Schenectady County to host meetings and conferences thanks to recruitment effort

The unified economic development team put in place by County Legislative Chair Susan Savage and the new Democratic Majority on the county Legislature continues to produce results. Over the next few months, 14 events will be held in downtown Schenectady, showing the success of the Schenectady Metroplex Development Authority and the Chamber of Schenectady County's efforts to draw events to Schenectady County. This effort creates additional economic activity for County restaurants and hotels and increases sales tax and "bed tax" revenues for the County. According to the National Convention and Visitors Bureau, meeting visitors contribute about $200 per day to the local economy. Click here for more information.