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Cayuga Power Plant Receives Support from New York Building and Construction Trades and Sierra Club
The proposed conversion of the Cayuga Power Plant to a data centre along with a similar proposed project in Somerset, NY have received support from various organizations and entities. The Lansing project would involve $100M in capital investment for renovations and a 15MW solar farm and would create 30-40 full-time jobs with average salaries of $40,000-$60,000, as well as 100 construction jobs.

A letter in The Buffalo News, authored by Jim Cahill, President of the New York Building and Construction Trades and Lisa Dix, Senior New York Campaign Manager for Sierra Club's Beyond Coal Campaign expressed their organizations' support of the proposed projects.

The projects are now awaiting responses to applications submitted to Empire State Development and NYPA.
Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) Now Available
The  Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) is now available. Businesses, municipalities, not-for-profits and the public can apply for assistance from dozens of state programs, through a single application, for job-creation and community development projects. Applications are due by Friday, July 26th at 4 p.m.

Information Session at SUNY Delhi
June 28, 2019 - 11:00AM – 1:30PM

Resources :

Please contact  Chuck Schwerin (chucks@tcad.org), Managing Director of Business Services at TCAD, with questions about eligibility or application process.
Emmy's Organics Moving Headquarters to Dryden

Emmy's Organics is a local business started in 2009 producing organic cookies that can be found in stores across the U.S. including Starbucks, CVS, and Wegmans. The company has grown a great deal in the last few years and needs a larger facility to produce their cookies. After considering constructing a new building in the City of Ithaca, Emmy's now hopes to move into the F&T Distributing building in Dryden.

Emmy's currently employs 27 people and plans to add five more employees with the expansion to the larger space. TCAD is assisting in coordinating resources to assist with the project that include an incentive package from the Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency, New York's Empire State Development funding, and local/regional loan funds.
Grow-NY Competition Launches

Cornell University will administer the Grow-NY competition, which is funded by New York State. The competition is targeted to innovative high-growth start-ups that are focused on the food and agriculture industry in our region. Applications will be accepted through July 15th.

Watch Tom Schryver, TCAD Board member and Executive Director, Cornell University Center for Regional Economic Advancement discuss the Grow-NY program HERE
Martha Armstrong Recognized by Friends of Stewart Park

At the grand re-opening of the Stewart Park Picnic Pavilion held by  Friends of Stewart Park , TCAD's Martha Armstrong was presented with an Ionic Capital in recognition of her dedicated administration of the Tompkins County Tourism Capital Grants program. 
TCAD News Flash Wins Award

At the New York State Economic Development Council's (NYSEDC) 2019 Annual Meeting, TCAD was presented with the "Excellence in Economic Development Marketing Printed & Electronic Newsletter" award as part of NYSEDC's Marketing & Promotional Materials Award Competition. Thank you NYSEDC!
Small Scale Development Seminar - June 26th

The Tompkins County Department of Planning and Sustainability is hosting a seminar on small scale real estate development on June 26th at The Space . The seminar will provide a big picture view of small scale real estate development. Learn how to pick a good development project. Take the first steps to make it a reality. Discover where you need help. Meet people who can help you.  

Registration Rate ($69) open until 6/24; Last Minute Reg. Rate ($89) until 6/26 (if space still available)

Live in Ithaca
Newsletter and Relocation Guide Magazine Now Available

Live in Ithaca is a workforce attraction and retention initiative of the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce , created with the goal of supporting private, non-profit, and public employers in Tompkins County.

The initiative features a comprehensive career and community guide website, an integrated marketing campaign, and bi-annual print magazine—highlighting our career opportunities, our engaged community, and our exceptional quality of life.
 
Visit  www.liveinithaca.org  to explore over 200 employers and over 500 community resources.
 
 
Ithaca #2 Best City to Live in New York

ChamberofCommerce.org's 2019 list of the best places to live in NY ranked Ithaca #2, just behind New York City.


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