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Ithaca Area Economic Development Seats New Board Members, Elects Officers
ITHACA, N.Y., January 28, 2026 – Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED) appointed its 2026 Board of Directors at the first quarterly meeting of the year in January. New 3-year appointments include Bob Sprole III (Therm Inc.) and Frank Stento (International Union of...
Delaware Prosperity Partnership CEO Kurt Foreman Appointed President of Ithaca Area Economic Development
ITHACA, N.Y. – November 4, 2025 – Following an extensive national search led by Jorgenson Pace and guided by a search committee chaired by former board member Greg Hartz, Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED) announced today that Kurt Foreman will join the...
New York Southern Tier Cleantech Strategy Released
ITHACA, N.Y., May 06, 2025 – Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED), Tomkins County Industrial Development Agency (TCIDA) and economic development partners in the Southern Tier region recently released the Southern Tier Cleantech Strategy. A regional effort guided...
Statement From Jodi Lee Denman, IAED Board Chair
Effective Monday, March 31, Heather McDaniel has stepped down as President of Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED). We are grateful for Heather’s 18 years of service, leadership, and commitment to our mission. She has been a passionate advocate for economic growth...
In the News
Hands-on Tompkins Event a Success!
On October 4th, Hands-on Tompkins held its first ever event at Tompkins Cortland Community College in conjunction with National Manufacturing Day (Manufacturing Day is a project of and produced by the National Association of Manufacturers and the...
IAED Year in Review
Listen as TCAD President Heather McDaniel shares TCAD’s successful work in 2019.
General Radio Spots
Listen to find out more about TCAD and how TCAD is working with the Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency (TCIDA) and local businesses to build a stronger and more sustainable economy.
IAED On The Radio
What does IAED do? A Lot! Listen to find out more.
IAED, along with local partners, developed a recovery strategy for Tompkins County – find out more!
Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED) is a new name for our organization. Find out why this name better represents who we are and what we do!
IAED is proud to be a part of Emmy’s Organics incredible success story!
IAED is the first and only Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO) in New York State!
IAED President, Heather McDaniel, discusses the Tompkins County Economic Recovery Strategy, created in collaboration with a variety of local partners. The strategy provides an overview of the actions taken to address the immediate impacts of COVID-19 on Ithaca and Tompkins County, as well as a roadmap to recovery. Find the complete strategy on the Initiatives tab of our website.
The dynamic for women in the workplace is constantly changing. Listen as IAED’s President, Heather McDaniel, and Tompkins Chamber’s President, Jennifer Tavares, dive into the topic in their All Things Equal interview with Cayuga Radio Group.
Cayuga Radio Group · Heather McDaniel, Ithaca Area Economic Development
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Tompkins County Area Development (TCAD) is now Ithaca Area Economic Development!
Listen as Heather McDaniel, President of Ithaca Area Economic Development, discusses economic development in the region.
Incodema, Inc.
Incodema, Inc. shares how they have maintained production during COVID-19 and are producing vital components for essential businesses.
Rheonix
When COVID-19 hit, Rheonix’s team quickly pivoted their product development to a test for the virus causing COVID-19, supplying testing machines to hospital labs in Central New York.
Ursa Space Systems
Ursa Space Systems shifted all employees to remote work and used their technology to map the effects of COVID on the economy.
Tompkins Trust Company
Tompkins Trust Company continued to serve customers during COVID-19 and provided over 650 Paycheck Protection Program loans to local businesses, preserving hundreds of jobs.
Cayuga Health System
Cayuga Health has been on the front lines of our regional response to COVID-19, opening one of the first mass testing sites in NYS.
Communique Design & Marketing
Communique has continued to work with clients during COVID-19 and is proud of our business leaders’ support of our community as we all move forward together.
Ithaca Tompkins International Airport
TCAD – Ithaca Tompkins International Airport
Ithaca Tompkins International Airport is dedicated to providing a safe experience for travelers and follows all NYS safety precautions.
Ithaca Coffee Company
Ithaca Coffee Company adapted quickly, instituting safety measures, expanding online ordering, and curbside pickup and delivery.
The Computing Center
The Computing Center shares how it has adapted to customer needs during COVID-19, maintaining services and pivoting to increased online product sales as demand increased.
Ithaca Marriott Downtown
The Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons and Monk’s on the Commons share how they are surviving and thriving during COVID-19.
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