Our programs are designed to implement our five core initiatives. Each
program is designed to create innovative ideas, develop practical
solutions, and align strategic partnerships to meet the challenges and
advance economic growth in the Southern Tier 8 Region.
12Programs /
Jul 2nd 2025
Southern Tier's Capital Stack for Workforce Housing
1
Initiative
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8
Counties
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9
Partners
Southern Tier 8 Regional Board supports the local & County efforts to assess local housing needs, define regional needs ...
Broadband Infrastructure Improvement Planning
1
Initiative
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8
Counties
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21
Partners
The Regional Board supports community development efforts for improved broadband infrastructure to assess current limita...
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Recovery-to-Work Workforce Ecosystem...
1
Initiative
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8
Counties
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8
Partners
The Recovery Workforce is driven, most loyal, most present, most dedicated. To encourage hope, reduce stigma and support...
Project Development & Technical Assistance with Economic Developm...
3
Initiatives
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8
Counties
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11
Partners
Southern Tier 8 serves as the Economic Development District for the US Commerce Economic Development Administration to d...
Water Quality Improvement Program
1
Initiative
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2
Counties
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15
Partners
The Regional Board staff serves as a planning resource for all 8 counties to enhance the region’s water quality wi...
Project Development & Technical Assistance with Appalachian Regio...
4
Initiatives
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8
Counties
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10
Partners
Staff offers project development assistance and grant-writing assistance for non-profits and municipalities seeking ARC ...
The Climate Smart Communities Development Program
2
Initiatives
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8
Counties
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8
Partners
The Climate Smart Communities (CSC) is a New York State program that helps local governments reduce greenhouse gas emiss...
The Regional Opportunity Zone Portfolio
1
Initiative
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8
Counties
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20
Partners
The Development of a Regional Opportunity Zone Porfolio for 19 designated Opportunity Zones across the 8 counties with P...
So-Tier Regional Portal
3
Initiatives
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8
Counties
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5
Partners
So-Tier is an intuitive web portal created to serve as a platform to feature all things Southern Tier. So-Tier brings a...
Industry Summit: Professional Development Program Series Host
4
Initiatives
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8
Counties
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21
Partners
The Industry Summit Platform was designed to serve as a place both in a digital sense and physical for both private and ...
STEM ecosystem development
1
Initiative
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8
Counties
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6
Partners
1. Promoting scholarship for STEM summer program for teachers & students at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and
2. Entrepr...
Clean Energy Industry Cluster Support
1
Initiative
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8
Counties
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26
Partners
Support for the Clean Energy & Manufacturing Industry Clusters across the Southern Tier.