Micron has broken ground last week on the first semiconductor fabrication facility in Clay, Onondaga County — the largest private investment in the history of the state. Governor Kathy Hochul was joined by Micron executives, federal, state, and local officials, and community leaders at the project site, which, with four fabs planned, will be the largest semiconductor facility in the United States. The $100+ billion project will anchor a new advanced manufacturing hub in Central New York, creating tens of thousands of jobs — both directly and through the broader supply chain — while strengthening America’s semiconductor manufacturing capacity and national security.
“Micron breaking ground in Central New York marks the transition from promise to progress on one of the most significant economic development projects in our state’s history,” Governor Hochul said. “More than just constructing a state-of-the-art chip fab and the nation’s largest clean room — we are building opportunity for generations of New Yorkers. This historic investment by Micron and my Administration cements Central New York as a global leader in advanced manufacturing, creates tens of thousands of good-paying jobs. This project proves that when government and the private sector work together, we can bring critical industries back to the United States, support cutting-edge advanced manufacturing, rebuild the middle class, and put Upstate’s economy on a permanent upswing.”
Micron Chairman, President and CEO Sanjay Mehrotra said, “By breaking ground on Micron’s New York megafab, we are taking another important step in creating a future where the most critical components of the AI economy are built on American soil. This $100 billion investment in Onondaga County will create 50,000 jobs in the state and help cement Central New York as a global leader in advanced manufacturing. I want to thank Governor Hochul for her steadfast partnership and vision for high-tech manufacturing here. We are excited to create the future together.”
The Micron groundbreaking represents years of planning, collaboration and community input, and signals the latest in a new era of economic growth for Central New York. The state’s commitment includes investments in site readiness, infrastructure, and workforce pipelines designed to prepare New Yorkers for careers in cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing.
Micron’s $100 billion+ commitment is the largest private investment in New York’s history and will create the largest cleanroom in the United States. By the end of the decade, one in four U.S.-made chips will be produced within 350 miles of Upstate New York — more than any other region in the nation. Micron’s investment is generating a ripple effect across the regional and statewide economies, spurring growth in construction, advanced manufacturing, research and development, and workforce training. The project is also driving significant investments in infrastructure, housing, and education to ensure local communities benefit fully from this unprecedented opportunity.
This includes:
- 9,000 new, good paying jobs at all levels of education on site
- Up to 50,000 new permanent jobs in the region over next 30 years
- Tens of thousands of construction jobs over the next 20 years to build the campus
- An additional $9.5 billion in regional economic output annually starting in 2027, ramping up to over $16 billion annually by 2041
- An additional $6.8 billion in annual disposable income for New Yorkers over the next thirty years.
- Nearly $20 billion in revenue for state and local governments to improve schools and other public services
