TCAD President Appointed to NYSEDC Board of Directors |
TCAD is pleased to announce that President Heather D. McDaniel has been appointed to a seat on the New York State Economic Development Council (NYSEDC) Board of Directors. NYSEDC is a nonprofit organization representing economic development professionals in New York State.
“The NYSEDC is proud to add Heather McDaniel to our board of directors. Heather’s knowledge and experience will provide great value to the organization and help us move New York’s economy forward,” said Ryan Silva, Executive Director, New York State Economic Development Council.
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“I am honored to join the NYSEDC board of directors and contribute to the efforts of the organization,” said Ms. McDaniel. “As economic development professionals across New York State strive to promote a healthy and sustainable economy, NYSEDC acts as a valuable source of support, information, and advocacy.” |
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Export Operations & Regulations Virtual Seminar |
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The National Institute for World Trade is hosting a virtual seminar on export operations and regulations. Learn comprehensive export operations, regulatory guidelines and how to navigate through the export controls to sell controlled products in foreign markets. Attendees will also understand how to structure an export trade compliance program for your company.
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September 29 – October 1, 2020
1:00 – 3:00 PM each day
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COVID-19 Testing for Businesses |
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Cayuga Health System is offering a reduced pricing option to employers interested in regular testing for COVID-19.
If your business would like more information, please contact Tracy Gates, Vice-President & Chief Operating Officer at Cayuga Health System at 607-351-8487 or tgates@cayugamed.org.
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Novasterilis' NovaClean Process Approved for Sterilizing N95 Masks for Healthcare Personnel |
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Novasterilis, a local company based in Lansing and recently acquired by iFyber, LLC, was granted an emergency use authorization (EUA) by the FDA on August 20 for its carbon dioxide sterilization technology specifically to be used by healthcare facilities to enable the re-use of N95 respirators in the treatment of COVID-19.
Previous systems that have been used to sterilize masks in volume are quite large (shipping container size), extraordinarily expensive, and use toxic gases which must be slowly and safely dispersed after decontamination. These systems could not be readily used within a hospital due to their substantial size and cost.
The NOVA 2200™ system is small enough to be installed right on the hospital floor, innovative in that it penetrates deep within materials targeted for decontamination, does not require complicated disposal of toxic gases, and completely inactivates multiple types of bacteria, fungi, and viruses. With reduced turnaround time, the NovaClean process enables up to 50 respirators to be sterilized and available to healthcare personnel within 90 minutes.
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The EUA paves the way for hospitals to order the NOVA 2200 systems and adds a vital tool in their fight to address the COVID-19 pandemic.
Further research is underway by NovaSterilis to validate the process for use with other types of personal protective equipment.
Congratulations to Novasterilis, another example of a local business surviving and thriving during the COVID-19 pandemic and finding creative solutions to difficult problems!
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Ithaca Tompkins International Airport - Official Name Change and Daily Flights to Charlotte, NC |
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On September 1st, the Tompkins County Legislature unanimously approved changing the name of the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport to Ithaca Tompkins International Airport (ITH). The airport is a vital service within our community supporting our global community and local businesses by providing access to national and international destinations.
ITH announced that daily service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) will replace the daily service to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). Larry Baum, Chairman of the Air Services Board, said that the CLT hub "will provide much more reliable service year-round and connects to many destinations in the US and around the world. As passenger counts increase, we’ll be seeing larger aircraft being used on this route."
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Moment of Movement Fundraiser |
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On September 26 from 9:00AM to 10:00AM, participate in a virtual workout held on ITH’s tarmac led by Chantelle Farmer and other trainers from FLX Fitclub.
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TCAD Loan Fund Expands Business Opportunities |
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The TCAD Loan Fund Program targets businesses that primarily sell a product or service to customers outside of Tompkins County. These traded sector businesses are typically in the manufacturing, high technology, agri-tourism, or healthcare sectors. Their products and services do not compete with other local businesses. Recently, TCAD created a new loan fund - the Opportunity Fund - with a focus on early stage, technology-based, high growth companies.
TCAD's support helps these companies put down roots, offer quality jobs, and contribute to the tax base in Tompkins County.
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Cornell Releases Three New Apples
Exciting news from the Cornell apple breeding program, part of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS). Three new varieties of apples have been announced - Cordera, Pink Luster and Firecracker. Read more
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#MasksAreGorges
TCAD and our community partners continue to encourage everyone to wear a mask to protect yourself and others in our community. Watch the #MasksAreGorges video here.
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Tompkins County Area Development | 607.273.0005 | info@tcad.org | www.tcad.org
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