A Sign of Growth: Micron and Local Investors Buy Properties Surrounding White Pine Site

Posted On
May 17, 2023
Image
White Pine

CLAY, N.Y. — Micron and local investors are making moves to buy property around the White Pine site in Clay, where Micron plans to build its semi-conductor plant, local leaders call it a promising step.

Micron has now bought a one-acre parcel of land in the Town of Clay right next to the space of the proposed chip plant.

This comes as a positive sign for those who had concerns if Micron would actually come to town.

Rob Simpson, President of CenterState CEO, a local business development group, said, “When any project is announced there’s a healthy level of skepticism about how real it is but I give Micron a lot of credit they’ve been on the ground here on Central New York on the ground here since October of last year.”
....

According to Simpson, the next things the community needs to focus on are increasing housing availability and uplifting the community with job opportunities.

The public will have the chance to weigh in on the White Pine Commerce Park project at a special town board meeting on Wednesday, June 7 at Liverpool High School at 5:30 p.m.

Read the full article from CNY Central here.

Other
Media Coverage

Image
Kara Jones at INSPYRE Innovation Hub
Media Coverage | 12/17/2025

CenterState CEO's Kara Jones Featured in Syracuse.com's Leadership Series

Syracuse.com featured CenterState CEO's Director of Programs and Engagement Kara Jones as a part of its weekly "Conversations on Leadership."

Image
Dr. J City & State Responsible 100
Media Coverage | 12/17/2025

Dr. Juhanna Rogers Named to City & State New York’s 2025 Responsible 100

The list by City & State New York recognizes 100 state leaders who share a commitment to making the world a better place.

Image
T&C Page Adobe Stock
Media Coverage | 12/12/2025

CenterState CEO's Workforce Innovation Efforts Featured on Syracuse.com

CenterState CEO's Aimee Durfee recently spoke with Syracuse.com on efforts to address employment disparities for Black and Hispanic Syracuse residents.

Image
CenterState CEO Generic
Media Coverage | 12/03/2025

CenterState CEO Staff Named to Syracuse Mayor-Elect Sharon Owens Transition Team

Rob Simpson, Dr. Juhanna Rogers and Kevin Schwab will serve on Syracuse Mayor-Elect Sharon Owen's transition team.

Image
IIH from above
Media Coverage | 11/25/2025

Site Selection Features New York in Area Spotlight

Site Selection Magazine featured upstate New York in its Area Spotlight.

Image
Op-Ed: Energy Strategy
Media Coverage | 11/20/2025

Upstate Business Community Leaders Call For 'All-Of-The-Above' Energy Generation Strategy

Leaders in Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo published opinion piece on the need for reliable, carbon-free energy.

Image
ribbon cutting at INSPYRE
Media Coverage | 09/19/2025

INSPYRE Innovation Hub Opens in Downtown Syracuse

CenterState CEO with its public and private sector partners celebrated the opening of CenterState's INSPYRE Innovation Hub in downtown Syracuse.

Image
Constellation NY Nuclear
Media Coverage | 09/04/2025

Carbon Free NY Shares New Report on Impact of Nuclear Power in New York

Carbon Free NY shares a report that explores the impact of nuclear power and the ZEC program.

Image
UAS drone operator
Media Coverage | 09/03/2025

GENIUS NY Finalist Shares CNY UAS Ecosystem Insights on Syracuse.com

Modovolo CEO Justin Call shares Central New York's strengths in the uncrewed aerial systems sector in Syracuse.com opinion article.