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'Southern Tier Regional Economic Development Council eyes $500M prize' ~ Also seeks public input on a proposed strategy to create jobs, economic growth, other opportunities across the Southern Tier region
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The Southern Tier Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) has outlined its strategy to secure $500 million in state economic development funding that will be awarded later this year.
Read more in The Leader, "Southern Tier eyes $500M prize"
The Council is also seeking the public’s input on the strategy and have posted an online survey.
To participate in the survey, and to find additional details on the Southern Tier REDC's "Upstate Revitalization Initiative," go to htttp://regionalcouncils.ny.gov/content/southern-tier