IMPORTANT NOTICE 

GCIDA ANNOUNCES OFFICE CHANGES DUE TO COVID-19  
Due to widening concern relating to the Coronavirus, the Greene County IDA is implementing a number of interim steps designed to keep its staff, clients, and members of the public safe.

Office is Closed 

Staff is working remotely

Please feel free to contact us at (518) 731-5500 or email Rene VanSchaack at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any questions you might have regarding any of our initiatives, projects, or programs.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Greene County IDA focuses on developing “shovel ready” sites and existing historic locations with the goal of marketing to and attracting a diverse mix of business types and employment opportunities for local residents as well as needed new local property tax revenue. Targeted businesses are anticipated to be good corporate citizens, involved in the community and excellent employers offering outstanding benefit packages including health insurance.

Working in partnership with the Greene County Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Planning, and Great Northern Catskills Chamber of Commerce, we offer a variety of financial and incentive based tools and management flexibility to help foster success. The IDA works towards our goals in conjunction with local communities, state and local governments, the business community and numerous regional partners with sound planning, sensitivity to the environment and the preservation of our quality of life. The Greene County IDA strives for success utilizing a positive economic development image and track record while setting the standard of Visionary Growth!