With a regional effort such as this, its success lies solely on the region itself. If it is adopted and utilized by those in the region, it will be successful outside of the region as well, thereby succeeding at its goal - to promote the region for increased investment.
Because of this, great emphasis is being placed on developing partnerships of all types. Thus far this has been quite successful, and indications are that it will continue to be so. However, there is always room for additional partners, making the site better, marketing it further, and investing in our region.
To become part of the Discover Southwest NY Partnership, please contact us with your interest. Remember, partnership can mean a variety of things and the program is open to businesses and organizations of all types and sizes. You may use the Contact Us function and note that you are interested in partnership in the comments. Alternatively, you may contact Brian Schrantz or Donald Rychnowski at Southern Tier West - (716) 945-5301.
Below we have the list of current partners and a brief word about each of them. We hope to see your business in this list in the near future.
Allegany County - Allegany County is one of the three regional counties serviced by this site. The county regularly assists with content development and photography for the site.
Appalachian Regional Commission - ARC is a federal government agency that operates in the Appalachian region of the United States. Southwest NY is located within the ARC designated area. Grant funding for the initial project development was provided through ARC.
Cattaraugus County - Another one of the three regional counties serviced by the site. Cattaraugus County assists with content development, photography, and also includes links to the site and other promotional marketing of the url.
Chautauqua County - The final of the three counties served by the site. They provide content development and photography as well.
Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce - This local chamber has been active in the project from the start and has provided content and photography for the development of the site.
Eric Mower and Associates - EMA was the primary contractor for site development and branding. EMA has provided a host of services and reduced rates for expansion of the site.
Holiday Valley - Holiday Valley is the largest ski resort in NYS. Beyond that they are a four season resort offering conference facilities, golf, and other recreation opportunities. They are also a major supporter of Discover Southwest NY by helping to promote the site to their 1/2 million annual visitors.
I Love NY - Through the Chautauqua-Allegheny tourism region, I Love NY funding is used to help promote and maintain the site as the official tourism website for the region.
Niagara Mohawk a National Grid Company - Through their community development fund, Niagara Mohawk provided funding for the initial development of the site.
PixEarth Corporation - PixEarth is the developer of the software that runs the virtual tour portion of the site. PixEarth has provided innumerable hours of time au gratis to ensure that the site functions and looks as good as it does.
Southern Tier West Development Foundation - This local community development foundation provided initial funds to create the site. They have also assisted with marketing efforts and are committed to the continued operation, expansion, and marketing of the site.
Southern Tier West Regional Planning and Development Board - STW is the organization that spearheaded this entire effort. They also maintain and host the site and lead the charge to market the site and have it accepted as the regional portal to Southwest NY.
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