With unemployment in the double digits in New York State there is a potential bright spot in the Marcellus Shale. As reported by Tom Wilber in pressconnects.com, Delta Engineering & Architects in Broome County has recently moved into a larger space and continues to grow partly as a result of Marcellus Shale development in New York and Pennsylvania.

“Growth related to the Marcellus industry in New York and Pennsylvania is the focal point of a new business initiative that specializes in civil and environmental engineering and construction services”, said Robert Harner, director of the division. Harner expects as many as 20 jobs will be added in the coming years related to Marcellus business.
Once the DEC regulations are finalized and permitting begins, thousands more jobs like these will be available. These are good, skilled jobs that will allow New Yorkers to remain here and provide a good future for their families. New York is facing a huge budget gap.

The Marcellus presents and enormous economic opportunity requiring no government program or subsidy. New York needs to move quickly on the regulations and demonstrate that the state wants to encourage job growth and opportunity for its citizens.