Living in the Adirondacks

The Adirondack Park is more than a world-class vacationing destination, it is a place to build a rewarding life, launch a business, and call home. Across our diverse regions, from Olympic-area innovation and a historic coast to welcoming small-town charm, entrepreneurs, remote workers, and employers find the vital support and resources they need. Discover a career path and a community that offers the perfect, unparalleled balance of ambitious work and unlimited adventure right outside your door. Here, we give you the resources you need to start down the path of becoming a part of this community.

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Choosing Your Adirondack Home Base

Choosing where to call home in the Adirondacks means selecting the perfect balance of community and nature, as each region offers unique access to essential resources and amenities. Across the park, you will find vital support systems, including regional healthcare centers, local grocery options, and food markets, and public transportation networks designed to support your daily life and keep you connected to the adventures outside your door. The regions below, and their own Live Here pages, will help get you started.

Regional Business Resources

These organizations are essential for entrepreneurs seeking technical assistance, micro-loans, and direct funding to start, expand, or stabilize a local business.

These regional boards and councils lead high-level economic planning, prioritize infrastructure projects, and act as a key gateway for state and federal grant funding.   

State-level agencies provide access to major grant programs, tax credits, and government resources crucial for large-scale economic development and investment.

 

These resources are dedicated to connecting residents with job opportunities, helping employers recruit talent, and providing career development and training services across the region.

These organizations focus on the long-term sustainability, environment, and policy that define the unique quality of life and business environment in the Adirondack Park.