Southern Tier 8

This is a fantastic article! Binghamton made top 4 on the list of the best small towns to move to! Other Upstate towns took top 3! We know our lifestyle is the best and we are just excited that others are taking notice.

Upstate New York Dominates New Ranking Of Best American Hometowns Upstate New York Dominates New Ranking Of Best... - Pleasantville-Briarcliff Manor, NY - In smaller cities and towns, theres a lot more to life than money, said the analysts at All Star Home.

INNOVATIVE AGRICULTURE! Many thanks to Phoebe Schreiner for sharing CADES’ Vision for the 2050 New York State foodshed & Harmonie Bettenhausen, Ph.D. for a fun tour of the Hartwick Craft Food & Beverage lab, and Julie Pacatte for showing Appalachian Regional Commission Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin innovative agriculture with Kevin Maher & CrannMor, the Sunshine Fairgrounds & Schoharie Economic Enterprise Corporation, thanks for your hospitality and time with Mayor Larry Caza, Alicia Terry, Korsah Kofi Akumfi , Justin Hamm, Jim Becker, Nan Stolzenburg, Brendon Becker,
Peter Johnson, Melinda McTaggart & Bill Federice!

Wonderful day in Walton at Healthy Delaware IRT with Lolene Cornish & Dorothy Kay L. Richter & Lilly R. & Ashley Seyfried & Sophia Pappas!
Thank you Shelly Johnson for organizing a truly special Distinguished Visitor’s Day at the Innovative Readiness Training!

And many thanks for joining today Appalachian Regional Commission Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin & Guy Land & Karen Fabiano & Bradley Roebke & Ashley Hill & Joe Mihalko & Alicia Terry & Trisha Hiemstra, P.E. & Tammie Harris & Erik Scrivener & Sean Penchoff & Julie Dostal & Evan Maslin & Amanda Spellicy & Harris Weiss & Melinda McTaggart…And so grateful to have been at the LT Stephen Doane bridge dedication!

Many thanks Martha Ryan & DCMO BOCES Health Occupations Programs, Shane Butler & Lt Warren E. Eaton Airport & Robert Jeffrey & the Northeast Classic Car Museum Car Museum, for hosting Southern Tier 8 Regional Board, Nys Dos & Appalachian Regional Commission Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin. We truly enjoyed hearing about your work & successes with Appalachian Regional Commission investments!

We are excited for Delaware County & Healthy Delaware Innovative Readiness Training Mission July 11-19, 2023 in Walton, NY!
https://www.facebook.com/HealthyDelawareIRT

Thanks to the Appalachian Regional Commission and the ST8 Regional Board for supporting this effort!

Many thanks to Shelly Johnson Bennett for organizing community support for the ARMY with the upcoming Healthy Delaware IRT mission July 10-21 in Walton, NY

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For Immediate Release - June 20th, 2023 - Southern Tier 8 Regional Board Receives $100,000 Grant to Help Appalachian Communities Access More Federal Funds
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Today’s awards will help Southern Tier 8 Regional Board and 25 other Local Development Districts (LDDs) expand technical assistance for communities seeking federal funding.
Binghamton, NY June 20,2023—Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), in partnership with New York State Department of State announced nearly $2.5 million in awards through READY LDDs, one of four tailored tracks ARC’s capacity-building initiative, READY Appalachia. Today’s awards will help 26 Local Development Districts (LDDs) in nine Appalachian states – including Southern Tier 8 Regional Board – expand staffing capacity to better support their communities in identifying, accessing, and implementing federal funding through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), and other funding sources.

Read the full release and details click https://rb.gy/xs6m2

Have a family member struggling with anxiety, but not sure who to talk to? Healthy Delaware is offering a NO-COST program to meet with mental health providers (and find local providers). Learn more July 11-20 at Walton High School!
Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/HealthyDelawareIRT

Want High-Speed Internet Access? Don’t miss and make your voice heard by checking your address in the national broadband map at https://broadbandmap.fcc.gov/home
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Public Funding will be sent where the national map shows the need. So, check your address for internet service on the map and if you find errors, submit a challenge.
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NEED HELP? Join us on Dec 20th, 2022 at 12pm for a virtual presentation - Broadband Industry Expert Andy Lukasiewicz from ECC Technologies will be discussing the program, pending deadline, and defining how to navigate the challenge process. There is no charge to the program, however, pre-registration is required. Click on this link https://forms.gle/mgnarPFX8JnQgChz6 to reserve your spot.
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Thank you to all our broadband collaborative partners Broome County Department of Planning The Agency Broome Tioga Boces Town of Union Times The City of Binghamton Chenango County Planning Department Commerce Chenango Cortland County Legislature Cortland County BDC / IDA Delaware County NY Government Delaware County Economic Development, New York Otsego County Planning and Solid Waste Department Otsego Now The Otsego County Chamber Schoharie County Government Schoharie County IDA Schoharie Economic Enterprise Corp Team Tioga Tompkins County, NY Ithaca Area Economic Development City of Ithaca Department of Public Works County Planning & Sustainability
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Bite Into the Region…Featuring MJ's Bar and Restaurant in Owego - Tioga County.
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This cute, cozy, and might we add delicious eatery is in the picturesque Downtown Owego in Tioga County. Included in the experience are river views along with the warm atmosphere. MJ’s is one of the many awesome places waiting for you to experience here in the Southern Tier 8 Region.
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Featured here is the Cuban sandwich…yum!
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Stay tuned for our regional digital experience launching in 2023!
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Photo Credit: Lindsay Stewart

TEAM FOCUS! We are happy to introduce Ashley Seyfried, the newest member of our team! Ashley Seyfried is our Sustainability Coordinator and is responsible for our water quality and sustainability programs one of them best known as our WaterFromRain.org. The program showcases easy tips on how to deal with our storm water in order to ensure the wellness of our residents and our region.
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Yesterday was an amazing day with the visit of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and US Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Alejandra Castillo at Binghamton University regarding the $113 million award for battery research and development that will impact the Broome County Region. Our very own Jen Gregory was part of the roundtable discussion talking about the region and the importance in seeking this EDA funding for the area. Read our full article here https://southerntier8.org/regional-news/new-energy-new-york

New Energy New York - Southern Tier New York News New Energy New York is establishing a robust network of industry, academic, non-profit, and government organizations to ...

Get To Know The ST8 Region - Featuring, Tompkins County, NY
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Centered around the well-known city of Ithaca, Tompkins County offers many different assets from beautiful scenery, prestigious higher education institutions such as Cornell and Ithaca College , great food, a small community feel, music, arts…you name it, Tompkins has it all. Enjoy a peaceful time at Cayuga Lake part of the internationally recognized Finger Lakes Wine Region, to a walk in the gorge and several parks, to fresh healthy foods and local farm fresh products, great music scene, wineries and breweries…hello Ithaca Brewery…and feel the vibrant energy of what Tompkins has become known for… an entrepreneurial playground where so many start-ups begin and take-off to become successful brands with the help of Rev Incubator. Really, We can go on an on and on….and we will as we’ll feature more about Tompkins in our new regional digital experience launching soon! Tompkins Chamber Tompkins County, NY Ithaca Area Economic Development City of Ithaca Department of Public Works Rev: Ithaca Startup Works Visit Ithaca Ithaca Is Gorges Cornell University Ithaca College Finger Lakes
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Photo Credit to: GA-Studios

Thank you to Bob Murphy at Broome-Tioga Workforce for hosting their Job Fair yesterday!

Looking for a job in or around Broome and Tioga Counties? Visit their website here: http://www.broometiogaworks.com/

Thank you to Amy Buggs and the Cayuga Cortland Workforce Development Board as well as Voyant Beauty for hosting a job fair yesterday!

If you missed it, you can find more information here: https://tinyurl.com/nh8j37w6

THE SOUTHERN TIER IS HIRING! Don’t Miss Out Today - September 29th, 2022
Two Career Fairs in Cortland and Broome County! Over 100 Employers!
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CORTLAND CAREER FAIR Details:
Time: 12PM-6PM
Location: 75 E Court Street, Cortland NY
More information: https://www.cortland-co.org/245/Cayuga---Cortland-Workforce-Investment-B
Partner: Cortland Workforce Investment Board Cortland County Legislature
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BROOME CAREER FAIR Details:
Time: 4PM-6PM
Location: Our Lady of Good Counsel Church - 701 West Main St, Endicott NY
More information: http://www.broometiogaworks.com
Partner: Broome-Tioga Workforce
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CONGRATULATIONS To Otsego Now Industrial Development Agency on their award of $150,000 from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to help develop an Innovation and Acceleration Center.

Excited to see Board Member Shelly Johnson Bennett present at the Delaware Water Quality Tour!

Did you know that September is National Recovery Month? Southern Tier 8 is proud to be a part of the CREST Initiative, the Collaborative Recovery Empowerment of the Southern Tier, designed to connect jobseekers in our region with recovery friendly businesses. What many business owners and managers do not realize is that avoiding hiring jobseekers in recovery DOES NOT prevent drugs and alcohol from entering your workplace; with individuals in active recovery facing unemployment at least 3x higher than the national average, employers are missing out on hundreds of viable candidates due to an unfortunate stigma. After reviewing the statistics below, consider this: how can employers promote the health and well-being of their employees? This National Recovery Month, take the first step towards success and connect with a CREST Team Member to learn how to better support employees struggling with a substance use disorder.

EARN TRAINING CREDITS for Code Enforcement & Planning Officials: 9/22/22
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Explore Agricultural districts, zoning and assessments & how statewide programs apply to structures (barns and storage facilities) with Bob Wright from Cattaraugus County.
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Register for the live session here: https://tinyurl.com/5fsc2zyk
or the Zoom session here: https://tinyurl.com/2ps44uf9 Thanks to CCE Broome County and Broome County Planning for hosting!

Congratulations to Tompkins Cortland Community College on Appalachian Regional Commission’s $150,000 investment in developing a credentialing program to serve local healthcare workforce needs across Tompkins, Cortland & Tioga counties!
This project will serve as a model pilot program across Northern Appalachia!
Tompkins Cortland Community College Panthers

Many thanks to Planning Director Tammie Harris, we had a busy day at her office with the Otsego County and

Like community development, grantmaking & exploring social data?
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We are seeking a Policy & Planning Specialist to assist the Executive Director with regional planning initiatives. Make an impact in our community by joining the Southern Tier 8 Regional Board.
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Learn more here: https://southerntier8.org/regional-news/now-hiring-policy-planning-specialist and send a letter of interest and resume to Jen Gregory at [email protected] to be considered today!
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School is BACK in session!
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Southern Tier 8 Regional Board would like to send our best wishes to students, teachers, and faculty from around the region.
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Learn about our initiatives, programs, our organization and everything that we do and how it impacts The Southern Tier 8 Region at southerntier8.org
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https://southerntier8.org/regional-news/congratulations-to-binghamton-university-thanks-to-senator-schumer-for-supporting-southern-tier-of-ny-innovation-with-new-energy-ny

Congratulations to Binghamton University & thanks to Senator Schumer for supporting Southern Tier of NY Innovation with New Energy NY! - Southern Tier New York News undefined

Get to Know Us Series…Featuring - OUR VISION
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Southern Tier 8 Regional Board is a vibrant, multi-facet planning and development agency proudly serving eight counties in the Southern Tier region of Upstate New York. Our focus is to sustain and grow our region’s economy by assessing current challenges, developing forward-thinking ideas, adapting practical solutions, and creating opportunities for the future.
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Learn about our initiatives, programs, our organization and everything that we do and how it impacts The Southern Tier 8 Region at southerntier8.org
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Featured County Series - Delaware County. Delaware is all about peace, quiet, and beauty. Filled with rolling hills and rivers that flow throughout the region through the valleys, it is the place to reconnect with nature whether you like to fish, hike, camp, farm.…Delaware has it all. It also features a variety of farmer’s markets providing fresh produce and products that add to that fresh, healthy lifestyle. And, although Delaware is a nature-focused experience, it is perfectly located close to New York City for those who need to commute or travel for work. Ultimately, Delaware delivers the experience that many are seeking to find…peace, quiet, active, healthy…all with such ease.
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Business in the front, party in the back. Thank you Awestruck Ciders for hosting our Planning/ Project Review Committee meeting today!
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We enjoyed working with Tompkins County Planning & Sustainability today! We are looking forward to the infrastructure development for better broadband & energy options across the Southern Tier!
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No one told the Communications Manager that it was a work from home day! Anyway, happy
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Executive Director Jen Gregory working with economic developers from around the region for upcoming redevelopment site promotion! Stay tuned!
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APPLY NOW! The Appalachian Regional Commission recognizes non-profit needs and is launching a new Leadership Development and Capacity Building Program!
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Join this program, improve your processes and potentially be awarded with a ZERO MATCH $25K grant from ARC! The Fall 2022 term runs from September 12 - November 14, 2022, topics include:

- Board development
- Financial Management
- Fundraising
- Human Capital: Recruitment & Retention (New)
- Marketing Communications (New)
- Programs & Operations
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DEADLINE to Apply is August 19th. Click here to visit the application: https://southerntier8.org/regional-news/ready-appalachia-training-for-non-profit-ceos-executive-directors

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) helps low-income households pay for internet service and connected devices like a laptop or tablet.
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Eligibility requires you or someone in your household to have
an income that falls below the 200% of the Federal Poverty Line. Or if they are currently receiving government benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, WIC, Pell Grant, or Free and Reduced-Price Lunch. The program is also available to those in Indigenous communities living on Tribal Land receiving benefits.
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If your household is eligible, you could receive:
-Up to a $30/month discount on your internet service
-Up to a $75/month discount if your household is on qualifying Tribal lands
-A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer (with a co-payment of more than $10 but less than $50)
-A low cost service plan that may be fully covered through the ACP*
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Apply Here: https://www.affordableconnectivity.gov/
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Learn about our initiatives, programs, our organization and everything that we do and how it impacts The Southern Tier 8 Region at southerntier8.org
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We are in Norwich today in Chenango County to talk with Senator Peter Oberacker and Assemblyman Joe Angelino.
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Learn about our initiatives, programs, our organization and everything that we do and how it impacts The Southern Tier 8 Region at southerntier8.org
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Get to Know Us Series…Featuring - OUR MISSION
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To partner with member counties to identify and address multi-county issues in order to improve the quality of life within the region.
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Learn about our initiatives, programs, our organization and everything that we do and how it impacts The Southern Tier 8 Region at southerntier8.org
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Introducing…Get To Know The ST8 Region Series - LIVE HERE.
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We will be featuring data, facts, and imagery of our region in this series to showcase how amazing the Southern Tier 8 is and all the opportunities that exist here. To kick this series off we are giving you a glimpse of the more populated areas / urban core that is in our region. But, our region has such a variety of living lifestyles…exceptional small towns and cities full of quaint restaurant, entrepreneurial minds, amazing real estate, a great work/life balance, and lots of opportunity. And, if you like the country lifestyle, the Southern Tier 8 has plenty of beautiful land and amazing farming communities for you. Whatever your lifestyle, the ST8 Region has it all.
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LEARN MORE ABOUT US our organization, services, programs, and initiatives at southerntier8.org
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Amazing success from our Industry Summit Upstate Rural Broadband Conference.

Upstate Rural Broadband Conference a Success! - Southern Tier New York News We are so excited about the amazing outcome we had for our Industry Summit Upstate Rural Broadband Conference. It is suc...