Gov. Kathy Hochul celebrated the groundbreaking of Micron's first semiconductor fabrication facility on Jan. 16, 2026 in Clay, Onondaga County — a culminating milestone for the largest private investment in New York history and a transformational moment for the state's economy.
The Governor 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 more than $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," said Gov. Hochul. "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," she added. "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."
The groundbreaking represents years of planning, collaboration and community input, and signals the latest in a new era of economic growth for Central New York, according to the office of Hochul.
New York State continues to partner with Micron to ensure the project delivers lasting benefits for workers, families and small businesses, while advancing environmental sustainability, workforce development and community engagement. 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 more than $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 also is driving significant investments in infrastructure, housing and education to ensure local communities benefit fully from this unprecedented opportunity.
This includes:
• 9,000 new 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; and
• nearly $20 billion in revenue for state and local governments to improve schools and other public services.
After decades of stagnation, the central New York population is expected to increase due to strategic efforts to foster high-growth industries. Micron's project is expected to attract upwards of 84,000 people to New York — and at least 74,000 them to the central New York Region. To handle this growth, planned investments include:
• long-term infrastructure and energy investments to support regional growth, including expanded water, wastewater, gas, electric, nuclear generation and transportation systems;
• the $500 million Green CHIPS Community Investment Fund developed to ensure inclusive economic growth, workforce development and quality of life enhancements for Central New York; and
• the flagship location of the state's new $200 million ON-RAMP workforce development program on the South Side of Syracuse.
Gov. Hochul's housing policies include multiple initiatives and funding programs at the state level, and local policies are being developed to stimulate the regional market to increase the supply of affordable, high quality housing choices to meet high demand.
Gov. Hochul is executing a strategic vision to leverage the success of Micron's investment to cement New York's role as the nation's primary hub for semiconductor innovation and manufacturing. By integrating research infrastructure with a growing supply chain ecosystem, the governor is ensuring that the momentum generated in central New York catalyzes a statewide economic transformation.
