Senator Chuck Schumer announced his support for a $10 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration's Airport Improvement Program while visiting the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport on February 8th. The grant money would help fund the renovation project currently underway at the airport.

Governor Cuomo announced $23.6 million in grant funding statewide on February 20th. A $1.5 million award went to the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport to construct a new shared vehicle and aircraft fuel facility.

“This grant addresses a significant operational risk by further separating aircraft and fuel trucks on the airport ramp. It also provides for one consolidated fueling station for municipal vehicles, reducing the cost, inefficiency, and risk of multiple refueling sites in close proximity. The consolidated fuel facility will be located on airport property across from Borg Warner, in the vicinity of the Sheriff’s Department,”  said Airport Director Mike Hall.

TCAD and the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2019 Economic Summit which provides a snapshot of the local and regional economy, highlights recent projects, and outlines challenges and opportunities for business and job growth in our community. TCAD's President, Heather McDaniel, and the Chamber's CEO and President, Jennifer Tavares both spoke about topics important to Ithaca and Tompkins County. Special guest, Gary Keith, Regional Economist, Vice President at M&T Bank gave an overview of the national and regional economy, along with a more focused look at Tompkins County's positive economic growth and predictions for the coming year.

Industrial Strategic Energy Management is seeking applications from Industrial facilities that are interested in participating in a fully funded, year-long Strategic Energy Management (“SEM”) pilot (the “Pilot”). By participating in the Pilot, the industrial facility will gain access to training, coaching, and peer-to-peer knowledge sharing to continuously enhance energy efficiency at their facilities.

76West offers early stage clean energy startups support, mentorship, and funding to grow in New York State’s Southern Tier region.

Every year the competition awards $2.5 million in prize money to six semifinalists as follows: one grand prize of $1 million, one $500,000 prize, and four $250,000 awards, all payable in increments based on specific milestone accomplishments.

Applications accepted until April 15, 2019.