Updates

2022 Christopher P. Destito Awardee Announcement

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In memory and honor of 
William (Bill) N. Macartney III
For 50+ years of service to Indium and the community

 

We are pleased to present this year’s award in memory of Indium Corporation’s William N. Macartney III.

The Christopher Destito Award was created to honor an individual who possesses the same characteristics as Chris, a founding MVEDGE board member. This award is given to an individual who has had a lifelong commitment to the betterment of the Mohawk Valley. Continue reading “2022 Christopher P. Destito Awardee Announcement” →

21st Annual Leading EDGE Awards

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21st Annual Leading EDGE Awards

November 7th, 2022, from 5-8pm
The Turning Stone’s Shenandoah Clubhouse
Tickets are $250 per individual

The Leading EDGE Awards were instituted in 1998 to recognize companies in the Mohawk Valley who were leaders in their industrial sector and the regional economy. We also continue to remember, honor, and celebrate a founding EDGE Board member; Christopher Destito each year at this event.  The Christopher Destito Award was created to honor an individual who possesses the same characteristics as Chris.

Last year, we hosted a week-long media-filled rollout to celebrate our first in-person Leading Edge ceremony following the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, we promoted an exclusive evening event held at The Turning Stone. We plan to continue forward with last year’s event as our framework, combining a VIP style cocktail hour with a short awards program. This event will provide the best of previous events– networking with seated dining and awards ceremony. We look forward to you joining us in this celebration of area economic impact! 

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THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS!

Sponsorship Opportunities Available

There is still time to support our 2022 LEA event and help honor our awardees!

Platinum: $15,000 sponsorship of The Leading EDGE Awards includes:

  • Platinum Level Placement: Logo or company name promoted as an event sponsor in news releases, advertisements, event program, banners, etc. 
  • A full color ad in email blasts and social media with prime placements
  • Six tickets to exclusive reception
  • Opportunity to give welcome remarks at reception

Gold: $10,000 sponsorship of The Leading EDGE Awards includes:

  •  Gold Level Placement: Logo promoted as an event sponsor in news releases, advertisements, campaign website, email blasts, etc. 
  • A full color ad in email blasts and social media with prime placements
  • Five tickets to exclusive reception

Silver: $5,000 sponsorship of The Leading EDGE Awards.  Your company would receive:

  • Silver Level Placement: Logo promoted as an event sponsor in news releases, advertisements, campaign website, email blasts, etc. 
  • A full color ad in email blasts and social media with prime placements
  • Contribute to social media content with video interview
  • Four tickets to exclusive reception

Bronze: $2,500 sponsorship of The Leading EDGE Awards.  Your company would receive:

  • Bronze Level Placement: Logo promoted as an event sponsor in news releases, advertisements, campaign website, email blasts, etc.  
  • A full color ad in email blasts and social media
  • Two tickets to exclusive 20th Anniversary Reception

Supporter: $1,000 sponsorship of The Leading EDGE Awards. Your company would receive: 

  •  Supporter Level Placement: Logo promoted as an event sponsor in news releases, advertisements, campaign website, email blasts, etc. 
  • A full color ad in email blasts and social media
  • One ticket to exclusive reception 

INTERESTED IN OUR LEA SPONSORSHIP PERKS?
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Please make checks payable to:

Mohawk Valley EDGE
584 PHOENIX DRIVE
Rome, NY 13441

EDGE is a 501 (c) 3 and all contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

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Mohawk Valley EDGE Welcomes Micron to Central New York

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NEWS RELEASE
584 Phoenix Drive
Rome, New York 13441
Phone 315-338-0393

For immediate release:
October 4th, 2022

MOHAWK VALLEY EDGE WELCOMES MICRON TO CENTRAL NEW YORK

Semiconductor manufacturing in CNY: Micron’s brand-new facility plans announced

The morning announcement on Tuesday, October 4th solidifying plans for Micron to build a semiconductor facility in Central New York was triumphant for many.

According to this morning’s briefing and other outlets (including The New York Times and The Washington Post), this project will bring about 50,000 jobs in total– from 9,000 jobs at Micron to the potential of around 40,000 other ancillary jobs from suppliers to contractors.

Mohawk Valley EDGE welcomes Micron’s new state-of-the-art semiconductor campus to the Central New York Region.

“Today’s announcement furthers the continued positive economic transformation and forward momentum happening in Upstate New York,” said EDGE President Steven J. DiMeo. “The adoption of the Chips for America Act through Senator Charles Schumer’s leadership and Governor Hochul’s approval of the New York Green Chips Act has positioned New York as an attractive option for an industry that is looking to add fab capacity and building stronger, more resilient global supply chains.”

We congratulate the efforts of Senator Schumer, Governor Hochul, the Empire State Development team, County Executive Ryan McMahon and his economic development team at the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency, and our economic development partners at Centerstate CEO.

For more information:

New York State Governor’s Press Release

Micron Announces Historic Investment of up to $100 Billion to Build Megafab in Central New York

MVEDGE Contact: Hannah Phillips, Director of Communications and Marketing| hphillips@mvedge.org or 315-338-0393

MVEDGE Staff Visits Wynn Hospital Site

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MVEDGE Staff Visit to MVHS Wynn Hospital Site

On a cloudy late-August day, members of the Mohawk Valley EDGE team attended a tour of the forthcoming Wynn Hospital in Utica. Led by Robert C. Scholefield MS RN, Executive Vice President/ Facilities and Real Estate at Mohawk Valley Health System, the group traversed the 700,000 square foot hospital and the project’s impacts on the local healthcare network.

Continue reading “MVEDGE Staff Visits Wynn Hospital Site” →

EDGE- USEPA Brownfields Assessment and Revolving Loan Fund Project

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EDGE–USEPA Brownfields Assessment and Revolving Loan Fund Project

In 2022, Mohawk Valley EDGE received a $300,000 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to inventory, assess, investigate, and develop remediation plans for brownfields across Oneida County. As of February 2023, 12 Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) are completed with this USEPA funding and 1 Phase II is underway. Geographic reach for this project is widespread, from Sherrill to Sylvan Beach to the Village of Oriskany and City of Rome.

For more on reassessing contaminated sites and brownfields in our area, including full details from the Environmental Protection Agency, quick facts on projects, and other updates, see below.

We will update this page with relevant data and project progress on a periodic basis.
Check back soon for more design documents for the RLF!

Grant Summary for Brownfield Site Assessments, Oneida County

Oneida County has a long history of industrial and commercial uses that left behind a legacy of contamination. The goals of the EPA grant are to prioritize and assess strategic brownfield properties, return tax delinquent brownfield sites to productive use, and facilitate brownfields redevelopment. Overgrown brownfield sites and decaying structures create challenges and opportunities for stabilization and revitalization strategy, turning blight to bright developments. 

What is a Brownfield?

It is a property whose expansion, redevelopment, or reuse may be complicated by the presence (or potential presence) of hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminants. Frequently, they are former industrial properties where operations may have resulted in environmental impairment.

Why redevelop Brownfields?

Redevelopment of these sites result in new public spaces, new job opportunities, new urban real estate, and, ultimately, the reversal of decades of environmental injustice. The removal of the blight, alone, is addition by subtraction; but the benefits run much deeper. Adaptive reuse of vacant, contaminated, and underutilized properties requires greater up-front investment, but also carries the most sustainable value proposition for the region – especially since these sites are in our population centers, along our waterfronts, and have proximity to abundant infrastructure and workforce. For more information on brownfields, please visit https://www.epa.gov/brownfields.

Continue reading “EDGE- USEPA Brownfields Assessment and Revolving Loan Fund Project” →

TWO NEW STAFF MEMBERS JOIN MOHAWK VALLEY EDGE

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NEWS RELEASE
584 Phoenix Drive
Rome, New York 13441
Phone 315-338-0393

For immediate release:
August 12th, 2022

TWO NEW STAFF MEMBERS JOIN MOHAWK VALLEY EDGE

Mohawk Valley EDGE’s team is growing alongside the Mohawk Valley region’s recent developments.

Rome, N.Y. –Mohawk Valley EDGE announces its hiring of two new staff members: Chris Lawrence, Vice President of Planning and Development and Hannah Phillips, Director of Marketing and Communications.

“We are pleased to welcome Chris Lawrence and Hannah Phillips to Mohawk Valley EDGE,” said EDGE President Steven J. DiMeo. “These are exciting times for the Mohawk Valley Region and we look forward to having Chris and Hannah play a key role in continuing the region’s economic momentum.” Continue reading “TWO NEW STAFF MEMBERS JOIN MOHAWK VALLEY EDGE” →

Brownfields Assessment Project RFQ

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Brownfields Assessment RFQ Download

The following responses have been prepared in reply to questions submitted by individuals and firms regarding RFQ EDGE 2022-010. Questions and responses are all available in the following PDF: Addendum #1- RFQ Question Responses.

More Info in Rome Sentinel

Firms Returning A Proposal in Response to EDGE RFQ 2022-010

Ambient Environmental
Barton & Loguidice
BE3 (Brydges Engineering)
C&S Companies
D&B Engineers and Architects
Delta Engineers
HRP Associates
JMT of New York Inc.
LaBella Associates
LiRo Engineers, Inc.
Lu Engineers
Plumley Engineering
PWGC
Ramboll
Roux
TRC
Weston & Sampson

20th Anniversary Leading EDGE Awards!

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The Leading EDGE Awards were instituted in 1998 to recognize companies in the Mohawk Valley who were leaders in their industrial sector and the regional economy.

In 2021 this week-long celebration will kick off with an Exclusive 20th Anniversary Reception at Turning Stone Casino and Resort on November 15th.

We also continue to remember, honor, and celebrate a founding EDGE Board member; Christopher Destito each year at this event.  He was a community champion who believed in the potential of the entire region.  The Christopher Destito Award was created to honor an individual who possesses the same characteristics as Chris. Since this award was not given out in 2020, we have the honor of being able to recognize two individuals for their contributions to the community.

We are honored to announce that Charles Sprock and Charles Constantino will be awarded the Christopher Destito Leading EDGE Award!

There is still time to support our 20th Anniversary event and help honor our awardees! 

Opportunities Available:

Platinum: $15,000 sponsorship of The Leading EDGE Awards includes:

  • Logo or company name promoted as an event sponsor in news releases, advertisements, event program, banners, etc.  (Platinum Level Placement)
  • A full color ad in email blasts and social media with prime placements
  • Contribute to social media content with video interview
  • Four tickets to exclusive 20th Anniversary Reception
  • Opportunity to give welcome remarks at reception

Gold: $10,000 sponsorship of The Leading EDGE Awards includes:

  • Logo promoted as an event sponsor in news releases, advertisements, campaign website, email blasts, etc.  (Gold Level Placement)
  • A full color ad in email blasts and social media with prime placements
  • Contribute to social media content with video interview
  • Three tickets to exclusive 20th Anniversary Reception

Silver: $5,000 sponsorship of The Leading EDGE Awards.  Your company would receive:

  • Logo promoted as an event sponsor in news releases, advertisements, campaign website, email blasts, etc.  (Silver Level Placement)
  • A full color ad in email blasts and social media with prime placements
  • Contribute to social media content with video interview
  • Two tickets to exclusive 20th Anniversary Reception

Bronze: $2,500 sponsorship of The Leading EDGE Awards.  Your company would receive:

  • Logo promoted as an event sponsor in news releases, advertisements, campaign website, email blasts, etc.  (Bronze Level Placement)
  • A full color ad in email blasts and social media
  • One ticket to exclusive 20th Anniversary Reception

Supporter: $1,000 sponsorship of The Leading EDGE Awards. Your company would receive: 

  • Logo promoted as an event sponsor in news releases, advertisements, campaign website, email blasts, etc.  (Supporter Level Placement)
  • A full color ad in email blasts and social media
  • One ticket to exclusive 20th Anniversary Reception

Tickets to 20th Anniversary Reception: $250 per individual ticket

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