Projects

In 2021, Currier received Auburn Industrial Development Authority (AIDA) incentives to construct a 90,000 square foot building and purchase additional production equipment. Over the next five years, Currier Plastics in Auburn will be expanding in the medical market. CEDA provided Currier assistance with expanding their location for the construction of a new building and provided technical assistance to Currier in applying for AIDA benefits.

• Location: Auburn
• Project Cost: $17,000,000
• Incentives: $2,586,328 in AIDA incentives (incl. Sales & Use Tax exemption, Mortgage Recording, PILOT)
• Jobs Created: 25

Auburn Vacuum Forming (AVF) needed an upgrade to the company’s production equipment. CEDA assisted AVF with applying for a Cayuga County Development Corporation (CCDC) loan, which allowed for the purchase two CNC machines and thermoforming equipment. We also assisted AVF with referrals for workforce development.

• Location: Auburn
• Project Cost: $141,096
• Incentive: $93,296 CCDC loan
• Jobs Created: 17

Mack Studios, Inc, a full-service design/build company located in Auburn Technology Park, added 25,000 square feet to its existing structure in 2021 as it shifted its operations into manufacturing face shields, as well as protective shielding for workplaces, restaurants and other environments. CEDA provided technical assistance with IDA incentives and resource referral for workforce development for the company.

• Location: Auburn
• Project Cost: $1,380,300
• Incentives: $205,899 in AIDA incentives (incl. Sales & Use Tax exemption, Mortgage Recording, PILOT)
• Jobs Created: 6

Veterans Memorial Park Association is in the process of rejuvenating the Babe Ruth League Field into a tournament level softball field. This will not only be an attraction for athletes, but will be a draw for tourism and family activity. Veterans Memorial Park Association is a nonprofit seeking grant funds to being able to complete all of the necessary work to convert the fields. In 2021, CEDA Staff helped to prepare the association for grant financing with the Emerson Foundation, as well as the CFA. The CFA funds have been secured and the additional grant funds are pending.

• Location: Auburn
• Assistance: NYS Consolidated Funding Application
• Incentive: $300k ESD Grant

Owner Rob Barnes participated in the Microenterprise Pilot Program. He used the classes, networking and grant award to stabilize his business model. Rob was able to improve his internal processes, which allowed his full-range landscaping business to grow and expand.

• Location: Auburn
• Assistance: Business Plan
• Incentive: $5k Microenterprise Grant
• Jobs Created: seasonal employees

Avstar Fuel Systems is constructing an 11,500 square foot addition to their existing facility and are acquiring additional CNC machines to expand their manufacturing operation in Auburn. CEDA staff assisted Avstar in applying for Auburn Industrial Development Authority (AIDA) incentives, and continue to connect them with financial and community resources.

• Location: Auburn
• Assistance: AIDA Tax Incentives
• Jobs to be Created: 40

Cayuga Milk Ingredients is constructing a 2,408 square foot expansion to their existing facility, adding an additional 450 square foot silo, and installing a new evaporator and finisher along with some additional relevant equipment. This expansion will enable CMI to operate the dryer 24/7 and increase the plant’s processing capacity.

• Location: Aurelius
• Assistance: CCIDA Tax Incentives
• Jobs to be Created: 1 (Phase 1), more to follow in Phase 2

In the Village of Aurora, the Inns of Aurora utilized tax incentives from the Cayuga County Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) to restore the former Shakelton Funeral Home and create its fifth inn.

• Location: Aurora
• Incentives: CCIDA Tax Incentives
• Jobs Created: 6

Page Trucking plans to expand its facility with a training center, as well as a health and wellness center for traveling drivers. The Empire State Development grant and CCIDA incentives will help the company purchase additional equipment to expand operations. In addition to the state application process, CEDA has been assisting with workforce development needs.

• Location: Brutus
• Project Cost: $10.8m
• Incentives: $1.2m ESD Grant, CCIDA Incentives
• Jobs To Be Created: 41

Located in Auburn’s “Tech Park,” Volpi, a maker of optoelectronic modules for the medical industry, will be renovating a portion of its existing facility with new classrooms, installing new heating and cooling systems, and updating information technology systems.

• Location: Auburn
• Project Cost: $1.9m
• Incentives: $320,000 ESD Grant
• Jobs To Be Created: 17

The Muldrow Group, which provides services to automotive dealerships, received assistance with its business plan and guidance when exploring the various funding options. The group was successful in obtaining a loan from the city of Auburn’s Small Business Assistance Program to purchase equipment and expand the business.

“It was refreshing to come here and have someone actually understand my business and have the knowledge as far as to point me in the right direction of resources. ” ~Brian Muldrow, Owner, The Muldrow Group

• Location: Auburn
• Assistance: Business Plan, City of Auburn Business Assistance Program
• Jobs Created: 10.5

Aurora Ale & Lager Owners Mark Grimaldi and Joe Shelton received financing to expand from a 2bbl brewing system to a 5bbl system, as well as upgrade their facility and other equipment to increase production and canning capacity. This expansion will allow the brewery to increase wholesale distribution, as well as increase to-go beer sales for customers visiting the tasting room.

• Location: King Ferry
• Project Cost: $198,975
• Incentives: $130k County Loan
• Jobs To Be Created: 8

Cayuga Veterinary Services is building a new facility that more than doubles their working area. The new facility will allow the business to increase client capacity, provide more community services, and continue to expand.

Cayuga Veterinary Services has worked with CEDA to secure tax incentives from the Cayuga County IDA.

• Location: Aurelius
• Project Cost: $1,360,000
• Incentives: CCIDA Sales & Use Tax Exemption and Mortgage Recording Tax Exemption
• Jobs To Be Created: 11

Josh Sanders needed more room for his growing custom canvas studio in Fair Haven.

CEDA provided assistance, and in Fall 2018, he opened a larger location expanding his services.

“CEDA is a great starting point for new small businesses. Having someone to call or email with any question from organization to raising capital or even real estate information is an invaluable resource. We will continue to reach out to CEDA for guidance and advice as we continue to grow!” ~Josh Sanders, Owner, Sterling Custom Canvas

• Location: Fair Haven
• Assistance: Business Plan, Site Information
• Job Created: 1

Currier Plastics, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of custom plastic molded products utilizing injection and blow molding technologies, will be expanding product lines into the medical industry.

CEDA provided technical assistance and referrals and helped Currier Plastics gain access to Empire State Development (ESD) incentives through the Consolidated Funding Application process.

• Location: Auburn
• Project Cost: $9.9m
• Incentives: $1.8m ESD Grant, $180k Excelsior Jobs Program
• Jobs To Be Created: 20

Auburn Hotel Ventures, LLC completed renovation of all guest rooms, conference rooms, lobby, restaurant/dining areas, and common spaces in the Holiday Inn in the Summer of 2018. The renovations completely updated the facility, ensuring the long-term flag of Holiday Inn.

CEDA assisted Auburn Hotel Ventures with the process to incentivize this project through the Auburn Industrial Development Authority. AIDA awarded the project a Sales & Use Tax Exemption.

• Location: 75 North Street, Auburn
• Project: $5,100,000
• Jobs Created: 7

Copper John Corporation, a manufacturer of archery accessories, will purchase new production equipment and reconfigure its existing manufacturing facility in Auburn. This will allow them to expand production capability and capacity, insource production currently outsourced to China and other domestic locations; improve response time to meet market demand; expand into new product categories; and enhance sales and marketing capability in the US, Europe, and Asia.

Copper John worked closely with the team at CEDA to complete the Consolidated Funding Application to the CNYREDC. Copper John was awarded an allotment of energy through the New York Power Authority, along with a $280k grant through ESD and tax credits through the Excelsior Jobs Program.

• Location: 173 State Street, Auburn
• Project: $1,442,000
• Jobs To Be Created: 12

The E. John Gavras Center embarked on a capital project to improve their North Street facility and expand the capacity of their childcare program. In 2016, they were awarded an Empire State Development Grant to incentivize their project. CEDA assisted Gavras with the Consolidated Funding Application process.

• Location: 182 North Street, Auburn
• Project: $1,800,000
• Incentives: $176,249 ESD Grant

CIDEC embarked on a 15,000 s.f. expansion to their current facility to add warehousing, light manufacturing, and additional office space. The $1.2M project helped CIDEC retain current employees and hire an additional 7 employees.

• Location: Town of Aurelius
• Project: $1,200,000
• Jobs Created: 7
• Completed: 2017

Aurora Shoe Co. doubled the size of their manufacturing facility with a $505K investment into building and equipment. The 5,000 s.f. expansion allowed Aurora Shoe to hire an additional 3-5 employees and increase their already booming export business.

Read an in-depth profile into how CEDA helped Aurora Shoe Co.

• Location: Town of Ledyard
• Project: $505,000
• Jobs Created: 5
• Completed: 2017

Carubba Collision is a regional automobile body repair shop, based out of Buffalo, NY. Carubba identified the east side of Auburn as an ideal location for their second expansion into the CNY region. Carubba renovated an existing building with a $520k investment which will lead to 15 new jobs and over $725k in payroll in Cayuga County.

• Location: Town of Sennett
• Project: $520,000
• Jobs Created: 15
• Completed: 2016

Phase One of a two phase expansion project, Owasco Marine is constructing two storage buildings. Building One is 12,000 s.f. and building two is 8,400 s.f. These buildings will house customer and marina boats. Phase Two of the expansion project should take place in the summer of 2016.

• Location: Auburn, NY
• Project: $385,000
• CCIDA Sales & Use Tax Incentives: $20,000
• Jobs Created: 5
• Completed: Winter 2015-2016

A-1 Pumping added a 2,000 s.f. addition at their Repair Plus facility in the Town of Sennett. The addition provided for increased customer waiting area and a larger parts room.

• Location: Auburn, NY
• Project: $300,000
• CCIDA Sales & Use Tax and Mortgage Recording Tax Incentives: $22,000
• Jobs Created: 6
• Completed: Fall 2015

Springside Inn completed updating their banquet space as well as the build out of a new patio and lawn space that provides an outdoor event venue. The Cayuga County Small Business Assistance Program approved Springside Inn for a $100,000 working capital loan to help while the event venue business ramps up.

• Location: Fleming, NY
• Project: $100,000
• Jobs Created: 4 full-time (expected, over 3 years); 4 part-time (expected, over three-years)
• Completed: Spring/Summer 2015

Due to increased sales, D&W Diesel was in need additional warehousing space at their corporate headquarters in the Town of Aurelius. D&W added a 2,200 square foot expansion, which relocated their employee break area and added additional office space, offering more space to realign their expanding warehouse.

• Location: Auburn, NY
• Project: $350,000
• CCIDA Sales & Use Tax Incentives: $22,000
• Jobs Created: 13
• Completed: Spring 2015

In 2014, CEDA and the CCIDA assisted with a 60,000 sqft expansion of Johnston’s warehouse and office space. A renegotiation of their existing PILOT along with sales tax and mortgage recording tax exemptions helped to close a financing gap and make the expansion feasible. The expansion resulted in 15 new jobs and an increase in sales that generated additional local sales tax.

• Location: Auburn, NY
• Project: $5,800,000
• NYS Incentives: $255,000
• CCIDA Incentives: $917,000
• Jobs Created: 15
• Completed: 2015

Active Physical Therapy Solutions was quickly outgrowing their leased space and needed to move to a new location in order to keep up with their growing business and add new services. With a little help from CEDA and the CCIDA, they were able to purchase a building with more space and some new equipment to better serve their customers.

• Location: Auburn, NY
• Project: $537,000
• CCIDA Incentives: $26,650
• Jobs Created: 14
• Completed: 2014