Clinton County: Global Access. Local Advantage.

New York’s Clinton County is where international companies land, U.S. manufacturers grow, and businesses find global access without global costs. With the Canada border 25 minutes away, immediate access to a major Northeast transportation corridor via I-87, Plattsburgh International Airport, and rail access, Clinton County makes doing business across borders feel easy.

By removing barriers and accelerating opportunity, CCIDA helps international companies become operational in the U.S. faster. From international logistics to local permitting, every connection is built to move business forward efficiently.

Location Advantages

Clinton County Offers Unmatched Location Advantages within the U.S.

Just 25 minutes from the Canadian border along I-87, businesses reach major U.S. cities like New York, Boston, and Baltimore — and Montreal and Quebec City — all within a day’s drive. For air travel, Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG) provides international executives with easy access to manufacturing and distribution sites in Clinton County. Rail access is available through CPKC and deep water ports are accessed in nearby Montreal and Albany.

Shovel-ready Sites with Fast Permitting Times

When timelines are tight - Clinton County delivers. Shovel-ready industrial parks have utilities in place and permits can be issued quickly - allowing international companies to set up operations in the U.S. quickly, and start serving a larger customer base right away. Contact us for immediate help bringing your company to Clinton County, NY.

Highlighted Sites:

Clinton County Business Innovation Gateway (CBIG) – Strategically located industrial park with rail access, utilities, and zoning in place.
Champlain Industrial Park - Home to Amazon and located 10 minutes from the Champlain/Lacolle border crossing.
Air Industrial Park – Home to aerospace and manufacturing leaders, this business park is adjacent to Plattsburgh International Airport.
Bluff Point Campus Property – A unique redevelopment opportunity with existing buildings and scenic views of Lake Champlain.
Rouses Point Industrial Warehouse Space - Two buildings of approximately 45,000 sq.ft. and 65,000 sq. ft. on a former Pfizer facility.
Chazy Northstar Facility - Nearly 400,000 sq.ft. of office, manufacturing, warehouse, and lab space is available, complete with all utilities and a recent $65 million expansion and systems upgrade.

“The C-BIG project has 450 shovel-ready acres ready to go with broadband, water, sewer, power and road. All of the environmental tests have been done, too, so you can pretty much just walk in the door and build what you want,” said Mark Henry, President, New York State Association of County Board Chairs. All sites benefit from Empire State Development funding eligibility, low utility costs, and streamlined permitting through local partnerships.

Creative, Customizable Financial Incentives for International Companies

Clinton County is known for its flexibility and creativity in structuring incentives — ensuring that each investment receives personalized support. The Clinton County Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) can tailor packages based on a company’s goals, workforce needs, and growth projections. Contact Molly Ryan to discuss how Clinton County can tailor an incentive package for your business.

Possible incentives include:

Payment-in-Lieu-of-Tax (PILOT) programs
Sales and mortgage tax exemptions
Empire State Development grants and loans
Tax exempt bonds through CCCRC
Grant funding through CGFC
Utility and infrastructure assistance
Foreign Trade Zone #54

“Our incentive programs are designed around your business — not the other way around.”

— Molly Ryan, Executive Director, Clinton County IDA

Clinton County Has the Workforce You Can Count On

Clinton County’s employers benefit from a skilled, loyal workforce and an unmatched pipeline of trained workers. Programs at Clinton Community College’s Institute for Advanced Manufacturing (IAM) and CV-TEC deliver hands-on, industry-specific training in areas such as CNC machining, 3D printing, and welding — ensuring international manufacturers have access to job-ready talent.

International Companies Are Expanding in Clinton County

Schluter Systems, a German company, and two Canadian companies - Micro Bird and Vortex, have recently expanded in Plattsburgh. They are part of a growing list of companies, like Micron, that are actively investing in New York State. Within the state, Clinton County’s industrial parks are the closest to the Canadian border, making this the best place to grow a company seeking to serve major markets in both countries.

Clinton County is also the most cost-effective U.S. gateway for Canadian firms expanding south. Low energy rates, affordable sites, our Foreign-Trade Zone, and custom incentives add to the financial advantages of growing a business here. Contact us for a breakdown of what it would cost to operate in Clinton County, NY.

“We are a distribution hub; the largest marketplace for Canadian companies looking to expand their commodities market. Plattsburgh is the perfect access point; less than an hour away from anyone in Quebec, from Montreal, and they don’t have to go into a big city.”

– Elizabeth (Betsy) Vicencio, Vice President and CFO of The Northeast Group (a distribution company)

“We want you to relocate here and have a ready workforce in addition to our Shovel Ready New York program.”

– Former VP for Strategic Planning and Workforce Initiatives at CCC and former Assemblyman Billy Jones

“All of the municipalities, for the most part, share a piece of I-87, so trucks can get on and off the interstate pretty quickly. This easy access to the Northeast is a strength of our region, and we are actively recruiting Canadian businesses.”

– Plattsburgh Assemblyman and former Supervisor Michael Cashman