2023 Fall IDA Academy - Lyons Falls

2023 Fall IDA Academy
November 09, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
3 Willows Event Center, 3950 NY-12, Lyons Falls, NY 13368

The IDA Academy provides training for IDA staff and executives on a variety of issues to help operate an IDA office more efficiently and effectively. These seminars will offer training and best-practices in partnership with our IDA Members and other industry experts.

Registration for the Fall IDA Academy is now closed.

If you have questions or concerns about your registration or did not receive a confirmation, please email Steph Cavalier or call 518.426.4058.

Event Location + Hotel Information

IDA Academy Location: 3 Willows Event Center, 3950 NY-12, Lyons Falls, NY 13368

Edge Hotel, 3952 NY-12, Lyons Falls, NY 13368
NYSEDC Rate - $109 per night

TO BOOK YOUR OVERNIGHT STAY - Call The Edge Hotel at 315-348-4211 and use room block NYSEDC IDA Academy.

Agenda

Wednesday, November 08

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Informal meet up and happy hour for locals and overnight guests

Boondocks Restaurant & Bar - 3950 State Rte 12 Highway, Lyons Falls, NY 13368, United States

Thursday, November 09- Agenda

The IDA Academy will be held at the 3 Willows Event Center, 3950 NY-12, Lyons Falls, NY 13368

8:00 am - 9:00 am

Registration

9:00 am - 9:10 am

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Ryan Silva, Executive Director, New York State Economic Development Council

9:10 am - 10:15 am

Legislative and IDA Policy Update

Ryan Silva, Executive Director, New York State Economic Development Council
Amy Kramer, Senior Vice President, Ostroff Associates
Sarah Lee, Chief Executive Officer of Think Dutchess and Executive Director of the Dutchess County Industrial Development Agency
John Cappellino, Executive Director of the Erie County IDA

10:15 am - 10:30 am

Morning Refreshment Break

10:30 am - 11:45 am

Public Authorities: Board Member Training
This session must be attended live to meet the ABO training requirement and receive credit

Jeff Pearlman , Authorities Budget Office

11:45 am - 12:45 pm

Lunch and Learn - NYSEDC IDA Public Relations + Public Affairs Strategy

Rich Bamberger, Partner, Bamberger & Vlasto

1:00 pm - 1:25 pm

IDA Best Practices - Application Review + Roles and Responsibilities of Staff + Counsel

Melissa Bennett, Partner, Barclay Damon

1:25 pm - 2:10 pm

IDA Best Practices - Benefit Cost Analysis and Project Tracking + Housing Project Evaluations

Michael N'dolo, Director of Economic Development, MRB Group
Tracy Verrier, Senior Economic Analyst, MRB Group

2:10 pm - 2:25 pm

IDA Best Practices - Statutory Requirements for UTEPS

Susan Katzoff, Partner, Bousquet Holstein PLLC

2:35 pm - 3:00 pm

Afternoon Refreshment Break

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Project Case Studies

How St. Lawrence County Leveraged the Build Ready Program
- Gillian Black, Director of Build Ready, NYSERDA
- Patrick Kelly, CEO, St. Lawrence County IDA
Renewable Energy Companies and Host Community Benefits
- Cheyenne Steria, Director of Finance and Incentives, Naturally Lewis
Workforce Housing Policy and Projects
- Todd Castaldo, IDA Manager | Economic Development Manager, City of New Rochelle
- Jorge Ventura Ovalles, Deputy Commissioner of Development, City of New Rochelle

4:30 pm

Closing Remarks

Ryan Silva, Executive Director, New York State Economic Development Council

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