New York’s Creative Core is a region filled with REAL opportunities, SMART people, and an EASY lifestyle.
New York’s Creative Core® was developed as the brand for communicating identified regional strengths throughout the 12-county Central Upstate New York region; it is what we tell the rest of the country and world about us. Our region encompasses-Cayuga, Cortland, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, Seneca, St. Lawrence, and Tompkins counties.
Real:
This region’s vibrant communities are infused with creative energy and active, engaged people working together. New companies are emerging in fields on the leading-edge of green technology and innovation- indoor air quality, renewable energy, green building materials and water quality.
There are advancements and growth in the region’s long standing industries as well- biomedical, defense and radar technologies and financial services and insurance. More than $4 billion in new investment and economic development projects are underway in the region.
Smart:
We are home to 130,000 college students who are the backbone of a highly educated and skilled workforce. Colleges and universities are a constant source of innovation and creativity, with more than $2 billion in annual R&D investment. We have a rich fabric of arts and a unique culture.
Easy:
Situated among the Finger Lakes, Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River, Central Upstate New York is home to 25% of the world’s fresh water. From our world class universities, to our historic urban centers, to our stunning natural landscapes, this is who we are – NY’s Creative Core.
Innovation happens here. Inspiration happens here.
And life…the kind of life you dream about…happens here.
