Small Business Roundtable - In Person!
Wednesday, April 21st | 9 - 10:30 a.m.
@ The Hotel Ithaca | attendance is limited, register now
Join us for our first in-person Small Business Roundtable of 2021!
Chamber members MindWell Center and NAMI Finger Lakes will help facilitate our discussion and share local mental health resources for small business owners. Join your peer small business owners to discuss mental health resources for you and your employees in Tompkins County, and share your experiences from the last year in a safe, confidential environment.
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Networking @ Noon: Manufacturing & High-Tech Sector
Celebrating Manufacturing Day
Thursday, April 22nd | Noon - 1:15 p.m.
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IMPORTANT NEWS and UPDATES for YOUR BUSINESS:
New This Week:
Beginning April 26th,
New NYS Guidance Issued For:
Scroll down for additional news, COVID-19 and vaccine updates, and funding resources.
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Small Businesses: Take this CANYS Survey Today
The Chamber Alliance of NYS, in partnership with state leaders has agreed to assist NYS in gathering crucial data from small businesses that will become the basis of a new statewide initiative to provide grant-based financial assistance to small businesses with less than $5 million in gross revenue. To meet state's request, we have developed a brief (2 minute) survey requesting small business expense data from the tens of thousands of businesses we collectively represent that will assist the state in determining grant amounts.
This quick survey is for businesses with revenues less than $5M, and should be taken by the owner or key decision maker. Please complete the survey by COB on Wednesday, April 21.
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April Community Hero of the Month: Dr. Martin Stallone
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Dr. Martin Stallone is recognized for his leadership of Cayuga Health System during a global health pandemic as well as for the numerous contributions the system has made to the community throughout the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Tompkins Trust Company President and CEO Greg Hartz said, “We are honored to present this award to Dr. Stallone and express our sincerest gratitude for the efforts he and his team have provided Tompkins County throughout the pandemic as well as before.”
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DEI Training Series, Session 5
Recruiting a Diverse, Effective Staff
with Laura Branca
Thursday, April 29th
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Many organizations have the goal of having a diverse workforce. Yet, in spite of such goals and intentions, in many agencies the workplace demographics remain persistently mono-cultural...
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DEI Training Series, Session 6
Hosting Honest Conversations about Identity, Race and Racism
with Dr. Paula Ioanide
Thursday, May 6th | 9 - 11 a.m.
This facilitated conversation encourages honest and non-judgemental dialogues, with a focus on how to take the lessons of the current moment and translate them into actions in our everyday lives and workplaces.
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Welcome Home Wednesdays
Wednesday, May 5th | 5 - 6 p.m.
Have you relocated to the area in the past year to live or work in Tompkins County? Are you interested in learning more about what Tompkins County has to offer a first time resident or someone returning after years away?
While the event is geared towards new residents, any resident who feels they would benefit from attending or introducing themselves to new members of our Community are welcome.
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REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Annual Meeting & Celebration
Thursday, May 20th | 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Hybrid event | Hosted at Coltivare and your home!
This year's Annual Meeting will be an entertaining evening where we celebrate our accomplishments from 2020 and early 2021, recognize our annual award winners, and envision our shared economic recovery, together. We are pleased to host a hybrid event, with award winners and guests, Board and staff, and a limited number of sponsors invited to join us in-person.
Due to continued caution regarding Covid-19 and in an effort to respect social distancing, the Chamber is inviting the general membership and community join us for the virtual Tompkins Chamber Annual Meeting and Celebration! Reserve your ticket now - we are confident this will be a fun, engaging and celebratory virtual event that we can all enjoy!
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Last Chance to Nominate - due Weds 4/21 at 5 p.m.
We're excited to present our Annual Awards in the following categories. We invite you to make a nomination by COB Wednesday, April 21st at 5 p.m. Click the button below to nominate someone today!
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The Noel Desch Key Person of the Year will be awarded annually to a community member or key contributor to the Tompkins Chamber who personifies service above self, and demonstrates their commitment to the success of the business community and the community at large through volunteer contributions, service in public office, or leadership of a board/committee, or other substantial contributions. |
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The Chamber has On-the-Job Training Grant opportunities through a United States Department of Labor funding award to the Healthy Workforce Consortium. This funding is intended to support people in recovery receiving educational and training supports, new or expanded job opportunities, and maintaining a recovery friendly employer base in Tompkins County. Funds can support new hires and promotion of existing employees.
Learn more about becoming a recovery friendly employer and receiving grant funding for your training needs!
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Women in Business Roundtable
Thursday, May 27th | 3 - 4:30 p.m.
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Meet up with other women leaders from local businesses and nonprofit organizations for some in-person networking in a fun, supportive, and casual environment.
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Member Updates & Events, Development News
We provide a weekly roundup of member news. To have something included, email Jennifer.
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Congratulations to Challenge Workforce Solutions and Partner Mozaic on their new Alliance
Last week, Challenge announced a new alliance with Mozaic, a regional organization headquartered in Auburn, NY. (Chamber President Jennifer Tavares has served on the Challenge Board since 2019, and will be joining the Board of Directors of Mozaic in May.) Read more about this new alliance below!
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Local Colleges Offer in-Person Graduation Ceremony Opportunities for Students; Parents/Visitors Can Attend Virtually
Ithaca College Plans In-Person Summer & Fall Semester; will also require student vaccinations.
Cornell University to Require Student Vaccinations; Encourages Faculty & Staff Vaccination through Reporting Portal; Envisions In-Person Fall Semester
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Funding & Business Resources |
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COVID-19 & Vaccine
Updates
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New: Restaurant Revitalization Program to Launch Soon; Begin Reviewing Resources & Preparing Applications Now
Ahead of the application launch and over the next two weeks, the SBA will establish a seven-day pilot period for the RRF application portal and conduct extensive outreach and training. The pilot period will be used to address technical issues ahead of the launch. Following the pilot, the application portal will be opened. For the first 21 days, the SBA will prioritize reviewing applications from small businesses owned by women, veterans, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.
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Member Job Posting Corner
The following members have shared job postings with us, and appreciate you sharing with appropriate referrals/candidates!
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April Meeting Schedule
Board of Directors
April 28th | 8 - 9:30 a.m.
Government & Community Affairs
May 3 | Noon - 1:30 p.m.
All meetings require advance registration & will be virtual until further notice.
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Our team is here to help.
Note: Our East Shore Dr. office is staffed most weekdays from 9-5 for pick up or delivery, and our entire team is available by appointment. Please call 607-273-7080 during normal business hours.
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