Cornell University has been selected as the New York State U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) University Center. The key aspect of this designation is project funding to assist communities in fostering higher-skill, higher-wage jobs and attracting private capital investment to the economic regions of New York State. The mission of the EDA is to help partners across the Nation create wealth and minimize poverty by promoting a favorable business involvement.
The selection of EDA University Center projects is based on the following premise: Research + Technology Transfer + Relationships + Resources = Regional Economic Development
Cornell’s EDA University Center funds projects both applied research and technical assistance projects in a variety of areas.
The following are publications and presentations detailing Cornell's EDA University Center projects:
Project Component Overview:
- Press Release - Cornell University designated as New York State’s EDA University Center for 2008-2011
- 2008-2011 Plan of Action
- Building Community Capacity in the Southern Tier
- Anchoring Economic Development in the P4P Region through Entrepreneurship
- Attracting and Retaining Young Adults in the Southern Tier By David Brown, Max J. Pfeffer and Scott Sanders
Outreach Activities:
Presentations and Materials from the Future of Rural New York Seminar
- Powerpoint Presentation from the Future of Rural New York Seminar, April 24, 2009 - Cornell's EDA University Center and the Pipeline 4 Progress Region: Young Workers, Community Capacity, and an Entrepreneurial Climate
- Community Capacity Building in the Southern Tier - An Initiative of CaRDI and the EDA University Center in New York in Partnership with Pipeline 4 Progress
- Greater Olean Presentation - June 25, 2009
- Greater Elmira Presentation - July 15, 2009
Milestone Reports and Press Releases
- EDA Milestone Report 2007-2008
- North Country Regional Foods Initiative: Press Release
- 2006-2007 Press Release
Cornell receives second year Economic Development Administration University Center funding and selects Year 2 Projects - EDA Milestone Report 2006-2007
- EDA Milestone Report 2005-2006
- EDA Mid-Year Update 2005-2006
- 2005-2006 Press Release
Cornell is named New York's Economic Development Administration University Center
Outreach Activities and Presentations: