Ithaca Area Economic Development

Proud to see IAED and Tompkins County IDA bringing statewide leaders to Ithaca for this year’s IDA Academy at the IDCC.

IAED Hosts Annual Meeting, Presents Report to Community 🎉 On May 7th, Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED) hosted its Annual Meeting at the Ithaca Downtown Conference Center — a gathering that celebrated progress, partnerships, and 60 years of economic impact. More than 90 business leaders, community partners, elected officials, and investors joined us for a dynamic morning featuring: ✅ A warm welcome from Board Chairperson Jodi Lee Denman ✅ Highlights of 2024 accomplishments from the #IAED team ✅ A retrospective on our 60-year legacy, shared by Past Chairperson Greg Hartz ✅ A celebratory “Happy Birthday” from NYSEDC Executive Director Ryan Silva This annual event is more than a meeting — it’s our way of thanking the people, projects, and partnerships that keep our regional economy thriving. 📘 Catch up on the impact — read our Annual Report here: https://lnkd.in/eT8qeT6E #IAED #EconomicDevelopment #IthacaNY #LocalLeadership #BusinessGrowth #CommunityImpact #AnnualMeeting #NYSEDC #UpstateNY #60YearsStrong

🚧 Build Your Future with Tompkins Build: Pathway to Apprenticeship! 🚧 Are you ready to start a hands-on career in construction? If you enjoy working with your hands, being outdoors, and being part of a team, this opportunity is for you! Through Tompkins Build: Pathway to Apprenticeship, part of Ithaca Area Economic Development’s Workforce Development Program, you’ll gain real-world skills directly from trade unions—learning industry tools, math skills, and job site safety. 🔹 11-week hands-on program 🔹 Paid training 🔹 Monday–Thursday, 3 to 8 PM at UA Local 81 Training Center in Ithaca 🔹 Open to individuals 18+ who are authorized to work in the U.S. 💡 Take the first step toward a career in the skilled trades! 📅 Sign up before March 21 by calling 607-273-0005 or emailing danielles@ithacaareaed.org or suing this form https://lnkd.in/eBHSKXsQ Tag someone who should apply or share this with your network! Let’s build a stronger workforce together. 🔨👷♂️👷♀️ #ConstructionCareers #Apprenticeship #WorkforceDevelopment #TompkinsBuild #SkilledTrades #CareerGrowth #IAEDNY #IthacaNY #CortlandNY #ElmiraNY #ChemungCounty

Thank you Tompkins Cortland Community College for hosting our Direct-to-Work Pathways to Manufacturing program last week. Pathways to Manufacturing is a full-time, five-week training program that blends classroom instruction, team-building exercises, and hands-on experience, lead by our own Danielle Szabo with Mary Holland-Bavis. The students really enjoyed their experiences. #TompkinsCounty, #DirecttoWork, #IAED