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APPALACHIA’S DUAL PANDEMICS: SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND COVID-19 Before confirmed COVID cases appeared in Appalachia, the Region was already experiencing epidemic levels of substance abuse and overdose deaths in comparison to the rest of the country. This session, moderated by RecoveryOhio Director Alisha Nelson, will explore how Appalachia communities in Ohio, [...]

Southern Tier 8 Regional Board and partner agencies in Broome, Chenango, Cortland, and Delaware counties announce continued support for broadband expansion across the region. PURPOSE: To increase internet accessibility for telecommuting, telehealth and remote learning opportunities for employers, residents, students and patients throughout the region. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT. THE [...]

Join the Upper Susquehanna Coalition & Otsego County Conservation Association Wednesdays in July & August for  a new mini-session series highlighting conservation initiatives, projects, hosting discussions and sharing information throughout the Upper Susquehanna watershed, the headwaters of the Chesapeake Bay. Topics will be geared toward land owners, conservation districts, municipal [...]

PROPOSAL: Southern Tier 8 Regional Board is seeking an experienced economic development consultant to work with economic development and community planning teams across rural Upstate New York to develop an online Opportunity Zone platform, promoting investment in 19 federally designated Opportunity Zone areas. Please reply with an electronic letter proposal [...]

Explore the newly launched Federal Rural Community Toolbox and Substance Use Disorder clearinghouse. Created by the Trump Administration with the express purpose of connecting rural leaders with funding, data, and information to combat drug addiction in rural America, with resources from 16 different Federal departments and agencies, the Rural Community [...]

2020 grant initiative funded by the US Department of Labor, in collaboration with ARC &  Delta Regional Authority The purpose of this program is to demonstrate the alignment of regionally driven, comprehensive approaches to addressing economic distress and the necessary workforce development activities to ensure a workforce capable of succeeding [...]

Municipal officials seeking basic information about local government powers and duties can look to the Department of State for such information. Basic and intermediate courses can benefit members of planning boards and zoning boards of appeals, elected officials, enforcement officials and other municipal employees. The course content is intended to [...]

Since October, community members from across Appalachia have been convening to learn leadership skills and economic development best practices to take back to their communities and help Appalachia thrive. They are taking part in the Appalachian Leadership Institute – a program of the Appalachian Regional Commission in partnership with the [...]

Directory of COVID-19 resources available to all industries across the Southern Tier: REQUEST WITH PAYROLL ASSISTANCE The Paycheck Protection Program is a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll. SBA will forgive loans if all employees are kept on the [...]

As the COVID-19 interruption offers a rapidly changing environment for the global community…Southern Tier 8 Regional Board staff is working to modify public services to support community health efforts. As of March 16, all public events are cancelled through April 30th; all scheduled face-to-face meetings will be held via web or phone call. [...]

The 2020 POWER application is open. Requirements: Letter of Intent due 2/28/20; please cc Southern Tier 8 Regional Board Full proposal submittal due 3/27/20; now 4/24/20 grant writing tips  & the 2020 funding announcement  & previous awards Southern Tier 8's Regional Impact defined here (copy & paste): Not only has [...]

Drones play an important part in the documentation of our stormwater infrastructure. This event will showcase new technologies on how to map your municipality’s water flow with thermal detection, aerial ortho-photography, and other tools. Join the Broome Tioga Stormwater Coalition at the Arena & register here today!