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# Three Rivers Development Corporation: Three Rivers Development and SoFLX are recognized as an effective private sector vehicle for economic development. It has grown to play many different roles ranging from leader to a facilitator, collaborator and advocate for economic development in the three-county region of Steuben, Chemung and Schuyler Counties in New York’s Southern Tier. In 2025, the organization counted 33 investing members representing the depth and breadth of the region’s business community.

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## Posts
- [The Southern Finger Lakes Housing Market: What Your Money Actually Gets You](https://soflx.com/the-southern-finger-lakes-housing-market-what-your-money-actually-gets-you/): $200K buys you a Victorian with original woodwork on a tree-lined street. A farmhouse with land. A real yard. Not a starter home, a real one. The Southern Finger Lakes is what happens when affordability meets actually beautiful. Prices are moving. The window is still open.
- [She Swore She’d Never Move Back to Upstate New York. Then She Did.](https://soflx.com/she-swore-shed-never-move-back-to-upstate-new-york-then-she-did/): Carol Messina swore she'd never move back to Upstate New York. Then Sweet Farm relocated to Seneca Lake and offered her a job. Two years later, she's living in Penn Yan, running development and communications for a farm animal sanctuary, and making the case for small-town life in the Southern Finger Lakes.
- [The Math That’s Moving Remote Workers to the Southern Finger Lakes](https://soflx.com/the-math-thats-moving-remote-workers-to-the-southern-finger-lakes/): In a time when you are most likely to be able to work from anywhere, more people are running the numbers and landing in the Southern Finger Lakes.
- [The Southern Finger Lakes Are a Climate Refuge. Here’s Why.](https://soflx.com/the-southern-finger-lakes-are-a-climate-refuge-heres-why/): Freshwater, stable temperatures, no wildfires or hurricanes, no sea-level risk. Geography makes the case. The Southern Finger Lakes checks nearly every box researchers use when identifying places built to last through climate change. Here's why.
- [The Journey to a New Life and Room to Grow](https://soflx.com/the-journey-to-a-new-life-and-room-to-grow/): Dr. Rashida Vassell and her family moved to Southern FLX not imagining the professional and personal opportunities this new life would bring.
- [From NYC to the Southern Tier: Two Soldiers, One Food Truck, New Home](https://soflx.com/from-nyc-to-the-southern-tier-two-soldiers-one-food-truck/): Two Army National Guard soldiers relocated to the Southern Finger Lakes for a temporary assignment and ended up building a new business and falling in love with the region. Their story is one of unexpected roots, community support, and building a business in a region that made space for something new.
- [Getting Outside in the Southern Finger Lakes: The Complete Guide](https://soflx.com/getting-outside-in-the-southern-finger-lakes-the-complete-guide/): New to the Southern Finger Lakes or still deciding? Here's your full outdoor recreation breakdown — trails, kayak launches, ski resorts, and more.
- [Moving to SoFLX: Will I Belong Here? An Honest Answer for Anyone Asking](https://soflx.com/moving-to-soflx-will-i-belong-here-an-honest-answer-for-anyone-asking/): The Southern Finger Lakes is predominantly white and mostly rural. But it is also home to a wonderful LGBTQ+ community, thriving arts organizations, and a growing number of people from urban centers, other countries, and various backgrounds.
- [The Arts Council of SoFLX: A Backbone for Artists Community](https://soflx.com/the-arts-council-of-soflx-a-backbone-for-artists-community/): The Arts Council of the Southern Finger Lakes is more than a grant organization. It's a creative community hub in Corning, NY, offering gallery space, fiscal sponsorship for NYSCA artist grants, folk arts programming, and hands-on support for artists at every level across the Southern Tier.
- [The Medical School Changing What’s Possible in Elmira, NY](https://soflx.com/the-medical-school-changing-whats-possible-in-elmira-ny/): LECOM at Elmira, the nation's largest medical school's Southern Tier campus, is training the next generation of physicians while sending roots deep into the Elmira community. Meet two students who relocated to the region and found more than they expected.
- [Yes, There Are Great Jobs in the Southern Finger Lakes. Here’s Where to Find Them.](https://soflx.com/great-jobs-in-the-southern-finger-lakes/): If your job search has you thinking about where you actually want to live, this region deserves a serious look.
- [From Portland to Penn Yan: A Childhood Home Turned Bakery Haven](https://soflx.com/from-portland-to-penn-yan-a-childhood-home-turned-bakery-haven/): Todd Hatch left Portland, Oregon and opened an artisan bakery in Penn Yan, NY — a small village on Keuka Lake in the heart of Finger Lakes wine country. Here's what it took, and why he hasn't looked back.
- [Homes of SoFLX: A House That Found The Love It Needed](https://soflx.com/homes-of-soflx-a-house-that-just-needed-some-love/): Brie Cavaluzzi and her husband Josh came home to the Southern Finger Lakes and rescued a 1975 house from the brink of foreclosure. Here's how they turned it into their dream home — with a little help from everyone they love.
- [Small Town, Full Cup](https://soflx.com/small-town-full-cup/): Christina Gandy left San Antonio for a tiny village in the Southern Finger Lakes — and never looked back. She co-owns Overlook Coffee Company in Burdett, NY with her husband, Brandon Evans, and shares what it's really like to open a small business and put down roots in upstate New York.
- [Elmira, NY: A Community Worth Coming Home To](https://soflx.com/elmira-ny-a-community-worth-coming-home-to/): Dr. Zach Dunbar came home to Elmira looking for family. What he found was a whole lot more.
- [How Our Local Libraries Build Community](https://soflx.com/how-our-local-libraries-build-community/): Learn about the Southern Tier Library System and the programs it offers to help bring communities together across the Southern Tier region.
- [The Stories That Make SoFLX Home](https://soflx.com/the-stories-that-make-soflx-home/): A look back at some of the stories from 2025! We look forward to sharing many more throughout the year!
- [Historic Homes of SoFLX: A 1927 Colonial in Elmira, NY](https://soflx.com/historic-homes-of-soflx-camille-torres/): Camille Torres relocated to the SoFLX for work, seeking a neighborhood that still felt like her hometown of Brooklyn. She found that and so much more!
- [Historic Homes of SoFLX featuring Denise and Rick Maxa](https://soflx.com/historic-homes-of-soflx-featuring-denise-and-rick-maxa/): Touring the historic home of Rick and Denise Maxa in Corning, NY.
- [Homes of SoFLX: A House Turned Dream Home](https://soflx.com/homes-of-soflx-a-house-turned-dream-home/): Erin Panosian is a graphic designer and abstract artist who purchased an older house and transformed it into the home of her dreams!
- [A Life Built Around The Love of Art and Nature](https://soflx.com/a-life-built-around-the-love-of-art-and-nature/): Diego Vásquez moved from Hartford, CT, in pursuit of music and to be closer to nature. This is his story.
- [The Volunteers Firefighters of Corning, NY](https://soflx.com/the-volunteer-firefighters-of-corning-ny/): Get to know the volunteer firefighters at the Corning Joint Fire District and learn more about the opportunities they help make available to the community.
- [The Unexpected Path to Creative Freedom](https://soflx.com/the-unexpected-path-to-creative-freedom/): Mark Schmidt a dancer and movement maker left for the big city to follow his dreams as a dancer. He's realized that his return home has only made his creativity-fueled journey even better. This is his story.
- [Finding Where Dreams Come True](https://soflx.com/finding-where-dreams-come-true/): Abby moved from Montauk, Long Island looking for something different. This is her story.
- [The Best of Both Worlds Found](https://soflx.com/the-best-of-both-worlds-found/): Though Alison Herman planned to move to the capital region of PA for work, some further research and a job offer changed it all.
- [Falling in Love with Life in SoFLX](https://soflx.com/falling-in-love-with-life-in-soflx/): Michaune Tillman considered herself a "Big City" girl, and while that may still be the case, she has found even more to love about life in SoFLX.
- [Following a Passion and a Dream](https://soflx.com/following-a-passion-and-a-dream/): Brie Woods' decision to purchase a historic inn and move to SoFLX was led by passion and a dream. She has not regretted it once. This is her story.
- [Local Voices: Adrian McGrady](https://soflx.com/local-voices-adrian-mcgrady/): While his pursuit of music took him away from home, it was the perfect melody found in his community that brought Adrian McGrady back to stay.
- [A World Traveler Finds Home](https://soflx.com/a-world-traveler-finds-home/): After a lifetime of traveling the world, Chris Walters wondered if SoFLX would have enough to offer. What he discovered was more than he imagined.
- [Local Voices: Anita Lewis](https://soflx.com/local-voices-anita-lewis/): For this feature, we wanted to highlight a local voice. Meet Anita Lewis, a native of Elmira, NY, whose love for her community and passion for her work has kept her deeply rooted here.
- [A Perception Changed, A Community Found](https://soflx.com/a-perception-changed-a-community-found/): On a leap of faith, Alex Fresonke moved to Horseheads, NY, with his wife and four children from Florida in 2023, unsure of what life in the Northeast would entail. This is his story.
- [Finding Inspiration and A Rediscovery of Self in SoFLX](https://soflx.com/finding-inspiration-and-a-rediscovery-of-self-in-soflx/): Cruz Newman is a Venezuelan artist who discovered inspiration and the courage to pursue her craft after moving to the lakeside town of Hector, NY. This is her story.
- [Serving Culture and A Bit of SoFLX Happiness, One Dish at a Time](https://soflx.com/serving-culture-and-a-bit-of-soflx-happiness-one-dish-at-a-time/): Nithya Krishnan moved to the SoFLX from the teeming metropolis of Mumbai, India, and is now serving culture and joy, one dish at a time. This is her story.
- [The Joy of Big Passions and Slow Living in Southern Finger Lakes](https://soflx.com/the-joy-of-big-passions-and-slow-living-in-southern-finger-lakes/): Erik Lundberg is a preservationist and architectural professional who, along with his wife Anne, has found a culmination of his passions in our small towns.
- [Finding Community in the Darkest Times](https://soflx.com/finding-community-in-the-darkest-times/): Classical Soprano Meagan Miller and her family moved from Austria and were excited to start their lives in the Southern Finger Lakes when a medical diagnosis threatened to uproot their plans. This is her story.
- [A Love for Community and Voice to Empower](https://soflx.com/a-love-for-community-and-voice-to-empower/): Meet Millicent Ruffin, a local executive and scientist who uses her voice to empower and educate her community. Read her story!
- [Return to Where the Grass is Greener](https://soflx.com/return-to-where-the-grass-is-greener/): Kara Collins left the fast pace of big-city living and returned to the life she enjoyed most growing up.
- [Enjoying the Bliss of a Slower Pace](https://soflx.com/enjoying-the-bliss-of-a-slower-pace/): Emma Miran left the big city to move closer to family, finding not only new hobbies but also a more enjoyable pace of life.
- [A Story of Love and Finding Home](https://soflx.com/a-story-of-love-and-finding-home/): Charlie Treichler and Joshua Jenkins met on a path to rediscovery and fell in love with each other, and then with the Finger Lakes.
- [Finding Community and Home in SoFLX](https://soflx.com/finding-community-and-home-in-soflx/): Brian Lee Whisenhunt and Mitchell Smith moved to SoFLX for work, and in the process have found family, community, and home. Read their story!
- [Where Faith Found A Home](https://soflx.com/where-faith-found-a-home/): Get to know Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher at The Park Church; about his move to Elmira - a city of hope and resilience, and how he embraces community, faith, and making a difference.
- [Bringing Creativity and Colorful Inspiration to SoFLX](https://soflx.com/bringing-creativity-and-colorful-inspiration-to-soflx/): Sarah Shirley left a busy life in NYC and brought with her a sense of creativity and inspiring style to brighten up her hometown community.
- [Finding Home Across the Ocean](https://soflx.com/finding-home-across-the-ocean/): Margareta, Dennis, and their young daughter Emma crossed the ocean from Germany to a new life in Corning. This is their story.
- [Discovering The Charm and Influence of Small Town Living](https://soflx.com/discovering-the-charm-and-influence-of-small-town-living/): Penn Yan native, Meg Hopkins, left the Finger Lakes in pursuit of something more. Yet her greatest adventure would be found closer to home.
- [Big City Dreams Come True in Small Town, NY](https://soflx.com/big-city-dreams-come-true-in-small-town-ny/): Crystal Moran and Anddy Reynoso didn't think their big city dreams would be possible in a small town but have realized you don't have to live in NYC to make it.
- [Peace of Mind and Growing Dreams in SoFLX](https://soflx.com/peace-of-mind-and-growing-dreams-in-soflx/): Meet Chef Kaylenne Brown and her family and learn about their relocation story from Virginia to Corning, NY.
- [Back Home Sweet Home](https://soflx.com/back-home-sweet-home/): In January 2020 Erin Panosian moved back to West Elmira from Pittsburgh, PA. This is her relocation story.
- [Move to Bigger Dreams and a Happier Place](https://soflx.com/move-to-bigger-dreams-and-a-happier-place/): LaTeka Cooke-Davis was inspired to relocate to Elmira, NY, from CA for a slower pace and family. However, it has led her to bigger dreams and a happier, healthier lifestyle.
- [There’s No Place Like Home in SoFlx](https://soflx.com/theres-no-place-like-home-in-soflx/): Dante Acquavella left the shores of NJ for a new life in the Southern Finger Lakes that is anything but boring.
- [New Home and Endless New Experiences](https://soflx.com/new-home-and-endless-new-experiences/): Rukundo moved from the city, leaving behind things she loved...including her fave brunch spots! But, she is finding her new home has a lot more to offer than people may think!
- [New Beginnings in the Finger Lakes](https://soflx.com/new-beginnings-in-the-finger-lakes/): Steven Carson left his career in Boston for a life of new opportunities and flexibility to enjoy the most important thing in life: family.
- [Happily Ever After in Finger Lakes](https://soflx.com/happily-ever-after-in-finger-lakes/): Bronx native, Stephanie Ferree, came to the Southern Tier to wait while her husband finished his studies. Read how her temporary stay turned into a move that changed her life.
- [A Journey Back Home](https://soflx.com/a-journey-back-home/): Olympic rower, Olivia Coffey has traveled the world in pursuit of her dreams before her heart would lead her back home and to a happier place.
- [Building on a Dream Come True in the Southern Finger Lakes](https://soflx.com/meet-chef-orlando-rodriguez/): How a job search/vacation, turned into a dream come true for one of the Finger Lakes most beloved local chefs, Orlando Rodriguez.
- [Finding Balance & Family Bliss in the Southern Finger Lakes](https://soflx.com/finding-balance-and-family-bliss-alex-jankowski/): In their search for a work/life balance, Alex Jankowski found a new career, a beautiful home, and the perfect playground for his young family.

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