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MOHAWK VALLEY EDGE ELECTS THREE NEW DIRECTORS TO JOIN BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND APPROVES SLATE OF OFFICERS
NEWS RELEASE 584 Phoenix Drive Rome, New York 13441 Phone 315-338-0393 For immediate release: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 Photos available upon request MOHAWK VALLEY EDGE ELECTS THREE NEW DIRECTORS TO JOIN BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND APPROVES SLATE OF OFFICERS The Mohawk Valley EDGE Board of Directors elected three new members to their 52 member board […]
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 businesses in Oneida and Herkimer Counties remain viable after the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. This program assists businesses cover short-term working capital needs as well as capital expenses that build business resilience to COVID […]
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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We’ve expanded our program offerings for MVCC Job Corps Scholars to include more career pathways for young people in the Mohawk Valley!
Through Job Corps Scholars, students ages 16-24 are able to earn a career certificate for free in less than one year. In addition to tech and trades certificates in Carpentry & Masonry, CNC Machining, Mechatronics, HVAC, and Welding, students can earn a certificate in Chef Training, Administrative Assistant, Airframe & Powerplant Technician, Cybersecurity, Finance, Law Enforcement, and Tractor Trailer.
We’re hosting several Job Corps Scholars information sessions this summer! For more information, visit www.mvcc.edu/news/2021-07-22-mvcc-expands-program-offerings-for-job-corps-scholars.php.
Timeline PhotosCongratulations to P-TECH OHM alumna Edina and students Evan and Mahir on their new jobs working with Cree, MetLife and Indium Corporation! 👏💼 #WeAreOHM
Because of P-TECH's focus on career readiness, our students build connections with local business partners and are regarded as highly viable candidates for employment in their chosen fields!
We're hiring in #RomeNY! Explore our open positions—including Production Operators—at jobs.indium.com
All eyes on future at Rome Lab
All eyes on future at Rome Lab
romesentinel.com
For 70 years, the City of Rome has been home to one of the most advanced technology development agencies in the world. The Air Force Research Lab Information Directorate has been a part of the city in...