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Virtual Leading EDGE Awards
DONATE NOW Why: The Leading EDGE Awards were instituted in 1998 to recognize companies in the Mohawk Valley who were leaders in their industrial sector and the regional economy. This
UIDC Small Business Covid Loan Program
Program Objectives The objective of the Utica Industrial Development Corporation (UIDC) COVID-19 Loan Program (the "Program") is to help existing companies in Oneida and Herkimer Counties keep existing jobs and
About Us
(Economic Development Growth Enterprises Corporation) provides a coordinated economic development program that can assist your business to locate, grow and prosper in Oneida County, in the center of New York State. EDGE is aligned with the six-county Mohawk Valley Regional Economic Development Council region.
Edge Services
Investors
staff members
Specializing in project development, planning and economic development.
PRIVATE INVESTMENT
$2.2 Million
Annual Budget
board members
Representing All Sectors of the Economy
As part of the coordinated economic development effort in Oneida County Mohawk Valley EDGE provides services to:
why the mohawk valley?
The Mohawk Valley has a diverse selection of sites and facilities for your next business expansion. Whether you are looking for a downtown office building for immediate occupancy, a rural site for future development, or something in between, you can easily find it in the region. With sites and facilities in downtown, suburban, business park and rural settings, and low costs to develop land, construct buildings and buy existing structures, you are sure to find what you need.
The Mohawk Valley is within 500 miles of 13 of the top 50 U.S. markets, and is within a one-day drive from nearly half the population, personal income, business and sale in the United States and Canada.
We look forward to showing you these sites in person. EDGE can help with research, planning, financing, capital improvements, site selection and technical support to get your project done!
ECONOMIC opportunities
growth in exports
Top five export industries with growth potential include primary metal, computers and electronics, travel and tourism and food products.
college graduates
The Mohawk Valley
has an abundance of
college graduates
entering the workforce.
resettled
refugees
One of the largest
refugee resettlement
communities in the
U.S. Helping to fuel
population growth.
stem jobs pay
2x average wage
STEM jobs pay nearly 2X our regional average wage ($38,386).
Mohawk Valley Economic Indicators
(SIX-County)
| Employment | Wages | Establishments | STEM Employment | Exports | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mohawk Valley
|
426,702
|
$39,361
|
10,267
|
9,931
|
$1.99B
|
|
New York State
|
11,764,104
|
$67,493
|
536,890
|
699,496
|
$80.1B
|
|
United States
|
144,448,000
|
$48,320
|
7,563,085
|
13,932,776
|
$2.35T
|
2019 business assistance
Industry
These locally concentrated industry groups have historically proven to fuel one another’s growth and success in the Mohawk Valley. Such business networks lead to competitive advantages for existing companies and start-ups alike. EDGE has made a concentrated effort to seek out these clusters and provide an environment to foster their growth.
The Mohawk Valley has current strengths and growth potential in several industry clusters, particularly:
advanced
manufacturing
With its central location, the Mohawk Valley is a natural hub for manufacturing and it has had a home in the region for over two centuries.
Agribusiness/Craft
Food & Beverage
Proximity to major markets and low development costs, make the Mohawk Valley competitive for food processing.
AVIATION/UAS
With the legacy of the former Griffiss Air Force Base, the Mohawk Valley has deep roots in aviation. Oneida County is home to Griffiss International Airport, one-of-six FAA Unmanned Aerial Test Sites in the US.
it/cyber
Led by the Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate in Rome at its $284,358,928 economic impact, the Mohawk Valley has developed a significant niche in the IT industry over the last half century.
FINANCE/INSURANCE
The Mohawk valley has become a center of major back office operations including insurance claims, check processing and call centers.
nanotechnology
Over the last decade, New York has made a statewide commitment to nanotechnology, investing hundreds of millions of dollars to develop shovel-ready sites and state-of-the-art facilities.
Mohawk Valley Wages
(SIX-County)
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As the holiday season is upon us, and the risk of the coronavirus remains, more and more people will do their gift buying online. It has been estimated that online shopping will increase by as much as 40% this season. As a result, many of our incredible small businesses that make up the fabric of our community, businesses who have faced the challenges of COVID, now face another challenge.
That is why I want to encourage everyone in Oneida County to Shop2Save what you love in Oneida County. Before you go online to the big chains and online retailers, check in on your local small business. Buy Local & Save Our Locals.
To that end, we will be working with our partners to promote our local businesses throughout the holiday season. Today, we are launching a brief survey to identify the hurdles for local retailers to move their business online. If you are a small retailer or restaurant please take the time to answer our survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/OCRetailSurvey.
Check back often throughout the holiday season as we support our small businesses. Thank you and have a happy and safe Thanksgiving.
7 hours ago
Commercial Space available!
Imagine having your business on the first floor of this building!
For more information call 518-365-2500!
11 hours ago
Thanks for the share!
We've had such a great week honoring some amazing companies during our Leading EDGE Awards Campaign. They have gone above and beyond during recent events. Each one brings something new and different to the regional economy and we are so thankful for all of them!
5 days ago
CREE Inc. Donates 200 Frozen Turkeys To The Rescue Mission of Utica
CREE Inc. Donates 200 Frozen Turkeys To The Rescue Mission of Utica
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UTICA, N.Y. (WUTR-TV) — This is the second year employees from CREE Inc. have come to the Utica Rescue Mission to donate turkeys for the holidays. “We haven’t been able to do quit…5 days ago