DUNKIRK-SHERIDAN EMPIRE ZONE OF NEW YORK STATE

RESOURCES

LOCATION AND MARKET PROXIMITY
Midway between New York, Chicago, Toronto & Pittsburgh Located within 500 miles of over 50% of the US population. 50-150 miles to the Buffalo, Rochester, Cleveland, and Erie markets.

Western New York boasts one of the most productive, available and motivated work forces in the country. Competitive wage rates make the work force in Dunkirk/Sheridan exceptionally appealing. In addition, an integrative county partnership for jobs supplies upgrade training and placement assistance, a hands-on training center, school-to-work programs and apprenticeships.

The State University of New York College at Fredonia, rated in the top 100 public colleges in the north by US News & World Report, and Jamestown Community College offer continuing and degreed education.

CHADWICK BAY REGION ECONOMIC PROFILE
Population approximately 35,000
30 mile radius commute population 100,000
74.45% of adults have high school diplomas
24.1% of adults have an associates degree
16.96% of adults have bachelors degrees
5.2% unemployment (10 year average)
Median Household income- $31,439
10.9% of population is 18-24 years old

Available within the Dunkirk/Sheridan EZ are state-of-the-art utilities and the broadband telecommunications.

Interstate 90, the NYS Thruway, provides the major transportation route through the region. In addition, CSX and Norfolk & Southern connect business in the Zone to national hubs via rail. The Dunkirk Airport supplies two 5000 foot runways. Over 20 trucking companies, passenger bus, and an anticipated Amtrak Passenger Rail station also service the region.

With a harbor on Lake Erie, Dunkirk offers the resource of the Great Lakes, which constitute about one-fifth of the world's entire supply of fresh water.

The Business Setting includes manufacturers in agriculture, electronics, metal alloys, food processing, plastics, designer doors, high quality printing ink, heating equipment, and safety seals.

RESOURCES LOCATION AND MARKET PROXIMITY Midway between New York, Chicago, Toronto & Pittsburgh Located within 500 miles of over 50% of the US population. 50-150 miles to the Buffalo, Rochester, Cleveland, and Erie markets. Western New York boasts one of the most productive, available and motivated work forces in the country. Competitive wage rates make the work force in Dunkirk/Sheridan exceptionally appealing. In addition, an integrative county partnership for jobs supplies upgrade training and placement assistance, a hands-on training center, school-to-work programs and apprenticeships. The State University of New York College at Fredonia, rated in the top 100 public colleges in the north by US News & World Report, and Jamestown Community College offer continuing and degreed education. CHADWICK BAY REGION ECONOMIC PROFILE Population approximately 35,000 30 mile radius commute population 100,000 74.45% of adults have high school diplomas 24.1% of adults have an associates degree 16.96% of adults have bachelors degrees 5.2% unemployment (10 year average) Median Household income- $31,439 10.9% of population is 18-24 years old Available within the Dunkirk/Sheridan EZ are state-of-the-art utilities and the broadband telecommunications. Interstate 90, the NYS Thruway, provides the major transportation route through the region. In addition, CSX and Norfolk & Southern connect business in the Zone to national hubs via rail. The Dunkirk Airport supplies two 5000 foot runways. Over 20 trucking companies, passenger bus, and an anticipated Amtrak Passenger Rail station also service the region. With a harbor on Lake Erie, Dunkirk offers the resource of the Great Lakes, which constitute about one-fifth of the world's entire supply of fresh water. The Business Setting includes manufacturers in agriculture, electronics, metal alloys, food processing, plastics, designer doors, high quality printing ink, heating equipment, and safety seals.
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