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31st Annual Local Government Conference

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The Southern Tier West Annual Local Government Conference provides information sharing and training opportunities for elected and appointed local government officials. ​Conference attendees will receive a program that includes vendor and presenter contact information. Vendor tables are open from 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM and attendees will have two hours of free time to visit vendor tables. There are four concurrent learning sessions throughout the day with eight classes per session. 

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Who should attend: Municipal Clerks, Mayors, Supervisors, Planning & Zoning Board Members, Code Enforcement Officers, Justices, and Court Clerks

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Continuing Education Credits are available for: Municipal Clerks, Planning & Zoning Board Members, Code Enforcement Officers, Justices, Court Clerks
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Agenda

Check back for updates. For agenda questions, e-mail Sarah Phearsdorf at [email protected].
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Conference Exhibitors

We offer each exhibitor a 6-foot table and two chairs. If you need additional space or chairs, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate you.  You may want to bring a power cord if you need electric for your exhibit.  WIFI Internet is offered in the exhibit area, which is the Reinhold Campus Center Lounge.

​You can set up your exhibit any time from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. the day before Conference, or beginning at 7:00 a.m. the day of Conference.  Breakdown usually begins following the afternoon break at 2:45 p.m.

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2026 conference exhibitors

Registration

Registration is open until May 26, 2026.  There will be no refunds after May 1, 2026.
​For registration questions, e-mail Sarah Phearsdorf at [email protected].
Registration Type
Admission Cost
CAP Members
$50
Non-CAP Members
$60
Walk-Ins
$65
register for the conference
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Sponsor Opportunities

Promote your company to local municipalities in 8 ​Western New York Counties!  ​Southern Tier West asks local, regional, and statewide associations to consider becoming a sponsor of this event. 

Sponsorship Options include: 
  • Conference Tote Bags $1,000
  • Refreshment Break $200​ (at full capacity)
  • Classroom Sponsor $15
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Accommodations

The Inn at Houghton Creek 
(circa 1994) offers 17 rooms of distinctive, country lodging in the quiet town of Houghton, New York, within walking distance of Houghton University and Houghton Academy.
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In addition to our rooms, we provide a warm, comfortable lobby with a fireplace where you can relax to read a book or gather together with family and friends for pleasant conversation. In warmer months, feel free to gather on our large front porch.

​9722 Genesee Street, Houghton, NY 14744
585-567-8400
​https://innathoughtoncreek.com/
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[email protected] | 716-945-5301

Center for Regional Excellence
4039 Route 219, Suite 200
Salamanca, NY 14779

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STW Offices are CLOSED on the following Holidays:   

​January 1, 2026: New Year’s Day
January 19, 2026: Martin Luther King Day
February 16, 2026: President’s Day
​April 3, 2026: Good Friday
May 25, 2026: Memorial Day
June 19, 2026: Juneteenth
July 3, 2026: Independence Day
September 7, 2026: Labor Day
October 12, 2026: Columbus Day
November 11, 2026: Veterans Day
November 26, 2026: Thanksgiving
November 27, 2026: Day after Thanksgiving
December 24, 2026: Christmas Eve
December 25, 2026: Christmas Day
  • About Us
    • Who We Are
    • Staff Directory
    • ARC Funding
    • EDA Funding
  • Board & Committees
    • Board of Directors
    • BRCI Committee
    • EDA-ARC Committee
    • Local Gov Committee
  • Services
    • ARC Area Development
    • Clean Energy Communities
    • Climate Smart Communities
    • Economic Development
    • Geographic Information Systems
    • Local Government >
      • Partnership Program
      • CAP Members 2026
    • STEDO
    • WRC
    • Water Source Management
  • Training
    • Local Government Conference >
      • Exhibitor.Sponsor
    • Powers & Duties
    • Fall Planning & Zoning
    • Archived Training
  • Resources
    • Minutes & Agendas
    • Newsletters >
      • February 2026
      • December 2025
      • September 2025
    • CEDS >
      • CEDSonline >
        • CEDS About
        • CEDS Engagement
        • CEDS Background
        • CEDS Action Plan >
          • Natural Environment
          • Built Environment
          • Business & Industry
          • Human Capital
        • CEDS Evaluation
        • CEDS Conclusion
        • CEDS Data Visuals
      • Action Plan Natural Environment
      • Action Plan Built Environment
      • Action Plan Business & Industry
      • Action Plan Business Focus Destinations and Tourism
      • Action Plan Human Capital
      • Action Plan Human Capital: Employee Health
      • Action Plan Aging
      • Action Plan Agriculture
      • Action Plan Arts, History, Culture
      • Action Plan Health, Medical Care, EMS
      • Action Plan Downtown Revitalization
    • Annual Reports
  • Contact