President’s Letter

Welcome to Ulster County, New York!

There's a new stir in Ulster County, a sense of looking forward, of being on the move. We know what we want. We've just articulated it in a thorough strategic plan based on broad citizen and business input. (See Ulster Tomorrow). And we're prepared to work hard to implement these goals in concrete, practical steps that translate to broad based economic progress and an improved community.

Ulster County is a gem. It has rich history, beautiful surroundings, a superb location, an exceptionally talented workforce, quality schools at all levels, solid infrastructure, access to capital and professional expertise, a tradition of technology innovation, and extraordinary artistic assets. If you'd like a closer look or hard data on any of these facets of the gem, just ask us.

Perhaps you are an employer or entrepreneur contemplating a startup or expansion project with good paying jobs attached to it. We offer an array of economic development services, incentives, and resources competitive with any economic development organization in the land.

But strategic business factors drive location decisions. Our team would love to help you through that process.

A welcoming letter is by nature general. This Web site offers more specifics. We hope it's a useful tool for any business aiming to compete, grow, and prosper in this community. But we encourage anyone who has a business problem or idea to give us a call or email us. Give us a chance to help you. You'll be glad you did.

Sincerely,

Lance Matteson
President, Ulster County Development Corporation