Binghamton, NY

Much of Binghamton s current employment base is still oriented towards technology and defense manufacturing. Areas of specialization include systems integration, flight simulation, and printed circuit board manufacturing. Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems, IBM, Sanmina-SCI, and Universal Instruments are the largest of such companies in the area. Education and health care are also becoming significant sectors in the regional economy. In particular, Binghamton University and Broome Community College employ a large number of researchers and educators. There is also a large presence of food services and distribution companies in Binghamton. Both Maines Paper & Food Service and Willow Run Foods are headquartered in the region. The region has, in the last several years, developed a growing and pervasive arts scene. These include a large cluster of art galleries and shops centered around downtown Binghamton.