Franklin County Empire Zone

Our mission is to help businesses establish or expand their operations in Franklin County, New York. This site is designed to assist you in finding the location in Franklin County that best fits your needs and the assistance that will help your business succeed.

Empire Zone (EZ) Incentives
New York State's Empire Zone program is among the most generous business incentive programs in the nation. Learn how new or expanding businesses located in the Empire Zone may qualify for tax benefits that reduce or eliminate business taxes. Businesses not in the Empire Zone that are making significant investments and job creation may also qualify for benefits. Contact our office to find out if you qualify. more...

Franklin County Search
Our site search offers the choice to search only the Franklin County Empire Zone website or to include the Franklin County government and IDA websites; other Franklin County economic development service providers; and a good sampling of related websites for the larger region on both sides of the border. Know of a good resource we missed: suggest a site.

Available Property
From Chateaugay near the Canadian border to Tupper Lake in the heart of the Adirondacks, commercial and industrial buildings and sites are available. more...

Business Climate
Strategically located on the Canadian border, Franklin County makes it easy to do business in Ontario and Quebéc. more...

Quality of Life
With Montréal and Ottawa a short drive away, the Adirondack Park literally your back yard, and four seasons of world class recreation, Franklin County, New York is a great place to live. more...

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