Build Your Business in St. Lawrence County
St. Lawrence County is a vibrant business community with rich natural resources, strategic location, motivated workforce and entrepreneurial spirit. The St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency, a public benefit corporation, is here to help new businesses navigate financing, real estate, the workforce, and make starting your business a reality.
108,410Residents
3Commercial Airports
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Industries We Serve
Here are just a few of the business sectors thriving in St. Lawrence County with the support of the IDA.
Business Spotlight
“Working with the St. Lawrence County IDA has helped create the success we’ve had over the years. I look forward to working with the IDA in the future.”
Pat Curran, Owner, Curran Renewable Energy
“St. Lawrence County is very welcoming. Everybody here is your friend. Everybody knows everybody. It’s just a great place to live.”
Kimberly Russell, Owner of Russell’s Groom & Board
“I think the biggest success for the company overall is growing the company to 260 employees now…and we haven’t stopped growing.”
Marijean B. Remington, CHMM, CEO of Atlantic Testing Laboratories
“St. Lawrence County has a wealth of business resources like the St. Lawrence County IDA and the Dairy Business Infrastructure. We have a strong tradition of dairy cows in St. Lawrence County and it has been a great place to raise a family.”
Mark Akins, Owner of Five Mile Farm
“I think St. Lawrence County is a great place to have a family and still have a business. At Potsdam Specialty Paper we are viewed as a family.”
Kristen Basford, Environmental Quality and Security Manager for Potsdam Specialty Paper
Location Advantage
St. Lawrence County is situated on the St. Lawrence River and strategically located to provide access to the US and Canadian market!
Explore our Business Properties
The SLC IDA can help find the perfect property to get your business off the ground. Or are you looking to expand and take your business to the next level? Click here to search available properties or contact us for assistance from one of our property specialists.
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Advertisement for Bids – Contract No. 1 – General Construction
Sealed bids for the furnishing of all labor, equipment and material necessary for the Massena School of Business Revitalization Project - Contract 1 will be accepted until October 22, 2024 at 2:00 pm, local time.
Read MoreInformational Session October 10th for The Center for Entrepreneurial Training Program
Registration is now open for the next St. Lawrence County Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership Training Program ("STL CEL"). Attend an informational session Thursday, October 10th from 4:00 - 6:00 PM to learn more...
Read MoreRFP for Audit Services
The St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency (“IDA”) is soliciting proposals from qualified CPA firms to provide audit services for the Agency and its affiliates for up to a five-year period commencing with the Agency’s 2024 Fiscal Year.
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