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Get to know all the tools, partners, and resources to help your business and project grow in the Southern Tier.
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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.
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Find business events to help you network and fun events to enjoy and relax throughout the region.
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Read about the success stories, industry and project news that are shaping the Southern Tier.
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So IMPACTFUL / COMPLETED PROJECTS
Vision 2050: NYS as the Northeast's Leading Foodshed
Shared Services / Planning
Investment: $111,284
Investor:ARC
Partners/Sponsors: Center for Agricultural Development and Entrepreneurship (CADE)
Year Awarded: 2019
Strategy developed to scale agricultural production and transform the food supply chain to become a major foodshed for the Northeast USA, by 2050.
The Groundswell Center Farm Business Incubator Project
Economic Development
Investment: $113,196
Investor:ARC
Partners/Sponsors: Groundswell Center for Local Food and Farming
Year Awarded: 2019
Assisted with essential starting equipment for beginning farmers to establish viable business operations
Impact
Jobs Created: 16
Otsego County Innovation and Acceleration Center
Economic Development
Investment: $150,000
Investor:ARC
Partners/Sponsors: Otsego County IDA
Year Awarded: 2022
Tech-Entrepreneurs & Start-Up Business Center offers access to resources and mentorship, ARC invested in...