southern tier regional council draft strategic plan final 10-21-11

8/3/2019 Southern Tier Regional Council Draft Strategic Plan Final 10-21-11

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A New State Government Approach

to Economic GrowthGovernor Andrew M. Cuomo

Steuben

SchuylerTompkins

ChemungBroome

Tioga

Chenango

Delaware


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Regional Economic DevelopmentCouncil of the Southern Tier

Draft Strategic Plan

October 2011

Southern Tier Regional Economic Development Council 2011


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Vision of the Southern Tier Regional Economic Development Council:

Building on a strong foundation of existing businesses and higher education

institutions the Southern Tier region uses a collaborative approach to

leverage its globally competitive advantages to attract talent and investment

for the development of industry clusters. Our focus will be on increasing the

size and prosperity of the regions workforce through new business creation

based on high-technology discoveries and other entrepreneurship activities,

while ensuring healthy communities and protecting the natural beauty and

resources of the region.


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Economic Development Opportunities:

Regional history of innovation and an entrepreneurial attitude

Natural resources ranging from abundant and clean waterways, to wind, sun andnatural gas

Communities with charm and character

Successes and commitment to energy efficiency and use of renewable energy

Agricultural land, capacity to respond to demand for biomass in support of renewableenergy, opportunities to apply technology for improved crops and operations, ability tosupport other industries such as tourism and energy

Well-established and successful corporations with large national and internationalmarkets in key areas such as advanced manufacturing, energy and transportation


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Economic Development Opportunities (continued):

Proximity to major markets and key transportation corridors (I-81, I-86, I-88, I-99)

Quality health care providers that collaborate on regional issues

Outstanding academic institutions: Cornell University, Binghamton University, SUNYDelhi, Norwich Campus of Morrisville State University, Ithaca College, Elmira College,Broome Community College, Corning Community College and Tompkins-CortlandCommunity College

Progressive research at universities and major businesses in key fields such asenergy, informatics, engineering, and agriculture


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Critical Issues to be Addressed:

Need to revitalize the regions downtowns and neighborhoods, especially as a result of the

devastation brought about by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee

Lack of critical and basic infrastructure: commercial buildings, adequate housing stock inneighborhoods, pedestrian transportation support such as bike lanes and sidewalks, shovel readysites, broadband, and ground transportation

Workforce development, especially in health care and preparing for the growth in industries such asenergy, transportation and agriculture

Aging population, with growing demand for health care services

Growing population with chronic diseases

Length of time to bring R&D to productization

Attracting and retaining talent


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Regional Council Statement on Natural Gas:

High-volume hydraulic fracturing for natural gas is an issue being studied very closely bythe US EPA and currently under regulatory review by the NYS Department of

Environmental Conservation. The outcomes of these proceedings will have profoundimpact on the Southern Tier economy and most of upstate New York. This RegionalEconomic Council will pay close attention to the developments at the state and federalgovernments. Until there is a regulatory structure in place, we would not want to prejudgethe experts and our regional council is not requesting state resources at this time.


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Strategies:

The Southern Tier New Yorks Leader in Energy Efficiency and

Renewable Energy Technology

Southern Tier Transportation Alliance Building Next Generation

Transportation Technology and Manufacturing

Health Care 2020 Integrating Health Care Providers, Higher Educationand Cutting-Edge Technology

Revitalizing the Rural Farm- and Forest-Based Economy of the Southern Tier

Strengthening The Southern Tiers Economic Development Backbone


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Strategy: The Southern Tier New Yorks Leader in Energy Efficiency

and Renewable Energy Technology

Action Item. Southern Tier Renewable Energy and Efficiency Program: Residential and Small Scale

Commercial Retrofit

Action Item. Southern Tier Renewable Energy and Efficiency Program: Large Scale Institutional andCommercial Projects

Action Item. Energy Development Alliance for New York EDANY

Action Item. Energy Workforce Development Initiative

Sample Performance Measurement: State and federal funding leveraged Private sector investment Number of residential and small scale commercial retrofit projects Number of large scale energy efficiency retrofit projects Increased intellectual property development, licensing and commercialization Percentage growth in exports Growth in revenue of related businesses such as wood pellet, timber, and solar-related construction and manufacturing

New and retained jobs in product development related businesses Active involvement of university-based technology centers and programs


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Strategy: Southern Tier Transportation Alliance Building Next Generation

Transportation Technology and Manufacturing

Action Item. Next Generation Transportation Development Initiative

Action Item. Southern Tier Transportation Industry Cluster

Sample Performance Measurement: Private sector investment Federal and state funds leveraged Percentage increase of mass transportation and military helicopter market captured Number of new jobs created and maintained Absolute and percentage growth in net revenue for businesses in the industry cluster Number of spin-off companies created Number of new ventures created Development of regional transit system model


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Strategy: Health Care 2020 Integrating Health Care Providers,

Higher Education and Cutting-Edge Technology

Action Item . Regional Health Information Exchange & Electronic Medical Record System

Action Item . Expand Rural Health Care

Action Item . Senior Living Communities

Action Item . Health Care Workforce Development

Sample Performance Measurement: Number of new non-clinical rural care centers established

Number of new clients served Number of new and continuing client visits

Number of patients utilizing telemedicine and mobile health care technology Number of telemedical patient encounters Cost effectiveness monitoring

Private and non-profit investment in new senior living facilities, and programs such as New Markets Tax Credits leveraged Utilization of publically owned unused or underutilized property

Utilization of university-based technology


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Strategy: Revitalizing the Rural Farm- and Forest-Based

Economy of the Southern Tier

Action Item. Rural Initiative Venture Fund

Sample Performance Measurement: Number of start-up farm operations and other agri-businesses such as wholesale and distribution Number of new processing facilities for value-added agricultural products Number of new farm markets Number of new jobs created and maintained Absolute and percentage growth in net revenue for agriculture and forestry businesses Private investment in application of new technology Leverage funding such as the Farmers Market Initiative


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Strategy: Strengthening the Southern Tiers Economic Development Backbone

Action Item. Southern Tier Community Revitalization Project

Action Item. Regional Broadband Communications Project

Action Item. Shovel-ready Site Development Project

Sample Performance Measurement: Private sector investment Federal and state funds leveraged

Number of buildings renovated Number of new commercial spaces Neighborhoods revitalized New housing units Increase in number of households and businesses gaining cell phone and internet connection Strengthened broadband for universities, municipalities and major commercial users Number of sites that secure New Yorks Shovel Ready Certification Number of businesses locating in the shovel ready sites Number of brownfields and un/underutilized properties reused Leveraging federal grants, and investments by municipalities, economic development agencies, private sector

Job creation


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Organizational Structure

Regional Council will meet quarterly, and more frequently as needed, and will beresponsible for:

Soliciting and receiving public input

Monitoring and evaluating progress of the strategies, projects and initiatives

Reviewing and recommending projects submitted through the CFA process

Receiving input and recommendations from the work plan groups

Referring statewide or inter-regional issues to the Chairmans Committee


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Organizational Structure (continued)

The Southern Tier Region Economic Development Corporation will:

Take the lead in acquiring commitments to action

Oversee implementation of the strategies to advance the projects

Monitor progress against the plan and report to the Regional Council


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On-going Public Participation

Governor Cuomos Regional Council Website (http://nyworks.ny.gov/content/southern-tier )

Public Forums

Council Meetings and Work Sessions

Work Plan Groups

Existing Groups, Forums, Networks and Reports

Media
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Statewide Issues


1. High Cost of Doing Business in New York State

High business taxes due to state government inefficiency and growing budgets

High energy and other utility costs

High cost of worker compensation insurance

Need to offset the high healthcare costs to businesses by investing in state-wideprograms that address the growing rate of chronic disease, especially diabetes,cardiovascular disease and cancer


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Statewide Issues


2. Infrastructure Issues

Shift away from NYS financial assistance to municipalities for needed infrastructure upgrades

Need for expansions, upgrades and repairs of rail, particularly short-line freight rail

Lack of intercity or commuter passenger rail connecting regions of the state to key markets

High cost of repairs and mandated upgrades to clean water and wastewater treatment facilities

Need for funding to complete interstate infrastructure projects (I86 and I-99), as well as statefunding for local roads and bridges

Need to provide additional infrastructure such as dams and dikes, to protect communities fromfuture devastation caused by flooding

Need for upgrades to airports to allow the aviation industry across the state to improve service andbe competitive

Need for funding to improve pedestrian infrastructure such as sidewalks and bicycle lanes


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Statewide Issues


3. Economic Development Issues

Regulations and lack of investment are barriers to significant growth in thestate-wide dairy industry

Deferral of tax incentives from companies

Funding for on-going workforce development

Lack of compatibility among designated regional boundaries for many stateprograms and regulatory enforcement agencies, which prohibits a regional

approach in many areas; i.e., tourism and I Love New York; NYS DOT; NYSDEC; ESDC, etc.


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Statewide Issues


4. Workforce Development Issues

Need for investment in K-12 education

Need for STEM programs to motivate children to pursue higher education in fields such as math,science and engineering

Reduced funding for workforce development, especially in growing industries such as energy,healthcare and transportation

Dwindling pool of talented workers due to outmigration and lack of ability to retain talent graduatingfrom some of the best universities in the world

Lengthy process to obtain Dept. of Education approval for academic programs as collegesand universities

Overlap and lack of coordination among agencies. Example: healthcare industry struggles witheffectively and efficiently responding to policies and procedures imposed by Dept. of Health andDept. of Education.

Inefficient process to obtain required licensing through the Dept. of Education; example is inhealthcare with high demand jobs such a lab technicians


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Statewide Issues


5. Federal and State Policies, Procedures and Unfunded Mandates

Chesapeake and New York City Watersheds impact on wastewater treatment facilities

Susquehanna River Basin; particularly EPA TMDL mandate

Labor/migrant worker laws and weekly payroll rules for farm workers

Inconsistency in federal and state policies such as NYSDOT, NYSDEC and Army Corps ofEngineers, and in state interagency interactions

Multiple unfunded mandates to counties, local municipalities and schools districts that add cost,but not value, and make it difficult for municipalities to budget and operate efficiently

Impact of regulation of Article 28 providers in the health care industry, which significantly addscost and time delays and does not add value

High cost of fire and police to municipalities due to arbitration requirements that shift cost tocommunities mandated by the Taylor Law. This limits the bargaining power of local governments.


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Statewide Issues


6. Inefficiency and Complexity of the State Regulatory Process

Uncertainty on states position on natural gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale formation

Dairy marketing agreements

Regulatory environment, involving agencies such as DOL, DOH and DEC, is a drainon private, not for profit and public sectors because it is costly to municipalities,reinforces a lack of accountability among state agencies, creates a barrier to NYSs

economic competiveness, and impacts the ability of economic development agencies

to quickly respond to opportunities


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Public Feedback


Speakers

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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

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