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The Westchester Business Advantage
Westchester County is going and growing in all the right places
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To make sure the trend continues, the Westchester County Office of Economic Development is working hard to help businesses find the resources and hands-on expertise necessary to promote economic investment. If you want to see what kinds of incentives Westchester County can offer your business you are invited to subscribe to our new Office of Economic Development Business newsletter.

The Office of Economic Development and Team Westchester, a partnership of public and private professionals, offers business resources, financial assistance, and a wide range of related services and incentives to help businesses prosper in Westchester County. Team Westchester played a major role in the following:

If you’re interested in receiving more information, the Office of Economic Development is happy to send brochure materials, or you can download a copy of Westchester County's 2005 databook free of charge.  

For many years, Westchester County has played a prominent role in the film industry, especially since it is ideally situated next to New York City. The County offers over 20,000 acres of parkland, miles of Hudson River and Long Island Sound shoreline, as well as castles and restorations representing 300 years of American History, and mansions.Through its Film Office Westchester County supports filming initiatives in all our cooperating municipalities.

Contact the Film Office for information on all current Westchester municipal filming policies, as well as County maps, a listing of County-owned sites and data to assist in the selection of locations for still photography, film and video production.

There are a variety of government forms and applications that are available from various departments, including the County Clerk’s Office, The Department of Human Resources, and the Department of Finance.

If you are interested in filming in Westchester, our film office can assist you in securing locations, offering technical assistance, and helping with permit and insurance regulations.

  
Companies that are interested in staying, expanding, or relocating in Westchester County should contact the Office of Economic Development. Together we’ll work to make your business grow.

Job seekers can brush up on their skills and locate new opportunities with the One-Stop Employment Center’s services. Businesses can get help recruiting and/or training new employees. All services are free.


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