Women in Business Roundtable
w/ guest Michelle Courtney Berry
Friday, October 30th
3 - 4:30 p.m.
"The Mythology of Work-Life Balance, The Perfect Time, and Superwoman"
Even though we know intuitively that we can't do all things perfectly, balance career, family needs, elder care, many women still believe that they can. This may be historically based on patriarchy, sexism/internalized sexism, and perfectionism, but regardless of the cause, neglecting reality and our self-care result can be fairly disastrous to our health and wellbeing. Self-care, forgiveness, and resiliency are all tools that allow us to realistically set boundaries, say no, and give up trying to please everyone but ourselves. Saying yes to ourselves first and foremost isn't selfish, it's what sustains us...so let's dive into how to truly find out what matters, live our purpose, and get real.
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Small
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Roundtable
w/ guest Linday Wolf
Thursday, November 12th
8 - 9:15 a.m.
Join us for our next Small Business Roundtable!
Our Guest Speaker will be Lindsay Wolf, Business Advisor with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) based at Binghamton University. Lindsay will share more about the work she and her colleagues do at the SBDC and answer your questions during our Roundtable session!
Lindsay began her career with the SBDC in April of 2019. After earning her Masters in Business Administration, Lindsay held purchasing and administrative roles in local government. After this she transitioned into a career as a small business coach and consultant for long-term clients, while also creating and launching a luxury skincare and wellness brand at the national level.
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Welcome Home Wednesday
Wednesday, November 4 | 5 - 6 p.m.
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The Tompkins Chamber is inviting new residents to Live in Ithaca: Welcome Home Wednesdays virtual Happy Hour. New residents are encouraged to drop in anytime during the event, and significant others and kids welcome. The Chamber will be hosting its Do You Know Ithaca Trivia Night. Put on those Gorges thinking caps!
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. Please invite any new recruits in your network!
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M & T Bank Great Big Chamber Auction: Coming in November!
The Great Big Chamber Auction is back! You likely know that the Chamber Auction is one of our single-biggest fundraisers to support our annual operating expenses not covered by membership investments.
It's also a great opportunity to support area businesses by purchasing your donation from them, and by visiting businesses for holiday shopping or dining with your proceeds from the auction!
The Silent Auction will be virtual over a two week period, and will be restricted to gift certificates for retail, restaurant, lodging, experiences, or services which can be put in an "envelope" and mailed to the winner.
There will also be a Live Auction on Thursday, November 19th, where we gather that evening virtually (and some small groups may gather in person, too) to have a fun Live Auction together, where 10 fantastic items and experiences will be auctioned off.
All proceeds will benefit the Tompkins Chamber & CVB. We truly appreciate your support during this incredibly difficult time!
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Congratulations to our
Member of the Week
Congratulations to member Serendipity for being our Member of the Week! Your tenacity and creativity during such a difficult time are to be commended, and provide great examples to your peer small businesses.
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Tompkins Weekly: Collaboration Helps Those in Recovery Obtain, Retain Jobs
The Tompkins Chamber is one of several organizations collaborating to support a healthy workforce, and develop a base of recovery friendly employers in Tompkins County. Thanks to Tompkins Weekly for covering the Healthy Workforce Consortium's work over the last year!
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Healthy Workforce Network
On-the-Job Training Grant
The Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the availability of an On-the-Job Training Grant through a United States Department of Labor funding award to the Healthy Workforce Network - several local organizations collaborating to support people in recovery and their employers. Grants of $2,000 are available to support an 8 week training period.
This funding award differs from past OJT grant programs in that it is intended to support people in recovery receiving educational and training supports, new job opportunities, and maintaining a recovery friendly employer base in Tompkins County and regionally. All employers interested in being considered for this program must take our survey and be willing to comply with additional program requirements.
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Did you miss one of our L.E.A.R.N. Business Impacts webinars or Networking @ Noon Industry Insights events?
You can watch them all right on our YouTube channel. Consider subscribing to receive updates every time we post a new video!
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Member & Local Development News |
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Welcome to Our Newest Members!
Member & Local Development News
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Hangar Theatre Company Presents
Dear Hope by Joy Peskin
Sunday, November 1st | 7:30 PM EST
Virtual streaming of a new play, directed by Michael Barakiva.
Alternating between live interactions and email exchanges, Dear Hope is the story of two good people from opposite sides of the political spectrum who will stop at nothing to find common ground. A play about the challenges and rewards of coming together during divided times.
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Serendipity Catering & Bar - The Backlot
Family Fright Night
Friday, October 30th | 5 p.m. to close
Serendipity’s outdoor movie partnership with Cinemapolis concludes for the season with a “Family Fright Night” event on Friday, October 30th at Serendipity’s Backlot location at 950 Danby Rd. The event also concludes the season for the outdoor restaurant and bar at Serendipity’s Backlot as the company pivots to its home delivery service as it continues to adjust during the pandemic.
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Local, Regional, and New York State Updates
Coverage and local info from The Voice
Updates from the Governor's Office
The moratorium on commercial evictions is extended until January 1st. This measure extends protections already in place for commercial tenants and mortgagors in recognition of the financial toll the pandemic has taken on business owners, including retail establishments and restaurants. This date aligns with the moratorium on residential evictions.
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SBA Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act (PPP) Resources and Forgiveness
To receive PPP loan forgiveness, a borrower must complete and submit the Loan Forgiveness Application (SBA Form 3508, 3508EZ, or Lender equivalent) to its Lender. A borrower may submit a Loan Forgiveness Application before the end of the 8-week or 24-week covered period, provided that the borrower has used all of the loan proceeds for which the borrower is requesting forgiveness and the borrower’s loan forgiveness application accounts for any salary reductions in excess of 25 percent for the full covered period. The Lender of record must review the Loan Forgiveness Application in accordance with the requirements of Part III.2.a. of IFR #15 on SBA Loan Review Procedures and Related Borrower and Lender Responsibilities.
SBA has posted detailed FAQs to assist borrowers in completing their PPP loan forgiveness application. Forgiveness calculation form can be found here.
For Loans of $50k or Less:
Economic Injury Disaster Loan
The SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) is still taking applications here.
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Follow Industry Guidelines & Submit Your Affirmation:
Please visit the NY Forward website using the links below to find your industry sector guidelines whether you are an Essential Business, Phase 1, 2, 3, or 4. We continue to watch for new Guidelines and advocate for clarity for those sectors that haven't been provided reopening guidance yet.
** NYS has issued updates to existing industry guidelines. Please check back occasionally to your industry guidelines to ensure you're aware of any updates **
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Hiring?
Tompkins County has a resource for your job posting called " Workforce Redirect", intended to match job seekers with those employers that are currently hiring.
Contact Workforce Development Board Executive Director Natalie Branosky to have your business added to this page. |
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October & November
Meeting Schedule
Board of Directors
Wednesday, October 28 | 8 a.m.
Chamber Foundation
Wednesday, October 28 | 9:30 a.m.
Admin & Finance/Executive Committee
Tuesday, November 17 | 8 - 9:30 a.m.
All meetings require advance registration &
will be virtual until further notice.
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Tompkins Chamber and CVB Property at East Shore Drive for Sale
Tompkins Chamber & CVB have announced that our property at East Shore Drive is listed for sale, after much consideration and decades of being headquartered at this iconic facility. We're excited to see what will come next for our organization, and for 904 E. Shore Drive. Click below for the listing information!
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Have questions?
Our team is here to help.
Note: Our offices are open by appointment - please reach out to Carly, Diane, or Jennifer if you need to visit us.
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