Rotterdam Industrial Development Agency
Helping businesses build Rotterdam’s future!
The Town of Rotterdam Industrial Development Agency is a non-profit benefit corporation which is committed to attract new businesses as well as the expansion of existing businesses to the Town of Rotterdam.
This website was developed to introduce you to the Town of Rotterdam, NY as a great place to create, locate or develop your business. Located in Schenectady County in upstate NY, the Town of Rotterdam is strategically located near two (2) major interstates, railway and waterway transportation.
Please use this Website to find useful information regarding the town, it's people, workforce and resources.
A Message From The Chairman
As Chairman of Rotterdam’s Industrial Development Agency (RIDA), I
can say that the RIDA is not only committed to help attract new
businesses to the Rotterdam, but also the expansion of existing
businesses that are already here. In this effort, we are happy to report
that the first ever "Small Business Grant Program" was a great success
for the Town of Rotterdam. These grants were specifically developed to assist the smaller businesses
in our community with façade improvements. Read more...
Our Mission
To promote the economic welfare and prosperity of the inhabitants of the town of Rotterdam and promoting, attracting, encouraging and developing economically sound commerce and economically sound projects for the purpose of preventing unemployment and economic deterioration.