Target Industries

Fort Drum is the largest employer in the Drum Country Region, but many strong national and international businesses have made our region their home, including food manufacturers, call centers, Finance/Insurance/Real Estate (FIRE) industries and defense contractors. We’re also a growing hub for renewable/alternative energy manufacturers and businesses. Our combination of a growing workforce, outstanding cost of living, access to national and international markets and high-speed telecommunications means a smart choice for your business.

Representative Drum Country Employers
Company	Description	Employees
Fort Drum	Civilian employees at army post	4,782
Alcoa	Manufactures aluminum	1,367
Stream Global Services	Call center	700
Kinney Drugs	Regional drug store chain	500
ACCO, USA	Office Supplies	373
Kraft Foods	Manufactures cream cheese products	325
Car-Freshner Group	Manufactures air fresheners	300
Defense Support Services	Repairs helicopters	300
New York Air Brake	Manufactures braking systems for rail cars	300
Community Bank N.A.	Provides bank services	230
LCO Destiny	Manufactures picture frames	220
Fibermark	Manufactures specialty fiber-based materials	190
Climax Manufacturing	Manufactures coated paper products	190
Corning, Inc.	Manufactures specialty glass and ceramics	145
Otis Technology	Manufactures gun cleaning kits	140
Interface Solutions	Manufactures gasket sealing systems	110
Source: Drum Country Business 2010

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Finance, Insurance & Real Estate

Companies will find that the reliability, capacity and costs of Drum Country’s utilities infrastructure, as well as Fort Drum’s steady infusion of talent into the area economy, create a total package that makes the cost of doing business here as stunning as any view of the Adirondacks.

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