New York's Major Industries Are Thriving in Dutchess County
Dutchess County has been a long-standing hub for innovation and entrepreneurial endeavors while supporting some of the major industries of New York State. Strategically positioned between New York City and Albany, Dutchess County is an ideal location for business thanks to a strong economic environment, talented workforce, world-class universities and competitive location advantages. Dutchess County is an economic leader in the state of New York and America.
Just look at some of the largest employers for leading Dutchess County industries, and you’ll see that Dutchess effortlessly mixes big names in both the private and public sector, like IBM, Frito-Lay, and Gap Inc., with innovative startups and small-to-medium businesses that draw energy from the region's boundless opportunity.
Advanced Manufacturing
Our manufacturing sector employs over 6,800 Hudson Valley workers with 75% of advanced manufacturers holding defense contracts.
Aviation
Just a 20-minute helicopter ride from NYC, Dutchess is home to the first FFA-certified aviation program in decades and a regional airport, making the county a hub of aviation activity in the Tri-State area.
Craft Food & Beverage Manufacturing | Agri-business
Craft Food Manufacturing and Agri-business is one of Dutchess’s fastest-growing industries, combining American innovation, farming, and agri-tourism.
Semiconductor
New York State has received more than $120 billion in investment toward the future of semiconductors and continues to fuel the economic growth of the region.
IT & Office
Dutchess combines a strategic location and nearly six million square feet of real estate primed for information technology & business services. See why industry giants like IBM and DocuWare choose Dutchess.
Transportation & Logistics
Our regional logistics workforce is more than 3,000 strong, combined with a strategic location outside New York City, which makes Dutchess County a robust transportation infrastructure hub.