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
Mary Kay Vrba Promoted to Executive Director of Dutchess County Tourism
Tom McQuade, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Dutchess County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC), today announced the election of Mary Kay Vrba as an ex officio member of the Dutchess County Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors, and also announced her promotion to Executive Director of Dutchess County Tourism (DCT), effective immediately. She has served as the Director of Tourism since 2006. More
Dutchess County Economic Development Corporation Annual Breakfast May 3
Hear Panel Discussion, “Manufacturing in Dutchess - Making It!”
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NY-- Dutchess County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) hosts its Annual Breakfast on Thursday, May 3rd from 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel. Join the DCEDC in celebrating the business community, hear updates on DCEDC programs and network with colleagues. More
Dutchess County Economic Development Corporation
Names Catherine Maloney President and CEO of Agency
Thomas McQuade, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Dutchess County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC), today announced the promotion of Catherine A. Maloney to President and CEO of the organization. Maloney has served as the acting President and CEO of DCEDC since January of this year. Maloney had been DCEDC's Director of Business Development since January of 2008. Her advancement is effective immediately.
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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).
