Nominations now open for Young Professional Awards |
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Welcome New Members!
Check out what our new members have to offer...
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WHO WOULD YOU GIVE 5 STARS?
It’s Fab5 season! This year’s theme is “5-Star Reviews” and encourages people to nominate young professionals in the community for whom they would give a glowing five-star review.
If you aren’t familiar, the 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, the Fab5 Committee is 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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Preparing for the Holidays |
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Can gift cards to your business be purchased online? |
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This is something you may want to consider this holiday season. They allow customers to shop small and local from the convenience and safety of home. It also is a great option for those that live far away to buy a thoughtful gift for friends and family that live here. Share your offerings with us, so we can share with others! |
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Are you interested in free Shop Small swag to give away? |
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We are once again encouraging folks to shop locally and shop small, and one way we do that each year is to be a Small Business Saturday ambassador. If you are a retailer or offer retail services, let us know if you would like swag and materials to promote Small Business Saturday, happening on November 27th!
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Small Business Roundtable
November 17 | 9:00-10:30am
at Buffalo Street Books
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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Panelists will include:
James Brown, President and CEO, The United Way of Tompkins County; Kathy Schlather, Executive Director, Human Services Coalition of Tomkins County; Zoe Van Nostrand, Marketing and Visitor Experience Coordinator, The History Center
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Registration now open for the
Great Big Chamber Thank You
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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The Latest News & Updates |
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$100 Million Tourism Return-to-Work Grant Program
One piece of this package is designed to encourage tourism businesses that suffered job and revenue losses to rehire workers, while providing financial relief. Qualifying tourism businesses will be eligible for grants of up to $5,000 per net new full-time employee, or $2,500 per net new part-time employee, hired to offset their labor costs. To receive full benefit, employers will have to maintain employment increases over six months. Employment increases will be based on total employment rather than specific individual employees, and businesses that can demonstrate the greatest workforce losses resulting from COVID-19 will be a priority. More information, including a sign-up for program-related email alerts, is available here. More info here >
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Important EIDL Deadline Update
Enhancements made to the COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program have resulted in an increase to the maximum loan amount you may be eligible for and there are new eligible uses for how the funds may be used.
The deadline for EIDL applications is December 31, 2021. It is strongly recommended you apply as soon as possible. More info here >
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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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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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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, Tompkins Chamber, Visit Ithaca, 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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NYS Restaurant Resiliency Program
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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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