2022 Economic Summit (virtual)

We welcome you to join us for the 2022 Economic Summit presented by the Tompkins Chamber, Ithaca Area Economic Development and Cornell University. 

The Annual Economic Summit provides a snapshot of the local economy, highlighting recent projects and accomplishments of our local business community, and providing perspective from local business leaders about the state of our economy. The 2022 Economic Summit will be an engaging, participatory virtual event where all attendees can engage on the important topics of workforce development, housing, and tourism & downtown recovery.

Special presentations by:

Heather McDaniel, CEcD, AICP, EDFP
President & CEO
Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED)

Jennifer Tavares, CEcD, EDFP
President & CEO
Tompkins Chamber

Topic Presentations & Breakout Sessions Focusing On:
Workforce Development - with Rosemary Avila, Workforce Development; Kurt Anderson, IAED
Housing - with Johanna Anderson, INHS; Tam Warren, Warren Real Estate
Tourism & Downtown Recovery -  with Peggy Coleman, Visit Ithaca; Gary Ferguson, Downtown Ithaca Alliance

All attendees will get a chance to engage with each topic, and participate directly in our Economic Summit!

Thank you to sponsors M & T Bank and Warren Real Estate. Thanks also to Economic Development Partner Ithaca Area Economic Development, and Host Cornell University.