GlobalFoundries is on its way and Wilton isn't waiting to take advantage of the possible influx in population.
On Tuesday, November 10, economic development leaders in Wilton and Congressman Scott Murphy unveiled the Wilton Global Job Development Corporation's "Blueprint for Economic and Job Growth."
The blueprint was created through the work of Wilton Planning Director Kate Maynard, Wilton Global Job Development Corporation President Raymond O'Conor and consultants from the LA Group. The plan maps out Wilton's vision for the future of the community, the economic possibilities and outlines a plan for balanced and sustainable growth along the Exit 16 and Exit 15 corridors. Plans for Exit 16 and Ballard Road include commercial and industrial development and Exit 15 will include mixed-use commercial, retail and office jobs with an estimated potential of 12,000 to 27,000 new jobs and a payroll of nearly $1 billion.
"Good jobs are the foundation of strong families, strong communities and a strong economy," Congressman Murphy said. "To maintain a vibrant economy, we must develop strategies that will help our economy recover and foster the creation of job growth right here in upstate New York. The Wilton Global Blueprint for economic development does exactly that - not only creating the groundwork for businesses to succeed, but doing so in a balanced, sustainable manner that will deliver long-term prosperity to our community."
The announcement took place at Wilton Global Job Development Campus on Ballard Road off Exit 16 in Wilton. The campus houses DA Collins Companies and new tenant Tech Valley Technologies which manufactures advanced targetry and military and law enforcement training products. The company is veteran-owned and moved into the campus to support growth within the company. DA Collins Companies is currently renovating the rest of the 283,000 square foot building that served as a state-owned facility for the care of developmentally challenged residents until the early 1990s and now serves as a model for adaptive-reuse. After renovations are complete the space will be leased to small and mid-sized businesses.
"Wilton has always had a vision to make Exit 16 an economic development zone. The Wilton Blueprint for economic development is an opportunity to showcase what our town has to offer prospective businesses with its commitment to both low taxes and meaningful economic opportunities," Wilton Town Supervisor Arthur Johnson said. He added that taxes in Wilton have not been levied since 1983, and the town is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Saratoga County. Ballard Road currently houses Ace Hardware and Target distribution centers.
While the center of the blueprint is plans for commercial and industrial development, there are also proposed plans for development and renovations to infrastructure, plans for a park and consideration for wetlands and open space.
"We don't see this everywhere in New York, or in the country, where we incorporate parks and wetlands but also encourage business growth and development," Congressman Murphy said. "My job is to stay out of the way but provide the infrastructure to put together an environment that breeds entrepreneurialism and drives us forward in securing private sector jobs."
The plan was conceived in the spring of 2009 when the Wilton Global Job Development Corporation, the Town of Wilton and the LA Group of Saratoga Springs came together to develop a plan to make Wilton a prime location to attract businesses related to GlobalFoundries and Tech Valley. The officials made trips to Dresden, Germany, and Austin, Texas to see the surrounding communities and their development after the chip fabrication company located in their areas. The officials confirmed that many supplementary businesses associated with GlobalFoundries are interested in locating to Luther Forest Technology Campus and surrounding communities. Wilton currently has 19 million square feet of potential development space.
"The Town of Wilton is once again at the forefront of economic development in Saratoga County. This plan enables the SEDC to promote a shovel-ready area with a fast-track approval process rarely seen in upstate New York," said Dennis Brobston, President of SEDC. "We hope other municipalities in Saratoga County follow Wilton's exemplary preparedness and ready their zoning appropriate areas in a similar fashion."
The blueprint was created through the work of Wilton Planning Director Kate Maynard, Wilton Global Job Development Corporation President Raymond O'Conor and consultants from the LA Group. The plan maps out Wilton's vision for the future of the community, the economic possibilities and outlines a plan for balanced and sustainable growth along the Exit 16 and Exit 15 corridors. Plans for Exit 16 and Ballard Road include commercial and industrial development and Exit 15 will include mixed-use commercial, retail and office jobs with an estimated potential of 12,000 to 27,000 new jobs and a payroll of nearly $1 billion.
"Good jobs are the foundation of strong families, strong communities and a strong economy," Congressman Murphy said. "To maintain a vibrant economy, we must develop strategies that will help our economy recover and foster the creation of job growth right here in upstate New York. The Wilton Global Blueprint for economic development does exactly that - not only creating the groundwork for businesses to succeed, but doing so in a balanced, sustainable manner that will deliver long-term prosperity to our community."
The announcement took place at Wilton Global Job Development Campus on Ballard Road off Exit 16 in Wilton. The campus houses DA Collins Companies and new tenant Tech Valley Technologies which manufactures advanced targetry and military and law enforcement training products. The company is veteran-owned and moved into the campus to support growth within the company. DA Collins Companies is currently renovating the rest of the 283,000 square foot building that served as a state-owned facility for the care of developmentally challenged residents until the early 1990s and now serves as a model for adaptive-reuse. After renovations are complete the space will be leased to small and mid-sized businesses.
"Wilton has always had a vision to make Exit 16 an economic development zone. The Wilton Blueprint for economic development is an opportunity to showcase what our town has to offer prospective businesses with its commitment to both low taxes and meaningful economic opportunities," Wilton Town Supervisor Arthur Johnson said. He added that taxes in Wilton have not been levied since 1983, and the town is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Saratoga County. Ballard Road currently houses Ace Hardware and Target distribution centers.
While the center of the blueprint is plans for commercial and industrial development, there are also proposed plans for development and renovations to infrastructure, plans for a park and consideration for wetlands and open space.
"We don't see this everywhere in New York, or in the country, where we incorporate parks and wetlands but also encourage business growth and development," Congressman Murphy said. "My job is to stay out of the way but provide the infrastructure to put together an environment that breeds entrepreneurialism and drives us forward in securing private sector jobs."
The plan was conceived in the spring of 2009 when the Wilton Global Job Development Corporation, the Town of Wilton and the LA Group of Saratoga Springs came together to develop a plan to make Wilton a prime location to attract businesses related to GlobalFoundries and Tech Valley. The officials made trips to Dresden, Germany, and Austin, Texas to see the surrounding communities and their development after the chip fabrication company located in their areas. The officials confirmed that many supplementary businesses associated with GlobalFoundries are interested in locating to Luther Forest Technology Campus and surrounding communities. Wilton currently has 19 million square feet of potential development space.
"The Town of Wilton is once again at the forefront of economic development in Saratoga County. This plan enables the SEDC to promote a shovel-ready area with a fast-track approval process rarely seen in upstate New York," said Dennis Brobston, President of SEDC. "We hope other municipalities in Saratoga County follow Wilton's exemplary preparedness and ready their zoning appropriate areas in a similar fashion."
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