From medical to hospitality, from call centers to manufacturing, from nanotechnology to aviation, there’s a career matching your skillset and interest.
Where the jobs are real, the employers are named, and the commute is under 20 minutes.
Oneida County and the Mohawk Valley are in the middle of the largest wave of employer investment this region has seen in decades. A $2.5 billion semiconductor fab. A brand-new $481 million regional hospital. A $1.2 billion agribusiness expansion. A cybersecurity and unmanned systems corridor at Griffiss. These are not announcements — they are operating facilities with open roles, and the people who fill them live in a county where the median home costs $189,000 and the average commute is under 20 minutes.
If you are a process engineer, a clinical nurse, a healthcare administrator, a cybersecurity analyst, a CNC machinist, a medical resident, or a remote worker who has done the math on what your salary buys in a different zip code — this page is for you.
The Wynn Hospital opened October 29, 2023 — a $481 million, 702,000 sq. ft. regional medical center in downtown Utica with 373 beds, an emergency department built for 90,000 visits per year, and a graduate medical education program that is actively expanding with new residencies in psychiatry, OB/GYN, emergency medicine, and general surgery.
Mohawk Valley Health System employs 3,000–3,500 healthcare professionals and is one of the largest private-sector employers in the county. Open roles span nursing, allied health, behavioral health, surgical services, and clinical operations.
The math for clinical talent: keep a comparable salary, trade a 45-minute metro commute for a 15-minute drive, and buy a house in Oneida County for $189,000.
Explore MVHS careers →
Also hiring: Rome Health · Little Falls Hospital
Chobani — founded in Central New York and still headquartered here — announced a $1.2 billion expansion of its South Edmeston and Rome operations in 2025, cementing the region’s position as a national center for dairy processing and food manufacturing. Chobani is the largest Greek yogurt producer in the country and one of the most recognized food brands in the world. It began in Oneida County and is growing here intentionally.
Open roles span production operations, quality assurance, supply chain, logistics, and food science.
Wolfspeed’s Mohawk Valley Fab at the Marcy Nanocenter is the world’s first, largest, and only fully automated 200mm Silicon Carbide fabrication facility. With $2.5 billion in committed investment — including a $750 million CHIPS Act federal award secured in October 2024 — and 600+ jobs targeted by 2029, this is one of the most significant chip manufacturing investments in the country. Open roles include process engineering, cleanroom operations, equipment maintenance, materials science, and manufacturing leadership.
The math for technical talent: semiconductor careers at national-average wages, in a county where a three-bedroom house costs a fraction of what it does near comparable fabs in Phoenix, Raleigh, or Albany.
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Learn about the Marcy Nanocenter →
Danfoss Power Solutions is returning to the Marcy Nanocenter — and bringing up to 300 new jobs with it. Announced in June 2026, Danfoss is establishing operations at the Quad-C facility at 330 Technology Drive, with phased production starting in early August 2026 and hiring beginning immediately.
The work is specific: manufacturing and warehousing for liquid cooling components used in data centers, the infrastructure that keeps AI and cloud systems running at scale. Danfoss previously operated in the region and is returning explicitly because of the Mohawk Valley’s combination of skilled workforce, available infrastructure, and the momentum of advanced manufacturing growth around the Marcy campus. The company expects to scale production through 2026 and into 2027.
Open roles span manufacturing operations, engineering, and warehouse logistics. This is active hiring, not a future announcement.
“The Mohawk Valley is a logical place to expand our data center business,” said Peter Bleday, VP of the Data Center business unit at Danfoss Power Solutions. “It offers a compelling combination of talent, infrastructure, and strategic access that supports our ambitious growth plans.”
Learn more about Danfoss Power Solutions →
A note on the Marcy Nanocenter: Wolfspeed and Danfoss are now both operating on the same 434-acre campus at Marcy, alongside SUNY Polytechnic Institute. The campus still has capacity for additional tenants. What is being built here — a concentration of semiconductor manufacturing, data center infrastructure, advanced materials, and technical training — is a genuine industrial cluster, not a single anchor employer. That matters for anyone evaluating career stability in the region.
Oneida County is home to financial institutions and insurance companies with deep regional roots and professional career tracks. Bank of Utica — fourth-generation family owned — and Adirondack Bank anchor the local banking landscape alongside national and international institutions. On the insurance side, Utica National Insurance Group is a nationally recognized carrier headquartered here, alongside regional firms like Gilroy, Kernan & Gilroy.
These are not satellite offices. They are headquarters, with full career ladders and community investment that is visible.
If you are looking for a career in higher education, Oneida County has more options per square mile than most regions its size. The postsecondary landscape includes two community colleges — Herkimer County Community College and Mohawk Valley Community College — one state polytechnic university — SUNY Polytechnic Institute — two private universities — Hamilton College and Utica University — and St. Elizabeth College of Nursing.
These institutions are also employers. Open roles span faculty positions, student services, workforce development, IT, administration, and research support.
Oneida County has more than 1,000 nonprofit organizations — from nationally affiliated anchors to community-based organizations serving the region’s diverse immigrant and refugee population, youth, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. The nonprofit sector here is not a placeholder. It is a primary employer with professional career tracks in social work, program management, fundraising, communications, and operations.
Notable employers include Springbrook, Cayuga Centers, the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, Mohawk Valley Resource Center for Refugees, and dozens of others across the human services, arts, and civic sectors.
Oneida County’s food and beverage industry is rooted in history and growing forward. FX Matt Brewing Company — one of the oldest continuously operating breweries in the United States and home of Saranac beers — anchors a craft beverage scene that includes a growing mix of breweries, distilleries, and tasting rooms. The county’s agricultural land and natural resources support a farm-to-table supply chain with real employment at every stage, from production and processing to hospitality and distribution.
The region’s food culture — shaped by generations of Italian, Bosnian, Vietnamese, Somali, and dozens of other cultural communities — has produced an independent restaurant landscape that is both a quality-of-life asset and a source of employment.
Griffiss Business and Technology Park in Rome is one of the most successful technology parks in the United States — a former Air Force base transformed into a 3,500-acre hub for defense technology, cybersecurity, unmanned aerial systems, and advanced manufacturing. More than 5,000 people work on campus across a mix of government, private, and academic tenants.
Key anchors include the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), NUAIR (host of the FAA-designated New York UAS Test Site), Eastern Air Defense Sector, and Mohawk Valley Community College’s Airframe & Powerplant Technology program. Griffiss is one of seven FAA-designated UAS test sites in the United States, with uncongested airspace and a 2¼-mile runway.
Open roles range from cybersecurity analysts and software engineers to aircraft mechanics, operations managers, and defense contractors.
Upstate employers and recruiters are eager to find and hire the right person for their unique opportunities. Whether you prefer teamwork, apprenticeships, collaboration, remote projects, corporate infrastructure, freelance gigs, or the entrepreneurial lifestyle, you will find your dream job here!
Our local office of the New York State Department of Labor in Downtown Utica provides numerous, specialized resources- all free to the general public- to help residents find the perfect job. From resume workshops to career counseling, to mock interviews, to professional development, to job fairs, and more, the career specialists at the NYSDOL can help you find the perfect position.
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That instance where you had an AMAZING IDEA for a business? Yet, you have absolutely no idea how to start the process?
Well, lucky for you, we have the answer – come to Upstate New York! Even if your BIG dream is a small spark, a slight twinkling, or a freshly planted seed, we have an amazing support system available to you at any stage in development.
Check out our handy step-by-step process to make your small business dreams a reality:
If it doesn’t scare you, chances are you’re probably not dreaming big enough. Luckily we like scary things around here! (Literally. We love Halloween.)
We know how small businesses can make a HUGE impact. Not only do our communities love to support them, we love to see them being built too.
Put your plan on paper and see if it’s feasible with Mohawk Valley Small Business Development Center.
How they can help: The SBDC, also located at MVCC’s thINCubator, helps with your business start-up, growth, and expansion needs. They provide services like business plan development, assistance with financial projections and marketing, organizational planning, and research support. Did we mention this is a completely FREE resource?
Are you a minority, woman, or veteran-owned business? SBDC also provides expert guidance to help clients understand how to apply for MWBE, SDVOB, and other state and federal small business certifications.
Book a 1-on-1 with ThINCubator to find out how they can assist you in launching, connecting you with opportunities and mentors, and define, refine and test your business model!
How they can help: MVCC’s thINCubator (or thINC as the locals call it) is Upstate New York’s hub for entrepreneurship. They help with guidance and programs needed to turn your idea into a viable business. ThINC also offers the Refinery, an 8-10 week accelerator program focused on setting measurable goals to grow your business, alongside other like-minded entrepreneurs.
If it doesn’t scare you, chances are you’re probably not dreaming big enough. Luckily we like scary things around here! (Literally. We love Halloween.)
We know how small businesses can make a HUGE impact. Not only do our communities love to support them, we love to see them being built too.
Open the doors and change the world!
With those open doors, we also love to celebrate small businesses and cut LOTS of ribbons. There’s just something about those big scissors! Contact the local Chamber of Commerce closest to you to announce you’re OPEN to all of Upstate New York.
Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce
Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce
Herkimer County Chamber of Commerce
National brands, small businesses, start-ups, corporations, companies looking to expand, and entrepreneurs alike are flocking to our area to take advantage of the momentum of our passionate, tight-knit community and outpouring of local support and communal pride. It’s exciting to watch, and even more exciting to be a part of.
We are fortunate to have resources to help new businesses start up AND established resources to help existing companies expand and grow. Check out these amazing resources to help integrate your business into our community and raise awareness for your brand, products, and services!
Our region has several fantastic chambers of commerce depending on where your business is located. Joining your area chamber is the best way to get your business introduced to our community. Our area chambers support businesses by providing resources to grow your business including networking, advertising, education, advocacy and more!
Mohawk Valley Edge provides a coordinated economic development program that can assist your business to relocate, grow and prosper.
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Discover how a $35,000 microenterprise grant helped launch Vêsucré, a woman-owned business that’s taking Otsego County by storm! Founded by Sarah Hartmann, Vêsucré offers plant-based, protein-packed frozen desserts that are free of dairy, soy, gluten, and refined sugar.
With flavors like Toffee Crunch and Espresso Brownie, these treats are not just for vegans—they’re for anyone who loves delicious, wholesome food. Vêsucré’s journey highlights the incredible opportunities available in Upstate New York for entrepreneurs and job seekers alike.
Ready to taste the future of dessert and explore career opportunities in a thriving community? Otsego County is where innovation meets quality of life. Join us in celebrating businesses like Vêsucré that are paving the way for a brighter, more sustainable future! 🌟
Upstate New York offers an inviting environment for businesses looking to hire top talent. At WhatsUpstateNY.com, we are dedicated to providing a comprehensive roadmap that helps area businesses welcome new employees, engage them with the community, and retain them for the long haul. Our multifaceted approach includes a robust job board, a wealth of resources for those considering relocation, personalized tours, and a range of activities designed to showcase the best of our region.
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On April 25, 2022, Wolfspeed hosted the grand opening for their Mohawk Valley Fab, the World’s first, largest, and only 200mm silicon carbide manufacturing facility. Click here to watch the video and learn more about Wolfspeed’s Mohawk Valley Fab !
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The last two years have been challenging for the world – the pandemic has consumed our news outlets, disrupted our community, family and social lives, as well as affected the way our employers have had to think about “business as usual.” Our schools have had to create alternative ways for educating our children. Hospitality, hotels…
