Business Briefs

Ithaca Area Economic Development Seats New Board Members, Elects Officers 2023 board slate includes familiar names, community leaders

Ithaca Area Economic Development

(IAED) appointed its 2023 Board of Directors at the rst quarterly meeting of the year in February. New 3-year appointments include Jodi Denman (Knickerbocker Bed Company), Carrie Pollak (Hancock Estabrook), and Dr. Martin Stallone (Cayuga Medical Center). ose returning to a 3-year seat are Johanna Anderson (Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services), Je Gorsky (Sciarabba Walker), and Chris Malcolm (Wegmans).

New annual appointments include Christine Lovely (Cornell University); Dr. Amy Kremenek (TC3); Greg Mezey (Tompkins County Legislature); and Chris Sponn (Tompkins County Workforce Development Board). A full list can be found at IthacaAreaED.org/about-iaed.

“IAED board members represent every sector of our economy, from education and healthcare to government, non-pro t, and industry. ey contribute to the organization’s culture, strategic focus, e ectiveness, and nancial sustainability, as well as serving as ambassadors and advocates.

At the same meeting, IAED’s Board of Directors voted unanimously to elect as o cers Greg Galvin (Rheonix), Chair; Cathy Hart (Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons), Vice Chair; Je Gorsky, Treasurer; and Chris Malcolm, Secretary.

“IAED is the only organization in our community speci cally focused on supporting new and existing businesses, o en in ways that tend not to be very visible to the public. IAED is the conduit to economic incentives and takes on projects that a ect all businesses in the area,” added Galvin.

Cayuga Health Welcomes Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services as Its Newest Affiliate Provides continuity and seamless care for clients and patients

Cayuga Health is pleased to announce its a liation with Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services [C.A.R.S.] was o cially nalized on March 1, 2023. Both organizations began the process of a liating in April of 2021.

“We are excited to o cially welcome Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services to the Cayuga Health family,” states Dr. Martin Stallone, President & CEO of Cayuga Health. “C.A.R.S. has been a valuable partner for many years. As we all work to address the growing problem of addiction in our communities, this a liation enhances access and continuity of care. As health care providers, we need to make sure we have treatment and support resources available to the community. Although we have worked closely with C.A.R.S. for decades, this new relationship will bring a level of clinical expertise and services that provides continuity to patient care within the Cayuga Health System.”

Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services o ers outpatient and residential Substance Use Disorder Services, an Opioid Treatment Program and a comprehensive, longer term residential treatment program for men at the 60-bed Residential Addiction Recovery Center in Trumansburg.

“ e C.A.R.S. team has been working closely with Cayuga Health to prepare for this a liation so that this partnership is seamless for our clients and our team of experienced clinicians, nurses and counselors,” states Jessica Jansen, C.A.R.S. CEO.

“A wonderful demonstration of this, as well as the commitment of both organizations, is the appointment of Dr. John-Paul Mead, a hospitalist with Cayuga Health, as Medical Director at C.A.R.S. in January of 2022.

Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance Announces New President & CEO

The Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance (FLTA) is pleased to announce that they have selected Meghan Lawton as the new President & CEO. She will begin her new role in mid-March 2023.

Meghan has strong ties to the Finger Lakes region both as a resident and as a part of the tourism industry in both Wyoming and Cortland counties, as well as a strong a liation within the industry statewide as a part of the New York State Tourism Industry Association. Meghan shared,“I am thrilled to be selected as the next President and CEO of the Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance. e Finger Lakes region is the hallmark of New York State tourism.

I look forward to continuing the great work that FLTA has done thus far in promoting and supporting this beautiful area and the partner businesses. I will work hard as a steward for FLTA, directing my full e orts to the growth, promotion, and prosperity of the entire Finger Lakes region.”

On behalf of the FLTA Board of Directors, Board Chairperson Sue Poelvoorde (Executive Director, Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway, Inc.) shared, “We are so excited to have Meghan Lawton join the FLTA team as our next President & CEO. Her experience in the Tourism Industry and passion for everything Finger Lakes will continue FLTA’s legacy as the premier source for visitors to plan their Finger Lakes adventures.

Riger Hires Office Administrator

Riger Marketing Communications has hired Christina Lynch as O ce Administrator.

Joining Riger earlier this year, Christina applies her experience from both large corporate and small local business settings to provide top-notch customer service to the agency’s clients. She holds an AAS degree in Engineering Science and a BS degree in Computer Science.

Riger Marketing Communications is a multi-service agency encompassing advertising, public relations, fundraising, research, media services, direct mail, graphics and other communications-oriented specializations.

Tompkins Honors Community Volunteers

Donates $13,000 to Local Nonprofits

Tompkins Community Bank honored eight individuals from Central New York with the James J. Byrnes Awards for Excellence for their outstanding volunteer service to the community. $13,000 was donated to local charitable organizations from the Legacy Foundation of Tompkins

County. e honorees each designated their monetary awards to not-for-pro t organizations of their choice.

2022 James J. Byrnes Awards for Excellence recipients:

•Apryl Beatty of Cortland Community Matters

•Revered Christina Culver and the volunteers from Loaves and Fishes of Tompkins County

•Lisa Krizman of Stablework

•John Pascarella for his work in youth sports in Dryden

•Michael Perehinec of the Special Olympics New York

•Topher Scott for his e orts to found and organize the Racker Rivals Big Red fundraiser

•Karel Titus for her lifelong volunteerism primarily in Seneca County

•Kristen Wells and the volunteers from Gadabout

“I look forward to these awards every year; this is what being a community bank is about,” said Greg Hartz, president of Tompkins, Central New York. “Tompkins, through the Legacy Foundation, is proud to honor and support the work of this year’s recipients. eir dedication to improving our community through volunteerism, promoting the arts, culture, and education, and simply helping those in need is truly extraordinary. It demonstrates the mission