About Us

The Central New York Defense Alliance is a not-for-profit 501(c) 6 incorporated in April of 2011. We are the only regional organization legally empowered to lobby in Washington and Albany to protect our federal and defense assets. The Alliance is a collaborative force of New York businesses, universities and colleges, government agencies, economic development groups, and community leaders working together to protect, strengthen and expand our high tech ecosystem by supporting research, development, and commercialization opportunities made possible by our defense and federal assets. Read More…

Multi-Faceted Strategy

The Alliance is working to strengthen the entire information and defense ecosystem in Central New York, optimizing our efforts with a multi-faceted approach: ENGAGE directly with the AFRL/RI, DFAS, EADS …

Strong Relationships, in Washington, Albany, and at Home

The Alliance enjoys unprecedented support from our Local, State and Federal representatives and government leaders: Rome Mayor Lanigan Utica Mayor Galime Oneida County Executive Picente Governor Hochul NYS Senator Griffo …

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