With local tax incentives and local and regional microloan programs, we try to ease the business start-up or relocation process. Lewis County is home to lower utility costs, a dedicated workforce and a business friendly environment. Manufacturers in Lewis County have a proven track record for success. Companies like OTIS Technology, a business started by a local at 16 years old in her kitchen, to now being one of the nations leading fire arms maintenance companies in the nation, and QubicaAMF, the leading producer in bowling pins in the world because of our close proximity to hard maple, are just a few examples of the niche and innovative manufacturing located in Lewis County. Access to natural resources, an abundance of land, and our strategic location in Northern NY, Lewis County is a natural fit for innovation and manufacturing.