2024年6月18日 · The FNTD’s mission is to support, educate, and advocate for the economic development, job creation, and educational priorities important to business, institutions, and communities of the Northern Tier Counties of Bradford, Tioga, and Potter along the Rt. 6 Corridor.

Access to reliable and affordable energy is essential for businesses to thrive and for communities to prosper. FNTD’s goal is to support the energy industry in finding innovative solutions that promote sustainability, alleviate costs and increase access to those who need it most.

FNTD supports visionary projects in telecommunications, data and digital infrastructure that will shape the future of how our community conducts business. We look for opportunities that will lead us toward a more seamless communications network and expand our global connectivity.

The Fund for Northern Development team is made up of leaders from around the Northern Tier who are passionate about bringing positive economic change to our area.

It is incredible how one small idea can grow into something truly special. Since our founding in 2017, The Fund for Northern Tier Development has been rooted in the belief that we all have an inherent responsibility to make a meaningful impact in our community.

Education is an investment in our future. FNTD is committed to innovative and impactful educational projects that will equip people of all ages with skills and knowledge necessary to develop our community.

We identify unique opportunities for growth in the area, then use FNTD’s influence and connections to fold in businesses, legislators and other key stakeholders to develop projects that fulfill and enrich these opportunities.

Chair: Randy Black. Agriculture plays a pivotal role in food security and economic development in the Northern Tier. Technological innovations and sustainable practices can produce higher yield and long-term growth in this industry.

In September, FNTD collaborated with Develop Tioga to host a demonstration on this exciting new technology. We also provided demonstrations in schools in our area to showcase how this technology can create a strong workforce in our area.

After reviewing the results of the survey, NPRC and the FNTD worked together to hold Culinary Boot Camps in August of 2024. These courses gave students a great opportunity to learn about the culinary industry and how to apply specific techniques to create specialized dishes.