Starting a Business in Greene County, NY

The Invest in Greene team has the resources and contacts you need to start and grow your dream business. From retail, to specialty manufacturing, to producers and makers of all kinds, our unique communities provide lifestyle options and market opportunities that combine personal fulfillment with professional success. Working together, we’ll help you navigate the process from business plan to ribbon cutting, and be there for you every step of the way.

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The Invest in Greene team has the resources and contacts you need to start and grow your dream business. From retail, to specialty manufacturing, to producers and makers of all kinds, our unique communities provide lifestyle options and market opportunities that combine personal fulfillment with professional success. Working together, we’ll help you navigate the process from business plan to ribbon cutting, and be there for you every step of the way.

Why Greene

With beautiful vistas, affordable properties, and a short commute to major industries in the Capital Region and Hudson Valley, Greene County is an ideal place to live, work and start a business.

Greene County Information

How We Can Help

From finding a location to applying for funding to recruiting a workforce, Greene County Economic Development can help you get your business off the ground.

Business Support Programs

Podcast: Best Kept Secrets of Greene County, NY

We’re letting the Catskills out of the bag! Co-hosts Thomas Boomhower and Mark Gustavson highlight our unique communities and the one-of-a-kind businesses that thrive here. They explore the challenges and triumphs of starting a new business, and the reasons why more and more entrepreneurs are finding Greene County such a great place to work and live. As they dig into the local lore, revealing interesting stories about each community they visit, you’ll find out why people say Greene County is the Best Kept Secret in Upstate New York.

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The Market and Workforce

With an optimal mix of resident and visiting customers, our local marketspace offers a wide variety of opportunities. Our central location provides access to major markets, and continuing workforce development programs help match workers’ skills with employer needs.

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Start a Business in Greene County

Get personalized concierge service from business plan to ribbon-cutting with our comprehensive ebooks and support programs to get you on the road to success.

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Business Success Stories

  • The Art Hub: Cairo’s New Masterpiece

    Less than a week after opening, The Art Hub on Main Street, Cairo, has already sold out two art classes.

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  • Catskill Bicycle Supply Co. Kicks It into High Gear

    With over 20 years of experience in the cycling industry, local siblings Lee Herchenroder and Mountain Laurel wanted to create an inclusive bicycle shop that welcomes cyclists of all ages, abilities and disciplines. In May 2023, the Catskill Bicycle Supply Co. was born.

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  • Transformed Roadhouse Offers Great Brews & Food in Earlton, NY

    Gray Willow began when four friends looking to do something fun together, decided to renovate a local landmark, open a restaurant, brew their own beer, and create a place where others, like them, will gather to make lasting memories for years to come.

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