by Stacey Duncan Published in the New York State Real Estate Journal Read more here: https://nyrej.com/an-upstate-economic-renaissance-is-underway-broome-county-must-be-ready-to-benefit-by-stacey-duncan Upstate communities have long fought against an unfair and outdated narrative that our regions aren’t business friendly. The economic development community is working hard to change this narrative. We’re highlighting our unsurpassed quality of life, easy access to transportation systems, educated and talented workforce, and – most importantly – ample room to grow. These efforts are starting to bear fruit. Across the region, we’re racking up successes and outcompeting other states to land big projects that will be nothing short of transformative, generating [...]

The Broome County Industrial Development Agency today announced that the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has designated the IDA as the Lead Agency for a New York State Environmental Quality Review (SEQRA) environmental impact assessment of the proposed Broome Technology Park spanning the towns of Maine and Union. The ruling allows the IDA to begin a comprehensive, multi-step process for developing a Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) analyzing the potential environmental impacts of a proposed sustainably designed technology park on approximately 526-acres. The GEIS will analyze potential impacts to the environment on and surrounding the site — such [...]

Broome County’s abundance of peaks and valleys make it one of the Southern Tier region’s pillars of natural beauty. This geography, however, makes it challenging to develop large tracts of land for economic development.   For decades, Broome’s site development needs were supported by the 600-acre Broome Corporate Park in the Town of Conklin. With initial construction beginning in 1984, the Broome Corporate Park is home to national companies such as Dick’s Sporting Goods Distribution Center, Amazon, Trivium Packaging, Lineage Logistics, and Universal Instruments Corporation. As of today, there is only about 50-acres remaining which is across several tracts of [...]

The Broome County IDA is exploring developing a business park that will bring new technology-based companies to the area; enable existing companies to expand; provide long-term jobs to retain and attract skilled workers; and serve as a hub of collaborative economic activity. Business parks foster economic growth through job creation and tax revenue. Locating these parks in areas with untapped potential allows local governments to promote economic activity, increase job opportunities; and enhance residents’ quality of life. Requiring robust infrastructure, these parks are the catalyst for improved roads, utilities, and data networks. Our vision is to build a park using [...]