Pro-Growth Advocacy

Partners with organizations such as the Albany Business Journal to promote Saratoga County as a destination for 21st-century manufacturing and supply chain expansion.

Attracted major industrial and commercial businesses—including GlobalFoundries, AMD, Regeneron, SYSCO, Target Distribution Centers, and others—to Saratoga County. Played a key role in developing the $200 million Luther Forest Technology Campus and securing semiconductor manufacturing operations that employ over 3,000 people.

Collaborates with state, regional, and local government agencies to implement economic development programs focused on targeted sectors within Saratoga County.

Coordinates available economic development incentives and provides project-specific guidance to support private capital investment, job creation, and job retention in Saratoga County. Identifies qualified projects for applicable state and local investment programs.

Delivers programs and initiatives designed to support long-term economic vitality and sustainability in Saratoga County.

Provides economic development consulting and serves as the primary point of contact for businesses and individuals considering investment in Saratoga County, New York. Acts as the main liaison for over 400 business attraction, retention, and expansion projects, contributing to significant job growth and capital investment.

Facilitates targeted introductions between member organizations and potential investors or project developers. Arranges exclusive invitations and supports introductions to federal, state, and local government officials and regulators for member organizations.

Funds community initiatives by donating a portion of proceeds from its annual Golf Outing Fundraiser to local organizations such as Saratoga Bridges.

Helped generate over 18,500 new jobs, $18 billion in investment, and $43 million in annual tax revenue for Saratoga County over more than 45 years. Achievements include creating over 5,000 jobs and $60 million in payroll during the 1980s, 8,000 jobs and $870 million in investment during the 1990s, and supporting 640+ jobs and 150,000+ square feet of commercial expansion in the 2010s.

Provides member organizations with company listings, website links, logo placement, and opportunities to contribute editorial content for earned and paid media channels. Offers access to market research, sponsorship at events, hosting of promotional events, and presentation opportunities at SEDC-led events.

Engages nearly 250 stakeholders annually to support economic development efforts and strengthen the business community in Saratoga County.

Invested resources to improve website usability and accessibility for people with disabilities by implementing the UserWay Website Accessibility Widget to meet WCAG 2.1 standards and offering customer support during business hours for users experiencing navigation difficulties.

Engages in ongoing efforts to enhance the business environment and economic climate for industries located on Long Island, with a focus on regional development and support for local enterprises.

Operates the Young Professionals Committee to support professional growth and engagement of emerging leaders, and provides targeted resources to enhance the resilience of small and mid-sized businesses, with a focus on MWBE and veteran-owned firms. Established the East End Committee to address regional economic growth.

Organizes and hosts a range of events including annual luncheons, golf classics, poolside receptions, awards dinners, and committee meetings to facilitate networking, member reconnection, and education on regional economic issues for businesses and policymakers.

Initiated and launched new nonprofit entities focused on key economic sectors, including the Long Island Convention and Visitors Bureau (now Discover Long Island), to expand regional capacity and economic development.

Produces and distributes research reports, monthly economic reports, special studies, a biennial fact book, legislative updates, and consumer spending trend analyses to inform members and advocacy efforts. Publishes an annual Public Officials Guide with contact information for elected and government officials in Nassau and Suffolk Counties.

Advocates for policies, programs, and projects that create jobs, spur private investment, reduce tax burdens, improve transportation access, and strengthen the business climate on Long Island. Represents the business community before federal, state, and local policymakers and has secured over $7.5 billion in economic development investments over the past decade.