Unifying Economic Development

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• Unifying Economic Development
• and the
• Environment
• Daniel J. Fessenden, Executive Director
• Cornell Agriculture Food Technology Park
• 23 June 2006

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Welcome to THE TECHNOLOGY FARM
Cornell Agriculture Food Technology Park
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City of Geneva Cornell NYSAES Ontario
County State of New York NYSEG Federal
Govt
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Research Institutions as Economic Engines

• Technology Commercialization
• Fueling Economic Development
• Support for New Businesses
• Leveraging Research Infrastructure
• Capturing Top Talent

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Compelling Statistics

• Top 10 - Total Research Spend
• 561 million (FY 2004)
• Top 10 Number of Patents Issued
• 59 (2003)
• Office of the Vice Provost for Research
• Cornell University

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Cornell University NYS Agricultural Experiment
Station
Cornell Agriculture Food Technology Park
Pre-Emption Rd
Flex-Tech Building
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Resources, Incentives and Advantages

• Intellectual Property Advantage Zone
• Powerful Innovation Web leveraging Cornell and
  regional resources.
• Right-sized real estate.
• Top shelf Incentives.
• Dedicated Food, Ag Bio Cluster
• Strategically-positioned venture catalyst
  between private businesses and Cornell University.

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World-Class Facilities Assets

• Specialized laboratories, facilities, acreage for
  field research.
• Highly-trained workforce faculty students.
• Cornells globe-spanning library system
• Continuing education staff development

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Progressive FarmerOntario County1 Best
Place to Live inRural America2006
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The First Enterprises of the Technology Farm
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USDA Agricultural Research Service Grape Genetics
Research Center
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www.TheTechnologyFarm.com 315.781.0070