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The Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce’s 109th Annual Dinner is coming up on October 17, and this year’s theme is Spotlight Cayuga. Performing arts are a significant contributing factor to … Continued

The Auburn SCORE, a group of volunteer mentors with a mission to assist entrepreneurs with their business plans, has begun its third year of the “Simple Steps for Starting Your … Continued

At the end of July, Governor Cuomo came to Auburn and announced that our community was awarded $10m for transformative downtown projects. This award is part of the Downtown Revitalization … Continued

Depending upon what type of job you have, I bet you speak a different language at work than you do at home.  Each industry comes with its own terms and … Continued

Have You Always Dreamed of Starting Your Own Business? Your Dreams May Become a Reality! Auburn SCORE, our local chapter of SCORE National, in partnership with the Cayuga Economic Development … Continued

SCORE is a national organization of experienced business professionals who offer free confidential counseling and low-cost education programs to assist new and existing small business owners. This national network is … Continued

As an employer or sole-proprietor in Cayuga County, you have options for health coverage for yourself and your employees.  The New York State Department of Health has contracted with Cayuga/Seneca … Continued

The Cayuga Economic Development Agency (CEDA) was formed in 2009 and then added two new specialists in 2014, the Economic Development Specialist and the Business Development Specialist.  Over the past … Continued

We are celebrating Economic Development Week (EDW) 2018!  Established by the International Economic Development Council, the goal of EDW is to increase awareness for local programs that create jobs, advance career … Continued

Every spring, New York State lawmakers pass a budget from the upcoming year. This year’s budget, like the seven before it, included resources for the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) process. … Continued

We are celebrating Economic Development Week (EDW) 2018!  Established by the International Economic Development Council, the goal of EDW is to increase awareness for local programs that create jobs, advance career … Continued

We are celebrating Economic Development Week (EDW) 2018!  Established by the International Economic Development Council, the goal of EDW is to increase awareness for local programs that create jobs, advance career … Continued

We are celebrating Economic Development Week (EDW) 2018!  Established by the International Economic Development Council, the goal of EDW is to increase awareness for local programs that create jobs, advance career … Continued

“Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” – John F. Kennedy In almost 30 years of running Leadership Cayuga, we have created a large pool of knowledgeable, committed individuals … Continued

On April 7, 1933, the Cullen-Harrison Act went into effect after signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who then famously said, “I think this would be a good … Continued

Is your Cayuga County business considering applying for New York State grant funding this year? On April 10, 2018 at 4:00pm, representatives of the Central NY Regional Economic Development Council … Continued

Last year set a record for the Cayuga Economic Development Agency (CEDA).  As the Business Development Specialist, one of my roles is to assist entrepreneurs in starting up new businesses … Continued

We have some new faces at 2 State Street!  We welcome Samantha Frugé and Jessica Wrench to our team at Cayuga Strategic Solutions, the joint venture of the Cayuga County … Continued

If you are a non-profit applying for State funding, including through the Consolidated Funding Application, you MUST be prequalified in Grants Gateway before you submit your application. If you do … Continued

Last month, we hosted a workshop at 2 State Street in partnership with the Small Business Administration (SBA), Google, Facebook, Square, and Constant Contact that was geared toward showing small … Continued

In 2011, Governor Cuomo established the Regional Economic Development Councils and over the last 7 years $5.4 billion has been awarded to more than 6,300 projects, which will create or … Continued

During a 2015 tour of Currier Plastics, Auburn High School freshman eye some of the mechanical operations of the several robotic machines at the company’s factory.  (Citizen file photo) The … Continued

Last week, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced this year’s recipients of State funding from the Consolidated Funding Application and Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) process. This process included roughly $755.7M in … Continued

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) Round 7 Awards announcement yesterday brought plenty of good news to our Central New York (CNY) region and, even closer to home, … Continued

On Small Business Saturday, Think Cayuga! It’s that time of year. The time when we set aside entire days for shopping. The time when shopping feels more like a sport. … Continued

According to the National Association of Manufacturers’ (NAM) quarterly Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey, the first three quarters of 2017 have shown the highest three-quarter average (90.87%) of manufacturing firms’ optimism regarding … Continued

Not all entrepreneurs start their business with a plan, but those who do are statistically more likely to succeed.  The failure rate of startup businesses in the US is 50% … Continued

Photo caption:  The Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce celebrates the grand opening of L.B. Lightning Cyclery with a ribbon cutting ceremony in October 2016. The Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce’s … Continued

The Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce and Cayuga Economic Development Agency are seeking input from Cayuga County employers regarding their hiring and training practices, challenges, and needs.  Employers can provide … Continued

“… the CEDA office [has] been a help in setting up our small business in Auburn since day 1. From our first meeting until now they continue to offer support … Continued

Above map shows where the hotel would be located; directly across from Emerson Park at the northern end of Owasco Lake. “Bruce [Sherman] is professional, timely, and always willing to … Continued

Image source: Office of the New York State Comptroller, First Half of 2017: Local Sales Tax Growth Ticks Up Statewide As a New Yorker, you hear a great deal about taxes. … Continued

Two entrepreneurial workshop series will be presented at 2 State Street, Auburn, starting in September:   Simple Steps for Starting Your Business The Auburn SCORE Chapter will conduct the 5 … Continued

Kayakers paddling on Owasco River toward Owasco Lake.  Photo by Chris Molloy. As most of us know, Owasco Lake is truly a critical resource for Cayuga County.  The health of … Continued

As mentioned in my last column in March, the New York State budget has produced another round of funding of the Consolidated Funding Applications (CFAs) to incentivize private investment through … Continued

If you are a non-profit applying for State funding, including through the Consolidated Funding Application, you MUST be prequalified in Grants Gateway before you submit your application. If you do … Continued

Written by Nancy Ansteth Did your favorite shop go out of business? Move its location? Why are there so many vacant storefronts in our town? These would be ideal locations … Continued

The Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce and Cayuga Economic Development Agency are seeking input from Cayuga County businesses, entities, and organizations to assess the economic impacts of blue green algae … Continued

Friday, May 12, 2017 This week is Economic Development Week (EDW).  Established by the International Economic Development Council, the goal of EDW is to increase awareness for local programs that … Continued

This week, May 8 through May 13, is International Economic Development Week, which makes it the perfect time to address a question we here at the Cayuga Economic Development Agency … Continued

Wednesday, May 10, 2017 This week is Economic Development Week (EDW).  Established by the International Economic Development Council, the goal of EDW is to increase awareness for local programs that … Continued

Tuesday, May 9, 2017 This week is Economic Development Week (EDW), and the Cayuga Economic Development Agency (CEDA) is celebrating by sharing information that increases awareness of what economic development … Continued

May 8, 2017 This week is Economic Development Week (EDW).  Established by the International Economic Development Council, the goal of EDW is to increase awareness for local programs that create … Continued

We have two incredible institutions of higher education here in Cayuga County. Wells College is a private, four-year college located in Aurora. Cayuga Community College (CCC) is part of the … Continued

As the Cayuga Economic Development Agency’s business development specialist, my focus is new business for Cayuga County.  I work to attract new businesses to either expand or relocate here and … Continued

Oswego County Farm Bureau board member and CNY Regional Economic Development Council member Nancy Weber wrote in a recent guest column in The Citizen about the growing agricultural economy in … Continued

Cayuga Centers is growing. The human services organization announced that the U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) “has renewed and expanded its grant to Cayuga Centers to provide care under its Unaccompanied … Continued

Citizen File Photo:  Tim Gaul speaks to members of the Central New York Regional Economic Development Council during a tour of Cayuga Milk Ingredients in 2015. It’s State Budget time!  … Continued

Posted by Bruce Sherman. Just as Mother Nature gave us one last reminder (hopefully!) of winter, Dickman Farms Greenhouse and Garden Center opened for the season last Friday, 3/17.  As … Continued

On February 28, 2017, at 8:30am, representatives of the Central NY Regional Economic Development Council (CNY REDC) will be giving a presentation to help businesses and organizations prepare for the 2017 … Continued

David Binns is the owner and president of Aurora Shoe Co. in Ledyard, NY.  Photo provided by The Citizen.     As the Cayuga Economic Development Agency’s (CEDA) Economic Development … Continued

Cayuga County’s economic and community development efforts are highlighted in the Dec. 2016-Jan. 2017 edition of Business in Focus magazine.  Business in Focus is a North American online and print publication that … Continued

It is that time of year.  Like most businesses and organizations, we at the Cayuga Economic Development Agency (CEDA) are reviewing our 2016 activities and planning for the year ahead.  … Continued

Almost a year ago, Bruce Sherman contributed an article for this column regarding the importance of global business and the resources available for Cayuga County’s exporters. “In today’s global business … Continued

The annual open enrollment period for health insurance is now upon us. New York State of Health is entering its fourth year of facilitating health insurance enrollment on the New … Continued

Unemployment Rates by County, New York State, September 2016 – NYS Department of Labor. Cayuga County employers added 500 new jobs in September, with most of them coming from the … Continued

Posted by Tracy Verrier This week the Central New York Regional Economic Development Council (CNY REDC) released their annual progress report. This report is submitted to the state in order … Continued

Posted by Bruce Sherman I always find myself learning something new and exciting while conducting business visitations in Cayuga County.  Last week I had the pleasure of meeting with the … Continued

(At right) Photo courtesy of the Cayuga Museum collection:  The Washington Street industrial area, c. 1900.  The Lehigh Valley freight house is visible in the distance.  The Owasco River, in … Continued

Tracy Verrier is the executive director of the Cayuga Economic Development Agency and Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce. As the new executive director of the Cayuga Economic Development Agency and … Continued

Above image courtesy of Camoin Associates by Devon Roblee Marketing Coordinator for Cayuga Economic Development Agency & Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce There are many unseen forces that shape our … Continued

Damita Bonnemere hopes that she’ll one day be able to get in touch with her part-time Pinterest self on a full-time basis. The Auburn woman works as a mental health … Continued

Cayuga Strategic Solutions, the joint venture of the Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce and the Cayuga Economic Development Agency, is pleased to announce Tracy Verrier as the new Executive Director. … Continued

Above photo: Leadership Cayuga Class of 2016 and alumni. Leadership Cayuga is a program of the Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce, a partner organization with Cayuga Economic Development Agency. by … Continued

June 8, 2016 Auburn, NY – As part of the City of Auburn’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative, the city has proposed development of a Riverside Regional Public Market along the banks … Continued

May 31, 2016 – Auburn, NY The city of Auburn, NY, has submitted its proposal for funding consideration under the Central New York Downtown Revitalization Initiative for implementation of the Auburn … Continued

AUBURN — Auburn officials believe the city has a strong chance at winning the $10 million prize in Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative program. Their faith rests in the … Continued

The City of Auburn is one of 257 areas across the country recognized as a 2016 Playful City USA community. The program honors cities and towns for making their areas … Continued

Cayuga County is celebrating Economic Development Week from May 8 through May 14. Economic Development Week was created by the International Economic Development Council in commemoration of its 90-year anniversary … Continued

Nonprofits are charitable organizations that affect every resident of Cayuga County in some way. They provide food, housing, health and counseling services; they fill our souls with music and art … Continued

Written by CEDA’s Maureen Riester. “Downtown Auburn is on the upswing, and there is still lots of upwards momentum and room to grow. The data shows that the economic and … Continued

Michael N’dolo, Vice President of Camoin Associates, will be the keynote speaker at CEDA’s Economic Forecast Luncheon on January 28. One of his specialties is financial, economic and fiscal impact … Continued

Written by CEDA’s Bruce Sherman. In today’s global business world, it is not just large companies that can increase sales by exporting or shipping their products outside their own borders. … Continued

AURORA | Wells College students who want to make their mark in the business world can now major — and graduate with a bachelor’s degree — in business. The 148-year-old college … Continued

Written by Michael N’Dolo Read the full article here. The children’s fable of the making of stone soup is one well known to all: two hungry wanderers arrive in a … Continued