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Our November Gathering
#shoptompkins
Both our Chamber & Visit Ithaca teams got together to shop in Downtown Ithaca and support our local small businesses. We encourage everyone to support your fellow businesses and organizations this holiday season! And, be sure to tag us on socials so we can share your holiday highlights!
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Great Big Chamber Thank You
Wednesday, December 8 | 5:30-8:00pm
at the State Theatre
Join us for a celebratory 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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Women in Business Roundtable
Tuesday, December 14 | 3:00-4:30pm
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This event provides a time and place to share experiences, challenges, and successes together. Any Chamber member business owners, leaders, or team members, who identify as women are welcome. We'll have snacks and treats from Mama Said Hand Pies & Rashida Sawyer Bakery.
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Grand Opening of WellBeing Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
December 15 at 2:00pm
Join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of WellBeing Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine! WellBeing is a new medical practice serving patients from birth to age 21. Their mission is to foster the growth of each child’s mind, body, and spirit through medical expertise, role modeling, and education.
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Networking at Noon
December 16 | 12:00-1:30pm
at Ithaca Marriott on the Commons
December 2021's Networking at Noon will be focused on Insurance and Legal industry insights and held at the Ithaca Downtown Marriott with lunch catered by Monks on the Commons. This month's topic will focus on pandemic impacts to the legal and insurance industry sector as it pertains to businesses, nonprofit organizations, and employers. Questions in advance are welcome!
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Love Living at Home
Information Session on Zoom
Wednesday, December 1 at 4:00pm
Love Living at Home is a gateway to relationships and resources for older adults who desire to live in the homes and neighborhoods they love. It is a welcoming network of people helping people. The programs enrich life and forge connections for new friendships. To enroll in the free information session call 607-319-0162.
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Sheryl Sinkow Photography
Showroom #33 at the Factory
Friday-Sunday, December 3, 4 & 5
Visit Sheryl Sinkow at the Factory Holiday Art Market at Artist Alley located on the basement level of the South Hill Business Campus this weekend! Enter through the orange doors under the Artist Alley banner.
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Tompkins Trust Company
Fundamentals of Personal Finance
Wednesday, December 8 | 5:00-6:00pm
This webinar will provide an intro to basic financial planning concepts for young adults. It will cover the importance of budgeting, saving, and retirement planning; along with other financial topics such as the benefits of Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRA) accounts and Health Saving Plan (HSA) accounts.
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Thursday, December 9 | 1:00pm-2:00pm
Online Training from AMT and Tooling U-SME offers a quick-start, progressive road map that allows manufacturers to build career paths for employees. This online training is intended to enhance your existing on the job training, to create a job progression plan, and requires minimal preparation.
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Cayuga Chamber Orchestra & Tompkins Connect present
Home for the Holidays Concert
Sunday, December 12 | 3:00-6:00pm
Free admission (normally $30/ticket) is being made available exclusively to Tompkins Connect members for a special holiday concert! Tompkins Connect members are also invited to an exclusive reception with members of the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra immediately following the show.
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Ithaca Beer & Tompkins Connect
Ugly Sweater Holiday Party
& GIAC Toy Drive
Thursday, December 16 | 6:00-9:00pm
Come ring in the holiday season at Ithaca Beer Co. for Tompkins Connect's signature Ugly Sweater Party and GIAC Toy Drive! Tompkins Connect will be collecting new toys for the Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC) for children 5-7 years old (the gifts do not need to be wrapped). Please help them reach their goal of donating 30 toys this year and spread some holiday cheer to the children of our community!
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This workshop will address how you can hire employees that have addressed their addiction and are in recovery. Additionally, there will be a preview of a workplace wellness initiative that will begin soon in the Southern Tier.
Presented by: Jen Gregory, Southern Tier 8; Stacey Duncan, The Leadership Alliance; Kerri Green, Commerce Chenango; and Jennifer Tavares,Tompkins Chamber of Commerce.
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For more information or if you have any questions, email Cameron HERE.
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Southern Tier Virtual Job Fair
Employers Must Register by Monday
Thursday, December 16 | 11:00am-2:00pm
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The New York State Department of Labor is excited to invite you to their upcoming Southern Tier Virtual Career Fair.
There will be a preview day the day before, where job seekers can view content and job postings and prepare themselves for the “live” event. If you are interested in exhibiting, please register by 5pm on December 6!
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Tompkins County
Microenterprise Assistance Program
The program seeks to support startup microenterprises with fifty percent or more of the allocated grant funds, and will focus on rural areas in Tompkins County, as well as development of childcare businesses, agricultural and tourism businesses, and minority- and woman- owned businesses. Program objectives include serving low- and moderate-income microenterprise business owners directly or supporting the creation of new jobs made available to low-moderate income residents of Tompkins County. Full Press Release >
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Fab5 Awards celebrate the achievement of Tompkins County young professionals, ages 21-40, who are growing and excelling in their respective fields and in the community. This year, we're seeking young professionals who have been able to shine and excel despite the unprecedented challenges our community has faced over the last year and a half.
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Important EIDL Deadline Update
The deadline for Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) applications is December 31, 2021.
It is strongly recommended you apply as soon as possible.
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Tompkins Together Campaign
Working in the hospitality industry is not easy, made even more challenging by the changes brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. To ensure hospitality workers know their work is valued and appreciated, Visit Ithaca, Tompkins Chamber, and the Downtown Ithaca Alliance have launched a campaign to support people working in the industry. You will see posters, window clings and messages across Ithaca and the surrounding communities. If you are interested in showing support and encouraging kindness at your business, request materials through this form or direct download here.
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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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