Economic Development

The Clay Town Board plans a hearing for a zoning change regarding the Micron project October 6 at Clay Town Hall. Public comments sought on a zone change needed for construction to go forward.

Syracuse will provide matching funds for certain home renovations in Tipperary Hill, Salt Springs and Far Westside neighborhoods. The 50-50 match, up to $2500, can fund painting and other improvements.

President Joe Biden confirmed a $6 billion federal investment for the Micron Microchip plant that will reboot manufacturing in US that had largely moved to Asia.

The semiconductor manufacturer plans to partner with a number of organizations and institutions across Central New York. This includes creating career pathways within the proposed STEAM school and Syracuse University.

CenterState CEO's annual Economic Forecast reveals many businesses are expecting to increase revenue and hiring this year.

Micron's Chief People Officer April Arnzen hopes that the investments in local community coupled with public engagement can create a new way American businesses build and develop in communities.

Micron's Chief People Officer April Arnzen says the Central New York area is a good match for Micron beyond just business logistics. The company plans to engage the Central New York community in their plans as they begin their $100 billion investment over the next 20 years.

The money would be used to make several improvements in the city's Southside neighborhoods.

The holiday season is a busy time for Central New York’s artists, as consumers look to buy gifts locally. But artists want the interest and investment to go beyond the gift buying season to in order to build a strong creative sector to strengthen the region’s economy.

The President's visit comes after semiconductor chip manufacturer Micron announced it will open a $100 billion facility in Clay, NY.