Gov. Kathy Hochul announced July 9, 2026, that the largest private-sector construction project in New York State history has rapidly accelerated into its next phase, with workers pouring the first foundations for Micron's $100 billion semiconductor manufacturing campus in Central New York.
This major milestone was achieved less than six months after breaking ground and marks a pivotal turning point from site preparation to full vertical construction. The accelerated timeline reflects seamless coordination between state agencies, Micron, contractors, local partners and labor to maintain momentum at the site.
"Today's milestone marks another major step for Micron in Central New York, and what makes it even more remarkable is that we're here in July — months ahead of schedule — pouring the concrete foundation," said Hochul. "This is the largest private investment in New York State history, and it's already delivering for New Yorkers, our state economy and our local businesses. With up to 50,000 jobs on the horizon, we are building the future of American memory manufacturing right here in Central New York, and we are building it fast."
Micron Chairman, president, and CEO Sanjay Mehrotra said, "As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, data and memory are foundational to the modern economy — and Micron is increasing our U.S. investments to more than $250 billion through 2035 to meet that moment. I want to thank President Trump, Secretary Lutnick, Governor Hochul, Senator Schumer, County Executive McMahon, and our partners across government and the community for their leadership. Reaching this milestone ahead of schedule reflects the speed and determination behind this project. Micron is proud to bring the world's most advanced memory manufacturing to Central New York, strengthen the domestic semiconductor supply chain and help secure America's technology leadership for generations to come."
When complete, Micron's Central New York campus will be the largest semiconductor manufacturing facility in the United States and will anchor a new advanced manufacturing hub across Upstate New York.
The project, together with its vast supply chain, is expected to create 50,000 good-paying jobs and support tens of thousands of construction jobs while further establishing New York State as the domestic leader in America's semiconductor manufacturing resurgence.
Micron's transformative $100 billion project is part of a broader wave of semiconductor industry growth driven by Gov. Hochul. Since taking office, semiconductor companies have announced more than $125 billion in new investments across upstate New York. Today, the Empire State is home to the nation's fastest growing semiconductor industry ecosystem and 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. After decades of stagnation, the Central New York population is expected to increase dues to strategic efforts to foster high-growth industries. Micron's project is expected to attract upwards of 84,000 people to New York — more than 76,000 of which are anticipated in Central New York.
Hochul said she has forged partnerships with Micron and created programs to ensure this moment delivers lasting benefits for workers, families, and small businesses. These commitments include:
• Long-term infrastructure and energy investments to support regional growth, including expanded water, sustainability, wastewater, electric transmission, power 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.
• The flagship location of the state's new $200 million ON-RAMP workforce development program on the South Side of Syracuse.
• The pioneering $150 million Housing CNY Fund seeded by Empire State Development and Micron to accelerate housing production and meet growth driven by Micron's Central New York investment.
Semiconductors are vital to the nation's economic strength and national security, serving as the brains of modern electronics and enabling technologies critical to U.S. global competitiveness.
The industry also is one of the fastest growing in the world, with global revenues projected to reach $1 trillion as soon as this year. Domestically, the sector directly employs more than 300,000 people and supports more than 1.8 million additional jobs. As a top-five U.S. export, the semiconductor industry remains the number one contributor to national labor productivity, enhancing efficiency across virtually every economic sector from agriculture to advanced manufacturing.
New York is currently home to a robust semiconductor network of 156 semiconductor and supply chain companies employing more than 34,000 New Yorkers. This footprint continues to expand rapidly through major facility expansions from industry leaders including Micron, GlobalFoundries, onsemi, AMD, Edwards Vacuum, Menlo Micro and TTM Technologies.
