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The official gateway to all things Southern Tier
Discover the region, fun events, find businesses and business tools, view impactful projects, find investment opportunities, network, and get inspired.
It's SO Exciting. It's SO-TIER.
8 Counties. 1 Region.
I Want To
DISCOVER NEW PLACES
Travel through the region with our live map and discover all the region has to offer for fun, action, education, and more.
FIND BUSINESSES
View our industry cluster live map and find the businesses that you are looking for.
GROW MY BUSINESS
Get to know all the tools, partners, and resources to help your business and project grow in the Southern Tier.
SEE GROWTH
View the completed projects in the Southern Tier that are contributing to the growth and success of our region.
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Find the right properties that are available now to relocate/expand your business in the region.
NETWORK AND HAVE FUN
Find business events to help you network and fun events to enjoy and relax throughout the region.
BE INSPIRED
Read about the success stories, industry and project news that are shaping the Southern Tier.
Be in the Center of Growth
So ACCESSIBLE - LOCATION IS EVERYTHING
Discover New Places
So AUTHENTIC / REGIONAL ASSETS
Nature
Fun
Taste
Grow Here
So RESOURCEFUL / BUSINESS TOOLS & PARTNERS
GROW YOUR BUSINESS
INVEST IN THE AREA
START YOUR CAREER
RELOCATE YOUR BUSINESS
ENJOY THE AREA
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Invest
Grow
See Growth
So IMPACTFUL / COMPLETED PROJECTS
Career Destinations - Connecting Students to Local Jobs and Careers
Workforce / Education Development
Investment: $99,817
Investor:ARC
Partners/Sponsors: DCMO BOCES
Year Awarded: 2020
Prepare students to pursue higher education and employment within local industries, such as Advanced Manufacturing, Agriculture, Healthcare, and Business
Impact
Workforce Served: 763
Opportunity Impact Program
Workforce / Education Development
Investment: $150,000
Investor:ARC
Partners/Sponsors: Broome-Tioga Workforce
Year Awarded: 2020
Train and secure sustained employment for unemployed and underemployed residents of Broome County who experience barriers to employment from justice-related complications, such as former incarceration or substance use disorder
Impact
Workforce Served: 85
Waverly Center for Innovative Studies
Workforce / Education Development
Investment: $149,757
Investor:ARC
Partners/Sponsors: Waverly Central School District
Year Awarded: 2021
This program increased educational access for students seeking occupations in local technology-focused businesses.