The largest private development in New York State history is happening right now in Central New York. Since breaking ground in January 2026, Micron has already awarded more than $675 million in contracts to New York firms. With the foundations being poured for the chipmaker’s $100 billion megaproject, local companies have an unprecedented chance to access supply chain and subcontracting opportunities. 

Chips & Bricks, an event hosted by the Governor’s Office of Semiconductor Expansion, Management and Integration (GO-SEMI) and Empire State Development’s Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development (DMWBD), will help area businesses connect to those opportunities and other major developments throughout the region.

Event highlights will include: 

• Meetings with Project Leaders: Connect with representatives from the state's biggest projects, including Micron, Bechtel, NYS Department of Transportation, OCWA, Gilbane, Turner, DASNY, Pike Construction Services, and more.   
• "On-the-Spot" Resources: Get access to "on-the-spot" resources and technical assistance from industry leaders to assist with business needs, including Financing & Capital Access, Bonding & Insurance, and Business Advisory Services.   
• Procurement & Partnership Insights: Learn about upcoming procurement opportunities in the Central NY region. Discover what project-leading companies look for in local partners.   
• Targeted Support: Receive one-on-one technical assistance to help position your business for success.
• Featured Speakers: As Central New York’s expansion takes off, don’t miss your chance to hear from key industry leaders on how semiconductor mega-projects are unlocking vital opportunities for New York State small, local, and MWBE businesses.
  • Featured speakers at Chips & Bricks include leadership from:
    • GO-SEMI (ESD) | New York State Semiconductor Expansion
    • CenterState CEO | Regional Economic Leadership
    • Micron | Megafab Project Leadership
    • Bechtel | Overall Engineering, Procurement & Construction Lead – Fab 1
    • Gilbane | Preconstruction Lead – Fab 1
    • DMWBD (ESD) | Supplier Diversity & Compliance

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