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Welcome to the inaugural issue of Think Dutchess Magazine
Marcus J. Molinaro and Anthony Campagiorni
Co-Chairs, Dutchess County Economic Development Advisory Council
Located in the heart of New York’s Hudson Valley, Dutchess County has long been known for its high- tech industries, educational institutions, and charming cities, towns, and villages, as well as its wealth of arts, culture, recreation, and culinary o erings. This magazine is designed to highlight the assets of Dutchess County and why so many people nd it a great place to live, work, and do business in.
From the eras when the Roosevelt and Vanderbilt families built their great country estates along the Hudson River, Dutchess County has been home to thriving industries and entrepreneurial endeavors. IBM has long been a mainstay in the county, continuing to employ thousands of workers and producing the most powerful and secure computer system ever built: IBM’s z13. Companies
like Gap Inc. and its Northeast distribution center continue to expand alongside data centers and technology companies, including leading advanced manufacturers that range from high- end lighting and injection-molded automotive parts to military-grade- active-matrix microdisplays and infrared optical components.
Today, Dutchess County’s economic development e orts have coalesced under the Think Dutchess Alliance for Business. Members of the Alliance are working together as a team under one countywide strategy to expand and diversify economic opportunities and enhance the quality of life for all in Dutchess County.
We hope you enjoy reading about all that Dutchess County has to o er and get inspired to Think Dutchess!
Cover image: Mary Fris, owner of Flora Garden and Home in Beacon, New York. Photo by Eva Deitch. Right: Scenes from the Annual Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival.
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