For Immediate Release
July 13, 2007
For More Information:
Contact: Stephen Kimball
607-273-0005
stephenk@tcad.org
Ithaca, NY With the recent approval by the Tompkins County Legislature of transferring the county's revolving loan fund to Tompkins County Area Development (TCAD), an important collaborative step has been taken. This moves consolidates Tompkins County's economic development functions to TCAD, which acts as the community's lead economic development agency.
One important component that will make transitioning of the Revolving Loan Fund happen in a seamless fashion is the fact that Heather Filiberto, who ran the Fund while in the Tompkins County Planning Department, now is TCAD's Empire Zone Coordinator. In addition to her work with the Empire Zone, Ms. Filiberto will be in charge of the fund for TCAD.
Heather Filiberto is available for interviews. To set up an interview with Heather, please call 607-273-0005 or email heather@tcad.org.
About TCAD
Tompkins County Area Development, Inc. (TCAD) is a private, not-for-profit organization founded in 1964 that provides the Ithaca area with innovative services to strengthen the economy. TCAD is dedicated to building a thriving and sustainable economy that improves the quality of life in Tompkins County by fostering the growth of business and employment. While working with business, not for-profit, higher education, and public sector organizations, we fulfill our mission by assisting in the formation, retention, expansion, and attraction of target businesses. As the community's lead economic development agency, TCAD offers financial assistance, technical assistance and real estate development services. TCAD is responsible for creating and implementing the comprehensive economic development strategy for the county that provides leadership to create a supportive economic environment. In addition, TCAD manages both Tompkins County's Industrial Development Agency (IDA) and Empire Zones Program.