Southern Tier Independent Restaurants, Inc. (STIR) is a 501c3 Not-For-Profit Corporation comprised of locally owned independent restaurants in Broome, Chenango and Tioga Counties. Its mission is to promote the patronage of local establishments and continue to build a vibrant restaurant scene across the Southern Tier. STIR also sponsors scholarships for SUNY-Broome Hospitality Program and the Broome/Tioga BOCES Culinary Arts Program students.