Big-budget Hollywood productions, independent and documentary films have frequently chosen Troy, Rensselaer County and the Capital Region as a backdrop for their productions. The area's charm and good looks ha...
During various periods between 1808 and 1952, Rensselaer County was a major center for the production of bells, with four foundries located in Troy and West Troy.
Troy has more Tiffany windows per square mile than any other city in the United States.
The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, built of wood and plaster in 1875, is recognized around the world for its excellent acoustics.
Along the Hudson River in Troy, the manufacture of detachable shirt collars and cuffs began in the 1820s. By the end of the century, Troy was the "collar and cuff capital of the world." At its height, approxima...
Kate Mullaney and Ester Keegan founded the nation's first female labor union, the Collar Laundry Union, in Troy in 1864.
The poem "The Night before Christmas" was first published for all to read in 1823 in the local Troy newspaper.
The valves for the locks on the Panama Canal were made in Rensselaer County by the Ross Valve Company, which is still making valves today.
Rensselaer County is in the heart of New York’s growing Tech Valley.
In 1835 Burden Iron Works patented the first horseshoe machine.
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Resources and Applications
The Chamber has collected various resources and applications to grants, loans, and other financial assistance programs that businesses can take advantage of.
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DBA Form
A DBA or form needs to be completed and submitted to the Rensselaer County Clerks Office. For more information contact the County Clerk's office at (518) 270-4080.
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Partnership Form
Businesses looking to file as a partnership need to complete and submit this form to the Rensselaer County Clerk's Office. For more information, please contact the County Clerk's office at (518) 270-4080.
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Rensselaer County Energy Alliance Application
The Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce has partnered with EnergyNext to provide discounts to chamber members on their gas and electric utilities. For more information please contact EnergyNext at (518) 580-9244.
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Smartup Application 2010
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Summer Youth Employment Worksite Application
The Summer Program will operate from Monday, July 6 to Friday, August 14,
2009. Youth will be paid an hourly wage of $7.25 for up to 30 hours per week. The
wages and fringe benefits will be paid through the Rensselaer County Department of
Employment & Training. For more information, please contact Brian Williams at
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