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2014 Economic Summit 
Thursday, February 13, 2014 from 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM 
 
Get the information you need to make your business prosper in 2014. What opportunities are there in 2014 and the year ahead and what can you do to use these opportunities to your advantage?
 
Hear a quick recap of the 2013 Tompkins County economy and see a powerful presentation on new commercial and residential projects. TCAD President Michael Stamm will discuss TCAD's job creation strategies and key factors impacting our economy in 2014 and beyond. Ithaca College professor Elia Kacapyr will share a few predictions for 2014. 
 
This event is sponsored by the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce and will be held at the LakeWatch Inn - lunch ($28). Advance registration is required. Register by clicking here
NYSEDC
Annual Economic Development Conference 
 
Heather Filiberto participated at the NYSEDC annual economic development conference on January 22 & 23. Heather presented on the topic "Creative ways that Revolving Loan Funds can meet changing customer needs." TCAD has used its loan fund to support early stage start up companies to better position them to stay here and grow here. Heather also spoke about how TCAD's programs that support renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. 
 
About NYSEDC: The New York State Economic Development Council is the state's principal organization representing economic development professionals. The purpose of NYSEDC is to promote the economic development of the state and its communities, encourage sound practices in the conduct of regional and statewide development programs, and to develop education programs that enhance the professional development skills of NYSEDC members. 
 
TCAD's President, Michael Stamm, is the current Chairman of the NYSEDC. 
TCAD is Now on Facebook 
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You can now find TCAD on Facebook and stay up to date with the most recent economic development news in Tompkins County. 
Real People. Real Jobs. 
Conversations About Economic Development Podcast
 
On Wednesday, February 5th, at 8:45 AM, tune into TCAD's Real People Real Jobs on WHCU 870 AM with Martha Armstrong. This month, Martha and her guest, Tom Schryver, the new Executive Director of New Venture Advancement at Cornell, discusses two recent awards through the New York State Regional Economic Development Council Initiative: the Ithaca Incubator, and the incubator Hot Spot designation. Tom will also provide an update on the State's StartUp NY Program and how Cornell is positioning itself to participate. 
 
If you miss the program, it will be available on our website later in the week!

TCAD Board of Directors 
Thank You Outgoing Board Members/ Welcome New Board Members 
 
The Tompkins County Area Development Board of Directors and staff would like to extend our appreciation to the following outgoing board members for their dedication and commitment to TCAD. 

Martha Robertson, 2006 - 2013
Herman Sieverding, 2008 - 2013
Tony Eisenhut, 2008 - 2013
Stephen Johnson, 2010 - 2013
Mary Kane, 2011 - 2013

TCAD welcomes seven newly appointed directors: 

Jeff Gorsky - Partner, Sciarabba Walker 
Laurie Linn - President, Communique
Jerry Goodenough - COO, Cayuga Operating Plant 
Jennifer Tegan - Partner & VP Finance/Administrator, Cayuga Venture Fund 

Gary Stewart - Director of Community Relations, Cornell University 
Peter Parkes - President, Benjamin Peters 
Mike Lane - Tompkins County Legislature 

 
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Mission of TCAD 
 
TCAD is dedicated to building a thriving and sustainable economy that improves the quality of life in Tompkins County by fostering the growth of business and employment.