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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is considering a national marine sanctuary in eastern Lake Ontario to protect historically significant shipwrecks and related maritime heritage resources, and is holding four public meetings on the proposal. This is the first step in the designation process, and the public can comment through July 31 on the … Continued

CNY Arts, an organization promoting the arts and culture industry in the Central New York region, has released its Arts & Entertainment District draft plans for five CNY cities including Auburn. The plans are available to view and comment on via this link:  https://cnyarts.konveio.com/.  The organization is asking for respectful feedback as all comments made … Continued

Each year the State of New York offers a variety of funding resources through the annual Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) process. This process allows projects, from arts and tourism to business development and energy efficiency, to apply for grants and tax credits through a singular online application called the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA). This … Continued

As the Business Development Specialist at CEDA, I specialize in business retention and expansion for small business in Cayuga County and help entrepreneurs start businesses. My work with small businesses can include business planning, assistance with identifying a suitable location and connecting them to resources, information and people who can help them move past the … Continued

Did you know that you can get local and regional economic development news from the Cayuga Economic Development Agency (CEDA) delivered to your inbox?   Subscribe via the orange “Subscribe” button at the bottom of the page, and we will keep you up-to-date on what’s happening at our organization and in the business community. Missed our … Continued

For several years following the 2008 Recession, there was an overabundance of employees looking for jobs, which gave employers the upper hand in the hiring process.  Therefore, workforce development resources focused on services for job seekers.  With the economy improving, the unemployment rate is lower than it has been since 1969.  In April 2019, the … Continued

Cayuga County has two Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs), the Cayuga County Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) that operates throughout the County and the Auburn Industrial Development Authority (AIDA) that operates within the City of Auburn.  An IDA is a public entity authorized by the State of New York to provide certain types of incentives and benefits … Continued

With Cayuga County’s growing economic vitality and lower cost of doing business compared to our more populous neighbors, our rural community offers an attractive package to businesses seeking to locate here. Visit our “Featured Sites” page to learn about some of the commercial real estate available in our area.  This page features several sites including … Continued

Whether you are an entrepreneur looking to start your own business or a business owner looking for additional capital, you may be considering applying for a business loan to finance your endeavor. As the Technical Specialist for the Cayuga Economic Development Agency (CEDA), I underwrite business loan applications for the City & County Small Business … Continued

Did you know that you can get local economic development news from the Cayuga Economic Development Agency (CEDA) delivered to your inbox?   Subscribe via the orange “Subscribe” button at the bottom of the page, and we will keep you up-to-date on what’s happening at our organization and in the Cayuga County business community. Missed our … Continued