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Abundant farmlands provide Ulster communities with access to fresh local food, add to our economic diversity, protect our heritage and offer their beautiful landscape for the enjoyment of residents and visitors alike. Orchards, vineyards, farm stands, cornfields and pastures of grazing livestock help define Ulster County’s unique sense of place.
Ulster County has always known what other regions are just learning – the arts are a potent force in our economic life, and play a key role as a direct and indirect contributor to our economy.
Having a vibrant arts community is just as important to us as having sound roads. Ulster’s not-for-profit and for-profit creative enterprises are in and of themselves thriving businesses. A study issued in 2007 by Americans for the Arts show that the not-for-profit arts sector in Ulster County generated nearly $4 million in economic activity.
Green technology is growing in Ulster County. Companies here are producing products, services and processes that harness renewable materials and energy sources.
Ulster County is home to The Solar Energy Consortium (TSEC), founded in 2007. The first organization of its kind for the photovoltaic industry, this not-for-profit is attracting companies to the region, and providing technical and business support for the development of solar energy. Prism Solar Technologies and Solar Thin Films are among the County’s first major manufacturers to take advantage of TSEC’s programs. Together, they expect to create hundreds of jobs over the next few years.
Ulster County sits right in the heart of New York’s Tech Valley, which stretches from the Mohawk Valley in the north to Westchester County in the south. Over the last decade, we’ve grown in recognition as one of the nation’s leading regions for technology and innovation. Large established players and entrepreneurial start-ups benefit from the resources provided for technology to thrive.
Ulster County has a long history and a bright future as a center for specialized manufacturing. Ulster companies use sophisticated techniques and innovative technologies to raise productivity and produce high value-added products.
Ulster County, with the Hudson River to its east, the Catskills to the north and the Shawangunks to the west, has something to offer anyone looking for the perfect getaway.
Beauty, adventure, serenity, family fun, culture, and history are just a few of the reasons why tourism in Ulster County is a growth industry. From luxurious accomodations to campgrounds, indulgent spa experiences to sky diving, and home-spun farm u-picks to nationally-recognized arts fairs, businesses that cater to tourists thrive because of Ulster's diverse range of experiences. In 2009, New York State opened the Walkway Over the Hudson, the world's longest pedestrian bridge, which cross the Hudson from the Ulster County side at Highland. In just it's first six month, the Walkway attracted more than 500,000 visitors. So, it's pretty clear...Ulster County is happening!
Ulster County isn't just a great place to visit, living here has everything you could want. While rural in natural surroundings, Ulster County embraces the cultural influences of New York City, just 90 miles away. Artists continue the county's long standing heritage as a haven of creativity. Outdoor enthusiasts flock to trails, streams, cliffs and even the skies for adventure. Foodies love the farm-to-table bounty our farms and restaurant lovingly labor to provide. Educational resources abound for children, college students and post-graduate work.
Beauty, serenity, family fun, culture, and history are just a few of the reasons why tourism in Ulster County is a growth industry. Businesses that cater to tourists thrive because of Ulster's diverse range of experiences. Over 3 million people per year visit Ulster County. And what they find here are large and small establishments ready to satisfy their hunger for anything from rest and relaxation to more physically demanding sports like rock climbing, skiing & hang-gliding.
Close enough to the metropolitan area for day trippers and far enough of a stretch for summer-long visitors, Ulster County's majestic country-side helps fuel hotels, B&Bs, restaurants, shops, farms, galleries and more. Even as a business destination, Ulster County's profile continues to rise as our hotels and resorts are set up to accomodate the amenities and activities needed for meetings, conferences or conventions.
Recently, UCDC ran the ad below in 1,200 taxis in Manhattan. More than 180,000 taxi passengers got a glimpse of what Ulster County is all about. And now, so can you by clicking the clip below:
Be sure to take a look at the Ulster County Tourism site (see below) for all the great assets our county offers visitors and residents!
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Ulster County, with the Hudson River to its east, the Catskills to the north and the Shawangunks to the west, has something to offer anyone looking for the perfect getaway.
Ulster County isn't just a great place to visit, living here has everything you could want. While rural in natural surroundings, Ulster County embraces the cultural influences of New York City, just 90 miles away. Artists continue the county's long standing heritage as a haven of creativity. Outdoor enthusiasts flock to trails, streams, cliffs and even the skies for adventure. Foodies love the farm-to-table bounty our farms and restaurant lovingly labor to provide. Educational resources abound for children, college students and post-graduate work.
Over 3 million people per year visit Ulster County. And what they find here are large and small establishments ready to satisfy their hunger for anything from rest and relaxation to more physically demanding sports like rock climbing, skiing & hang-gliding.
