Page 4 - Westchester County Economic Development Guide 2013
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WELCOME
Dear Business Leader,
elcome to Westchester County, New
York’s Intellectual Capital
®
– a business
environment where brilliance happens all
the time, because the county’s well-educated
workforce is second-to-none across the nation.
Just take a look at us by the numbers:
45% of Westchester County residents (25 years or older)
hold a bachelor’s degree and half of those residents
also hold an advanced degree – way above the national
average;
20% of New York State’s biotechnology workforce –
roughly 8,000 employees – is employed by Westchester-
based firms;
More than 10% of the nation’s patents originate from
companies based in Westchester County;
Westchester is home to around 900 technology firms,
employing more than 14,000 professionals.
From scientists, engineers and mathematicians to the
construction trades, healthcare, retail, higher education and
the arts, Westchester County’s abundance of intellectual
capital is why we attract and retain so many world-class
companies in Westchester, and launch thousands more.
Whether you are a solo-entrepreneur just starting out, a
rapidly expanding mid-size firm or a Fortune 500 company
seeking new opportunities for growth, Westchester County
is right for you.
To learn more about Westchester and how we can help your
business today, visit us at
or call us at 914-995-2963.
Laurence P. Gottlieb
Director of Economic Development
Office of the County Executive
hether you’re
a Fortune 500
company, a
neighborhood
store or a biotech start-up,
Westchester County wants
to be the place where you do
business.
Our local economy is
among the most resilient and
adaptive, and Westchester
County boasts one of the
best resources anywhere –
intellectual capital in the form of smart and interesting
people who can take ideas and make them work. That
creative energy and entrepreneurial spirit is what keeps us
on our toes, and way ahead of the crowd.
We are not perfect, but we are committed to improving
every day. From taxes to regulations, our philosophy is to
create a place where people and businesses can prosper.
As you’ll see in the pages of this year’s Economic
Development Guide, Westchester is open for your
business.
Learn about all the advantages the county can offer and
read the stories of people who found their own commercial
niche in Westchester. Discover news-making trends
across various industries, and get the latest on the schools,
housing and cultural offerings that set Westchester apart.
Need a little assistance? Westchester’s Office of
Economic Development can connect you with the
information, resources and incentives your business needs
to stay, expand or come to Westchester County.
Find out who we are and what we can offer your
company by visiting
Robert P. Astorino
County Executive
Westchester County Government
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