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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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Congratulations to Our Award Winners! |
Stephanie Holzbaur
Serendipity & The Backlot
ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
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Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC)
Leslyn McBean-Clairborne,
Executive Director
NOT FOR PROFIT OF THE YEAR
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MindWell Center
Aaron Rakow, Executive Director
DISTINGUISHED BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
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Frank Kruppa
Tompkins County
Public Health Director &
Mental Health Commissioner
KEY PERSON OF THE YEAR
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IMPORTANT NEWS and UPDATES for YOUR BUSINESS:
New This Week
Beginning May 15th:
IMPORTANT REMINDER:
Large gathering capacity limits apply as follows:
Venues are also restricted to 33% of your total allowable capacity based on building code.
Beginning This Week:
NYS Guidance For:
Scroll down for additional news, COVID-19 and vaccine updates, and funding resources.
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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, anyone who would benefit from introducing themselves to new members of our community are welcome.
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Women in Business Roundtable
Thursday, May 27th | 3 - 4:30 p.m.
Meet up with other women from local businesses and nonprofit organizations for some in-person networking in a fun, supportive, and casual environment.
Location TBA. All COVID protocols will be followed.
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Hospitality, Tourism, Restaurant, and Retail Businesses:
Join Visit Ithaca's "Retreat to Ithaca" Campaign by Offering Deals
The Ithaca/Tompkins Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is leading an effort to support our tourism industry sector recovery. They invite local businesses with deals appropriate for visitors to our area to submit to them ASAP. This opportunity is available at no charge to tourism partners in Tompkins County. (CVB reserves right to approve submissions in accordance with I Love NY standards.)
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Please provide one offer per business, at least 15% Off or $10 Off or a value-added package. You are welcome to use one of your current special offers, and we can link to any provided URL. Each business will set-up their own mechanisms for validation, Visit Ithaca is directing visitors to show the landing page at time of redemption and/or mention Retreat to Ithaca.
- Offers should be valid through July 1, 2021 (subject to availability and blackout dates).
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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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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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Member Updates & Events, Development News
We provide a weekly roundup of member news. To have something included, email Jennifer.
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Alternatives Wins Prestigious National Marketing Award for Social Media |
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New this Week:
Economic Summit Coverage Roundup from Tompkins Weekly:
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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.
EIDL
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NYS Resource & Vaccine Updates
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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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May Meeting Schedule
Government & Community Affairs
May 3 | Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Admin & Finance/Executive Committee
May 18 | 8 - 9:30 a.m.
Annual Meeting
May 20 | 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Special Board Meeting
May 26th | 8 - 9:30 a.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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