Community Hero of the Month |
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Ribbon Cutting
Ceremonies
Please join us in celebrating the following businesses with a ribbon cutting ceremony:
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November 8 @ 4:30pm
at the airport
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Congratulations to our October Community Hero of the Month, Karen Powers! The Tompkins Chamber, in partnership with the Tompkins Trust Company, would like to recognize Karen for her extensive volunteerism, especially within the Trumansburg community.
Tompkins Chamber President Jennifer Tavares said, “Karen is the epitome of a dedicated community leader who quietly rolls up her sleeves and does the hard work of creating community and beautifying spaces to improve the quality of life for area residents. Her impacts are felt throughout Trumansburg in so many ways.”
To show the community’s appreciation for her work, Powers will be awarded a Community Hero of the Month plaque as well as a gift card for Downtown Ithaca from Tompkins Trust Company.
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Last Week's Celebrations! |
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The Falls Wine Room
A shop in the West End that opened in March 2020, specializing in wine, cider, and spirits.
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Serendipity
A new store located on N. Aurora St, offering embellished global textiles and accessories.
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Live in Ithaca:
Welcome Home Wednesdays
November 3 | 5:30-7:00pm
The Tompkins Chamber is inviting new residents to a Happy Hour/Game Night, hosted at Modern Alchemy Game Bar. Drop in anytime during the event. Significant others and kids are welcome.
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Small Business Roundtable
November 17 | 9:00-10:30am
Small Business Roundtable events are open to owners of small businesses with less than 50 employees. Spend time with peer small business owners to share your experiences, opportunities, and challenges, especially as we move through recovery from the pandemic together.
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Not-for-Profit Industry Insights
November 18 | 12:00-1:30pm
at Ithaca Beer
We will explore how the pandemic forced all not-for-profits to change and adapt their operations and strategies in a very short period of time. Our panelists will discuss how their organizations responded to the challenges and opportunities and what lessons were learned.
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Save the Date for the 2021 Great Big Chamber Thank You presented by M&T Bank, and hosted at the State Theatre in Ithaca
Join us for a celebratory, fast moving, entertaining event that keeps folks engaged and helps wrap up the year with warmth and gratitude. The evening will include ways to support local businesses and non-profit organizations alike! Throughout the evening you'll hear from Chamber members and stakeholders as they give their "Great Big Thank Yous" on stage. Sponsor support/group ticket reservations will be available for Chamber members who wish to participate in the Great Big Thank You!
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Things You Should Know About |
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NYS Restaurant Resiliency Program
The Food Bank of the Southern Tier is working to promote the new NYS Restaurant Resiliency Program, which will provide New York's regional food banks with the funding to source meals from qualified restaurants that will be delivered to emergency feeding programs associated with the food bank's network of providers, such as food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters. Emergency food providers will work directly with restaurants that are deemed eligible for the program by the Department to create an agreement plan to suit their locations and participant's needs. Restaurants will need to show the capacity to create meals aligning with MyPlate.gov standards, be up to date with licensing requirements, and have passed health inspections. Participating restaurants are encouraged to use New York ingredients where possible to support New York's farmers.
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Are you exporting or planning to export? Are you familiar with export financing support programs?
Wednesday, November 17 | 9:00-10:30am
Virtual platform via Microsoft TEAMS
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NYS DOL Issues Guidance for Adult Use Cannabis & the Workplace
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Tompkins Together Campaign
The Tompkins Chamber, Visit Ithaca, and the Downtown Ithaca Alliance have been collaborating on a feel-good campaign focusing on those working in the hospitality industry. The goal of this campaign is to spread kindness, encourage patience, and elicit understanding in acknowledgment that businesses are experiencing real staffing challenges. #TompkinsTogether is looking to include the entire community. If you are interested in posters, window clings, or social media graphics to use at your business, please fill out the short interest form.
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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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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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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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