Southern Tier West Regional Planning and Development Board

09/02/2026

Chautauqua County friends! The deadline is Oct. 1 to apply for grant funding to support activities and programs that will enhance tourism visits and spending. This funding is appropriated through the occupancy tax and can be used for a variety of purposes. Contact Stephanie at the Chautauqua County Planning & Development at [email protected].

09/02/2026

Get There Green! is coming up! New York State’s annual green transportation event is taking place September 20 – 27 and you can make a difference by using a more sustainable form of transportation for at least one of your trips that week. Learn more: on.ny.gov/gtg

09/01/2026

Stop by our parking lot on Wednesday beginning at 11 am as we feature the Loaded Gurney food truck with their unique loaded potatoes, Sahlen's dogs, and more. Don't let the bridge construction frustrate you, let Loaded Gurney feed you!

🚨🚨🚨It is 1:00 & we are SOLD OUT!! 🚨🚨🚨
Thank you everyone!

Tomorrow we are rolling into a NEW spot!

If you travel Route 219 through Salamanca, you already know that bridge light. You sit. You wait. You stare at the construction. Well, tomorrow there will finally be something worth looking forward to.

Loaded Gurney will be set up at Southern Tier West, right by the bridge construction, serving lunch starting at 11 AM.

Loaded potatoes, Sahlen’s hot dogs & all the toppings you can pile on.

Tomorrow! Wednesday, September 2
Starting at 11 AM
Southern Tier West Parking Lot
4039 Rt 219, Salamanca

Whether you work nearby, you are part of the bridge crew, or that red light has you sitting on 219 anyway…come hungry.

Something delicious is rolling in.

07/23/2026

Women in Allegany County — this one’s for you. 🎉

Women in Networking night. Monday, July 27, 6-8pm. Book Cellars, Wellsville. Free.

Come connect, be inspired, and meet other women shaping this region. Bring a friend!

🍸Bring a friend and come check us out! It will be a night of collaboration, camaraderie & glittery drinks!
💫Take a peek at the event on our page for more details & updates!
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06/26/2026

Just a reminder that ARC’s READY Local Governments Training program is soliciting applications from Local Governments. Details are explained in the following link:

https://www.arc.gov/ready/localgovs/

The application window is open until 7/31 — only 3 weeks to go.

06/21/2026

AI is coming to the Southern Tier.

Join us on June 24 for two free sessions featuring leading artificial intelligence experts from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) and practical strategies for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and economic development professionals.

☕ AI as a Tool for Small Business
9:30–11:00 AM | Houghton University
Register before June 23: https://bit.ly/aihouhgton

🍽️ AI as a Tool for Economic Development
12:30–2:00 PM | Olean Business Development Center
Register before June 23: https://bit.ly/aiolean

Both events are free. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Please share with anyone who may be interested. And we hope to see you there.

Thank you to the International Economic Development Council, PathStone, RVER, Olean Business Development, and Springboard NY for making these events possible.

05/26/2026

05/26/2026

BIG NEWS for Our Region: Climate Smart Communities Grant – Round 9 is Coming!

The NYS DEC Climate Smart Communities (CSC) Grant Program is gearing up for Round 9 through the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) — and this year brings a game-changing expansion you need to know about!

NEW THIS YEAR: Indian Nations Are Now Eligible!
Thanks to recent updates to NYCRR Part 492, Indian Nations are now directly eligible to apply for CSC grant funding — a historic expansion of the program! This means tribal communities across New York State can now access funding to tackle climate change head-on, right in their own communities.

What's Available?
✅ $10,000–$200,000 for Climate Smart Certification projects
✅ $50,000–$2,000,000 for Implementation projects
✅ Projects must address greenhouse gas reduction or climate adaptation

Who Can Apply?
✔️ Counties, Cities, Towns & Villages
✔️ Indian Nations (NEW!)
✔️ Local Public Authorities (NEW!)
🔔 You do NOT need to be a Certified Climate Smart Community to apply!

📅 Round 9 CFA expected to open soon — stay tuned for the official deadline announcement!

🤝 Southern Tier West Regional Planning & Development Board is here to help! We assist municipalities and eligible entities throughout our region in navigating the application process.
📧 Contact us at [email protected]

04/30/2026

Early bird pricing ends May 3. Get your tickets now and mark June 9 on your calendar for a full-day of dynamic speakers, networking, discussion, and more. Retool '26 sponsored by our friends at Jamestown Board of Public Utilities

Explore the latest in energy innovation and meet clean energy innovators. Learn how AI is being used successfully in manufacturing and more.

04/27/2026

The Allegany County Planning Board is sponsoring an upcoming training session on Open Meetings May 20, 2026. Doors open at 4:30PM. Pizza and soda will be provided. Session is scheduled for 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. The County Planning Board regular meeting will follow at 7PM if you are interested in observing that also. Please RSVP directly to me by May 19th so we order enough and have correct # of handouts. This session is aimed at Town and Village Clerks, Trustees, Town Board members, Planning Board members, Zoning Board members, County Legislators or others in local government that need to better understand the open meetings laws. See the attached pdf or image files for the flyer. Feel free to share with your colleagues on any of these boards.