The Metroplex not only provides the grants and loans that are the traditional tools of development agencies. We also find we can make as much headway with technical assistance, or by simply connecting people with resources and information.

The Schenectady Metroplex Development Authority  was established in 1998 to enhance the long-term economic vitality and quality of life in Schenectady County. The Schenectady Metroplex Development Authority's cooperative efforts and investments are focused within the Metroplex Corridor, with a particular emphasis on the downtown area. We are guided by the three criteria developed by the Metroplex Strategic Planning Committee:

- To expand the county's property tax base
- To expand the sales tax base
- To create and retain jobs.