Business Opportunities

Ownership Opportunities

There are business opportunities available for purchase, and more real estate opportunities exist for commercial development.  Own and operate your own inn, reservation service, artisan school or restaurant right in the heart of the Adirondacks!

Check out our list of existing Hamilton County business opportunities and contact us to find out more.

If you are an aspiring entreprenuer, or a business owner looking to transition out of your business, visit www.BuyANorthCountryBusiness.com !
The Center for Businesses in Transition is here to help you with matchmaking services between potential buyers and sellers, and provide you access to planning tools and connection with existing services!


Grow Your Business

We are currently looking for businesses in these key growth areas:

  • Sustainable and renewable fuel sources such as pellet or wood chip manufacturing
  • High-tech Greenhouses for food production to serve local communities
  • Mobile Dental Clinics
  • Mobile Veterinary Clinics
  • Traditional, artisan crafts schools and programs
  • Web-based business and software development
  • Destination resort and lodging development

Make an appointment today to speak with Christy Wilt, Director of Planning, Tourism and Community Development for Hamilton County.


Grant and Loan Opportunities

Hamilton County's Industrial Development Agency offers low interest small business loans for qualifying businesses in the county.

Eligible uses of program funds, which are available from $2,500 to $50,000 include:

  • Capital equipment expenses
  • Inventory Working Capital
  • Construction
  • Other justifiable business purposes