The 2015-2020 Tompkins County Development Strategy has been published! The base of all economic development is investment. When private investment fails to meet a community’s particular needs, public investment or public/private partnerships may be necessary. Current realities and future challenges of economic development give rise to three foundational principles on which economic development investments should be based: exports, productivity and sustainability. Exports have motivated much of economic development activity in the past, but the shift from a manufacturing service based economy and increasing global competition has emphasized the importance of productivity. A growing awareness of the need for human development and the scarcity of natural resources also highlights the need for a sustainable approach. Click to view the Summary Report or the Full Report.
Ithaca Area Economic Development Seats Three More to Board of Directors
ITHACA, N.Y., June 30, 2026 – Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED) appointed three new members to the Board of Directors at its quarterly meeting in June. John Huhtala (Tompkins Community Bank) and Justin Runke (Centralus Health) join as 3-year appointments, and...
