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Life In Olean, New York

Tucked into the foothills of the Allegheny Plateau, Olean is an award-winning walkable city with mountain, trail and ski access in every direction. Remote workers can plug into The Hub co-working space, where entrepreneurs receive mentorship and accelerator support. We also love that: classic American Foursquares are on the market in the mid-$100Ks, kids learn to ski during the school day and the whole community rallies for college basketball - go Bonnies!

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A serene small town view with diverse architecture, greenery, and distant hills, evoking tranquility and a sense of community.

Downtown Olean

Downtown Olean is the heart of the community, where historic architecture, locally owned businesses, and neighborhood traditions create a welcoming atmosphere year-round. Centered along North Union Street, downtown offers an easy-to-walk district filled with restaurants, specialty shops, boutiques, and gathering spaces that showcase the city’s character.

Dining is a local tradition. Beef ’N Barrel has been a longtime favorite for steaks, seafood, and classic American fare, while Angee’s Restaurant is known for its homemade Italian dishes and friendly, family-owned atmosphere. For shopping, Christie’s Boutique offers clothing, gifts, and home décor from independent brands, making it a favorite stop for both residents and visitors.

Beyond shopping and dining, downtown hosts community events throughout the year, including the Olean Farmers Market, Tunes on Tuesday summer concerts, holiday celebrations, and seasonal festivals that bring neighbors together. Whether you’re enjoying dinner with friends, browsing local shops, or spending an afternoon downtown, Olean offers the kind of locally owned businesses and community connections that make it easy to feel at home.

Explore Downtown Olean:

  • 🍽️ Beef ’N Barrel Restaurant – View the menu and hours.
  • 🍝 Angee’s Restaurant – Explore the menu and plan a visit.
  • 🛍️ Christie’s Boutique – Browse local gifts, clothing, and home décor.
  • 🎉 Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce – See upcoming events and festivals.

Photo credit: Beef ‘N Barrel, Angee’s Restaurant, Christie’s Boutique, and the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce.

Community, Things to Do, Restaurants
A serene small town view with diverse architecture, greenery, and distant hills, evoking tranquility and a sense of community.

Downtown Olean

Downtown Olean is the heart of the community, where historic architecture, locally owned businesses, and neighborhood traditions create a welcoming atmosphere year-round. Centered along North Union Street, downtown offers an easy-to-walk district filled with restaurants, specialty shops, boutiques, and gathering spaces that showcase the city’s character.

Dining is a local tradition. Beef ’N Barrel has been a longtime favorite for steaks, seafood, and classic American fare, while Angee’s Restaurant is known for its homemade Italian dishes and friendly, family-owned atmosphere. For shopping, Christie’s Boutique offers clothing, gifts, and home décor from independent brands, making it a favorite stop for both residents and visitors.

Beyond shopping and dining, downtown hosts community events throughout the year, including the Olean Farmers Market, Tunes on Tuesday summer concerts, holiday celebrations, and seasonal festivals that bring neighbors together. Whether you’re enjoying dinner with friends, browsing local shops, or spending an afternoon downtown, Olean offers the kind of locally owned businesses and community connections that make it easy to feel at home.

Explore Downtown Olean:

  • 🍽️ Beef ’N Barrel Restaurant – View the menu and hours.
  • 🍝 Angee’s Restaurant – Explore the menu and plan a visit.
  • 🛍️ Christie’s Boutique – Browse local gifts, clothing, and home décor.
  • 🎉 Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce – See upcoming events and festivals.

Photo credit: Beef ‘N Barrel, Angee’s Restaurant, Christie’s Boutique, and the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce.

Community, Things to Do, Restaurants

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Key Employers

Explore some of Olean’s largest employers across healthcare, education, manufacturing, engineering, and skilled trades. Learn more about careers below.

St. Bonaventure University

Founded in 1858, St. Bonaventure University is a nationally recognized Franciscan university and a major employer in the Olean area. The university offers career opportunities across academics, administration, student services, athletics, technology, facilities, marketing and other areas that support its campus community.

See Open Roles ->


Career opportunities may include:

  • Faculty & academic positions
  • Admissions & student services
  • Marketing & communications
  • Finance & administration
  • Athletics & campus operations
  • Facilities, dining, & support services

Considering a move?

  • Out-of-state applicants are welcome
  • Virtual interviews are available
  • Travel is compensated when an in-person pre-hire visit is required

Learn More:


#employers

Photo credit: St. Bonaventure University

Universal Primary Care

Universal Primary Care is a community health center serving Olean and surrounding communities with comprehensive healthcare for patients of all ages. Its Olean location provides adult and family medicine, pediatric care, women’s health and obstetrics, behavioral health, and other integrated services. UPC offers physicians the opportunity to work collaboratively with a diverse care team while making a meaningful impact in the communities they serve.


See Open Roles →


Priority Hiring Needs:

  • OB/GYN
  • Family Medicine Physicians
  • Family Medicine Physicians with Surgical Obstetrics
  • Pediatricians

Why Universal Primary Care:

  • Virtual interviews available, with travel expenses covered for candidates who need to interview in person
  • Collaborative, community-focused care environment
  • Health, dental & vision coverage
  • Student loan repayment/forgiveness opportunities
  • Competitive PTO, CME days & professional-fee allowance
  • 403(b) with up to a 4% match

Click here to learn more about Universal Primary Care

#employers


Napoleon Engineering Services

Based in Olean, Napoleon Engineering Services specializes in bearing manufacturing, inspection, testing, modification, and test rig manufacturing. The company offers career opportunities across manufacturing, quality, and engineering.


See Open Roles ->


Actively Hiring For:

  • Machining
  • Quality
  • Inspection
  • Assembly
  • Engineering

Virtual interviews are available, making it easier for candidates considering a move to Olean to connect with the team.


Click here to learn more about Napoleon Engineering Services

#employers

Photo credit: Napoleon Engineering Services

Cutco Corporation

Headquartered in Olean, Cutco Corporation is the parent company of CUTCO Cutlery and KA-BAR Knives, two nationally recognized American-made brands. The company designs and manufactures premium cutlery while offering careers in manufacturing, engineering, logistics, supply chain, information technology, finance, marketing, human resources, customer service, and corporate operations.

See Open Roles ->


Learn More:


#employers


Photo credit: Cutco Corporation

Olean General Hospital

Olean General Hospital is one of the region’s leading healthcare providers, serving communities across New York’s Southern Tier and northern Pennsylvania. As part of Upper Allegheny Health System, the hospital offers careers in nursing, allied health, laboratory services, imaging, administration, information technology, facilities, and support services, making it one of Olean’s largest employers.

See Open Roles ->


Explore Career Opportunities:


#employers


Photo credit: Olean General Hospital.

Cimolai-HY

Cimolai-HY is a leading manufacturer of heavy steel fabrication and bridge components, supporting infrastructure projects across North America. Based in Olean, the company offers careers in welding, fabrication, machining, engineering, quality assurance, logistics, maintenance, and skilled trades, making it a key employer in the region’s advanced manufacturing industry.

See Open Roles ->

  • Learn More:
  • Photo credit: Cimolai-HY

    St. Bonaventure University

    Founded in 1858, St. Bonaventure University is a nationally recognized Franciscan university and a major employer in the Olean area. The university offers career opportunities across academics, administration, student services, athletics, technology, facilities, marketing and other areas that support its campus community.

    See Open Roles ->


    Career opportunities may include:

    • Faculty & academic positions
    • Admissions & student services
    • Marketing & communications
    • Finance & administration
    • Athletics & campus operations
    • Facilities, dining, & support services

    Considering a move?

    • Out-of-state applicants are welcome
    • Virtual interviews are available
    • Travel is compensated when an in-person pre-hire visit is required

    Learn More:


    #employers

    Photo credit: St. Bonaventure University

    Universal Primary Care

    Universal Primary Care is a community health center serving Olean and surrounding communities with comprehensive healthcare for patients of all ages. Its Olean location provides adult and family medicine, pediatric care, women’s health and obstetrics, behavioral health, and other integrated services. UPC offers physicians the opportunity to work collaboratively with a diverse care team while making a meaningful impact in the communities they serve.


    See Open Roles →


    Priority Hiring Needs:

    • OB/GYN
    • Family Medicine Physicians
    • Family Medicine Physicians with Surgical Obstetrics
    • Pediatricians

    Why Universal Primary Care:

    • Virtual interviews available, with travel expenses covered for candidates who need to interview in person
    • Collaborative, community-focused care environment
    • Health, dental & vision coverage
    • Student loan repayment/forgiveness opportunities
    • Competitive PTO, CME days & professional-fee allowance
    • 403(b) with up to a 4% match

    Click here to learn more about Universal Primary Care

    #employers


    Napoleon Engineering Services

    Based in Olean, Napoleon Engineering Services specializes in bearing manufacturing, inspection, testing, modification, and test rig manufacturing. The company offers career opportunities across manufacturing, quality, and engineering.


    See Open Roles ->


    Actively Hiring For:

    • Machining
    • Quality
    • Inspection
    • Assembly
    • Engineering

    Virtual interviews are available, making it easier for candidates considering a move to Olean to connect with the team.


    Click here to learn more about Napoleon Engineering Services

    #employers

    Photo credit: Napoleon Engineering Services

    Cutco Corporation

    Headquartered in Olean, Cutco Corporation is the parent company of CUTCO Cutlery and KA-BAR Knives, two nationally recognized American-made brands. The company designs and manufactures premium cutlery while offering careers in manufacturing, engineering, logistics, supply chain, information technology, finance, marketing, human resources, customer service, and corporate operations.

    See Open Roles ->


    Learn More:


    #employers


    Photo credit: Cutco Corporation

    Olean General Hospital

    Olean General Hospital is one of the region’s leading healthcare providers, serving communities across New York’s Southern Tier and northern Pennsylvania. As part of Upper Allegheny Health System, the hospital offers careers in nursing, allied health, laboratory services, imaging, administration, information technology, facilities, and support services, making it one of Olean’s largest employers.

    See Open Roles ->


    Explore Career Opportunities:


    #employers


    Photo credit: Olean General Hospital.

    Cimolai-HY

    Cimolai-HY is a leading manufacturer of heavy steel fabrication and bridge components, supporting infrastructure projects across North America. Based in Olean, the company offers careers in welding, fabrication, machining, engineering, quality assurance, logistics, maintenance, and skilled trades, making it a key employer in the region’s advanced manufacturing industry.

    See Open Roles ->

  • Learn More:
  • Photo credit: Cimolai-HY

    St. Bonaventure University

    Founded in 1858, St. Bonaventure University is a nationally recognized Franciscan university and a major employer in the Olean area. The university offers career opportunities across academics, administration, student services, athletics, technology, facilities, marketing and other areas that support its campus community.

    See Open Roles ->


    Career opportunities may include:

    • Faculty & academic positions
    • Admissions & student services
    • Marketing & communications
    • Finance & administration
    • Athletics & campus operations
    • Facilities, dining, & support services

    Considering a move?

    • Out-of-state applicants are welcome
    • Virtual interviews are available
    • Travel is compensated when an in-person pre-hire visit is required

    Learn More:


    #employers

    Photo credit: St. Bonaventure University

    Universal Primary Care

    Universal Primary Care is a community health center serving Olean and surrounding communities with comprehensive healthcare for patients of all ages. Its Olean location provides adult and family medicine, pediatric care, women’s health and obstetrics, behavioral health, and other integrated services. UPC offers physicians the opportunity to work collaboratively with a diverse care team while making a meaningful impact in the communities they serve.


    See Open Roles →


    Priority Hiring Needs:

    • OB/GYN
    • Family Medicine Physicians
    • Family Medicine Physicians with Surgical Obstetrics
    • Pediatricians

    Why Universal Primary Care:

    • Virtual interviews available, with travel expenses covered for candidates who need to interview in person
    • Collaborative, community-focused care environment
    • Health, dental & vision coverage
    • Student loan repayment/forgiveness opportunities
    • Competitive PTO, CME days & professional-fee allowance
    • 403(b) with up to a 4% match

    Click here to learn more about Universal Primary Care

    #employers


    Napoleon Engineering Services

    Based in Olean, Napoleon Engineering Services specializes in bearing manufacturing, inspection, testing, modification, and test rig manufacturing. The company offers career opportunities across manufacturing, quality, and engineering.


    See Open Roles ->


    Actively Hiring For:

    • Machining
    • Quality
    • Inspection
    • Assembly
    • Engineering

    Virtual interviews are available, making it easier for candidates considering a move to Olean to connect with the team.


    Click here to learn more about Napoleon Engineering Services

    #employers

    Photo credit: Napoleon Engineering Services

    Cutco Corporation

    Headquartered in Olean, Cutco Corporation is the parent company of CUTCO Cutlery and KA-BAR Knives, two nationally recognized American-made brands. The company designs and manufactures premium cutlery while offering careers in manufacturing, engineering, logistics, supply chain, information technology, finance, marketing, human resources, customer service, and corporate operations.

    See Open Roles ->


    Learn More:


    #employers


    Photo credit: Cutco Corporation

    Olean General Hospital

    Olean General Hospital is one of the region’s leading healthcare providers, serving communities across New York’s Southern Tier and northern Pennsylvania. As part of Upper Allegheny Health System, the hospital offers careers in nursing, allied health, laboratory services, imaging, administration, information technology, facilities, and support services, making it one of Olean’s largest employers.

    See Open Roles ->


    Explore Career Opportunities:


    #employers


    Photo credit: Olean General Hospital.

    Cimolai-HY

    Cimolai-HY is a leading manufacturer of heavy steel fabrication and bridge components, supporting infrastructure projects across North America. Based in Olean, the company offers careers in welding, fabrication, machining, engineering, quality assurance, logistics, maintenance, and skilled trades, making it a key employer in the region’s advanced manufacturing industry.

    See Open Roles ->

  • Learn More:
  • Photo credit: Cimolai-HY


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    Downtown Olean

    Downtown Olean is the heart of the community, where historic architecture, locally owned businesses, and neighborhood traditions create a welcoming atmosphere year-round. Centered along North Union Street, downtown offers an easy-to-walk district filled with restaurants, specialty shops, boutiques, and gathering spaces that showcase the city’s character.

    Dining is a local tradition. Beef ’N Barrel has been a longtime favorite for steaks, seafood, and classic American fare, while Angee’s Restaurant is known for its homemade Italian dishes and friendly, family-owned atmosphere. For shopping, Christie’s Boutique offers clothing, gifts, and home décor from independent brands, making it a favorite stop for both residents and visitors.

    Beyond shopping and dining, downtown hosts community events throughout the year, including the Olean Farmers Market, Tunes on Tuesday summer concerts, holiday celebrations, and seasonal festivals that bring neighbors together. Whether you’re enjoying dinner with friends, browsing local shops, or spending an afternoon downtown, Olean offers the kind of locally owned businesses and community connections that make it easy to feel at home.

    Explore Downtown Olean:

    • 🍽️ Beef ’N Barrel Restaurant – View the menu and hours.
    • 🍝 Angee’s Restaurant – Explore the menu and plan a visit.
    • 🛍️ Christie’s Boutique – Browse local gifts, clothing, and home décor.
    • 🎉 Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce – See upcoming events and festivals.

    Photo credit: Beef ‘N Barrel, Angee’s Restaurant, Christie’s Boutique, and the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce.

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