Industry Clusters in Albany County

New York State’s Economic Development Agency, Empire State Development (ESD), has identified groups of related industries located in one or more region of the state. These industry clusters are used as a way of understanding the economies throughout the state and region as well as developing economic development policies.      

The identified clusters in New York State are listed below. The links will direct you to a PDF* from the ESD website where each cluster is defined and explained in detail. The profiles provide industry information, special initiatives, and a list of Resources as well as industry specialists.

• Computer Hardware and Electronics
• Bio Medical
• Software Industries
• Distribution
• Optics & Imaging
• Industrial Machinery & Systems
• Materials Processing
• Business Services
• Communication & Media Services
• Transportation Equipment    
• Financial Services
• Insurance
• Fashion & Apparel
• Food Processing