Welcome to The Business Development Center!

The Business Development Center is a private, independent Local Development Corporation (LDC) that works in affiliation with the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce. Founded in 1996, The Center is funded by member-investor businesses.

We focus on sustaining and expanding businesses (large and small, new and established) in Rensselaer County . Businesses like yours. Our region is an exciting hub of economic development activity, with opportunities that change every day.

With The Business Development Center, you can navigate this busy network using our resources, guidance, technical assistance, business connections and more.

"Small businesses provide jobs and outstanding services in neighborhoods across Rensselaer County. The SmartUp program is a good opportunity for individuals who want to start their own business to gain valuable insight, perspective, and proven knowledge about establishing and sustaining an enterprise locally. New and expanding small business enterprises at the local level are the seeds that must be planted to continue to our economic landscape." - Honorable Kathleen M. Jimino, Rensselaer County Executive

Helping entrepreneurs start-up, grow and flourish in Rensselaer County.
Click the Smart Up Course link below