WBNG reported New York Governor David Paterson is looking to the Southern Tier to help lead the state into a new economy.
He met with local manufacturers and business leaders for an economic forum at Johnson Outdoors in Conklin.
The Governor's "New Economy Jobs Plan" is designed to use technology and innovation to create jobs.
Johnson Outdoors is an example businesses that can lead.
The company is currently contracted to develop and manufacture solar-powered military tents.
Paterson believes the region has the potential to produce similar projects in the future.
"Well, I think you can see from just the assorted different leaders of industry here that the
Southern Tier is prime to help lead this state back into this innovation economy." said Paterson.
Paterson unveiled the "New Economy Jobs Plan" in June.
The plan focuses on science, technology, health care and energy-based jobs.
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