DEI Training Series, Session 4
Creating Mindful Businesses and Organizations
with Michelle Courtney Berry
Wednesday, April 7th | 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
By focusing inward, drawing attention from our thoughts, we can work more deeply to address our heart-based values, which often get suppressed by overactive minds that can jump to conclusions.
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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.
Many people are looking for spaces where they can process the current political climate and learn more about the links between identity, race and racism. 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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IMPORTANT NEWS and UPDATES for YOUR BUSINESS:
Scroll down for additional news, COVID-19 and vaccine updates, and funding resources.
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Business After Hours: virtual
Foodnet Meals on Wheels & Friends
Wednesday, April 14th | 5 - 6:30 p.m.
Led by Executive Director Jessica Gosa, and supported by the Tompkins County Office for the Aging, Foodnet delivers over 700 meals to 400 individuals daily - and has provided some of the most critical human services to our community throughout the pandemic.
Come hear a recap of Foodnet's Mac n' Cheese Crawl as well as inspiring reflections from their Board of Directors, sponsors and volunteers highlighting the organization's work in Tompkins County.
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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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Small Business Roundtable - In Person!
Wednesday, April 21st | 9 - 10:30
@ The Hotel Ithaca
Join us for our first in-person Small Business Roundtable of 2021!
A small group of small business owners and Chamber leaders will meet to discuss mental health resources for small business owners and their employees in Tompkins County, and share how navigating the last 13 months has impacted them and their businesses.
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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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**SAVE THE DATE**
Annual Meeting & Celebration
Thursday, May 20th | 6 - 8 p.m.
Hybrid event | Hosted at Coltivare and your home!
We will be hosting a hybrid Annual Meeting & Celebration, and look forward to celebrating successes from 2020 and envisioning our continued recovery together. We will be honoring the following categories of award winners, and invite you to make nominations at the link below:
- Distinguished Business of the Year
- Nonprofit of the Year
- Entrepreneur of the Year
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The Noel Desch Key Person of the Year
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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 job opportunities, and maintaining a recovery friendly workforce and employer base in Tompkins County. Learn more about becoming a recovery friendly employer and receiving grant funding for your training needs! |
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The April program will focus on Supporting Youth in Crazy Times and features Mindy Gardner from the Cortland YWCA & Leslyn McBean-Clairborne from GIAC – Greater Ithaca Activities Center. The session will be moderated by Ever Stokes from the Ithaca Youth Bureau and will feature a mini-leadership lesson that can be used with youth or adults.
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Leadership Tompkins & Cortland
Leadership & Lemonade Series
Friday, April 9 | 9-10:30 a.m.
🍋 HOW MUCH IS IT? HOW DO I REGISTER?
🍋 WHO DO I CONTACT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS?
Deb is the Program Director for both Leadership Cortland and Leadership Tompkins.
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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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Special Offers for Chamber Members: |
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Cinemapolis Offers "Office Movie Party" package to Chamber Members
The “Office Movie Party” package will be a special offer for the 4 pm and 5:30 pm showtimes on Thursdays and Fridays.
Businesses can bring up to 15 people for a private movie party for $300, which includes the rental of the theater and a small popcorn and small drink for each guest. Extra concessions can be ordered at an additional cost.
All other requirements for Private Movie Parties apply:
- Use of theater space for up to 2.5 hours (additional charges apply for longer films)
- Provide a Blu-ray or DVD (or select one from our library) at least 48 hours prior to the event
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Pre-order all concessions items at least 24 hours prior to the event
- All guests wear face masks until seated in the auditorium
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Did you know?
Finger Lakes Independence Center Offers Free Customer Service Disability Awareness Training for Businesses and Workplaces
- Increases positive image for the company/business
- Customer’s Positive Experience = repeats
- Large population of people with disabilities = larger spending power in consumer industry
- Break down barriers that could be eliminated through education
- Gain more confidence working with a wide variety of customers
- When designing a new service, you will have the information and knowledge to make it accessible and inclusive
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COVID-19, Vaccine Updates & Funding Resources |
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Cornell University to Require Student Vaccinations; Encourages Faculty & Staff Vaccination through Reporting Portal; Envisions In-Person Fall Semester
On Friday morning, President Pollack and Provost Kotlikoff sent the following message regarding anticipated plans for the fall 2021 semester, including a COVID-19 vaccination requirement for students, to all faculty, staff and students on the Ithaca, Geneva and Cornell Tech campuses.
New Citizen Public Health Leader Program Available; Developed in Collaboration with Cornell University
Enroll now to become an NYS Citizen Public Health Leader. To continue the fight against COVID and prepare for the next public health emergency, the State announced the launch of a free, online Citizen Public Health Training course for New Yorkers. This innovative course, delivered by the New York State Department of Health in partnership with Cornell University and supported by the State University of New York, will prepare and equip New Yorkers to become NYS Citizen Public Health Leaders and build an informed network of community health leaders across the state. Enroll today.
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We advise that eligible people capable of traveling to a state site continue through the process to schedule an appointment, even if the first screen says "no appointments".
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Other COVID-19 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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April Meeting Schedule
Admin & Finance/Executive Committee
April 20th | 8 - 9:30 a.m.
Board of Directors
April 28th | 8 - 9:30 a.m.
All meetings require advance registration & will be virtual until further notice. Register with Carly Hansen at chansen@tompkinschamber.org.
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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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