Workgroups.

planning for the future.

Leaders from across Tioga County, PA are working together as teams focused on current and future economic development efforts. Explore how you or a staff member can help make a difference for our area.

Join the team.

Looking at where we are today, what is working well, and what we can enhance is essential for quality community and economic development efforts. You are invited to join us as we work together to invest in today and the future. Consider joining a workgroup today.

  • AGRICULTURE.

    AGRICULTURE.

    Agriculture is a vital part of our economy.

    Farmers, agricultural services and producers are united to identify agricultural challenges and opportunities; and to provide education, promotion and resources to strengthen and reinforce the role of agriculture in our local economy.

    MAIN FOCUS AREAS:

    Ag Promotion/Agritourism

    Educational Opportunities for Farmers

    Diversification - Hemp/Other New Options

    Market Farmland, Opportunities for Farming & Succession Planning

    Innovation/Technology

  • BUSINESS ATTRACTION.

    BUSINESS ATTRACTION.

    Identification and promotion of available buildings and properties, and connections to essential incentives, resources, and infrastructure are critical.

    County GIS and planning staff, real estate agents, engineers, utility representatives and representatives of the Betterment Organization of Mansfield (BOOM) and Growth Resources of Wellsboro (GROW) are working together for current and future business opportunities.

    MAIN FOCUS AREAS:

    Available Buildings and Sites

    Broadband and Utilities Mapping

    Business Incentives

    Recruitment and Retention of Businesses

  • Tioga County Business Resource Alliance

    Tioga County Business Resource Alliance.

    Connection to key resources maximizes opportunities for new and established businesses.

    Monthly Alliance meetings are held to connect those who work to assist Tioga County current and future businesses. Participants include: Develop Tioga, Mansfield Chamber of Commerce, Northern Tier Regional Planning And Development Commission, PA Career Link, Representative Owlett's staff, Senator Yaw’s staff, Small Business Development Center of the University of Scranton, Wellsboro Chamber of Commerce, and Visit Potter-Tioga.

    MAIN FOCUS AREAS:

    Business and Employer Needs

    Promotion of Business Opportunities

    Resources and Connection to Services

  • WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

    WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

    Successful workforce development and retention require progressive steps.

    Business, community and education representatives; human resource staff and local and regional work force specialists are working collaboratively on strategic efforts. Efforts are concentrated to identify, measure and address staffing needs of our employers and job applicants.

    MAIN FOCUS AREAS:

    ACT Work Ready Community

    Talent Attraction

    Barriers to Employment

    Training

    Retention