UCDC can make available many incentives that ease the burden of starting, moving or keeping a business here.
We offer access to programs for businesses to receive financial and technical assistance to address land and equipment acquisition, workforce training, infrastructure, and relocation needs. With the assistance of these programs, Ulster County has seen over $167 million in new capital investments since 2000.
| FUNDING | Bank Loan/SBA Loan | IDA Financing | Private Investment/ Venture Capital | NYSERDA | Revolving Loan Funds | Empire State Development Programs |
| Equipment Purchase | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Site Development | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Property Purchase | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y |
| Construction/ Renovation | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Equity Capital | N | N | Y | N | N | Y |
| Refinancing |
Y | Y | Y | N | N | N |
| Working Capital | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y |
The
Quality
of Life
in Ulster
Ulster County in New York’s beautiful Hudson Valley is alive with fall colors, just 2 hours north of Manhattan. The historic home to artists, apples, and advanced technology, Ulster has abundant skilled workers, affordable locations, a friendly business environment, and a cultured way of life!
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Population: 181,860
County Seat: Kingston
Total Area: 1161 sq. miles
Population: Approx. 181,000
Location: 90 miles north of New York City
Named for the
Irish province of Ulster
Northernmost & largest county in the metropolitan NY area
Kingston is the original capitol of New York State.
Highest elevation: 4,180 ft. (Slide Mt.)
Only county in New York to have three (3) exits off the NY State Thruway (I-87)
Eastern border formed by the Hudson River.
Key towns: Kingston, Woodstock, New Paltz, Saugerties, Ellenville, Shandaken, Ulster, Gardiner
