The Cayuga Economic Development Agency, or CEDA, is a newly created private sector, 501(c)3 Local Development Corporation established to implement a focused “First Stop” comprehensive economic development strategy for all of Cayuga County NY. Under contract with Cayuga County, the CEDA First Stop will be the lead point of contact for businesses seeking to locate and grow within Cayuga County.

First Stop coordination through CEDA will provide a single source to market and deploy financial assistance available from Cayuga County, the City of Auburn, the County and City IDAs, the Cayuga County and City of Auburn municipal planning and economic development departments and support teams, the Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce, the Stardust Entrepreneurial Institute and the Cayuga County Team for Economic Growth (TEG).

The CEDA is led by a 15-member Board of Directors, the majority of which represent the private business and development sectors in Cayuga County balanced by key members of City and County government, the Chamber of Commerce and the County’s two Industrial Development Authorities.

The quality of life in Cayuga County, the heart of the Finger Lakes Region, is second to none. With low-cost modern, and architecturally intact historical housing options, advanced telecommunications service, high quality schools, cultural activity, parks and recreational opportunities, and low crime rates, it is the location of choice for successful people. Thus an increasingly intelligent population of forward thinking people is choosing to call it home.

Cayuga County's outdoor recreation opportunities abound. With over 65 miles of trails, plus the County owned Sterling Nature Center located on the shores of Lake Ontario, there are many locations for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and enjoying the outdoors.

With the County having access to 3 Finger Lakes, a Great Lake, 5 smaller lakes, and the New York State Canal System, there is plenty of opportunity for water activities such as boating, sailing, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, and sport fishing.

• Cayuga County
• City of Auburn
• Chamber of Commerce
• Cayuga County Tourism
• CayugaNet
• Syracuse MDA