
The Regional Economic Development Council initiative (REDC) is a key component of Governor Cuomo's transformative approach to State investment and economic development. The Councils are public-private partnerships composed of local experts and stakeholders from business, academia, local government, and non-governmental organizations that are redefining the way New York invests in jobs and economic growth by putting in place a community-based, bottom up approach and establishing a competitive process for State resources.
The Southern Tier, a Top Performer Awardee of $81.9 million, was considered one of the best plans in the state last year. The Southern Tier REDC is building on its success with its endorsed priority projects, including expanding health care programs, growing job training resources and supporting projects to boost tourism in the region. The Southern Tier includes: Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Tioga, Schyler, Steuben and Tompkins County.