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The
Quality
of Life
in Ulster

Ulster County in New York’s beautiful Hudson Valley is an oasis of green less than 2 hours north of Manhattan. The historic home to artists, apples, and advanced technology, Ulster has abundant skilled workers, affordable locations, a friendly business environment, and a cultured way of life.
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07.20.10 Jane Fonda blogs from Ulster County

07.20.10 Jane Fonda blogs from Ulster County

Updated July 23 - Ms. Fonda remains in the area and blogging about it.  Read her latest from the Village Green in Woodstock Woodstock, NY - Jane Fonda is in Ulster County.  On Golden Pond.  Barbarella....

07.06.10 Emerging Singer Finds Home in Woodstock

07.06.10 Emerging Singer Finds Home in Woodstock

Woodstock, NY - Singer/songwriter Tracy Bonham's new song "We Move Our City to the Country" is an apt title to her life, having uprooted her city life and finding what she needed in the small-but-hip hamlet...

07.02.10 Female Entrepreneurs Event

Kingston, NY - The Office of United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, UCDC and the Mid-Hudson Region Small Business Development Center proudly announce the FEMALE ENTREPRENEURSHIP – THE NEW ROAD TO...

06.28.10 Rosendale...media darling!

For the third time this spring/summer, Rosendale has gotten some high-profile press.  The New York Daily News touts its familiar feel for NY-metro transplants looking to get not-so-far-away-from-it-all....

06.24.10 Voting deadline extended!

You still have time to nominate a business for the Ulster County Business Awards!  The deadline has been extended to July 30, 29010. If you know a company, large or small, you feel should be recognized...

06.23.10 New Ulster Tourism Center

06.15.10 Ulster County IDA Accepts Bonding Applications

06.09.10 Opera in the Park

06.07.10 Hinchey Visits Ulster County to Promote Small Biz

06.04.10 Farm-to-Table Opens at Tech City

05.24.10 Rosendale in the NY Times...again!

05.24.10 Ulster County Business Owner is NY State's Entrepreneur of the Year

05.19.10 Main Street Seminar

05.18.10 Ulster IDA Bonding Now Available to Non-profits

05.18.10 Today Show features Mohonk Mt. House

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Numbers Tell Part of the Story

Numbers Tell Part of the Story

Demographics can tell you a lot about a region and what you can expect when doing business here.  What is the average wage?  What are housing prices like?  Are workers available?  What education level...

Workforce Incentive Programs

Workforce Incentive Programs

SUNY Workforce Development Grant Any company with two or more employees may apply for a SUNY Workforce Development Grant. The grant requires a cash match of a minimum of 10% of the total amount of funds....

Ulster County's Strong Workforce

Ulster County is home to a skilled and productive workforce. And because of the region’s natural beauty, cultural amenities and outdoor recreation, workers tend to remain in the region, providing employers...

Expansions & Attractions 2007

Expansions & Attractions 2007 Company Location Industry Quick Notes Date Numrich Arms West Hurley Internet Sales - Gun Parts Building 10,000 SF storage building; keeps...

Expansions & Attractions 2008

Expansions & Attractions 2008 Company Location Industry Quick Notes Date C&A Custom Builders Kingston Custom Built Cabinetry Signed new lease for 4,000 SF of manufacturing...

Top Employers

Education Attainment

High School Data (2006)

Education (2000-2001)

Per Capita Personal Income (2005)

Single Family Home Sale Pricing (2007)

Commutation Patterns (2000)

Wages by Major Industry (2006)

Median Household Income

Housing Survey (2007)

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Green Concierge for Tourism

The Green Concierge project is an exciting new economic development initiative proudly sponsored by and funded through grants from the Empire State Development Corporation (EDSC) and the Catskill Watershed...

We Want You in Ulster County

Great industries.  Plenty of workforce talent.  Loads of infrastructure.  A host of sites to choose from.  And some of the best "quality of life" assets you'll find any where in the world.  And...

UCDC Makes Incentives Work for You

New York State and Ulster County.  A great combination.  Working together to attract and retain some of the country's great companies while providing fertile ground for start-ups and new technology...

Incentives in New York State

"I love New York."  Not just a slogan.  It's our way of life.  We love this state.  It's cities, towns, villages and wide open spaces.  There's something about being a New Yorker that just carries...

Empire State Development Programs

Empire State Development Programs Governor Paterson's Proposed FY 2010-2011 Economic Development Programs: Excelsior Program Legacy Manufacturing Program New Technology Seed Fund Small Business...

NYSERDA

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Ulster County Revolving Loan Fund

Kingston Ulster Empire Zone

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Ulster County Tax Ratable Report - 2010

Ulster County Tax Ratable Report - 2010

The Balanced Growth Commitee of the Ulster County Development Corporation has developed a snapshot report looking at Ulster Counyt's tax ratables by town and school district.  The report demonstrates...

Balanced Growth

The Balanced Growth Committee is a standing committee of business people committed to fostering an economic development atmosphere in the county that represents intelligent, fair and expeditious decisions...

Business Development

The Business Development committee monitors staff activity regarding new business and retention leads, providing valuable insight and perspective. The committee is made up primarily of business leaders...

Audit Committee

The Ulster County Development Corporation's audit committee is an independent committee that reviews UCDC finances, controls, and audit processes. Members from left clockwise: Pamela Wells, Director...

Economic Development Session #2:

More Money for Your Town: Understranding Ratables and PILOTs The second Economic Development seminar that was originally planned for December 3, 2009 has been rescheduled.  The new date is TUESDAY,...

Economic Development Session #1:

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