Brittney Richardson

<p>SUNY Broome Community College is a dynamic presence at the heart in the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Tier" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Southern Tier</a> Upstate New York region.&nbsp;&nbsp;It is a preeminent college recognized both nationally and globally as a part of the State University of New York (SUNY).&nbsp;IBM was founded nearby, and the flight simulator was invented in Binghamton, NY.&nbsp;&nbsp;Other notable businesses founded in the area include <a href="https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/s/about-us" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dick's Sporting Goods</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eureka!_Tent_Company#:~:text=The%20Eureka%20Tent%20%26%20Awning%20Company,%2C%20horse%20blankets%2C%20and%20flags." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Eureka! Camping</a>, and <a href="https://www.broomeisgood.com/johnson-outdoor-gear-made-in-broome-story/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Johnson Outdoors</a>.</p><p>Today, while there is a continued concentration of high-tech firms, Binghamton is emerging as a healthcare- and education-focused city with a strong advanced manufacturing sector.&nbsp;&nbsp;Companies in the area like <a href="https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/index.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lockheed Martin</a>, <a href="https://www.baesystems.com/en/home" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BAE Systems</a>, and <a href="https://www.cummins.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cummins</a>.</p>