Oneida County Empire Zone

The Oneida County Empire Zone is home to 124 businesses employing almost 9,000 people. In 2006, these 124 businesses made capital investments in real estate, facilities and equipment totaling more than $101 million.

The Oneida County Empire Zone is defined as seven distinct areas covering a total of two square miles. These seven areas can be viewed on these maps.

Region 1 - Judd Road area
Region 2 - Griffiss Business and Technology Park
Region 3 - Oneida County Business Park
Region 4 - Special Metals - PAR Technology
Region 5 - New York Mills
Region 6 - Oneida Silversmiths
Region 7 - Boonville (former Ethan Allen site)


In addition, businesses located elsewhere around Oneida County are grandfathered as Empire Zone businesses. To view a map of Empire Zone business locations throughout Oneida County, click here.

The Oneida County Empire Zone Development Plan presents the strategic basis for how the Empire Zone program will be used to help attract new business, foster business expansion, assist in business retention and revitalize communities impacted by significant job loss. To read the plan, click here.