GOAL 4: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION
Identify strategies for the Susquehanna Heritage Area that support community revitalization efforts, strengthen historic communities, and bolster the regional economy through the identification, promotion, and development of historic, cultural, and recreational resources throughout Broome and Tioga Counties.
Objectives:
- Use heritage resources to promote and stimulate economic activity in village centers and to promote entrepreneurial activity and small business development.
- Strengthen the historic community centers through community revitalization initiatives, such as the Main Street program.
- Identify public and private partnerships that will enhance long-term economic growth and stability in Broome and Tioga Counties based upon historic community character.
- Identify funding and investment opportunities within the Heritage Area that help to further the vision of the Management Plan Amendment.
- Support local communities in their efforts to promote cultural tourism as a powerful economic catalyst for community improvement and revitalization.
- Support efforts aimed at the successful implementation of regional and local fairs, festivals, and special events.