We Attract, Grow, and Retain.
Our plan for economic prosperity builds on successes, leverages strengths, and capitalizes on new opportunities.
What Does IAED Do?
Deliver technical, financial, and site location assistance to traded sector businesses.
Develop and embed career readiness training programs that address workforce needs.
Provide planning and strategy, thought and process leadership, and special projects.
Why Ithaca Area and Tompkins County?
There’s no better place to build a business than
right here,
right now.
Business Here.
Connections Anywhere.
Imagine your business thriving in a place
where countless waterfalls and vibrant
culture surround you—and major metros are
just a short drive or flight away.
Tompkins County offers the perfect balance
of connected opportunity and exceptional
quality of life, where your team can work,
live, and grow—all in one inspiring location.
- Academic Resources
Top talent and groundbreaking research
right in our backyard - Economic Stability
Our area outperforms state and
federal averages - Location
Only a stone’s throw to major metros
Connect Here
Business Resources
IAED is the cog, coordinating business assistance across our service area.
Our Supporters
Thank you to our
Platinum Investors
Our investors believe in IAED. Their support allows us to provide consistent economic development leadership that helps our businesses, community, and economy prosper.
We’re successful because of them.
