Area economic outlook called good: Metroplex chairman says new development to continue in county.

Feb. 7--SCHENECTADY -- The chairman of the Metroplex Development Authority told members of the Schenectady County Legislature that 2006 was a good year for economic development and the outlook for this year is just as good. Ray Gillen, in his state of Metroplex address Monday night, said he was optimistic about the year ahead, noting that the county has just completed another year of promising growth. Over the past three years the county has welcomed 31 new commercial properties to the tax rolls. At the same time, many others have been upgraded to help strengthen the county's tax base, he said. "Growing the commercial tax base provides a relief for homeowners, and …