at large. It is proud of its many CATSKILL individuals. Promotional activities include: Chamber of Commerce Throughout all seasons, the Town of accomplishments and involvement which Windham offers many other attractions, The Heart of • Music Under the Stars – Friday include The Great Northern Catskills including fine dining restaurants, art gal- Catskill night concert series starting July 9th Balloon Festival & Air Show, Annual thru August 27th, 7 – 9 pm, at leries, antique shops and stores. The Heart of Catskill Association Association/ American Red Cross Blood Drive, Annual Angelo Canna Park. FREE Holiday Tree Lighting and The Catskill In conclusion it is fair to say that Windham Community Yard Sale. The Chamber con- Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 10th • Market Days – The Biggest Little (with its surrounding hamlets of Ashland, sistently supports local organizations such Anniversary in 2003. Since our formation Flea Market, Tuesday & Wednesday Jewett, Hensonville and Maplecrest) is the as Dollars for Scholars, Local Food Pantry, in 1993 as a grassroots Main Street each week starting July 6th – charming gem of the Catskills, with its Irish Village Project, Northeast Vietnam Revitalization group, we have grown by September 1st, 9am – 2 pm. Food quaint architecture and beauty there is Veterans Reunion and our local S.A.D.D. leaps and bounds working hard to advance available. The Flea Market will be something here for everyone. For more chapter. the commercial, financial, industrial and held at Angelo Canna Park this year. information please don’t hesitate to contact the Greater Windham Chamber of civic interests of Catskill. Our Mission • $10,000 Raffle – Only 200 tickets Our proudest accomplishment has been our Commerce at 518-734-3852 or toll free 1- Statement developed 10 years ago still are sold beginning May 3rd. 1st Balloon Festival. As it has been since our 877-2WINDHAM or on the web at holds true today. prize is $10,000, 2nd prize $1,000, first year, this event is designed to attract www.windhamchamber.org. new faces to Greenville to see what a beau- The Heart of Catskill Association/Catskill 3rd prize $500. Each ticket is $100. tiful town we have in which to live and Chamber of Commerce is a local not-for- Drawing will take place at the The Greater Windham Chamber of work. We have put our best foot forward profit (501)(c)(6) corporation. The pur- Apple Harvest Festival, October Commerce is a volunteer organization com- welcoming all visitors to our town and all of pose of this corporation is to provide a 10th at 2:00 pm. Individuals and/or mitted to promoting and stimulating local Greene County. We offer something for bipartisan forum for discussion and action groups invited to participate. commerce, supporting the community of Windham area while serving the needs of everyone whether it’s a relaxing round of on how best to continue and further revi- • 11th Annual Apple Harvest Festival its visitors. golf, a country drive, antique shopping or a talize Catskill’s traditional and historic & Craft Show – October 9th & stay at one of our bed & breakfasts. The business districts. This is not a job that can 10th, 10 – 5 pm Sat, 10 – 4 pm on many resorts in the area have visitors who be tossed in the lap of government. We Sunday. $1.00 admission for adults. return year after year, some put down roots, must be concerned on a personal level. The Craft, trade and food vendors, farm-

2 Greene County Chamber of Commerce expand or attract new ventures. We are tion’s goals, thereby showcasing the entire the source for information and work close- region and moving it to the next level. ly with seven local chambers to promote This summer the Greene County our County. Chamber will host the 3rd Annual Greene Our Chamber is also a member of the County Fair, located on Route 145 in East award winning 18-county Tech Valley Durham, July 28th through August 1st. Founded in 1998, the Greene County Chamber of Commerce. This partnership An $11 daily admission ticket gives you Chamber has grown 100% each year. is focused on promoting our region nation- access to the Midway, daily entertainment, With our county being one of the fastest ally and internationally as a location with craft, food, and informational vendors as growing in New York State, the Chamber prime business opportunities and a superi- well as all the evening concerts with fea- is moving forward aggressively and confi- or quality of life. The Chamber, utilizing tured artists such as “The Diamonds”; the dently as the voice of business. Greene County’s assets, its natural beauty, BurnersUK; Aged in the Hills; Rockey The Greene County Chamber, part of a supportive communities and local govern- Velvet and Steppin Out; as well as public-private partnership formed with ments, stands ready to advance the coali- Saturday lawnmower races and fireworks the Greene County Department of and a Sunday Demolition Derby. Planning and Economic Development and the Greene Industrial Development Agency is focused on the needs of existing businesses as well as the requirements to Greene County Government Information Greene County Legislature County Administrator, which oversees the daily Municipal Mayors and Supervisors The Greene County Legislature consists of 14 elect- functions of the Office of the Greene County Greene County is comprised of 19 local government units, ed Legislators, representing 9 districts. Legislators Legislature. of which there are 14 towns and 5 villages. are elected every 3 years. The Greene County Legislature operates The Legislature is the governing body of Greene with the following committees: Town Supervisor Address Phone County and is the legislative and policy-making Buildings & Grounds Government Operations Ashland Richard E.Tompkins Town Hall branch of Greene County government. It passes Conservation Health Ashland NY laws, acts and resolutions, determines the county’s Education Highway 12407 734-6127 annual budget, establishes the general policies of the Finance Human Resources Athens Albert Salvino 2 First Street government, and approves appointments to county Public Safety departments and agencies, including the Office of Athens NY 12015 945-1052 District Legislator Phone E-mail Cairo Joseph Calcavecchia 512 Main Street 1 Karen Deyo 943-9238 [email protected] Cairo NY Dorothy Prest 943-9014 [email protected] 12413 622-3120 Frank Stabile, Jr. 678-5652 [email protected] Catskill Joseph F.Izzo 439 Main Street Keith Valentine 943-5616 [email protected] Catskill NY 2 Charles A. Martinez 731-8825 [email protected] 12414 943-2141 Wayne Speenburgh 731-6507 [email protected] Coxsackie Earl K. Hotaling 16 Reed Street 3 Raymond Brooks 945-2912 [email protected] Coxsackie NY 12051 731-2727 4 Kenneth Dudley 966-5424 [email protected] Durham Gary Hulbert 7309 State Rt. 81 5 James L.Van Slyke 756-3675 [email protected] E.Durham NY 6 James Hitchcock 734-3194 [email protected] 12423 239-6122

7 Larry Gardner 263-3747 [email protected] Greenville Aldo Cardomone PO Box38 Greenville NY 8 Michael J.Camadine 622-3035 [email protected] 12083 966-5055 William Lawrence 622-3707 [email protected] Halcott Innes Kasanof Grange Hall 9 Guenther Ohm 622-9398 [email protected] Halcott Center NY 12430 845-586-5589 Hunter Dennis M. Lucas 5748 Route 23A Tannersville NY 12485 589-6150 Town Supervisor Address Phone Jewett Michael Flaherty PO Box 132 Jewett NY 12444 263-4646 Lexington Kenneth Becker 3542 Route 42 Lexington NY 12452 989-6612 New David M. Louis 3809 Route 51 Baltimore Hannacroix NY 12124 756-6671 Prattsville Alan Huggins Town Hall Prattsville NY 12468 299-3181 Windham T.Patrick Meehan 371 State Rt. 296 Hensonville NY 12436 734-4170 Athens David Riley 3 First Street Athens NY 12015 945-1551 Catskill Forest Cotten 422 Main Street (President) Catskill NY 12414 943-3830 Coxsackie Henry Rausch 119 Mansion Street Coxsackie NY 12051 945-2718 Hunter Sestilio Botti 7955 Main Street Hunter, NY 12442 263-4020 Tannersville Glenn Weyant PO Box 967 Tannersville NY 12485 589-5850

3 Greene County Population Information Greene County’s population was 48,195 persons according to the 2000 Census. Minorities comprise 11.5% of the total population. The average household size decreased from 2.7 in 1990 to 2.6 persons per household in 2000, reflecting a continu- ing trend both locally and nationally over the past several decades.

According to the 2000 Census, the median age of Greene County residents is 39.1 years. This compares to 35.5 in 1990, showing an aging of the county's population of nearly four years in ten years' time. In com- parison, the median population age for New York State as a whole increased from 33.8 to 35.9 between 1990 and 2000. Thus, the County's population base appears to be aging much faster than the state as a whole.

Discover Historic Greene County Main Streets mentation of the Main Street façade project as well as a complete interi- of Greenville in the northern hills of the Revitalization Small Grants Program or rehabilitation. The retail space was County, Main Street Cairo, the Hudson (MSRP). Along with the MSRP, the recently rented to a hair salon, and the River-oriented Main Street in Athens, county made a major investment with the building owner is currently renting the and the historic Mountaintop community construction of the new Greene County upstairs apartments. of Prattsville. Office Building for 400 county employees Other significant Main Street areas in the The hamlet of Freehold shows that local on 411 Main Street in Catskill. county include historic downtown people can make a difference in their com- The MSRP provides grants of up to $7,500 Coxsackie, Cairo, Windham, Tannersville munity. The Freehold Beautification in matching funds for the rehabilitation of and Athens. The Reed Street Historic Project is a committee of local citizens that facades, placement of public signs and cre- District in Coxsackie is listed on the have been able to obtain a new hamlet ation of new public infrastructure such as National Register of Historic Places, and clock, restore the sidewalks, help create a street trees, benches, and signage. A min- contains a number of recently restored build- pocket park with the assistance of local imum of 50 percent private investment is ings, including the original home of the business Tip Top Furniture, and encourage required for projects to be funded. National Bank of Coxsackie (NBC), and new local businesses such as Ruby’s Hotel, a Greene County received 96 applications the neighboring Eagle Hotel. The NBC restaurant and art gallery that is also restor- for assistance in 2003, and 50 applications building will in 2004. Approximately 25 projects were become profes- funded each year. sional office Several buildings on Main Street Catskill, space for the largest Main Street and county seat, Coxsackie Eye have recently been renovated with the Associates, and assistance of the Greene County Main the Eagle Hotel will Greene County has been extremely active Street Revitalization Program (MSRP), become luxury in the revitalization of its Main Street which has provided over 50 buildings on apartments and areas, which continue to be its major com- Main Streets throughout the county with office space. Lubow Building Lubow Building mercial districts. Maintaining viable grant funding to assist with exterior façade Before After Main Street districts in the face of renovation. Many building owners have Main Street increased competition, increasing infra- also performed interior improvements as Tannersville has undergone a complete ing a 1930’s-era soda fountain and patio, structure needs, and more vehicular part of their projects as well as the MSRP- transformation due to the “paint project.” through local fundraising and grant writing. through traffic, to name three variables, assisted façade improvements. Started by local resident Elena Patterson, the requires considerable investment, work The renovated spaces also provide oppor- “paint project” involves re-painting the Main Greene County and its people are working and leadership. tunities for new job creation in both com- Street commercial buildings and street furni- hard to develop and diversify its economy, ture in bright, historic colors, both as a tourist and encourage newcomers to open business- Administered through the Department of mercial and retail activity. The high-tech- draw and to encourage rehabilitation. The es and create new opportunities. Its fast- Planning and Economic Development, nology company Intelligent Technology “Tannersville Look” has received press cover- growing population, rapidly-rising real estate the Greene County Legislature strategical- Solutions, for example, added five jobs age in The New York Times Magazine, prices, and increased employment and ly provided $150,000 for its Main Streets when they moved to their new facility in Newsday, and on regional television stations. incomes show that Greene County is becom- in both 2003 and 2004 with the imple- Coxsackie’s Reed Street Historic District. The related expansion in hous- New investment and stores have been ing the place to be in the Hudson Valley. ing units also expands the built- opened, and the Catskill Mountain in customer base for Main Street Foundation’s Orpheum project will create a businesses and helps building new four-season performance space in a cash flow. vacant former theater. A successful Main Street reno- The historic hamlet of Windham is a four- vation project on Main Street season Main Street that has a variety of Catskill was the building at 400 shops selling unique gifts and accessories. Main Street, across from the Windham is currently completing major new County Office Building. infrastructure improvements, with new This building had been vacant, water and sewer lines, sidewalks and light- and had two vacant upstairs ing that will greatly improve its look. MSRP funding is also helping to improve Cuthbert Building Cuthbert Building apartments. A $6,000 MSRP Before After grant stimulated both a $14,000 the classic small-town “Four Corners” area Reed Street Historic District

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5 6 Home Depot’s Arrival Save-A-Lot Success Save-A-Lot, Coxsackie, New York State, State and local officials, including Lt. Gov. Signals New Development Greene County and other officials cele- Mary Donohue, have supported and facili- brated the grand opening of the company’s tated Save-A-Lot’s move into in the busi- Activity 16th distribution center with a ribbon-cut- ness park. Said Donohue, “Save-A-Lot One of the largest projects in Greene to be $20 million, yielding approximately ting ceremony at 11:30 a.m., March 22. understands what so many other compa- County is underway in Catskill, NY. $800,000 in sales tax to the county and The facility, located on Route 9W in the nies across the country have learned, that Home Depot is building a 104,000 square- over $800,000 to the state. Greene Business and Technology Park, is New York State is the best investment for foot main store with a 28,000 square foot Mike Bianchino of Clough Harbour, the the park’s first tenant. your corporate facilities and expansions. garden center. This prime retail site at consulting firm hired by the Town of Under Governor Pataki’s leadership New Exit 21 Catskill, one of I-87’s busier The $16 million distribution center, a Catskill to conduct the site plan review, state-of-the-art replacement for formerly York has fought for every job and invest- Thruway exits, provides excellent visibili- had previously issued a report to the plan- ment by emphasizing our multi-talented ty for one of the nation’s top home leased space in Guilderland, will allow the ning board stating that the project would Capital Region to retain approximately 80 workforce and competitive business cli- improvement retailers. The entrance to not have a significant long-term impact on mate. We look forward to working with the store is located directly across from the jobs and add additional new jobs as the land or water, transportation, the sur- facility becomes fully operational. Save-A-Lot as they continue their expan- Thruway exit. Home Depot has agreed to rounding environment or have any sion in the Northeast and many more years erect a distinctive gateway sign, construct- adverse impacts to the character of the The sophisticated, 333,000 square-foot of growing business here in Greene ed from natural bluestone, welcoming vis- community or neighborhood. In addition, center is located on 30-plus acres in the County.” itors to Greene County. Locating Home the State Department of Transportation business park. It will feature six tempera- Depot at the gateway to Greene County ture zones, ranging from –10F to ambient, Willis Vermilyea, Chairman of the Greene stated that it had no objection to the County Industrial Development Agency, signals to developers that Greene County installation of a traffic light instead of a to accommodate the storage of both per- is open for business. ishable and dry goods. It is sized to handle said, “This is probably the most significant roundabout. achievement relative to economic devel- This project passed major hurdles quickly, more than 75 trailers a day and operations Pete Romano, Senior Engineer with began March 28. opment this county has experienced because local officials, Town and Village Tectonic Engineering, indicated that the recently. We’re very fortunate to attract, as Boards, Greene County, and an active cit- store would have an on-site underground “The Coxsackie site is an ideal location to our cornerstone tenant, such a highly izenry came together early to expedite the wastewater treatment system. His compa- support Save-A-Lot’s continued expansion respected company. The Greene County approval process. They heralded this proj- ny had also developed a mitigation plan in the Northeast,” said Dan Kimack, IDA wants to acknowledge all the hard ect as a much-needed shot in the arm to for removing rock found there (once a Manager of Corporate Communications. work of state and local officials, including the local economy since the departure of source for tools used by Native “We’re very excited to be a part of this fan- development professionals at Empire State Ames over a year ago. Americans). Home Depot will be respon- tastic new business park in Greene Development. Without their steady hand Mark E. Conley of Greenberg Farrow sible for planting new trees on the site. County, and we look forward to conduct- and expertise, this could not have been Architecture Engineering Development, ing business for years to come as the achieved.” Plans call for the project to connect to the anchor tenant.” the firm which has built more than 2,000 existing Village of Catskill water main Save-A-Lot is the nation’s leading extreme Home Depots across the nation, said that along Route 23B. The Village of Catskill He added, “The site is a logical choice value, limited assortment grocery chain the project is going well and that construc- has confirmed that sufficient capacity is because of the easy access to major thor- with more than 1,050 stores in 37 states. tion is on track to meet the grand opening available to support this connection. The oughfares, the economic opportunities of date of August 12, 2004. project itself has not required that the the region and the great work we’ve Upon opening, the new store will employ town fund any of the required improve- received from local, regional and state 130 people, and will add an additional 30 ments associated with the construction of leaders. This strategic distribution center jobs when sales mature. Approximately the project of its off-site mitigation. will provide Save-A-Lot the necessary 62% of the hourly employees are full-time. infrastructure to service existing and About 500 jobs will be generated during future stores and the people who shop construction. Annual sales are projected them.”

7 8 GreeneBusiness Partnership Fosters New Enterprises Greene County’s renaissance is the outcome county will use to improve the livability Supporting the efforts of the 9W corridor. A site plan review by the of a unified and balanced vision of planned and quality of life for its residents, help GreeneBusiness Partnership is the website local planning board is the only approval economic and community development, facilitate the creation of high-quality jobs, (www.GreeneBusiness.com) which pro- needed to turn the first shovel of dirt, tak- broad support for public-private partner- generate new investment in our communi- vides a one-stop portal for businesses to ing as little as 30 – 45 days. ships with businesses of all kinds and sizes ties, and help to ensure the county’s long- find the services they need. Upon enter- The Greene Business and Technology and the preservation of its natural resources. term fiscal health. The components of the ing the GreeneBusiness portal, you find Park already has its first tenant, the Save- This vision of a thriving Greene County is Strategy will specifically address telecom- the icons for the Greene County A-Lot food distribution facility, which is founded upon a sustainable strategy for munications, workforce development, land Department of Planning and Economic leasing over 300,000 square feet. The planned growth with shovel ready sites put use, tourism and marketing and develop a Development, the Greene Industrial Bank of Greene County is its second ten- into action by the GreeneBusiness list of targeted industries for attraction to Development Agency, and the Greene ant and will be breaking ground in 2005. Partnership, a public-private partnership of Greene County. An assessment of the County Chamber of Commerce. The Greene County Industrial Development the Greene County Department of local economy and economic development The Greene County Department of Planning and Economic Development, the services will also be included in the Agency, a public benefit corporation, pro- Planning and Economic Development is vides assistance with multi-million dollar Greene County Industrial Development Strategy. county government’s lead economic Agency, and the Greene County Chamber projects to eligible businesses that require Another key goal of the Economic development agency and offers the follow- PILOTS (payments in lieu of taxes), industri- of Commerce. This partnership fosters col- Development Strategy will be to position ing business assistance services: laboration among organizations and busi- al revenue bonds, federal tax exempt revenue the Greene County economy in a regional • Financial incentives, deal structur- bonds, state and local tax exemptions, con- nesses that are working towards a single goal context. Greene County is one of the of maintaining a high quality of life while ing and technical assistance for struction materials sales tax exemptions, and fastest-growing counties in New York acquisition or expansion mortgage recording tax exemptions. improving the long-term economic vibran- State, and strategically located in three cy of Greene County. GreeneBusiness is distinct New York regions: the Capital • Low-interest loans and other The Greene County Chamber of dedicated to making the county the best Region, the Hudson Valley Region and sources of competitively-priced Commerce is the primary chamber for the place to live, work, vacation and conduct the Catskills. The Strategy will help financing for capital expansion or county, working to develop a successful business. Greene County capitalize on the best parts relocation growth environment for the area’s busi- By developing and implementing enter- of all three regions, as well as having indi- • Training, recruitment, job fairs, nesses, promoting the recruitment of new prising initiatives to promote business in vidual “nested” sections reflecting the employee enhancement programs companies to the region, representing the county, the GreeneBusiness diverse areas within Greene County, and customized assistance to meet business interests to the legislative and Partnership has helped facilitate much of including the Mountaintop, Valley Towns workforce needs government, and helping to ensure the the growth for new and existing businesses and Historic River Towns. highest standard of life for the community. • Interactive on-line web maps to along with energizing revitalization of the It combines the resources and strengths of As an extension of its recently introduced assist with the site selection process the county’s town chambers and the county’s main streets, one of the county’s DiscoverGreene.com branding and mar- • Permit, regulatory and planning regional chamber for New York’s Capital many economic drivers. The keting campaign, the GreeneBusiness GreeneBusiness Partnership’s programs process assistance to secure approval Region, the Albany-Colonie Chamber of partnership is the county’s coordinated Commerce. One of its major initiatives is support existing businesses, which create • Streamlined and integrated coordi- venue for economic development infor- the Tech Valley consortium, which unites new jobs and employment opportunities, mation dissemination, providing a compli- nation to ensure timely completion. and expand the tax base by attracting new county chambers in supporting initiatives mentary range of services marketed The Greene Business and Technology to welcome technology companies and business. While relocating or expanding a through a joint business resource kit, an business is often challenging, working Park is a visionary development of the their employees to the region. on-line resource center, that includes an e- Greene Industrial Development Agency with the GreeneBusiness Partnership Together the Greene County Department newsletter, a small business resource cen- that lives up to the ambitious promise helps to facilitate those transitions. The of Planning and Economic Development, ter and single source consolidated service. “Shovel Ready.” Greene County has suc- GreeneBusiness Partnership assists busi- along with the Greene Industrial cessfully completed the permitting process nesses with existing shovel-ready loca- In May 2004 the GreeneBusiness Development Agency, and the Greene for a 200-acre showcase business park tions. It streamlines the site selection and Partnership received three prestigious County Chamber of Commerce through development replete with abundant envi- development process to ensure timely Marketing and Promotional Materials the GreeneBusiness Partnership have ronmental and natural resources guided by completion of projects. Awards from the New York State made Greene County a major player on architectural and site standards that befit Economic Development Council includ- the world stage of economic development. Greene County is undertaking the prepara- the rural area. Located within seconds of ing: Best in Class for its Development Greene County is represented at major tion of a countywide Economic NYS Thruway exit 21B, the Greene Brochure, Certificate of Excellence for its international conferences, like Semicon Development Strategy providing a com- Business and Technology Park is just the Multi-Media Television commercial and Europa recently held in Munich, Germany prehensive assessment of the Greene first of many exceptional site opportuni- Honorable Mention for its Tech Valley and is now poised to compete for world- County economy, and a set of prioritized Print Advertising. ties currently being developed along the strategic directions and actions that the class technology operations.

9 Discover High-Tech Opportunities. The Greene Business and Technology Park is Greene County’s newest, shovel-ready site with land available for the construction of over 600,000 square feet of technology, prime office, commercial, and light manufacturing space. Our historic main street buildings are available for your contemporary, eclectic work space designs. Businesses here enjoy efficient access to major markets via three major interstate highways, a new airport, high-speed rail service and a year-round deep-water port. Located at the gateway to New York’s Tech Valley, the park is a few miles from Albany Nanotech, headquarters for the International Sematech Consortium, and the Capital Region’s technological power- houses, SUNY at Albany and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Greene County is home to leading technological industries in pharmaceuticals and aerospace engineering. It borders 1000+ tech companies with 50,000 jobs providing an annual economic impact of more than $5 billion. Discover Greene County. Stroll along charming main streets… relax by the majestic Hudson… hike the Kaaterskill Falls… capture the magic of the rolling Catskills… and enjoy world-class fishing, golfing or skiing… it’s time for you to come home to Greene County. Close to major markets with a well-trained, motivated workforce, you can have it all… a place to build your business, a place where you and your family can enjoy healthy, wholesome living. Greene County can offer you competitive real estate prices, very low-interest loans for operating expenses or expansion needs, expert business and technical assistance, main street revitalization funding and other attractive incentives for your new or expanding business.

Greene County IDA Greene County Planning Greene County Chamber of Commerce 341 Main Street & Economic Development 1 Bridge Street, 2nd Floor, P.O. Box 645, Catskill, NY 12414 Greene County Office Building Catskill, New York 12414 (518) 943-0118 Fax (518) 943-0637 411 Main Street, Catskill, NY 12414 (518) 943-4222 Fax (518) 943-1700 [email protected] (518) 719-3298 Fax (518) 719-3787 [email protected] [email protected] Greene County Office Building Open for Business As the newest addition to Main Street in of Catskill Association to rehabilitate the Catskill, the Greene County Office three buildings, preserve their historic Building has become the heart of econom- integrity and restore them to create apart- ic revitalization for the village business ments and retail space. What prompted district. CPC’s decision to take on this project was The $15 million project demonstrates the its location next to the county office county’s commitment to the importance building. of Catskill and its people, according to Greene County Administrator Douglas Greene County Legislature Chairman Brewer said 23 county departments are Frank Stabile. “I think the results are housed in the four-story building. As of starting to show,” said Stabile, R- May 28, 2004, approximately 90% of the Palenville. “The office building is the cat- county departments have moved in. Office alyst for the rebirth of Main Street. locations have been assigned to various People see the county is making a major departments to improve efficiency. “The investment in Main Street and Catskill, offices are laid out with the flow of infor- and people are coming from out of town, mation in mind, with how departments purchasing and renovating buildings to interrelate with one another,” Brewer said. use for business.” The Greene County Legislators in office After six years of planning, community during the 2003 construction of the new involvement, and construction, the new county office building were Chairman Greene County Office building at 411 Frank Stabile, Jr., Richard M. Carl, Karen Main St. in Catskill is open for business. Catskill and is one of the larger buildings The Community Preservation Deyo, William Lawrence, Dorothy Prest, The 110,000 square-foot, four-story struc- in the entire county. Corporation, a community investment Charles A. Martinez, Alexander “Sandy” ture is now the largest office building in Legislators, members of the public, local company, has purchased three buildings Mathes, Jr., James L. Palmateer, Kenneth business leaders and others spent months adjacent to the county office building, ini- E. Dudley, Jean Horn, James Hitchcock, researching and working out the details for tiating a $1.3 million renovation project. Guenther C. Ohm, and Larry Gardner. the building that is now home to 23 coun- The not-for-profit New York City-based organization was brought in by the Heart ty departments. Greene County Office Building Following the hiring of the architectural 411 Main Street, Catskill, NY 12414 firm Robertson, Strong & Apgar, county (518) 719-3298 Fax (518) 719-3787 legislators signed a final resolution in June [email protected] 2001 to borrow $4.6 million for the $14.7 million construction project. The remain- der of the funds was appropriated in a budget line item and the county’s sale of a portion of its state tobacco settlement. Bast-Hatfield Inc. was then hired as general contractor for $5.2 million. Bast- Hatfield was one of eight contractors to work on the building. BBL Constructions Services was the Construction Manager for this project.

12 13 14 15 Discover America’s First Vacation Land close to 50,000 unique visitors in the first 6 months with an average of 4.75 pages per user, reflecting high retention or “stickiness” for this website. The Greene County Tourism Promotion Department is also launching its on-line hotel booking system that will allow visitors to select their accommodations by type, price range, location and availability; it will be easy to use and very consumer- friendly. The on-line reservation system will be promoted at the launch by an advertising campaign that encourages readers to visit www.GreeneTourism.com and to use the on-line booking system. Greene County’s tourism industry is expe- In addition to being funded by the County riencing a renaissance due to the county’s Legislature, Greene County’s Tourism trail hikes, and historic ship, kayak and the World Travel Market in London, comfortable accommodations, friendly Promotion department is the official canoe tours. The Festival has been sched- United Kingdom and the Pow Wow held hospitality, family attractions, and outdoor Tourism Promotion Agency for Greene uled for August 5-22, 2004 with the addi- in the U.S. and domestic tourism shows in adventures located only a few hours’ drive County, which allows it to apply, receive tion of major opening and closing events Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York City from New York City and other major met- and administer funding granted by NYS and added financial support from our and upstate New York. ropolitan areas. Greene County offers a Division of Tourism under the annual ILNY’s Matching Funds program. welcome respite from the hustle and bustle ILNY (I Love New York) Matching Funds The mission of the Tourism Promotion of the cities. Greene County’s charm program. Greene County’s long tradition County programs initiated by the Greene Department is to communicate to audi- beckons visitors to America’s First of strongly supporting regional partner- Tourism Promotion department include its ences domestically and internationally Vacation Land. ships by allocating 50% of the ILNY new website, www.GreeneTourism.com and that Greene County is a vacation destina- matching fund program to tourism publications, including the Greene tion with something to fit every budget regional programs has allowed County Travel Guide and Calendar of it to receive one of the largest Events, along with brochures for golfing grants awarded to a New York activities and bed and breakfasts. The State Tourism Promotion department supported over 30 events, Agency. including municipal events for Athens, Cairo, Catskill, Coxsackie, East Durham, Regional programs supported Freehold, Greenville, Hunter, Lexington, by the department include New Baltimore, Purling, Prattsville, Round the Catskill Association for Top, Tannersville and Windham. The Tourism Services (Delaware, Tourism Promotion department is also Sullivan, Ulster and Greene), responsible for the approval and scheduling Hudson Valley Tourism of all events at The Point with an Advisory Association (10 counties bor- Committee providing marketing and tech- dering the Hudson River from nical support. Westchester to Albany- Rensselaer) and the Hudson In addition, the department hosted 20 River Regional Festival Bass Fishing tournaments at the Point and The vistas and sites that inspired the (Greene, Ulster, and Dutchess). Regional Dutchmen’s Landing, which brought in Hudson River School of Painters, the projects include production and distribu- over 280 boats and over $300,000 in lodg- 1874 Lighthouse and the oldest surviving tion of Catskill and Hudson Valley region- ing, gas, food and retail purchases. Dutch House in the Hudson Valley are al publications, for example, the con- The Greene County Tourism Promotion just some of the many attractions that still sumers’ Travel Guide and Group Travel department has conducted a number of link us to a rich historic past. But being Planner trade publication. Greene County advertising initiatives that include cooper- part of the Hudson River Valley National is also represented regionally at interna- ative campaigns with the Greene County Heritage Area is not a reason for just liv- tional and domestic trade shows and par- Golf Association, I Love New York Travel ing in the past. Greene County is also ticipates in cooperative advertising for Guides, print and electronic billboard actively promoting itself with cutting-edge major consumer publications like the New advertising on the NYS Thruway and at and every taste. It is concentrating its technology. With support and funding York Times, Better Homes and Gardens, the Albany Crossgates Shopping Mall, advertising and promotional efforts on the from the County Legislature, Greene and Yankee Magazine. poster display ads at the Albany family market and the leisure traveler who County Tourism Promotion redesigned its Greene County Tourism Promotion sup- International Airport, print advertising in is attracted to the outdoors and to cultural website which features an interactive cal- ports a new regional event, the Hudson major national publications and interna- events. The success of this mission will endar of events, lodging and dining direc- River Regional Festival, which promotes tional publications, and direct mail pro- generate significant returns not only to tory, along with comprehensive informa- communities in the Upper Hudson motion. tourism-related establishments, but also to tion on what to do and see. The Tourism River region. Featured events included The Greene County Tourism Promotion businesses that thrive on tourism traffic. website, www.GreeneTourism.com, has classical music, jazz, and popular music at department is represented at major inter- been very successful, having attracted riverfront concerts, theater presentations, national tourism trade shows, including

16 17 18 Community Development Building Greene County The Community Development Ofifice of ed in the classroom training portion of the In close partnership with the Greene Quantum Fund is capitalized at over $3 the Greene County Planning and Economic MAP, and almost 20 loans have been pro- County Industrial Development Agency, million, and has made $8 million in loans Development Department helps the county vided to new and fledging businesses Greene County received $750,000 from since its inception. Low-interest and local municipalities meet important throughout Greene County. Successful Small Cities for road improvement and Quantum Fund monies are available for community needs, such as infrastructure MAP loan participants include Big Top infrastructure development in front of the job-creating projects anywhere in Greene improvement and development, small busi- Tent Rentals in Cairo, Betty’s Diner in Greene Business and Technology Park on County that benefit low and moderate ness creation and housing. Leeds, Functional Sculpture Tile Shop in Route 9W in Coxsackie. The improve- income people. The Quantum Fund is Greene County works with a wide variety Catskill and Hi-Way Drive-In in capitalized with monies from previ- of funding sources in order to implement Coxsackie. ously re-paid CDBG grants that are many high priority projects and programs. The second application will assist the retained by Greene County once it Major recent sources of funding used by Town of Prattsville with the continued is repaid. Greene County include competitive Small development of its infrastructure. As part In addition, Greene County was Cities Community Development Block of the New York City Watershed recently awarded a technical assis- Grant (CDBG) monies, economic devel- Agreement, the Town of Prattsville tance grant from the Governor’s opment funding from USDA Rural received over $8 million to install new Office for Small Cities (GOSC) to Development, member item monies from sewer infrastructure. While a considerable develop a Building Reuse and State Legislators, and matching funds from amount of money, it is nevertheless insuf- Market Analysis Plan for several Greene County. ficient to complete the sewer infrastruc- key structures in the county. The ment of the road was the final piece of the In 2003, Greene County Planning and ture and allow individuals to hookup to plan will address the presence of several the new system. If approved, the CDBG puzzle to attract the Save-A-Lot large, older structures in the county’s com- Economic Development added a Distribution Center, which will employ Community Development Specialist to funds will pay for sewer hookups for low mercial centers that have been vacant for and moderate income households in the 125 people when it is fully operational many years. enhance its ability to receive and adminis- later this year. ter grant programs, administer its new Town that otherwise may not be able to The plan will evaluate the structural con- Main Street Revitalization Program, as afford to hook onto the system. USDA Rural Development Rural Business dition of and provide rehabilitation cost well as monitor jobs createc by companies The MAP has a nine-week training ses- Enterprise Grant monies allowed Greene estimates for approximately 10-12 build- that have received loans through the sion that helps prospective and current County to further assist Intelligent ings; determine the specific space needs Revolving Loan Program. entrepreneurs develop a business plan to Technology Solutions of Coxsackie, which and requirements of high tech businesses; assist them operate their business and is a company that provides Web-based and and identify potential industry targets for Greene County applied for two grants in technology-based marketing for small and the 2004 round of the New York State apply for outside funding. Major topics marketing these properties. Completion covered in the class include business basics medium-sized companies. ITS has created of the building reuse study and market CDBG competition, which are currently five new jobs as part of the move to South being reviewed by the Governor’s Office and regulations, marketing and market analysis will provide the Greene County research, cash flow, accounting, pricing River Street in Coxsackie, and the compa- Industrial Development Agency for Small Cities. The first was to re-fund ny is located in a rehabilitated former fire- its highly successful Microenterprise and financial management. Low and (GCIDA) and Greene County Economic moderate-income persons are also eligible house that is more than 100 years old. Development staff with the information Assistance Program (MAP), which pro- Greene County has additional Rural vides classroom training, one-on-one for one-on-one technical assistance with necessary for a focused business recruit- the development of their business plan. Development monies available to make ment and marketing effort and potentially, technical assistance and the possibility of loans to continue to grow its economy. loans for job-creating projects in Greene Low interest loan financing up to $25,000 for the development of a future Small County. Over 200 people have participat- is available through the Microenterprise Greene County’s Quantum Fund has over Cities applications. Assistance Program loan fund. $1 million available locally to lend. The

19 Greene County Planning and Economic Development Drives Forward Momentum Planning and eco- dynamic links to the county’s three econom- people: the Microenterprise Assistance • Completion of a successful applica- nomic develop- ic development agencies with Program (MAP) loan fund and the tion to the Hudson River ment agencies in www.GreeneEconomicDevelopment.com Quantum Fund. The MAP loan fund is Foundation for the development New York State showing programs and services managed by combined with business training classes and construction of the Catskill vary considerably Warren Hart, AICP, Director of the Greene and technical assistance for start-up com- Creek Boardwalk; from place to County Department of Planning and panies and existing businesses that need • Conducting training seminars on place, and Greene Economic Development. help developing a business plan to obtain land-use planning topics. County’s is one of To promote communication to audiences additional financing. The Quantum Fund the most active in is primarily for existing companies that Greene County Planning and Economic Warren Hart, AICP both within and outside the county, the developing and need additional capital to expand their Development provides staff support to a Director department has embraced technology and creating planning operations. variety of boards and task forces, including Greene County Planning and consolidated valuable information and Economic Development and economic the Greene County Homeland Security resources. In addition to the county’s The Department of Planning and Task Force, the Greene County Economic development DiscoverGreene website and Economic Development also engages in opportunities for its communities. Development and Tourism Task Forces, and GreeneBusiness portals, the department traditional land-use planning. The depart- the Greene County Economic An important initiative for the has developed an interactive Greene web ment serves as staff for the Greene County Development Committee. The depart- Department of Planning and Economic map allowing website visitors access to Planning Board and Greene County ment also works with a variety of state and Development has been to create a consis- information about specific parcels of land, Agriculture and Farmland Protection regional organizations to promote growth tent representation of Greene County and e.g. the presence of water, sewer or utili- Board, which are review boards for plan- and development in Greene County, associated marketing campaign to inter- ties. Driving this powerful and dynamic ning and agricultural-based development including Empire State Development, the ested businesses, residents, and tourists. web map is a new Geographic Information respectively. It also serves as the New York New York State Economic Development Greene County’s marketing campaign began System (GIS), which was upgraded to State Data Center affiliate for Census- Council, the Business Council of New York last year with the introduction of the reflect recommendations based upon a related information. State, the Center for Economic Growth, DiscoverGreene branding and logo four-year GIS Needs Assessment and The department provides technical assis- the Tech Valley Consortium, the Capital www.DiscoverGreene.com. The Greene Implementation Plan. Propelling this tance to a number of municipalities on District Regional Planning Commission, County Department of Planning and effort forward is a new GIS Specialist who land-use and other planning topics. the Hudson Valley Economic Development Economic Development partnered with under the guidance of the department’s Recent projects include: Corporation, the Hudson River Greenway Midhudsonmedia to develop the brand and consultant, Malcolm Pirnie, Inc., is imple- Commission, the Catskill Watershed menting a GIS Service Bureau, which is • Assisting the Town of New logo to represent the county’s progressive- Baltimore with the preparation of a Commission and the Columbia-Greene ness and vitality. The DiscoverGreene brand the umbrella for the map products being Workforce Investment Board. developed for use by all 32 county depart- grant application to the Governor’s portraying the sun over the Catskills and the Office for Small Cities as part of its Greene County Planning Hudson River is captured throughout its ments. Over 100 new mapping products have been created to support the depart- Comprehensive Plan development; & Economic Development marketing media. DiscoverGreene.com is an Greene County Office Building ment’s planning and economic develop- Internet portal to Greene County services • Working with the Village of Hunter 411 Main Street, Catskill, NY 12414 providing dynamic links directly to ment activities. on the development of its first (518) 719-3298 Fax (518) 719-3787 GreeneGovernment, GreeneTourism and The county has partnered with a number Zoning Code; [email protected] GreeneBusiness. of federal and state government programs • Assisting the Towns of Cairo and www.GreeneEconomicDevelopment.com The Greene County marketing campaign is to support the growth of local businesses. Halcott with the selection of a con- enhanced with several new key components, The department manages sultant and providing including the GreeneBusiness Internet por- two economic develop- technical assistance for the tal www.GreeneBusiness.com, the new high ment loan funds that pro- development of their quality, graphically intensive professional vide funding for job-creat- Comprehensive Plans; business kit, electronic newsletter, and new ing projects in Greene economic development web page. When County that benefit low entering the portal the user is presented with and moderate income

Greene IDA Sets Agenda for Growth The Greene The IDA works towards currently being developed back as marinas undergo renovation to County IDA their ambitious goals in along the 9W corridor. serve expanded boating river cruise mar- focuses on devel- conjunction with local Getting started is easy. A kets and public access. oping “shovel communities, state and simple site plan review by Business owners and families seeking ready” sites and local governments, the the local planning board change in their lives are arriving in ever- existing historic business community and is the only approval you increasing numbers to discover Greene in locations with the numerous regional part- need to turn the first the shops of our Main Streets… in the daz- goal of marketing ners with sound planning, sensitivity to shovel of dirt in as little as 30-45 days. zling array of our four-season inns, resorts to and attracting a the environment and the preservation of Alexander "Sandy" The unequalled beauty of Greene County and B&B’s… on the fairways of splendid diverse mix of our quality of life. Mathes, Jr. has always been a strong lure for visitors from golf courses… on ski slopes, waterways and business types and Executive Director The Greene County IDA strives for suc- the region, the nation and the world. It is for scenic trails… in the rich history and local employment Greene County IDA cess utilizing a positive economic develop- good reason the Catskills became known in traditions that survive the centuries… and opportunities for ment image and track record while setting the early years of the 20th century as in the wealth of art and music and theatre local residents as well as needed new local the standard of Visionary Growth! America’s First Vacationland. Today the available all year long. property tax revenue. The Greene Business and Technology same spectacular mountains, broad rolling For companies that are looking for a busi- Targeted businesses are antici- Park is a visionary development that lives farmland and the magnificent Hudson River ness-friendly environment and one-of-a- pated to be good corporate up to the ambitious promise "Shovel are still with us. We’ve also added a diverse kind housing opportunities… and for fam- citizens, involved in the Ready." Greene County has selection of year-round recreation – from ilies who can sense a gentler pace to their community and excellent successfully completed the world-class skiing and snowboarding, to sen- lives, where the short drive to work is employers offering outstand- permitting process for a sational golfing at 9 breathtaking courses, to relaxed… where the schools are safe… ing benefit packages, includ- 200-acre showcase busi- the unending nature-based adventures in and where year-round recreation and cul- ing health insurance. ness park develop- hunting, fishing, camping and hiking. The ture are without equal – the opportunities Working in partnership with ment replete with array of arts and cultural activities available of Greene County are indeed endless. the Greene County Office of abundant environ- both in the county and within a short drive Planning and Economic mental and natu- are truly amazing. Development and the ral resources guided Greene County resorts that capitalize on Greene County IDA Greene County Chamber of by architectural and access to golf, sports and agro-tourism are 341 Main Street Commerce under the ban- site standards that befit the thriving. A balance of sustainable business P.O. Box 645, Catskill, NY 12414 ner of GreeneBusiness, this rural area. Located within strategy and dedicated stewardship to nat- (518) 943-0118 Fax 943-0637 team offers a variety of seconds of NYS Thruway ural resources underlie expanding invest- [email protected] www.GreeneIDA.com financial and incentive exit 21B, the Greene ment in the arts, entertainment and recre- based tools and manage- Business and Technology ation venues which continue to draw new ment flexibility to help fos- Park is just the first of many and returning tourists to Greene County. ter success. exceptional site opportunities Riverfront areas are also staging a come-