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.
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Project Development & Technical Assistance with Appalachian Regio...
5
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 ...
Collaborative Planning: Housing Challenges & Best Practices
1
Initiative
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8
Counties
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9
Partners
The 2021-2022 Virtual Housing Summit Series will convene a diverse group of community stakeholders for 6 sessions on a b...
Broadband Infrastructure Improvement Planning
2
Initiatives
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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...
Water Quality Improvement Program
1
Initiative
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2
Counties
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15
Partners
The Regional Board staff not only serves as a planning resource for all 8 counties with water qualiy issues, but also pr...
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Recovery-to-Work Workforce Ecosystem...
2
Initiatives
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8
Counties
/
7
Partners
Southern Tier 8 is participating in the Regional Ecosystem Support and Development District Association of Appalachia (D...
The Regional Opportunity Zone Portfolio
2
Initiatives
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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...
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...
STEM ecosystem development
2
Initiatives
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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...
Industry Summit: Professional Development Program Series Host
5
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 ...
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.