General Info

Over and over again, Southern Tier Economic Growth, Inc ( STEG ) has successfully proven to businesses that locating in Chemung County, New York, an upstate community that includes the city of Elmira, is the right move for them. While we know that our competition is keen, what sets us apart from the pack, especially when we compete against other communities, is the fact that we re ready for business. Ready with top of the line services such as good roads, ample public water and sewer, and state of the art telecommunications and energy infrastructure. Ready with quality, pre-permitted and shovel-ready sites that have great interstate access. Ready with a capable, experienced workforce and top-quality training programs. Ready with financing and incentives to level the playing field. A true public-private partnership that gets the job done, STEG provides you with one-stop access to economic development services and direct access to government and community leaders. As a local development corporation, our board of directors includes over 65 business, government and community leaders who support our economic development efforts with their time and their money. In fact, over half of our funding comes from private business contributions; the balance comes from Chemung County and the city of Elmira, as well as the many towns and villages that contract with STEG to administer programs on their behalf. In addition, STEG administers the Elmira Empire Zone, the City of Elmira Loan Program, and staffs the Chemung County Industrial Development Agency. With all that we have to offer at the ready, it s clear that our community understands the needs of business, and has given STEG the power and resources to meet your needs, too. Contact us today.