Southern Tier 8

Southern Tier 8 is currently seeking accounting and payroll services. Proposals are due May 20, 2026. See our Request for Proposals (RFP) here: https://southerntier8.org/regional-news/

We had the wonderful opportunity to attend Industry Day at Binghamton University's Innovative Technologies Complex, where we heard from leaders in battery research and manufacturing such as Nobel laureate M. Stanley Whittingham and S3IP Center of Excellence Director Bahgat Sammakia. It was an incredible experience to also tour their battery research and testing facilities – we are highly looking forward to seeing their impact on our region grow even further!

We had the wonderful opportunity to attend one of Appalachian Regional Commission's Regional Workshops in Ithaca, NY! With breakout rooms on key topics such as grants management, financial management, and procurement, it was highly informative and incredibly motivational to hear from ARC's guest speakers!

It was a great honor to recently present our incredible partner, Alliance for Manufacturing and Technology, with a check for $205,000! This funding, secured through the Appalachian Regional Commission, goes directly towards their RAISE-ST (Results-driven Automation and Innovative Solutions for Enterprises in the Southern Tier) program. Great work AMT!

Join Us November 18th to learn about Housing: opportunities, successful models and new investment across the Southern Tier! Register today! Team Tioga Tompkins County, NY Binghamton Economic Development Broome County Department of Planning The Agency Ithaca Area Economic Development Commerce Chenango Chenango County Planning Department Cortland County BDC / IDA Schoharie County Chamber of Commerce Schoharie County Government The Otsego County ChamberOtsego Now County NY Government Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce Appalachian Regional Commission New York Department of State

We need YOU for a healthier Broome!🍎

Volunteers will be needed for Healthy Broome August 11-20 as relief workers, outdoor and indoor traffic volunteers. 💪 Read more and sign up on Volunteer HQ: https://www.uwbroomevolunteers.org/need/index?s=1&need_init_id=13571

"Healthy Broome" is a joint mission of Broome County and the United States Department of Defense. The mission will offer medical, dental, optometry, and veterinary services at no cost to residents from August 11 to August 20, 2025, at SUNY Broome Community College’s Ice Center.

Call for Volunteers!
Register with United Way of Broome County here: https://lnkd.in/eCPZvxhd

Are you preparing an ARC grant application and need guidance on key components? Southern Tier 8 Regional Board will be hosting a series of Q&A sessions designed to help you strengthen your proposal and get your questions answered. This is your opportunity to get feedback, clarify application requirements, and refine your proposal for success. Bring your questions and leave with confidence!

Register here:
https://southerntier8.org/how-to-apply

Each session will focus on a critical part of the application process, giving you the chance to ask specific questions and ensure your project is on the right track:

Monday, April 7th at Noon - Partnerships: How do you build strong collaborations that enhance your project’s impact (and investment)?

Wednesday, April 9th at 2pm - Budgets: Are you structuring your budget correctly to align with federal ARC funding requirements?

Monday, April 14th at 2pm - Performance Measures: How do you define measurable goals to track success?

Thursday, April 17th at Noon - Project Sustainability: What strategies can help your project to continue beyond the grant period?

Thank you to those that attended the first session this morning for the ARC Area Development Overview. If you had to miss it, you can view the presentation slides, pre-application, and more at:
https://southerntier8.org/how-to-apply

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Turn your economic development plan into action! The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Area Development Grant pre-application portal is now open—offering funding opportunities for non-profits, educational institutions, economic development agencies and municipalities to strengthen communities, expand workforce capacity & plan your reconstruction projects. Don’t miss your chance to apply!

DEADLINE FOR PRE-APPLICATION: April 28, 2025 at 3pm

Southern Tier 8 Regional Board will be hosting Appalachian Regional Commission Area Development Grant Opportunity Information Session on Friday, April 4th at 10am.

To explore investment opportunities through ARC, begin your pre-application, and register for info sessions go to:
https://southerntier8.org/how-to-apply