2025 Summer IDA Academy - Ithaca
2025 Summer IDA Academy
Tuesday, July 29th, 2025
Ithaca Downtown Conference Center, 116 E Green Street, Ithaca, NY
The IDA Academy provides regular training for Industrial Development Agency (IDA) staff and executives on a variety of issues to help operate an IDA office more efficiently and effectively. The Summer 2025 Academy will offer training sessions that include best practices, tools available to IDAs, and public policy that impacts IDA authority and operation. The NYSEDC will administer this program in partnership with IDA members, state agencies, and other industry experts.
In addition, the New York State Authorities Budget Office (ABO) will provide a Board Training Session for IDA board members. Completion of the session satisfies the requirement that directors must participate in state-approved training as required by Section 2824 of Public Authority Law regarding their legal, fiduciary, financial, and ethical responsibilities as board members of an authority.
Member Rate: $125.00
Future Member Rate: $175.00
Group Rate (5) $500.00 (contact Steph Cavalier for discount code)
Event Location + Hotel Information
This single-day event takes place at the Ithaca Downtown Conference Center, at 116 E. Green Street in Ithaca, NY.
We will have a room block at the Marriott directly attached to the conference center for the evening prior, Monday, July 28th. More details and room block link will be in your event registration email!
Agenda - Check Back for More Updates!
Tuesday, July 29
Breakfast and Networking
Registration
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Ryan Silva | Executive Director, New York State Economic Development Council (NYSEDC)
Electric Capacity in New York: An Update on the POWER UP Program
The Promote Opportunity with Electric Readiness for Underdeveloped Properties (POWER UP) program is designed to develop electric capacity in New York, creating dozens of power-ready sites and attracting new businesses to the state. Learn more about the program, which was funded in New York's FY 2026 Budget, and how your community can get involved.
Moderator: Ryan Silva | Executive Director, New York State Economic Development Council (NYSEDC)
David Whipple | Senior Director of Industry Development, Empire State Development's Strategic Business Division
Jessica Waldorf | Chief of Staff and Director of Policy Implementation, NYS Department of Public Service
IDA Report Findings by NYS Office of the State Comptroller
In June, State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli released his annual IDA Performance Report, summarizing the data for the fiscal year ending in 2023. His office notes that "IDAs are one of the most powerful financial incentive tools available for local governments to attract and retain businesses as well as to increase job opportunities in their communities." Hear directly from the Office of the State Comptroller on the findings in the report.
Susan VanDeventer | Manager of Research Unit, New York State Office of the State Comptroller
New York State Authorities Budget Office: Training Session for IDA Board Members and Staff
Board members of public authorities are required to participate in State-approved training on their role and responsibilities within one year of appointment to a public authority board. Holly Palmer Sharp from the New York State Authorities Budget Office will conduct this training.
Holly Palmer Sharp | Manager of Policy, Analysis, and Technical Assistance at the New York State Authorities Budget Office
Lunch and Networking
Updates Coming Soon!
IDA Academy Concludes
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
