Finger Lakes Regional Prosperity Network (FLRPnet) (formerly known as TCAD Foundation) is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization that was created by TCAD in 2013 to extend the capacity and reach of economic development efforts in Tompkins County and the greater Finger Lakes region. Mission: Working to improve the economic condition of the region particularly of underserved […]

TCAD administers the Tourism Capital Grants program for the County, which is capitalized by room occupancy taxes. The  program supports capital projects at tourism destinations in Tompkins County. Since 2003, the program has awarded over $1.3 million and has become increasingly competitive. In addition, TCAD also administers ongoing multi-year tourism awards.            […]

The primary mission of the Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency (TCIDA) is to offer economic incentives to Tompkins County businesses selling products outside of the region, in order to create and retain quality employment opportunities and strengthen the local tax base. The TCIDA has the authority to abate a variety of local and State taxes and […]

Revolving Loan Funds are a popular economic development tool, delivering high risk capital to projects that cannot be financed by conventional sources. Loans are generally used as gap financing where the existing bank financing and equity available are not sufficient to meet project costs. The TCAD Loan Fund Program is targeted to businesses selling a product […]