Ithaca and Tompkins County Economic News – NOVEMBER 2024

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Grateful for You – Happy Thanksgiving! 


As we enter the holiday season, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude. We are truly thankful for your collaboration, encouragement, and unwavering support.


Your contributions have been invaluable to our journey, and we’re honored to be part of this incredible community. Looking ahead, we’re excited about the opportunities the coming year holds and are grateful to share it with you.


Wishing you and your loved ones a warm and joyful Thanksgiving!

Grow-NY Summit Held in Ithaca


The 2024 Grow-NY Food & Agricultural Competition was held at the Ithaca Downtown Conference Center on November 6th and 7th. The annual competition attracts innovative, high-growth food and agricultural startups from across the globe and engages them in the region’s rapidly growing startup ecosystem. Twenty finalists pitched their business ideas for a chance to win up to $1 million. Unibaio took top prize for its natural pesticide and fertilizer technology. Other winners included Udderways and PureNanoTech winning $500k each; and Clean Crop, For Bitter For Worse, Zordi, and ClearLeaf winning $250k each.


Read more about this year’s competition >>

Direct to Work Graduates Fall 2024 Cohort


IAED’s Direct to Work: Pathways to Manufacturing program graduated its last cohort of 2024, noteworthy as the first time everyone who started the five-week, full-time training program also finished it. Over the course of the program, participants earned their OSHA 10 certification, completed a 15-hour soldering project, and earned 15 continuing education credits from TC3. They also mastered calipers, micrometers and blueprint reading, and prepared for the National Manufacturing Associate Certification exam.


The latest cohort was especially dedicated and resilient, many overcoming significant barriers to pursue the opportunity. DTW’s emphasis on practical, real-world experience has set these graduates up for success as they transition to employment or further education opportunities. Congratulations to all for achieving this incredible milestone!


More information about the Direct to Work program and upcoming opportunities >>


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