Welcome to the Town of ColonieBusiness Starts Here
Welcome to Colonie, New York!
Business Starts Here
Since it was first established, the Town of Colonie has been at the crossroads of the Capital Region. Early settlers chose this location for its high-quality farmlands and today industry chooses us for our access to markets and quality workforce. Highways and Interstates travel the routes once covered by wooden plank roads that supported the American Revolution and continue to move goods and people throughout the Northeast. The Albany International Airport is the first municipal airport in the United States and today it puts major markets within reach before 9 a.m. Today, Colonie actively promotes, develops, encourages, and assists in the construction, expansion, and equipping of key businesses and industries which advance general prosperity and economic welfare in our community.
LIVING HERE
Colonie is consistently recognized for its high quality of life including award-winning schools, a commitment to the environment, and being a safe community.
LEARN MOREDOING BUSINESS HERE
Thousands of businesses, from Fortune 500s to microenterprises, have chosen the Town of Colonie as a place to do business. Find out how you can, too.
LEARN MORELOCATION ADVANTAGES
Minutes to major highways and interstates; hours to major markets by road or air; endless days of opportunities! See how we can connect you to the world.
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Industrial Development Agency (IDA) & Local Development Corporation (LDC)
The Colonie IDA and LDC have supported more than $450 million in project investments in the Town of Colonie, New York since 1990. Recent projects include:
The Ayco Company
$23.6 Million in Capital Investment
717 New Jobs Created
185 Jobs Retained
Afirm’s Sports Inc.
$10 Million in Capital Investment
51 New Jobs Created
4 Jobs Retained
Restaurant Depot
$8.5 Million in Capital Investment
42 New Jobs Created
Chris’ Coffee Service
$6.2 Million in Capital Investment
92 New Jobs Created
Life Starts Here
The Town of Colonie is an excellent place to live, work and visit. We offer a vibrant community, motivated workforce and thriving economy that makes it an ideal place for residents and businesses alike.81,591
Population
40
Median age
$51,817
Median Household Income
57.9
Square Miles