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A profitable place for business, a rewarding place to live
DCEDC is the central point of contact for business development needs and activities in DutchessCounty. It's a business-led, nationally recognized economic development corporation, whose mission is to attract, retain, and expand for-profit and not-for-profit businesses for the benefit of Dutchess County. DCEDC's organizational structure includes programs in:
- Business retention and expansion
Dutchess County Data and Business Resources
- Empire Zone Administration
- Industrial Development Agency (DCIDA) liaison
- Local Development Corporation (DCLDC) liaison
- Financial counseling and deal structuring
- External Marketing
- Commercial Real Estate Listings
- Dutchess County Tourism
- Technology
- Municipal Advocacy
For more information about DCEDC, use the navigation bar to access About DCEDC. For information about major area employers, sales tax, workforce, per-capita income and unemployment rate, population, mileage to major cities, and more, use the navigation bar to access Dutchess County Data.
PHONE: 845-463-5400
Culinary Tourism Conference: Creating Culinary Adventures
Dutchess County Tourism hosts a Culinary Tourism Conference, set for Tuesday, February 28th. "Creating Culinary Adventures" is a day-long program highlighting 2012 trends in agritourism and culinary tourism, and presenting new ideas on ways your business can attract visitors. Don't miss the vibrant keynote speaker, author Betty Fussell. Read More
Dutchess County Economic Development Corporation Announces New Leadership
Paul P. Calogerakis, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Dutchess County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) today announced he had accepted the resignation of John MacEnroe, President and CEO of the organization. Read More
Dutchess County's Crown Maple Syrup Featured on the Martha Stewart Show
The Martha Stewart Show today featured family-owned Crown Maple Syrup in a program devoted to all things sticky. Martha and TV chef Nora Singley selected Crown Maple Syrup as the key ingredient to create Upside-Down Sticky Toffee Pudding, ... Read More
Chinese Solar Technology Company Purchases Former IBM West Campus
A Chinese solar technology manufacturing company has purchased the former IBM West Campus and plans to invest $100 million and hire up to 1,000 people as it establishes its U.S. headquarters in East Fishkill. Read More
Loan Fund Focuses on “Green”
There is now a loan fund for Dutchess County businesses that are planning upgrades and improvements that will reduce their energy consumption and/or for utilizing alternative energy. Known as the Revolving Loan Fund (RLF), the “green” fund can be accessed through The Dutchess County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC).
