Located in New York’s Capital Region, Washington County offers an exceptional quality of life and is an ideal place to do business.

The county provides a unique blend of open space for thoughtful development along with close proximity to the broader Capital Region, making it easy for businesses to serve key markets and access a wide network of diverse talent. We invite you to explore the many benefits of doing business in Washington County—a great place to live, work, and play.

Small town communities supported by a regional workforce.

Augmented by many nearby institutions of higher learning, our workforce is a significant asset to our businesses, boasting an array of talent from manufacturing and healthcare to creative industries, agriculture, C-suite representatives, and entrepreneurial pursuits. The county also boasts several strong and growing industry clusters.

As one of the most entrepreneurial counties in the State of New York, businesses that start here, stay here.

Globally Connected. Business-Ready.

Washington County is part of the Capital Region Foreign-Trade Zone #121, a federally designated area administered by the Capital District Regional Planning Commission. The trade zone serves ten counties and allows foreign and domestic merchandise to enter without formal customs entry or duty until transferred into U.S. commerce.

Being included in this FTZ means businesses in Washington County can benefit from tariff advantages designed to stimulate international trade, create jobs, and attract investment within the United States.