2022 We're ready for you! |
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We started the year off with a ribbon cutting ceremony! |
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Island Health & Fitness re-opened their Community Corners location with a new addition, premier fitness club IGNITE! You can now become a member Downtown, at Community Corners, at IGNITE (also at the Community Corners location), or at all three.
Take a free IGNITE class!
Island invites Chamber members to join them for a free IGNITE class ($19 value) this month at Community Corners! If you would like to take advantage of this offer, e-mail Stephanie by January 31. Learn more about IGNITE here.
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Include Us in Your Marketing Budget
& Increase Your Exposure in 2022
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Purchase Chamber Advertising |
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Sponsorship Opportunities |
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Schedule an E-blast to be sent to 3,400+ contacts in and around Tompkins County! Reach your potential clients – spread the word about a great deal, share an event, or engage an audience by sending a custom email through the Chamber for $150.
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Our events and programs have sponsorship opportunities to increase exposure and visibility. Sponsors receive thousands of impressions across pre-event marketing and in-person at each event. Let us know if you’re interested in seeing our prospectus. |
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Hosting a Business After Hours or Networking at Noon event offers you the opportunity to feature your business, engage your customers and community, and gain exposure through the event marketing that occurs before and after the event itself. |
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Photos provided by the Ithaca Journal. |
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View the full gallery here.
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Ithaca Chill Challenge raises over $52,000 as swimmers plunge into Cayuga Lake!
The annual fundraiser for Ithaca Community Recovery was very successful this year, exceeding their fundraising goal of $45,000. The event was held at the Ithaca Yacht Club on Saturday, January 1. Thanks to all you donated & participated!
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Join us in congratulating Sandra Grooms!
Chemung Canal Trust Company announced that Sandra Grooms has been promoted to Hub Manager of their Elmira Road, Ithaca Station, and Community Corners Offices. With over 40 years of providing banking services in the Ithaca area, Sandie has proven her commitment to the community and is extremely knowledgeable, responsive, and eager to assist with all your banking needs.
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COVID-19 Isolation and Quarantine Guidance
The Tompkins County Health Department is alerting the community that COVID-19 isolation guidance continues to be for the full 10 days. TCHD is awaiting further New York State Department of Health guidance related to the updated federal CDC recommended reductions in isolation and quarantine timeframes to 5 days and will communicate any local changes as soon as they are made.
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In case you missed it...
The NYS Department of Labor (NYSDOL) provided important information on two laws that have been in effect for some time. New York State’s Paid Sick Leave Law (not COVID paid sick leave); and the HERO Act Workplace Safety Committees.
Paid Sick Leave
The NYS Labor Law §196-b – effective September 30, 2020 –requires employers to provide paid sick leave (up to 40 or 56 hours per year based on the size of the employer) to employees for a variety of reasons. The NYSDOL adopted a final rule related to this mandate. While no changes were made to the final rule as compared to the last published rule, the NYSDOL finally answers some questions you may have regarding implementing the law.
HERO Act Workplace Safety Committees
In addition to requiring all employers to develop and adopt a written airborne infectious disease prevention plan, the HERO Act requires all employers of 10 or more to permit the establishment of workplace safety committees. The recent State Register included proposed regulations on how those committees will be established and structured, and employer’s obligations under the act. A public hearing on the proposed regulations will be held February 9, 2022.
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Please, share with appropriate referrals/candidates!
Hiring? Send us a link to your job posting at npotenza@tompkinschamber.org, AND tag #workinithaca when you post on social media.
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On-the-Job Training Grant Program
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. There is still over $75,000 in funding available.
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View COVID-19 Business Resources |
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Our team is here to help.
Note: Our East Shore Dr. office is staffed most weekdays from 10-4pm 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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