Call us today for more information: 1-855-629-6269 Balance Beyond the Bridge Orange County, New York combines Metro-Area Business Opportunities with an Upstate Quality of Life. Orange County is unique given our strategic location and access to abundant commerce, yet it simply feels like home. Within our diverse community, you’ll find everything from thriving cities to picturesque villages, industrial facilities to artisan eateries, and modern office buildings to historic homes. It’s Upstate. It’s the Metropolitan Area. And it’s everything in between. These unique features promote the growth of a business and of the individual. Life doesn’t exactly move slowly, but enough that you can catch your breath. How We Work - Accessibility Located at the convergence of I-87 (NYS Thruway) and I-86, Orange County is often called the Crossroads of the Northeast. Eminently accessible via highways, commuter and freight rail, and the mighty Hudson River, we’re just 60 miles from Midtown Manhattan and less than 90 miles from Albany. Meanwhile, the NYC area’s fourth major airport – New York Stewart International Airport – connects us to the rest of the world. Orange County is ideal for telecommuting, as well. We have the digital connectivity you need with a robust fiber optic network, numerous highspeed internet options and wireless coverage that is among the most reliable in Upstate New York. Workforce Orange County is one of New York State’s fastest growing counties. This is reflected in a workforce made up of young professionals, industry experts, skilled laborers, and college graduates. In fact, two of the most rapidly increasing segments of the County’s population are the 20-24 and 45 and older age groups. More than 89% of the population has earned a high school diploma, and over 29% hold a college degree. The County itself is home to three colleges. Our workforce is comprised of workers from outside the County, as well. Orange County’s labor shed also includes Dutchess, Rockland, Sullivan and Ulster counties in NY, Pike and Wayne counties in Pennsylvania, and Sussex County in New Jersey. 22 percent of Orange’s workforce commutes from outside the County. Many Orange County Residents commute upwards of 30 minutes daily. What We Do Several industries of all shapes and sizes are flourishing in Orange County. Advanced Manufacturing. Software Development. Healthcare. Food and Beverage. Pharmaceuticals. Tourism. Distribution. Energy. Agribusiness. Incentives for Companies - Businesses that relocate to Orange County benefit from more than a skilled workforce and unmatched quality of life. We also offer aggressive financial incentives packages through the County IDA, New York State, the federal government, and utility companies. We even have our own foreign trade zone! How We Live - Dining & Night Life - Orange County and the Hudson Valley, in general, have long been destinations for New York City residents looking to unwind. The amenities visitors travel miles for are available to Orange County residents year ‘round. Orange County culture is rich in flavor. Popular destinations range from artisan cafés to gourmet restaurants. On any given day, one can find the County’s numerous breweries, wineries, cideries, and distilleries full of families and friend groups enjoying drinks and a bite to eat. Among these are the nationally famous Equilibrium Brewery and Angry Orchard cidery. Shopping - Outings in Orange County aren’t always about food and drink, however. The county is also home to two large retail destinations New York City residents are already familiar with: Woodbury Common Premium Outlets and the Galleria at Crystal Run. Entertainment Even the largely rural areas immediately outside the County compliment all that Orange has to offer. Bethel Woods Center for the Arts – a large outdoor concert venue located at the site of the original Woodstock music festival – and Resorts World Catskills, a casino and recreation center, are both only a short drive outside of Orange. In fact, Resorts World has looked across the border and seen great opportunity in Orange County. The company will soon open Resorts World Hudson Valley, a VLT parlor in Newburgh, NY. Adventure - Orange County, NY is in no way your typical suburban scene. Here you’ll find a unique balance of commercial enterprises and cultural happenings, along with countless ways to enjoy the magnificent natural beauty that is all around you. Within OC and our neighboring counties are world-class opportunities to hike, bike, climb, kayak, camp and so much more. And you can get vertical year ‘round, with multiple ski resorts and a County airport from which gliders and hot-air balloons take flight. Come to play in OCNY! Experience Work/Life Balance Where Suburban Meets Country - Contact the Orange County Office of Economic Development to learn more about our county’s offerings. Consider it an introduction to new neighbors! - send message Or give us a call for more information 1-855-629-6269Steven M. Neuhaus County Executive, Orange County Seal, Economic Development