Norwich,
New York lies nestled in the rolling hills of
the state’s Southern
Tier Region. Serving as county seat for the
picturesque Chenango
County, Norwich is the industrial and commercial
hub for this largely rural area. The county covers
almost 900 square miles of forests and hills,
fertile river valleys and pristine wilderness.
Norwich, lying only a few hours from many major
cities in the Northeastern United States as well as
Southeastern Canada, offers the best of both worlds.
This
thriving city of more than 7,000 people (Census
2,000 data), holds a reputation for keeping to a
hard work ethic while at the same time, creating an
enjoyable, low stress environment. Industries such
as world-famous Proctor and Gamble and Unison
Aerospace Company have taken advantage of this
wonderful mix and now call Norwich home. The low
crime rate, outstanding educational
system and high quality of life make this city a
prime relocation site. As a designated New York
State Empire
Zone, Norwich offers both local and state incentives
for bringing new corporations into the city.
Located
forty miles from the metropolis of Binghamton
and fifty miles from Syracuse,
the Greater
Norwich Empire Zone holds the title of “Home
of the One-Minute Rush Hour”, emphasizing the
hassle-free atmosphere of the city. Surrounded by
natural beauty and historic landmarks, yet still
close enough to the modern world to provide
abundance for its residents, Norwich proudly looks
towards a bright future.
City
residents thoroughly enjoy the marvelous landscape
around them. Nearby Bowman
Lake State Park offers camping, hiking, and
hunting, along with premier fishing and boating. The
Rogers
Environmental Conservation Center provides
education for visitors as well as miles of hiking
trails. For avid golfers numerous courses await
through out Chenango County, with breathtaking
backdrops of winding rivers and forested hills. The
many acres of public land in Chenango provide room
for the winter pleasures of cross-country skiing and
snowmobiling.
Norwich
plays host to several events through the year. The Colorscape
Chenango Arts Festival takes place each autumn,
to the background of the stunning changing leaves.
The annual Gus
Macker Basketball Tournament draws sports
enthusiasts from all around. The
Chenango County Council of the Arts, found in
Norwich, offers a wide variety of performances and
shows year-round.
Norwich,
New York offers interesting choices of rural and
city life to residents and visitors alike.
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