* Provides economic support services for rural services development. Technical assistance. Loans, grants, loan guarantees. * Offers Rural Housing Services. Affordable home ownership. * Provides water and environmental programs. Funds for building and maintaining public water systems, waste/collection treatment systems. * Provides Rural business programs. Economic and business development in rural communities.

Administers programs for: Economic Development Administration (EDA), supports infrastructure and economic development, Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), funds infrastructure and economic development, health, education, child care, telecommunications, community capacity building programInvolved in regional transportation planning storm water management Goals: build stronger local and regional planning capabilities diversify agricultural and manufacturing sector economies improve area human resource potential

*Bolsters the existing private credit structure through the guaranteeing of loans for rural businesses.
*Provides affordable funding to develop essential community facilities in rural areas.

Provides NY state guidance on the phased reopening of businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit https://forward.ny.gov/ for detailed information on regional reopenings, statewide guideline on specific industries, essential businesses and phase 1-4 plans.

Encourages economic investment and prosperity in New York State with help on: starting up a company in the state relocating to or establishing a presence in the state expanding existing operations in the state retaining and enlarging workforces competing more effectively and profitably in domestic and international marketplacesFor Tompkins County:Southern Tier Regional, Binghamton OfficeState Office Building44 Hawley Street, Room 1508Binghamton, NY 13901607-721-8605607-721-8613, [email protected] Cortland County:Central New York Region620 Erie Boulevard West, Suite 112Syracuse, NY 13204315-425-9110315-425-7156, [email protected]

Facilitates and supports activities which increase job opportunities, maximize the quality of life, and foster a rural economy within the County.

* Assists local Cayuga county governments in a wide variety of planning, energy, environmental, zoning and development issues.

* Provides a comprehensive economic development program that includes: Site location. Financial packaging. Issuance of Industrial Revenue Bonds. Local Revolving Loan Fund. Tax incentives. Micro Enterprise Revolving Loan Fund.

Focuses on community and economic development, assisting farmers and producers in growing their businesses, and ensuring that residents have increased opportunities to purchase healthy local foods.

To promote economic growth in the county both externally and internally.

Provides incentives for the development of new businesses and the expansion of existing businesses in New York State. Assists businesses in identifying creative solutions to problems, enhanced opportunities for growth and realization of short and long term goals.

Provides one-on-one counseling and training for existing small business owners or to individuals considering starting a small business in the Nassau and Suffolk counties. The center is staffed by professionals with knowledge and experience to provide expert counseling and training for addressing the myriad of problems inherent in the start up and operation of small business. Services, all free of charge, include assistance with Business Plan Development, Small Business Start-Up assistance, Organizational Structures, Financial Planning, Export Assistance, Cost Analysis, Financing Strategies, Loan Information Assistance, Marketing, and Training Programs. The center counseling is free though a small charge may be made for actual costs associated with training courses or research. Call for details and an appointment. Additional Satellite offices available in Suffolk County. Various outreach locations are available throughout Long Island.

A federal agency working to help improve the economy and quality of life in rural areas. Helps rural residents buy or rent safe, affordable housing and make health and safety repairs to their homes. Programs include Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program, Single Family Housing Direct Home Loans, and Single Family Housing Repair Loans & Grants. Offers loans, grants, and loan guarantees to help create jobs and support economic development and essential services such as housing; health care; first responder services and equipment; and water, electric, and communications infrastructure. Promotes economic development by supporting loans to businesses through banks, credit unions, and community-managed lending pools. Offers technical assistance and information to help agricultural producers and cooperatives get started and improve the effectiveness of their operations. Provides technical assistance to help communities undertake community empowerment programs.

Establishes tax free areas(both land and existing buildings) aligned with colleges and universities for the establishment of new businesses, and 10-year tax incentives and collaborative programming with campuses.

* Provides economic support services for rural services development. Technical assistance. Loans, grants, loan guarantees. * Offers Rural Housing Services. Affordable home ownership. * Provides water and environmental programs. Funds for building and maintaining public water systems, waste/collection treatment systems. * Provides Rural business programs. Economic and business development in rural communities.

Provides professional services and programs that promote economic vitality, environmental integrity and strong communities.

Economic development initiatives aimed at retaining existing businesses and attracting new enterprises to Ulster County.