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Services & Incentives at a Glance
Westchester County offers a broad range of business services and incentives that can increase your competitiveness and decrease your costs of doing business. A brief listing is below:
Development Financing
The acquisition, construction, reconstruction, equipping and/or furnishing of certain manufacturing, ndustrial, research and development, and not-for-profit projects can be funded from the proceeds of taxable and tax-exempt securities issued by the Westchester County Industrial Development Agency (WCIDA). The WCIDA can also provide exemptions from sales tax for certain pre-approved expenditures related to construction, furnishings, business equipment and capital equipment. For additional information contact Teri Waivada at (914) 995-2936 or tgw1@westchestergov.com.
Transportation Resources and Tax Incentives for Commuters
Westchester County possesses the strongest network of transit choices in our region with 54 bus routes within Westchester and direct service into Manhattan. Additionally, there are three major commuter rail lines serving Fairfield County, Hudson Valley and the boroughs of New York City. Tax incentives exist for the use of public transit by businesses and their employees through a program called Transit Chek. In addition, the Westchester County Department of Transportation can provide direct assistance to businesses in need of transit services. For additional information contact Tony Offurum at (914) 813-6006 or tvo1@westchestergov.com.
Workforce Training and Recruitment
Westchester possesses a broad range of educational resources to help your business train or recruit employees. Additionally, New York State subsidizes certain projects that hire and/or train workers for businesses. There are more than 20 post secondary schools and numerous business schools that are eager to contribute to the competitiveness of your workforce. The Westchester One Stop Employment Center offers help with hiring and training. For additional information contact Clyde Jones at the Employment Center at (914) 995-7581.
Demographic Data and Business Lists
Accurate data on economic trends, statistics and strategic information is contained in the Westchester County Planning Department's annual "Data Book." Westchester also publishes an annual list of major employers.
International Business and Foreign Trade
Westchester County offers several professional resources to help businesses operate internationally. These resources include advice and information from skilled staff, county-sponsored videoconferences, special meetings and dignitary receptions, and educational programs. The county employs an Asian affairs specialist and has led several trade missions to China and various locations in Europe to promote trade. The US Commerce Department also operates a local assistance center in Westchester County. For additional information contact Scott Fernqvist at (914) 995-3078 or sef1@westchestergov.com.
Municipal Representation
As you may know, Westchester County is home to many cities, towns and villages. We maintain close relationships with all of our local municipalities and would be happy to help you in any dealings you may have with them. Click here for a comprehensive listing of all Westchester municipalities.
Workforce Recruitment and Skills Training
Westchester's County's Workforce Investment Program can assist your business with recruiting and training employees. Tax credits for specific types of hiring and training are also available.
For information call (914) 995-3707 or visit www.westchestergov.com/employment.
Transportation and Commutation
Westchester's Department of Transportation can provide your employees with schedules for bus, rail and van pools. Additionally, tax credits are available for employers and employees who use public transportation. For information call (914) 813-6006 or visit www.westchestergov.com/smartcommute or www.metropool.com.
Site Selection Assistance
Free and confidential office space listings are available on Mr. Office Space, a user-friendly search engine that taps into a comprehensive database of available commercial, office, R&D and industrial space in Westchester County. Another web site offering free office listings is www.blacksguide.com.
Conference and Meeting Facilities
The County Center and a dozen county parks are available for meetings, conferences, seminars or employee outings. The Westchester County Center possesses 50,000 square feet of meeting and exhibition space. For information call (914) 242-6360.
International Videoconferencing for Small to Mid-Size Companies
Because Westchester County wants to help local companies interact with potential foreign customers and partners at little or no cost, it has made a standing offer to any small to mid-size business to use its international videoconferencing and web-based conferencing systems for free. For more information on this or any of the county's international economic development activities, contact Scott Fernqvist, Special Assistant to the CIO, at 914-995-3078 or sef1@westchestergov.com.
For more information on business assistance programs, visit: http://economic.westchestergov.com/home/.
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