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WESTCHESTER COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GUIDE
WHY WESTCHESTER IS SMART BUSINESS
TOP 5 REASONS TO DO BUSINESS
IN WESTCHESTER
1 WE’RE SMART
Westchester has the most highly educated population of any county in the United States. Through leading-edge partnerships and educational initiatives, we’re also shaping the work- force of the future.
“Our objective is three-fold: build a sustainable pipeline of qualified employees for local busi- nesses, create jobs for our diverse workforce and fuel Westchester County’s economy. We look forward to building exciting career pathways for the next generation of employees by teaching them the skills needed to meet the demands of the 21st century workplace.”
—Dr. Belinda S. Miles, President, Westchester Community College Read more about educational programs that support local entrepreneurs and businesses on page 34.
2WE’RE A THRIVING PLACE TO DO BUSINESS
With a diverse range of industries, including technology, biotech, healthcare and finance driving a flourishing economy, Westchester is only an hour’s drive from New York City. Beyond enjoying all the benefits of being adjacent to the crossroads of the world, we also offer the region’s best value in office space.
“There is significant growth and investment occurring throughout Westchester County. Since the transition from First Niagara, this area has had the largest backlog of businesses seeking services, such as loans or cash management, across KeyBank’s nationwide footprint. I am excited for 2018 and Westchester’s continued growth.”
—Joe Markey, President, Hudson Valley/Metro NY Market, KeyBank Learn more about Westchester’s major employment sectors, qualified workforce and overall growth on page 46.