Please check out our latest marketing campaign, "Chemung County Then & Now". The campaign focuses on economic development projects that STEG has either assisted in or supported over the years. Use the link above to watch the video located on our website, and be sure to look out for us on WENY TV!

The Chemung County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of With Love Bridal Boutique in downtown Elmira! STEG staff was on-hand to take in the event, we could not be more excited to welcome this wonderful business to the heart of Downtown Elmira. STEG and REDEC were able to come together to be able to provide financial assistance in the beginning stages of this project. We wish With Love Bridal the utmost success and a warm welcome to Lake Street.

The Pro-Housing Communities Program provides a certification program for local governments that are taking action to support housing growth to address the housing shortage throughout the State.

Obtaining certification is now required to be eligible for specific discretionary funding grants such as the Downtown Revitalization Initiative, NY Forward, NY Main Street, Market New York and more. 

We strongly recommend that all local governments in Chemung County take steps to certify as soon as possible.

Please visit New York State's office of Homes and Community Renewal to start the process and contact STEG if you have any questions.

CLICK HERE!

STEG's Zoom Prospector

Are you familiar with the STEG Zoom Prospector available on our website? View available properties located in Chemung County. Need to know statistics about our region? Look no further. Learn more today.



Hardinge Inc. undergoes rebranding to Forkardt Hardinge as of June 10th, 2024. Hardinge acquired Forkardt previously and the two have operated as separate brands under the same ownership since then. Now, for the first time the two will be combined. In their press release, President of Forkardt Hardinge, Ryan Ervin stated, “the brand will be launched to help customers tie together over 230 years of combined Workholding history.” Brent Sharkey, Forkardt Hardinge’s marketing manager stated, “ A new website, social media platforms and marketing materials are actively being launched across America and Asia with Europe following shortly after.” If you are looking for more information please visit their new website, and or the press release below.

New Website

Press Release

Jule Energy is interested in expanding EV charging infrastructure in the Southern Tier region. They partner with businesses to install EV fast chargers with NO COST to the business! Recently they completed a project in Westchester County : Seen here

If you are interested in learning more please visit their website, and reach out to BFleischman@steg.com.

Support the Chemung County Planning Department by taking their short survey through the link above. Have your voice heard for the first ever Chemung County Comprehensive Plan. Your input matters!

Chemung County Comp Plan

Southern Tier Central is providing a brief introduction to the ARC grant process, and discussing this year's opportunity to access $5,000 to $250,000 of federal funds.

Governments, educational institutions, and non-profits are the main applicants for ARC grants, but group applications through a government or eligible non-profit are allowed, and can include businesses in the Southern Tier.

To RSVP email : jdunbar@stcplanning.org

The meeting will take place at 10:30 AM, Thursday July 18th at the Steele Memorial Library, 101 E. Church St, Elmira, NY 14901.