• Merging historic charm with a vibrant business community, downtown Syracuse invites businesses, residents and visitors alike to experience the unique blend of elegant culture and modern business.
  • More than 56% of our workforce is college educated and, with a University just up the road, our workforce continues to prosper.
  • Every year, Syracuse University garners more accolades for its architecture, design, education, information technology and other programs.
  • More than 50 state, county and city parks encourage residents to absorb all the natural beauty the area has to offer.
 
 
 

Take advantage of more than a million square feet of move-in ready commerical space in Forbes’ 4th
best place to raise a family.
 

 

Onondaga County Office of Economic Development Relocates to Armory Square

Onondaga County's growing and vibrant urban center, downtown Syracuse is home to Armory Square - the city's premiere business and entertainment district. The new location is poised to facilitate regional economic development by enhancing the Office's profile in the business community.

Syracuse Included in Area Development's
100 Leading Locations

Area Development magazine recognizes Syracuse as having what businesses need to grow. This publication is considered the leading executive magazine covering corporate site selection and relocation.

Area Development's Top 100 list is a compilation of top industry surveys, measuring overall regional economic health, quality of life, cost of living, and job creation.      

New 2010 Census Data
Illustrates Regional Growth

Census 2010 data quantifies what many in Onondaga County already knew – the region is growing.
Turning around decades of population declines, the County’s investment in high tech growth sectors such as renewable energy, combined with historically strong support of its health and education sectors and its welcome embrace of diverse immigrant groups, contributed to Onondaga County's population growth.

WELCOME TO SYRACUSE

Home to top ranking academic institutions, over a million square feet of move-in ready space and more than 50 state, county and city parks, Syracuse and Onondaga County are rich in resources for business and for life. Explore our local resources, data and industry concentrations below:

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NEWS & EVENTS

28 October 2011 at 1:16 PM
Governing Magazine names Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney a Public Official of the Year
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15 June 2011 at 11:52 AM
Frankfurt Airport Chooses Sensis
Frankfurt Airport chooses DeWitt based Sensis for major upgrade Read More
28 June 2011 at 3:52 PM
Welch Allyn hands off research incubator to Syracuse University
The change will allow the incubator, kno... Read More
13 July 2011 at 11:25 AM
CNY Really Cleans Up in New Jobs Study
With almost 10,000 “clean economy” jobs, Central New York has one ... Read More
20 August 2010 at 4:25 PM
Recent Relocations & Expansions
Find out who is new in town and who is growing. Read More

TOP INDUSTRIES

Environmental Systems

Downtown Syracuse is home to the New York State's Center of Excellence in Energy and Environmental Systems. Read more.

Life Sciences and Medical Devices

Top ranking university programs and leading life science companies call Syracuse home. Read more.

Radar & Sensor Devices

Surround yourself with sensors and electronic device leaders like Lockheed Martin and Sensis. Read more.

Precision Manufacturing

Programs like the Training Within Industry Institute make Onondaga’s workforce top notch. Read more.

Finance and Back Office Operations

JP Morgan Chase, the Bank of New York Mellon Corp. and other industry leaders choose Syracuse. Read more.