Contact: Jen Hutchins, Patrick Boland (518) 743-0964

Malta, NY, Oct 22 - On Monday, October 25th, Congressman Scott Murphy (NY-20) and United States Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke will discuss economic development in New York’s Tech Valley with executives from GlobalFoundries. Following the discussion, Murphy and Locke will tour the GlobalFoundries Fab 8 project. The discussion will focus on GlobalFoundries’ positive impact on the region – as the largest project of its kind in the United States, a future exporter of cutting-edge technology, and its role in attracting additional innovative companies to Upstate New York.

Murphy has been working with private industry and communities throughout the 20th District to build upon his plan to Renew Upstate New York's economy.  
 
WHO:             Congressman Scott Murphy, Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke, GlobalFoundries CEO Doug Grose, GlobalFoundries VP and Fab 8 General Manager Norm Armour

WHAT:          Media availability and discussion on economic development in Tech Valley, followed by a tour GlobalFoundries Fab 8 construction project
 
WHERE:       GLOBALFOUNDRIES Fab 8 Construction Site
                      M + W U.S., Inc. Field Office
                     400 Stone Break Road Extension
                     Malta, NY 12020
 
Parking is available at the M + W U.S., Inc. field office, located at 400 Stone Break Road Extension. To reach the lot from Route 9 in Malta, turn on to Stone Break Road and head east into the Luther Forest Technology Campus. Take the second right turn at the roundabout and head up the hill toward the Fab 8 construction site. The parking area will be on the right before you reach the construction entrance.
 
WHEN:          Monday, October 25th, 3:00 p.m. (Media availability)