Local Government

Local Government & Community Assistance

Contact: Sarah Phearsdorf, Community Assistance Specialist
716-945-5301 Ext. 2200 / [email protected]

Southern Tier West’s Local Government and Community Assistance Program (CAP) exists for one primary reason: to support municipalities within Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Chautauqua Counties, through shared services, technical assistance, and practical guidance that help local governments operate more effectively.

CAP is built on a shared services model, allowing municipalities to work together to access training, expertise, and resources that would be difficult—or costly—to provide independently. Through this collective approach, Southern Tier West is able to leverage federal, state, and regional funding to deliver reliable, professional assistance directly to local officials when it is needed most.

2026 Corporate Partnership Program

STW is dedicated to assisting124 towns and villages in a diverse set of topics including community and economic development, community planning, data and information services, environmental and energy planning, regional services, local food planning, local government and community assistance, and water source management. Through our Corporate Partnership Program, local businesses play a vital role in helping us expand our reach, strengthen our programs, and ensure long-term sustainability for the people and causes we serve.

Premier Partner $1,200
At this level of participation you will receive:
At this level of partnership, you will receive maximum visibility and engagement as a lead supporter of Southern Tier West programs:

STW Partners web page: your logo, link + 4x6 ad
STW events web pages: premium logo placement
Slide recognition: logo in all STW presentations
STW Annual Report: logo + spotlight paragraph
STW Quarterly Newsletter: featured recognition in one issue + logo in Partner section for 4 issues
STW Events: Speaking opportunities
Maximum Value Builder! Premium Exhibitor space and Exhibitor benefits at Annual Local Government Conference

Prestige Partner $750
At this level of partnership, you will receive:

STW Partners web page: your logo + link
STW events web pages: logo placement
Slide recognition: logo in all STW presentations
STW Annual Report: logo listed
STW Quarterly Newsletter: logo in Partner section for 4 issues
STW Events: Speaking Opportunities
Good Value Builder! Standard Exhibitor space and Exhibitor benefits at Local Government Conference

Prime Partner $500
At this level of partnership, you will receive:

STW Partners web page: your logo + link
STW events web pages: your logo placement
STW Annual Report: logo listed
STW Quarterly Newsletter: logo in Partner section for 4 issues
Value Builder! Discounted Exhibitor space and Exhibitor benefits at Local Government Conference

2026 CAP Program

CAP Membership
Partner access to preferred pricing for shared service programs, access to member-only live and virtual trainings, and access to regional shared service projects coordinated by STW.

2026 CAP Membership Letter
2026 CAP Membership Invoice
2026 Training Opportunities
Archived Training and Resources

Shared Services (CAP Membership required; additional fees apply)

Website Hosting $400

This includes domain and existing site hosting, plus training, support, and limited design help; new website creation no longer included.

E-Mail Services $100 Per E-mail

Includes Microsoft 365 Email Essential (email only) with 10 GB storage

Records Management (Custom Quote)

Records Disposition and/or Records Inventory

Laserfiche Repository $Pending

Shared access to Laserfiche Repository, view only access
Shared access to Laserfiche Repository, 100 gb storage limit

GIS Services $120

Shared access to ArcGIS, Viewer Access Only

GIS Services $750

Shared access to ArcGIS Online Creator User, Mobile Worker and Contributor User Type Access

Drone Services (Custom Quote)

“Fee-for service“ for eligible projects (licensed operator required)