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Envisioning a Bright Economic Future for Broome County

A strong economy starts with development that fits community needs, preserves quality of life, and creates good-paying jobs. That’s the vision for the Broome Technology Park.


This vision has its roots in Broome County’s proud history of technological innovation and aims to secure our community’s place in Upstate’s high-tech renaissance. By working together, we can develop a shovel-ready site that can serve as a statewide model for sustainability, preserving natural amenities, and delivering economic promise for generations to come.

BAE Systems announcing major expansion in Endicott

ENDICOTT, NY – (WIVT/WBGH) BAE is planning a major expansion in Endicott as it invests more in electric aviation technology. BAE is planning a $65 million expansion on the Huron Campus to accommodate a new battery production line, lab space, and new office space. According to Empire State Development, the aerospace technology firm has committed to adding 134 new jobs while occupying an additional 150,000 square feet of existing space on the Huron Campus. The batteries will be developed for electric and hybrid electric airplanes. Planning for the expansion has been in the works for months, with some employees already [...]

2025-03-12T14:15:04-05:00March 12, 2025|

Advancing Environmental Reviews

The environmental review process for Broome Technology Park continues to move forward. As part of this work, The Agency recently utilized drone technology to gather detailed topographical data and assess what impacts the development would have on viewsheds in the surrounding area. Looking ahead, additional studies are scheduled for 2025 as part of the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) process. These reviews will help ensure that future development aligns with both community needs and environmental best practices. We’ll continue to provide updates as more information becomes available. Meanwhile, click here for learn more about the SEQRA process and the final scope [...]

2025-03-12T13:52:42-05:00March 12, 2025|

Binghamton is training world-class talent. Here’s how we retain them.

Binghamton University professor Bahgat Sammakia writes about how the region is once again leading the way in advanced technologies. Amid all the talk of an upstate high-tech renaissance, the past can be prologue here in the Southern Tier. Once driven by institutions like IBM and Singer Link, our region has maintained its spirit of innovation even as the landscape has shifted, thanks in part to the long-standing commitment of the higher education community. The clean energy transition, for example, requires advances in battery technology pioneered by our own Nobel laureate M. Stanley Whittingham. SUNY Broome is a key partner in [...]

2024-12-06T11:23:25-05:00November 15, 2024|

Why Broome County must thrive and grow — for my family and yours

Stacey Duncan Special to the USA TODAY Network Walking into Maine-Endwell High School for a recent public hearing on the Broome Technology Park project was a full-circle moment for me. Growing up, my family was supported by the technology-related industries for which Binghamton was known throughout the 20th Century. My father was a mechanical engineer for Singer Link in Kirkwood – a job that, at the time, offered stability and fostered a close-knit, upwardly mobile community. I experienced first-hand the slow demise of Link and IBM and witnessed the negative ripple effect that had on our local economy. Sitting in my old high [...]

2024-10-02T07:28:46-05:00October 2, 2024|

We can’t allow energy challenges to undermine upstate New York economic opportunities

Stacey Duncan Special to the USA TODAY Network Recent high-tech growth across upstate has been driven by a variety of factors, including significant R & D investment by the state and the aggressive site preparedness work of counties and regional economic development organizations. But another key factor is often overlooked — the availability of an abundance of power, along with the water and wastewater capacity required by microchip fabs, life science manufacturing, data centers and related supply chain businesses. Like any other resource, energy is finite. If we want to continue our upward trajectory, we must ensure continued access to, and [...]

2024-07-31T09:09:00-05:00July 31, 2024|

Broome County IDA Webinar

Broome County IDA to hold public webinar on Broome Technology Park environmental review Community will receive an overview of what a State Environmental Quality Review environmental impact assessment is and how it informs project design   BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (June 12, 2024) — The Broome County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) will hold an informational webinar on Tuesday, June 25, at 6 p.m. to provide the public with an overview of the State Environmental Quality Review (SEQRA) environmental impact assessment process for the proposed Broome Technology Park spanning the towns of Maine and Union. The webinar will walk community members through why [...]

2024-06-12T11:02:55-05:00June 12, 2024|

CHIPS and Science Act Funding

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced the final $6 billion in semiconductor funding under the CHIPS and Science Act! This significant boost aims to enhance America's semiconductor manufacturing capabilities, strengthen value chain resilience, and support research and development​. As part of this initiative, the CHIPS and Science Act has already spurred over $231 billion in semiconductor investments across the U.S. and created numerous job opportunities​. Article: CNBC

2024-06-11T08:24:01-05:00June 4, 2024|

The Benefits of IDAs

The Agency is proud to support a diverse portfolio of projects including new housing, small business funding, and the creation of economic development sites. Our vision to create the Broome Tech Park will enhance tax growth and job creation and provide opportunities for our young people to live and work here in Broome. Local economic development organizations (EDOs) within the state are crucial in bolstering economic growth and assisting businesses in generating jobs and tax revenue. Their focus extends to nurturing small businesses, preserving and creating jobs, fortifying community infrastructure, and much more. Article: The Buffalo News [...]

2024-06-11T08:24:08-05:00June 4, 2024|

Our Time is Now

"As we’ve watched our neighbors land one generation-defining deal after another, we’ve been left with a simple question: Why not us?" Our time is now Broome County...let's work together to build something beautiful. Article: CNY Business Journal

2024-06-11T08:24:11-05:00June 4, 2024|

Industrial Park Successes Around the World

We're taking queues from other creative sustainable tech parks around the world! Here are some innovative ideas to incorporate physical activity, lighting, and music! Article: Connections by Finsa

2024-06-11T08:24:17-05:00June 4, 2024|
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