ABOUT US
Mohawk Valley Edge
Mohawk Valley EDGE (Economic Development Growth Enterprises Corporation) is a private, not-for-profit, regional economic development organization. Created by a unique collaboration between public and private sector leaders as part of a long-range regional strategy, EDGE focuses on strengthening existing businesses, attracting new industries and talent to the region, and building a vibrant environment for companies and their employees.
EDGE SERVICES
How Can We Support You?
{ ATTRACT }
We ATTRACT economically diverse industries and cultivate globally competitive strategies.
- Business Attraction
- Global Marketing
- Strategic Site Development
{ ASSIST }
We ASSIST in businesses growth and retention while elevating regional strengths.
- Business Outreach
- Capital Projects
- Loans & Project Financing
{ ACT }
We ACT as a regionally connected conduit for area businesses and new investment opportunities.
- Grants & Grant Admin
- Brownfields
- Real Estate Management
{ ALIGN }
We ALIGN resources for continued success of area enterprises.
- Public Advocacy
- Community Outreach
- Mohawk Valley REDC
Interested in working with us?
MV EDGE UPDATES
Steven J. DiMeo Speaker Series
Steven J. DiMeo Speaker Series – October 29th from 5:30–8:00 PM
Mohawk Valley EDGE and SUNY Polytechnic Institute are proud to represent New York State at SEMICON West
Leading EDGE 2025
Mohawk Valley EDGE Hosts Transformative Agriculture Roundtable at SUNY POLY
Chobani To Build $1.2 Billion Plant At Griffiss Business and Technology Park
SHAWNA PAPALE APPOINTED PRESIDENT OF MOHAWK VALLEY EDGE
Oneida County Microenterprise Grant Program
INDUSTRY
These locally concentrated industry groups have historically proven to fuel one another’s growth and success in the Mohawk Valley. Such business networks lead to competitive advantages for existing companies and start-ups alike. EDGE has made a concentrated effort to seek out these clusters and provide an environment to foster their growth.
The Mohawk Valley has current strengths and growth potential in several industry clusters, particularly:
advanced manufacturing
With its central location, the Mohawk Valley is a natural hub for manufacturing and it has had a home in the region for over two centuries.
Mohawk Valley Wages (Six County): $51,354
Agribusiness/Craft Food & Beverage
Proximity to major markets and low development costs, make the Mohawk Valley competitive for food processing.
Mohawk Valley Wages (Six County): $33,464
UAS
With the legacy of the former Griffiss Air Force Base, the Mohawk Valley has deep roots in aviation. Oneida County is home to Griffiss International Airport, one-of-six FAA Unmanned Aerial Test Sites in the US.
Mohawk Valley Wages (Six County): $60,940
it/cyber
Led by the Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate in Rome at its $284,358,928 economic impact, the Mohawk Valley has developed a significant niche in the IT industry over the last half century.
Mohawk Valley Wages (Six County): $58,815
FINANCE/INSURANCE
The Mohawk valley has become a center of major back office operations including insurance claims, check processing and call centers.
Mohawk Valley Wages (Six County): $60,940
nanotechnology
Over the last decade, New York has made a statewide commitment to nanotechnology, investing hundreds of millions of dollars to develop shovel-ready sites and state-of-the-art facilities.
Mohawk Valley Wages (Six County): $60,940