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ith rooftops120A centerpiece of the Governor's strategy to jumpstart the economy and create jobs, the Regional Councils were established in 2011 to transform the State's approach to economic development from a top-down model to one that is community based and performance driven. The initiative empowers the community, business, and academic leaders, as well as members of the public in each region of the state, to develop strategic plans specifically tailored to their region's unique strengths and resources in order to create jobs, improve quality of life and grow the economy.

"Four years ago we decided to take a different approach on economic development – emphasizing cooperation and investing in local assets instead of continuing the State's old and ineffective top-down mentality," Governor Andrew Cuomo said. "That's what the Regional Councils are all about, and today is proof that they are continuing to drive an economic renaissance in every region of the State. Each council presented bold ideas for how to create jobs and new opportunities in their communities, and I am proud to work with all of them to continue moving New York forward."

The Southern Tier is a Top Performer Awardee of $80.8 million; the Southern Tier consists of Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Delaware, Schyler, Steuben, Tioga and Tompkins counties.

TCAD President Michael Stamm is a member of the Southern Tier Regional Council and its Executive Committee.  

Projects that were awarded funding in Tompkins County include:
  • BorgWarner Morse TEC - $100,000 for their Machine Operation Training Program.
  • C&D Assembly Inc. was awarded $50,000 for their Soldering and Lean Operations Training.
  • Cornell University - $2,800,000 to expand their Veterinary College to increase their enrollment
  • Finger Lakes ReUse - $1,898,831 for development and construction of their new site.
  • Ithaca-Tompkins Convention Visitors Bureau was awarded $30,000 for their Mobile Technology Initiative.
  • Unchained Properties - $250,000 for their Chain Works District Redevelopment Project.
  • Precision Filters - $12,000 for an equipment purchase to support their Export Plan.
  • Ithaca 2030 Project - $90,380 to create a high-performance building district that reduces the environmental impacts of building construction and operations.

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