Whether you're interested in relocating, expanding, or starting a business, you'll find Ulster County a great place to work and live. Nestled between the Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains, Ulster County boasts a strong and diversified economy that encourages collaboration, innovation, and growth.

Located in the heart of the Hudson Valley region, Ulster County is central to the New York City metropolitan region and the New England and Mid-Atlantic markets. Our proximity to major highways, passenger and freight rail lines, and Albany and Stewart International Airports provides convenient national and international access. The availability of regional and national providers of various forms of broadband communications networks makes participating in global commerce effortless. And Ulster County benefits from the lowest electric industrial rates in New York State.

Our most abundant asset is our workforce. Well-educated, motivated, and tech-ready, Ulster County's residents are ready to help your business prosper. And each year, the region's colleges and universities confer roughly 24,000 degrees in the Hudson River Valley providing a steady supply of fresh young minds that enhance the quality of our communities and rejuvenate the workforce.

A Beautiful Setting

Clean air and water. Free flowing traffic. Safe communities. Stunning natural landscapes. And above all, the year round recreation for all interests. Add a rich mix of culture, arts, and history and you have the rewarding quality of life offered by Ulster County. Along with excellent schools and health care services, active civic and community groups, these attributes make Ulster County and the Hudson Valley an excellent location to work and live. In fact a Dyson Foundation and Marist College Institute of Public Opinion study found 88% of Hudson Valley residents rate their communities positively with 63% rating them very highly – as either an excellent or very good place to live.