Regional Connections
SEEC relies on strong regional connections and alliances to support ongoing programs and initiatives aimed at ensuring sustainable economic development in Schoharie County. Our mission is to foster economic growth in the region, laying a foundation for long-term success. Our allies play a crucial role in achieving this mission.
SEEC looks to the Center for Economic Growth and their distinct efforts in Off -Shore Wind development and Mohawk Valley Economic Development District in Climate Smart and Clean Energy Community guidance. New York Southern Tier 8 has been leading broadband conversations and provides access to the Appalachian Regional Commission with an INSPIREing workforce development approach. Now, Southern Tier 8 serves as the Schoharie County link to the federally designated NewEnergyNewYork Tech Hub efforts around battery innovations.
Locally, SEEC is active with a coalition known as Schoharie County Partners for Advancing Resilient Communities (SPARC). Founding members include SUNY Cobleskill Institute for Rural Vitality, Schoharie County Industrial Development Agency, Destination Marketing Corporation and Schoharie County economic, community and ag development.
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The Center for Economic Growth is a regional economic organization that serves as a point of contact for businesses interested in growing in or moving to New York’s Capital Region.
Schoharie County is a part of the 8-County designated Capital Region and Schoharie County businesses have access to the resources offered through this organization.
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Mohawk Valley Regional Economic Development Council
The Mohawk Valley Regional Economic Development Council (MVREDC) is the economic advisory board for the greater Mohawk Valley Region as designated by New York State.
President of SUNY Cobleskill, Dr. Marion Terenzio, serves as a Regional Co-Chair of the council as a voice for Schoharie County for this regional organization.
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Mohawk Valley Economic Development District, Inc.
Mohawk Valley Economic Development District (MVEDD) is a federally designated organization with the mission of creating and retaining jobs and to create growth in communities across the nation. MVEDD serves Fulton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Oneida, Otsego, and Schoharie counties..
SEECs Executive Director, Julie Pacatte, serves on the Board for MVEDD, allowing for the direct economic development needs of Schoharie County to have a direct line to the regional organization.
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Southern Tier 8 Regional Board is a planning and development agency serving eight counties in the Southern Tier region of New York.
Southern Tier 8 works to build partnerships, provide technical assistance and grant writing, supports program administration, and develops geospatial and data analysis. Southern Tier 8 serves Broome, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Otsego, Schoharie, Tioga and Tompkins Counties.
SEEC's Executive Director, Julie Pacatte, the Town of Gilboa's Board of Supervisors' member, Alicia Terry, and the Senior Planner and Lead Supervisor for the Schoharie Office of Community Development Services, Shane Nickle, serve as Board Members for Southern Tier 8.