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Comet Skateboards, a skateboard manufacturer in Ithaca, is officially opening its first retail store to sell skateboards, apparel, and accessories.  Comet's retail space is located on the second floor at 126-B on the Ithaca Commons.  The ribbon cutting will take place at 3:30pm on Friday, April 27th, followed by an open house.

On Saturday, April 28th, Comet will also host the first ever Ithaca Slide Jam, a skateboard contest on Buffalo Street followed by a party at Bandwagon Brew Pub, where the new Comet skateboard line will be on display for the rest of the summer.

Comet is the recepient of two loans from TCAD's Revolving Loan fund in 2010. The first was to expand its manufacturing facility in the Town of Enfield and the second to respond to stresses after a fire forced Comet’s offices and retail storefront on the Ithaca Commons to temporarily relocate.

Events: 

• 4/27 Friday 3:30pm - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Outside 126-B The Commons, Ithaca, NY
• 4/27 Friday 4-7pm - Grand Opening - 126-B The Commons, Ithaca, NY
• 4/28 Saturday 11am-4pm - Ithaca Slide Jam - East Buffalo Street (top of the hill), Ithaca, NY
• 4/28 Saturday 4pm - Party at Bandwagon Brew Pub - 114 N Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY

Since being founded by skateboarders in 1997, Comet has been recognized world-wide for their high-performance skateboards and their sustainable business practices.  Comet is committed to environmental and community stewardship both internationally as a founding B Corporation and locally as a charter member of the Sustainable Enterprise & Entrepreneur Network (The SEEN).

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