Rockland County’s Competitive Advantage

Economic Development

Conveniently located within 30 miles northwest of New York City along the Hudson River, Rockland County is perfectly positioned to welcome new business opportunities with low costs, targeted incentives, and the space to grow. Rockland offerseasily accessible transportation, a highly-educated talent pool, and workforce support, all within a beautiful setting with many recreational options.

Rockland is Right for Business!

  • Strategic location with close proximity to New York City
  • Average commute time of 30 minutes
  • 4 major airports within 50 miles
  • Easy connections to NYS Thruway I-87, Palisades Interstate Parkway, and Garden State Parkway
  • A+ bond rating 1
  • 10,000+ employers and 120,000+ employees 2
  • Home to major companies such as Pfizer,  Caribbean Food Delights,  Nice-Pak,  Daikin America and Streit’s Matzo
  • Highly qualified and diverse workforce
  • Abundant outdoor space and recreational opportunities

Sources: 1. Fitch Ratings, 2022. 2. US Census Bureau, 2020.

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ROCKLAND COUNTY IS INVESTED IN YOUR SUCCESS!

Rockland County is rich with resources and experts who are ready to help your business succeed. We have compiled a comprehensive list of resources and partner organizations to support businesses at any stage.

ROCKLAND COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The Rockland County Department of Economic Development connects companies with incentives, programs and services that encourage business attraction, retention and expansion.

The county offers a highly educated and diversified workforce and a proactive business environment designed to help your business succeed.

OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

Rockland County has a network of business savvy professionals ready to support the needs of your organization and/or your specific project. Below are some of the ways we are ready to assist:

SITE SELECTION: Identification of potential sites that fit your site requirements and coordination of site visits.

FACILITATION & COORDINATION: Navigation of local government agencies to get your questions answered on a broad range of issues including zoning, permitting, transportation, etc.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: Coordination with workforce development professionals, educational institutions, and training and certification programs.

NETWORKING & RESOURCES: Introductions to local business contacts and business support and networking organizations.

GRANTS & INCENTIVES: Providing information and technical assistance for grants, incentives, and other opportunities.

FINANCING PROGRAMS: Information about financing programs available from government and private institutions.

MARKETING: Promotion of Rockland County businesses on explorerocklandny.com and via other official County communications channels.

DATA RESOURCE: Serving as an information depository, by providing demographic, market, and other data.

Rockland County Business Incentives

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