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Welcome New Members
Show our new members your support...
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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 2021 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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Welcome New Team Members! |
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Lisa Conarton
Conference & Sales Manager
Visit Ithaca
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Rob Montana
Communications Manager
Visit Ithaca
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Shelby Green
Office Assistant
Tompkins Chamber & CVB
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for
The Falls Wine Room - Today!
Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 1:00pm
Please join us and City of Ithaca officials to celebrate The Falls Wine Room, a new shop in the West End specializing in wine, cider, and spirits.
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Ales for Tales
Fundraiser for the SPCA
Wednesday, October 27 | 5:00-8:00pm
Join Tompkins Connect for their signature autumn networking event, raising money for local shelter animals at the SPCA of Tompkins County.
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Organizational Wellness Strategies for Employers and Employees
October 28 | 12:00-1:00pm
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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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Things You Should Know About |
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Greater Ithaca Town Hall on COVID - TODAY!
The webinar will include key updates on campus health, planning, off-campus outreach, and inputs from Cornell staff in Albany and Washington. Questions for Cornell are encouraged and can be submitted on the front end to community_relations@cornell.edu or during the webinar.
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10-Digit Calling Now Required Throughout 607 Area Code
Beginning Sunday, October 24th, all residents and businesses needed to begin dialing an area code before even local numbers within our area code. Businesses will want to ensure that any pre-programmed numbers, especially for emergency or security services, are corrected to include the 10-digit numbers.
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NYS DOL Issues Guidance for Adult Use Cannabis & the Workplace
Last week, New York State issued guidance for employers regarding whether and when they can test employees for cannabis use in the workplace, and general workplace policies around cannabis use now that it has been legalized in NYS. These new parameters should be understood by any employer, but especially those with a drug testing program or protocol.
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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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Small Business Recovery
Grant Program Webinar
Now available on our YouTube channel!
The Tompkins Chamber partnered with Chamber Alliance of New York State (CANYS) and Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED) to co-host a L.E.A.R.N webinar on the New York State COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program.
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From the Business Council:
NYS DOL Clarifies HERO Act Requirements
Applicable for workplaces where all individuals on-premises, including but not limited to employees who are fully vaccinated, face coverings are recommended, but not required, in accordance to the State Department of Health and the CDC.
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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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