Tompkins Weekly‘s article, Communities Share Small Business Appreciation, highlights how Tompkins County values small businesses and the importance of these businesses to our economy and community. Starting and succeeding as a small business isn’t easy, but there is a lot of support in the county for small businesses from organizations such as TCAD, the Downtown Ithaca Alliance, the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce, Cornell University, and others.
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...
ITHACA, N.Y., March 10, 2025 – Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED) is accepting registrations for Tompkins Build - Pathways to Apprenticeship program, starting March 31st at the UA Local 81 Plumbers & Pipefitters Training Center, 701 W State Street in Ithaca....
ITHACA, N.Y., January 30, 2025 – Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED) appointed its 2025 Board of Directors at the first quarterly meeting of the year in January. New 3-year appointments include Kate de la Garza (Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services), Mike Horan...