Business

Situated in the beautiful 1000 Islands region, Clayton is located on the mighty St. Lawrence River. Being the cultural center of the 1000 Islands, Clayton boasts three museums, a bustling downtown with many shops, businesses and restaurants, a renovated Opera House, and a large array of events and activities for the whole family. Clayton also has one of the few 700′ seaway docking systems in the Thousand Islands.  The rural town offers a  superior quality of life and its economics are tightly bound to its niche as both an historic and scenic venue.

The Town’s primary economic base is tourism.  The area is filled with restaurants, specialty shops, motels and cottages, as well as a number of historic and cultural highlights.

There are a number of local, regional and state agencies that are available to assist you with your questions regarding doing business in Clayton, New York.

• Clayton Chamber of Commerce
• Clayton Improvement Association
• Clayton Local Development Corporation
• Development Authority of the North Country
• Jefferson County Job Development Corporation (JCJDC)
• Jefferson County Industrial Development Agency (JCIDA)
• New York Empire State Development
• North Country Alliance
• USDA-Rural Utilities Service