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Welcome to Yates County, New York.

World renown for its beauty and fine wines, Yates County is located in the heart of the Finger Lakes in Central New York. We enjoy the perfect blend of natural beauty, a prosperous economy built on a mix of tourism, agriculture and manufacturing, and a quality of life not topped anywhere.

Did you know Yates County….

Has the fastest growing population in Central and Western New York!
Is the epicenter of the Organic Industry with more than 40 organic farms, the most organic acreage in New York and the State’s only organic grain mill!
Home to nearly 30 National and International award winning wineries!
Has shorelines on three of the largest and most beautiful Finger Lakes!
Is rural in nature but has more than 180,000 people within 30 minutes!
Is in the heart of the Finger Lakes Region that sees 20,000,000 visitors spend $1.8 billion annually!
Has electric rates as low as $0.0172 per kwh!

The Finger Lakes Economic Development Center is here to help businesses succeed. Whether you are an entrepreneur working to launch your dream business, a company looking to locate to the area or an existing business looking for available resources, the Finger Lakes EDC can assist you. Give us a call today!