Sustainable Leadership The Town of Ithaca has received recognition as Conservationist of the Year and actively promotes green initiatives such as Green Building Policies and a Green New Deal partnership with Cornell University, indicating a strong commitment to environmental sustainability and opportunities for eco-focused solutions.

Digital Transformation Recent implementation of open government and transaction portals demonstrates the town’s commitment to civic tech modernization, creating opportunities for vendors offering digital service platforms, data management, and public engagement tools.

Community Engagement Through innovative programs like dockless bike-sharing and collaborative initiatives with local institutions, the town shows an openness to technology-enabled community development projects, ideal for mobility, smart city solutions, and resident engagement technologies.

Funding & Growth With a revenue base between one and ten million dollars and a sizable employee base, the town presents potential for government service contracts, infrastructure projects, and technology upgrades that support local government operations and citizen services.

Educational Partnerships Proximity to Cornell University and Ithaca College, along with collaborative research efforts, offers prospects for academic partnerships, research-driven pilot programs, and educational technology initiatives that could benefit both local government and higher education sectors.