Economic Development Strategic Plan for Cayuga County ADDENDUM # 1

2026-11-03

The Cayuga County Legislature has allocated funds in the 2026 budget for consultant services and is seeking a qualified consultant to develop a comprehensive 5 - year Economic Development Strategy Plan which includes a 3 - year and 5 - year action plan that identifies opportunities to strengthen and diversify the economy ; support business growth and retention ; enhance workforce development ; identify infrastructure needs for growth ; and improve overall quality of life within Cayuga County , New York . The last economic development strategy for the county was completed in 2011 , however , the local and regional economy , regulatory environment , and needs of communities and businesses in Cayuga County are different now . The Economic Development Strategy will be used as part of a much larger multi - prong approach to long - term countywide planning that is currently underway and being led by the Cayuga County Department of Planning & Economic Development . County Planning staff are engaged in the development of a new Countywide Strategic ( Comprehensive ) Plan for the county which includes additional supplemental plans that take a much deeper dive into important complex topics including a Housing Market Study and a Pre - Planning Brownfield Opportunity Area ( BOA ) Assessment . Each of these supplemental plans will provide specific recommendations , goals , and action steps for fulfilling the county ’ s needs within these areas . There are several agencies and organizations in Cayuga County that are currently engaged in economic development on various levels , and from 2010 to 2024 were led by a “ One Stop ” model agency called the Cayuga Economic Development Agency ( CEDA ). Prior to the dissolution of CEDA in April of 2024 , the agency contracted with Camoin Associates to prepare an assessment of Cayuga County ’ s economic ecosystem with the focus on providing recommendations for improvement . This Cayuga County Economic Development Strategy will incorporate the Camoin report from 2024 to plan and address the highest priority needs and opportunities for economic development in Cayuga County . See more

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