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Networking @ Noon: Construction
Ithaca's Changing Landscapes
Thursday, March 18th | Noon - 1:15 p.m.
Our panel will discuss the construction and development industry sectors, with specific focus on areas of the community that are rapidly changing. Our panelists will provide perspectives as leaders of their organizations and highlighting their plans for projects and recent developments in each of the following three projects/areas:
Join us to learn more about these specific projects, Ithaca's development progress, and network with other Chamber members!
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Wednesday, March 24th
9 a.m. - Noon
The Tompkins Chamber, Ithaca Area Economic Development, and Cornell University look forward to hosting you for a virtual economic summit.
We'll be celebrating our resiliency and community efforts to navigate 2020 together, offering breakout sessions highlighting key challenges and opportunities, and sharing inspiration for our economic recovery in the years ahead.
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Economic Summit
Featuring Keynote Speaker
Dr. Vicki L. Bogan
Associate Professor, Dyson School
Understanding the Racial Wealth Gap
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Breakout Sessions
Envisioning Tomorrow's Workforce
Presentation & Panel Facilitation by
Natalie Branosky, Workforce Development Director
Tourism Recovery: A Look into the Future
Presentation & Panel Facilitation by
Peggy Coleman, VP Tourism & CVB Director, Visit Ithaca
and Gary Ferguson, Downtown Ithaca Alliance
Supporting Ithaca’s Startup Ecosystem
Facilitated by
Tom Schryver, Executive Director, Cornell University
Center for Regional Economic Advancement (CREA)
Plus presentations from Jennifer Tavares (Tompkins Chamber), Heather McDaniel (Ithaca Area Economic Development), and Q & A throughout the event - join us!
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Thanks to our sponsors and partners! |
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Announcing our March Community Heroes of the Month
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Tompkins Trust Company and the Tompkins Chamber are pleased to announce the launch of the Community Hero of the Month Awards, which will give deserving recognition to individuals from Tompkins County who have significantly impacted our community.
Our first Community Heroes of the Month are Jason Molino, Amie Hendrix, Frank Kruppa, and Dominick Recckio - a team of leaders from Tompkins County who have helped our community manage the pandemic and plan our recovery in incredible ways.
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Women in Business Roundtable
w/ Amy Kohut, 1 Step Coaching & Consulting
Friday, March 26 | 3 - 4:30 p.m.
We'll gather for a facilitated conversation with women business and nonprofit leaders from all throughout Tompkins County, hosted by Amy Kohut. Learn more about mindful leadership in stressful times, and shifting to a state of resourcefulness.
Important conversations, real-time brainstorming, and a supportive environment are the hallmarks of our regular Women in Business Roundtable gatherings.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Training Series, Session 2
Trauma-Informed, Mindful Leadership During Pandemics:
The Challenge for C-Suite and HR in Visionary Organizations
Wednesday, March 17th | 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Through an agreed-upon set of principles, values, and respectful dialogue around where our experiences both converge and diverge, this interactive workshop allows participants to develop a mindful trauma-informed framework for building inclusive, bias-free teams while recognizing the value of developing a growth (rather than fixed) mindset for equity to reduce stress, increase engagement, and spark creativity and innovation.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Training Series, Session 3
Tips for Interrupting Bias, Bigotry, Stereotypes and Negative Assumptions at Work
Wednesday, March 31st |
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Bigoted comments, jokes, negative assumptions and stereotypes are challenging because they can provoke our emotions and make us reactive, scared, confused, uncertain, judgmental, and less able to access our intelligence and good thinking. This workshop will offer participants tips, questions and boundary-setting statements that can help you intervene or respond calmly in the presence of others. There will be time to brainstorm interventions and responses to examples.
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Session 4: Creating Mindful Businesses and Organizations with Michelle Berry
Wednesday, April 7th | 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Using an engaging, non-judgmental model that allows participants, who may have never meditated before, the opportunity to quickly access this mindful approach to dealing with difficult moments, situations, and challenges...
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. Recruiting and keeping a team that also brings a range of identities, experiences, diversity of perspectives...
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ICYMI: Vaccines & Employers: What you need to know
Great information on vaccine progress in Tompkins County, how employers can support workforce adoption of vaccines, and more.
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Tools to Deal with Workplace Trauma
Thursday, April 1 | 9 - 11 a.m.
The reactions to the events of 2020 have been varied and complex. Some are even surprised many of us will classify these events as traumatic. As a result, many of the people we work with might be having reactions that impact how they show up for work, performance, and overall business/ work environment. This workshop will explore how to manage workplace trauma responses by incorporating trauma-informed practices that will help us get through some challenging times ahead and lead to a more supportive work environment in the present and future.
This workshop is offered in conjunction with TC3 and the Cortland Chamber.
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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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The Business Council has partnered with the New York State Department of Labor on a statewide business workforce survey in order to better understand current and anticipated future needs of the business community and seek a better outline, based on data, where & how to position resources.
This survey will close Friday, March 19, 2021. Don’t delay, complete the survey today!
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NYS Funding & COVID Policy Updates |
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NYS Makes Several Adjustments to COVID-19 Business and Consumer Restrictions; Gathering Limits Increase
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Personal gathering indoors remains at 10; outdoors increases to 25 beginning March 22nd.
- Non-personal gathering sizes increase to 100 indoors, 200 outdoors beginning March 22nd.
Capacity limit 33%:
- Indoor without testing: 100 people (or 33%); Outdoor without testing: 200 people
Capacity limit increases with proof of testing:
- Indoor with tests: 150 people; Outdoor With tests: 500 people
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American Rescue Plan:
Hannover Messe All-Digital Trade Show
April 12-16, 2021 | Deadline: March 31, 2021
Global NY is providing a limited number of STEP grant awards to give eligible New York State small businesses the opportunity to exhibit digitally in this year’s virtual edition of HANNOVER MESSE, the world’s leading industrial trade fair. The event will feature daily live presentations, from 12:00 a.m. (Midnight) -2:00 p.m. (EST), from April 12-16, 2021.
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Area lenders are accepting PPP loan applications - including for new relationships.
More information is available at the links below:
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More COVID-19, Vaccine Updates & Resources |
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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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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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March Meeting Schedule
Admin & Finance/Executive Committee
Tuesday, March 16th | 9 - 9:30 a.m.
No Board Meeting
Economic Summit - March 24th
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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