56 Main Street #109
Owego, NY 13827
Main Phone:
607-687-8255
TCIDA was awarded $99,000 in RBDG funds to support the development of the TCIDA Equipment Lease Program. Click on the image below to apply. Click here for the program guidelines.
TCIDA Business Loan Program is a revolving loan fund, which was created to provide low interest loans to start-up and expanding businesses located in Tioga County.
Fund up to $100,000 or 45% of total project costs, whichever is less.
Minimum fund of $2,500.
Matching of 50% of total project cost required
Term length: up to 10 years
Rate: as low as prime minus 1%
For exterior improvements on commercial properties
1% interest for a term up to 10 years
Maximum $40,000
Funds up to 90% of total project cost
Contact IDA for eligibility requirements and application information
It is the mission of the Tioga County Industrial Development Agency to promote, develop, encourage and assist in acquiring, constructing, maintaining, equipping and furnishing certain types of projects and facilities, to advance the job opportunities, health, general prosperity, economic welfare and recreation opportunities of the citizens of Tioga County.
RESOURCES FOR SITE SELECTION
click here to view the TEAM Tioga Available Site Listings tool to search available commercial and industrial properties for sale and/or lease in Tioga County.
BOARD MEETINGS
All TCIDA Board Meetings since January 2020 are available on our YouTube channel. New meetings are livestreamed as well as recorded. Click the TEAM Tioga link to access our YouTube channel.
Chair - Jon Ward: Appointment Date: December 10, 2019
Jon is a Vice President and Commercial Services Officer at Tioga State Bank. Jon studied Business Administration at Niagara University and Business Economics at State University of New York at Oneonta. He is a board member and Treasurer for the Tioga County Local Development Corporation, alumnus of the Broome Leadership Institute and volunteer soccer coach for TCYSA.
Vice-Chairman - Kevin Gillette: Appointment Date: January 1, 2014
Kevin was appointed Vice-Chairman of the Tioga County IDA on June 5, 2019. Kevin is a partner in Tioga Hardwoods Inc. located in Berkshire NY. Established in 2000 in Tioga County. Kevin is a Trustee of the New York State Lumbermen’s Insurance Trust Fund.
Secretary - Eric Knolles: Appointment Date: June 12, 2019
Eric is the Superintendent of the Waverly Central School District. Eric obtained his Educational Doctorate from California University of Pennsylvania, Master's Degree in Administration at Mansfield University, BS from Mansfield University, & NYS Superintendents Certificate from St. Bonaventure University. Prior to his career in education, Eric served four years in the 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army and worked as a deputy sheriff for the Bradford County's Sheriff's Department.
Treasurer -Brenda Evanek: Appointment Date: April 9, 2024
Brenda is a partner at Mondorf & Fenwick CPAs in Johnson City, NY. Brenda obtained her degree in Accounting from Elmira College and has worked in public accounting for several years. In prior years, she has served on the board of TCYSA, Tioga Central Booster Club, her church, and has considerable experience working with individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations.
Ron Ciotoli: Appointment Date: January 1, 2026
Ron is a Tioga County Legislator serving District 1 since 2022.
Tracy Monell: Appointment Date: January 12, 2010
Tracy is a Tioga County Legislator serving District 4 since 2009. Tracy is currently the Chairman of the IDA's Railroad Committee. Tracy previously served one year as the IDA Secretary.
Barbara Case: Appointment Date: September 13, 2025
Joe Meagher - Attorney for TCIDA: November 1, 2006 - present
Eric Knolles (Chair)
Brenda Evanek
Jon Ward
Jon Ward (Chair)
Kevin Gillette
Brenda Evanek
Eric Knolles
Jon Ward (Chair)
Kevin Gillette
Barbara Case
Jon Ward (Chair)
Eric Knolles
Barbara Case
Jon Ward
Eric Knolles
Brenda Evanek
Kevin Dougherty
Doug Barton
Jim Lavo
Tracy Monell
Kevin Gillette
Ron Ciotoli
Tracy Monell
Brittany Woodburn
Ron Ciotoli
TCIDA was awarded $99,000 in RBDG funds to support the development of the TCIDA Equipment Lease Program. Click on the image below to apply. Click here for the program guidelines.
TCIDA Business Loan Program is a revolving loan fund, which was created to provide low interest loans to start-up and expanding businesses located in Tioga County.
Fund up to $100,000 or 45% of total project costs, whichever is less.
Minimum fund of $2,500.
Matching of 50% of total project cost required
Term length: up to 10 years
Rate: as low as prime minus 1%
For exterior improvements on commercial properties
1% interest for a term up to 10 years
Maximum $40,000
Funds up to 90% of total project cost
Contact IDA for eligibility requirements and application information
