Public-Private Partnership Leverage

Provided 188 emergency loans totaling $1,840,785 to small businesses through the Emergency Small Business Assistance Loan Program.

Supported $192,842,190 in capital investment in Monroe County through 31 economic development projects in 2025.

Collaborates with Monroe Community College (MCC) to deliver workforce upskilling and reskilling programs aligned with local labor market needs.

Provides support to for-profit companies for acquiring, constructing, and improving industrial, manufacturing, commercial, and research facilities in Monroe County.

Offers sales and mortgage tax exemptions, real property tax abatements, and other financial incentives to for-profit companies for economic development projects in Monroe County.

Helped retain 562 jobs and supported the creation of 465 new jobs in Monroe County through economic development initiatives in 2025.

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.