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Congratulations to Ithaca Pride Alliance on their Pride Festival and Ribbon Cutting!
The Ithaca Pride Alliance is a fiscally sponsored partner of the Tompkins Chamber Foundation. We're excited to celebrate their successful Pride Festival this past weekend! We're grateful for the opportunity to support them in creating inclusive, safe spaces for all to be themselves in our community.
Photo credit: Devan Accardo
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Unity in Shades Roundtable
Thursday, June 13 | 4:30 - 6:00 pm
@ Cayuga Health Offices
401 Cayuga Park Ln, 2nd floor, Ithaca
This new roundtable offers a space where professionals of color can build meaningful relationships, discuss their experiences in business and non-profit settings, and raise the visibility of multi-cultural individuals in Tompkins County. During our second event, we'll review common themes from the first meeting, bring these topics to guests at the table, and continue building connections. Refreshments provided.
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Housing Task Force Recommendations Delivered to County Committee
Last Wednesday, Chamber President Jennifer Tavares shared recommendations resulting from the first year of the Chamber's Housing Task Force work to the Tompkins County Housing & Economic Development Committee. Key recommendations include:
- File Pro-Housing Community applications for all municipalities in Tompkins County
- Directly engage developers to better understand needs & barriers; explore creative development opportunities
- Maintain and expand tax abatement programs that support increases in housing stock and reduce barriers to development
- Facilitate as of right development process
- Develop shovel ready sites and improve infrastructure delivery in target areas
- Increase County capacity to support municipalities, update housing strategy/targets, and track progress
- Support policies and projects which may ease market pressures in the short and long term
- Create example documents, talking points, marketing materials to support advocacy and stakeholder engagement needs, county-wide
Thank you to all members and stakeholders who participated in this process, and to our Cornell University Johnson MBA Fellows for their significant contributions and synthesizing data/reports for our group. Read the full summary here. If you are interested in getting involved with the Housing Task Force, a work group, and resulting advocacy efforts - please email Jennifer Tavares.
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Business After Hours
@ Cayuga Health - Mall Location
Wednesday, June 12th | 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Ithaca Mall | 40 Catherwood Road
Cayuga Health is proud to showcase its newest facility located at the Ithaca Mall. Special guests/speakers include NYS Department of Health Commissioner, James V. McDonald, M.D., M.H.P., and Cayuga Health President and CEO, Marty Stallone, M.D.. Food and beverage provided by Ithaca Hospitality; door prizes include packages for self-care and summer BBQ fun!
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Coffee Talk
Finance, Insurance, and Legal Focus
Thursday, June 27th | 9:30-10:30 am
@ Tompkins Chamber | 124 Brindley Street
Join us for our next Coffee Talk at the Chamber. While any industry sector is welcome to join us, we especially encourage Finance, Insurance, and Legal folks to attend!
This topic is sponsored by Community Bank.
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Save the Date!
2024 Golf Tournament
Thursday, September 5th (revised date)
We are excited to bring our golf tournament back to the beautiful Trumansburg Golf Club this fall. Registration will open next week!
Sponsorships available!
Email Aleshia Akers for more information.
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Downtown Ithaca Summer Concert Series
The CFCU Summer Concert Series is back and better than ever, bringing live music to Downtown Ithaca every Thursday evening from June 13 through September 12. Hosted at the Bernie Milton Pavilion, this beloved series offers free, family-friendly entertainment from 6 to 8 PM, featuring an exciting lineup of local and regional artists.
More Information >
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NYS Conducting "Small Business Summer Series" Interagency Bus Tour
Governor Kathy Hochul announced New York’s “Small Business Summer Series” – informational events and workshops to connect New York entrepreneurs to free resources, support, and services. The series includes the second interagency Small Business Tour, and the 2024 Regional Minority- and Women-Owned Business Expo Series to expand opportunities for MWBEs. Together, these events build on Governor Hochul’s commitment to helping New York’s small businesses thrive.
Info + register for Bus Tour here >
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CSMA Hosting Special Event
June 24th | 4:30pm-5:30pm
You're invited to a special event at the Community School of Music & Arts! Meet their new Executive Director, Megan Omohundro, and learn about the strategic vision for the school. There will also be a big announcement, refreshments, and school tours offered.
RSVP Here >
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Blood Donors Urgently Needed
About 20,000 fewer blood donations were collected in May than needed to maintain the Red Cross national blood supply. Please schedule an appointment, spread the word about the need for blood donors and donate. Schedule by calling 1-800-733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter the zip code of the area you would like to donate in the search box.
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Manufacturing and Development Expo - Call to Presenters
Thursday, October 10, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The Manufacturing and Development Expo (MADE) gives you a unique opportunity to connect with local youth, showcase your organization’s work, and highlight the careers available in manufacturing. Register to present interactive displays and activities to educate and engage regional students in your organization’s work! Please complete this brief form by July 19 to secure your booth at MADE 2024! Questions? Call Carrie Coates Whitmore @ 607.844.8211, ext 4334 or email clw@tompkinscortland.edu.
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Regional MWBE Expo June 18th
The NYS Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development cordially invites you to the New York State Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Regional Expo Series – Upstate (Syracuse) on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 from 8am to 4pm at the Oncenter (800 S State Street, Syracuse, NY).
Registration Information >
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FEMA + SBA Webinar - June 11th, 1-2:30 pm
Next in the FEMA and SBA small business webinar series is a focus on resiliency during extreme climate events. To be hosted on
Learn more >
Zoom registration here >
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Request a Meeting or Support from SBDC Counselor Michael Herceg
Use the link below to fill out an intake for to request services or a meeting with Michael Herceg. We are excited to host SBDC Counseling every week, right in our office! Many thanks to our sponsor Tompkins Community Bank.
Request services here >
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Live + Work in Ithaca community relocation guides are available!
If your business or organization would like to have some copies on hand – for your recruiting needs, or to share with visitors who are chatting about relocating to the area – please contact Shelby Green at info@tompkinschamber.org. Also, a digital version of the guide is available at the link below!
Grab the digital version of the guide here >
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