Norwich New York Merchants Association

Norwich New York, only a few hours from New York City

The city of Norwich is the county seat of Chenango County, having been established as a village in 1816 and then a city in 1914. The first settlers of European descent are believed to have arrived in the area in about 1788. However, the land had long previously been home to Native American tribes, most recently those of the Iroquois Nation. The city draws its name from Norwich, Connecticut, the area from which some early settlers emigrated. According to the 2000 Census, 7,355 residents now call Norwich home.

The city is centrally located in the county at the confluence of the Chenango River and the Canasawacta Creek. Positioned along NYS Route 12 about 45 miles north of Binghamton and about 45 miles south of Utica, the city is a hub of activity for surrounding villages and towns. From 1837 to 1878, the Chenango Canal ran through Norwich and helped spur early economic growth, such as the Maydole Hammer factory.

Through the years, many important businesses and industries have thrived in Norwich. Perhaps most notable was the Norwich Pharmacal Company, creator of well-known products such as Unguentine and Pepto-Bismol, brands now owned by the Procter & Gamble Company. A P&G spin-off company known as Norwich Pharmaceuticals, Inc. continues drug manufacturing and packaging operations just north of the city, employing approximately 250.

The city of Norwich is also pleased to be home to NBT Bank, which has established itself as an important regional bank, employing some 400 people locally and operating eighty branch locations throughout New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont. The city’s manufacturing sector is lead by Norwich Aero, an aerospace components maker, and CWS Packaging, a consumer products packaging firm. Other major employers and important service providers in the city are Chenango Memorial Hospital and the Morrisville College satellite campus.

In Upstate Norwich New York in Chenango County

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