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Find Business Success Here

Businesses choose to locate and expand in Central New York - and the larger 12-county CenterState New York - region for its workforce, market accessibility and natural advantages. It is an ideal location for firms - U.S. and abroad - that want to gain a competitive edge and grow. We can assist as you evaluate sites and locations, help your team understand available financing and incentive opportunities, make connections to key partners and resources, and act as an advocate as you explore relocation and growth in the Syracuse and Central New York region.There's never been a better time to invest and grow in Central New York.

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Key Industries

CenterState CEO actively pursues business attraction leads in order to bring more firms and jobs to the region, with a particular focus on advancing and securing opportunities in key industries and clusters where the region has historical strengths and expertise, and is strategically positioned to compete on a global scale.

Industries
Agriculture
Professional Services
Tourism
Retail/Restaurants
Transportation and Logistics
Advanced Manufacturing
Financial Service

Clusters
Uncrewed Aerial Systems
Smart Systems
Climate Tech
Syracuse Surge

Why Locate in Central New York?

In Central New York (Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Onondaga and Oswego counties) and the larger 12-county CenterState New York region (Central New York counties, plus Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Oneida, Seneca, St. Lawrence and Tompkins counties) businesses benefit from available workforce, market accessibility and natural advantages.

Location & Access

Located at the crossroads of the Northeast with bi-national access, Central New York provides easy access to major markets. It is an ideal location for firms - U.S. and abroad - that want to gain a competitive edge and grow.

Workforce

The 12-county CenterState New York region is home to more than 1.5 million people, with a diverse pool of talent. It draws graduates from more than 46 colleges and universities across 12 counties. CenterState CEO also develops innovative worker training programs and partnerships to ensure that the local workforce is prepared for jobs and opportunities in growing industries.

Talent recruitment efforts like The Good Life Central New markets the area to job and is a resource for companies to use in their recruitment and hiring, and CenterState CEO's Talent Concierge service can helps families navigate making a career move to Central New York, including finding opportunities for a spouse or partner.

Natural Assets & Quality of Life

Central New York boasts abundant access to fresh water; availability of clean, reliable power; and and incredible quality of life with affordable cost of living.

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