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Ithaca Arthaus Opening Soon!
A transformative project in Ithaca’s West End, Arthaus offers 124 units of affordable housing, an on-site art gallery, and more ITHACA, N.Y. – August 31, 2021 – Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED) looks forward to Ithaca Arthaus opening its doors in late...
IAED Invests in Dimensional Energy
IAED’s loan fund supported local startup, Dimensional Energy, in furthering the development of their carbon dioxide reduction innovation ITHACA, N.Y. – July 20, 2021 –Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED) has approved a $50,000 convertible debt investment to...
IAED Releases Economic Recovery Strategy for Tompkins County
An action plan to position the county for success as theeconomy rebounds from the COVID-19 Pandemic ITHACA, N.Y. – June 8, 2021 – Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED) announces the release of the Tompkins County Economic Recovery Strategy, which provides both a...
Tompkins County Development Corporation (TCDC) Receives Exceptional Audit from OSC
The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has released an audit report for the Tompkins County Development Corporation (TCDC). The review was conducted for the time period between January 1, 2019 and November 30, 2020. The purpose of the audit was to determine whether...
In the News
WEBINAR: Learn About The COVID-19 Small Business Recovery Grant Program
Empire State Development is hosting a webinar on Thursday, September 9th at 2:00pm to provide information to small businesses in the Southern Tier about the COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program (https://nysmallbusinessrecovery.com/). ...
Tompkins County Health Department Mask Advisory for Local Businesses and Organizations (8/2)
Tompkins County Health Department Health Advisory Guidance for Local Businesses Thank you for your tireless efforts to ensure the health and safety of the Tompkins County community. It is due in-part to your efforts that we have been able to navigate this pandemic...
June 2021 Newsletter
Check out the latest of what's happening at Ithaca Area Economic Development in our June 2021 Newsletter. Stay up to date on all of our projects, updates, and more by subscribing to our monthly newsletter here.
Tompkins County Development Corporation (TCDC) Receives Exceptional Audit from OSC
The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has released an audit report for the Tompkins County Development Corporation (TCDC). The review was conducted for the time period between January 1, 2019 and November 30, 2020. The purpose of the audit was to determine whether...
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.
Newsletters/Announcements
Economic Newsletter (08/21)
Economic Newsletter (07/21)
Economic Newsletter (06/21)
Economic Newsletter (05/21)
REDC CFA Applications Open (05/21)
Economic Newsletter (04/21)
Economic Newsletter (03/21)
Economic Newsletter (02/21)
Economic Newsletter (01/21)
Economic Newsletter(11/20)
Economic Newsletter (10/20)
Economic Newsletter (09/20)
Economic Newsletter (08/20)
Economic Newsletter (07/13/20)
Economic Newsletter (06/15/20)
TCAD Annual Report to the Community (06/11/20)
Economic Newsletter (06/01/20)
Economic Newsletter (05/18/20)
NY Forward Plan for Business Re-opening – Southern Tier to Begin Re-opening on Friday (05/12/20)
COVID-19 Updates – Latest on Re-opening NYS, Funding for EIDL & PPP, and more (04/27/20)
Economic Newsletter (04/14/20)
TCAD Institutes Emergency Relief Loan Program (04/09/20)
SBA Paycheck Protection Program Details Announced (04/01/20)
SBA Paycheck Protection Program Details Announced (03/31/20)
COVID-19 Response Updates (03/30/20)
Economic Newsletter (03/19/20)
Economic Newsletter (03/02/20)
Economic Newsletter (01/20)
IAED On The Radio
Listen as IAED President, Heather McDaniel, discusses the Tompkins County Economic Recovery Strategy, an initiative made in collaboration with a variety of local agencies. The Strategy provides a glimpse of the actions taken to address the immediate impacts of COVID-19 on the Ithaca and Tompkins County areas, as well as the roadmap to recovery. Read the complete strategy on the Initiatives tab on our website.
The dynamic for women in the workplace is constantly changing. Listen to IAED President Heather McDaniels and Jennifer Tavares of the Tompkins Chamber dive into the topic in their All Things Equal interview with Cayuga Radio Group.
Cayuga Radio Group · Heather McDaniel, Ithaca Area Economic Development
Listen as Heather McDaniel, President of Ithaca Area Economic Development, discusses economic development in the region.
Listen as Heather McDaniel, President of Ithaca Area Economic Development, and Chet Osadchey, President of Cayuga Radio Group, discuss how changing TCAD’s name will strengthen the organization’s ability to continue as a leader in economic development, providing innovative solutions and dedicated services to our business partners.
Tompkins County Area Development (TCAD) is now Ithaca Area Economic Development!
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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