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Welcome Home Wednesday
Wednesday, February 5th | 5:30 - 7:00
New Roots Charter School | 116 N Cayuga
Join us for an evening of fun, networking, and discovery as we bring together community members old and new in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’re here to find new connections, learn about local resources, or simply introduce yourself to the neighborhood, this event is for you!
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LGBTQ+ Roundtable
Tuesday, February 4th | 3:30 - 5:00 pm
The Cherry Arts Inc | 102 Cherry St
Looking for a supportive space to share ideas, get advice, and connect with mentors? The LGBTQ+ Roundtable is the perfect platform for queer professionals to cultivate relationships, explore topics relevant to their professional journeys, and advocate for LGBTQ+ representation in Tompkins County. This opportunity is reserved for Tompkins Chamber members who identify as LGBTQ+.
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Chamber 101: Maximize Your Membership
Friday, February 7th | 9:30 - 11:00 am
124 Brindley St | Zoom
Chamber 101 is designed for members looking to begin, continue, or further involvement with the Chamber. This event allows members to learn about Chamber programs, resources, and events and how to get involved to make the most of your membership.
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BAH Annual Pass
Chamber Members: save up to $70 on registration for the monthly Business After Hours events and support the Tompkins Chamber by paying in advance for all monthly BAH events, January through December 2025. Individual registration for each BAH is $10 in advance for Chamber members and $15 at the door. $100 (Regularly $120-$170) Forget about having to remember to register and just breeze through registration. Your name badge will be waiting for you. Offer expires February 11, 2025.
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Business After Hours at Suicide Prevention & Crisis Service
Wednesday, February 12th | 4:30 - 6:30 pm
SPCS | 124 E Court St
We are excited to join Suicide Prevention and Crisis Service as our host! This event offers our members a special opportunity to share ideas and build connections. Held at various locations in Tompkins County, this gathering is the perfect place to form long-lasting partnerships.
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Coffee Talk: Education & Childcare
Friday, February 21st | 9:30 - 10:30 am
Tompkins Chamber | 124 Brindley St
Join the Chamber Team and peers in your industry for fresh coffee & conversation. This month we invite professionals from the education and childcare industries to connect with friends & colleagues and expand your network in this casual environment.
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Unity in Shades Roundtable
Tuesday, February 25th | 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Asempe Kitchen | 114 W Green St
This Roundtable aims to cultivate an environment where professionals of color can forge significant relationships, engage in discussions pertinent to our experiences in both business and non-profit sectors, and enhance the visibility of multicultural individuals in Tompkins County. Our Roundtables serve as peer affinity groups, providing a confidential setting for sharing insights, seeking advice, and obtaining mentorship.
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Community Conversations: Dryden
Thursday, February 27th | 9:00 - 10:30 am
Southworth Library | 24 W Main St, Dryden, NY
Community Conversations serve as a forum for the Tompkins Chamber and Visit Ithaca to engage leaders of businesses and organizations in different localities within Tompkins County and allow us to better understand and support the unique needs of each community. All business owners, non-profit leaders, and government officials are invited to attend.
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February Black History Month Chambergram Features | This February, we'd like to feature black owned and operated member businesses. If you'd like to be featured, please email Libby Feltis with your logo/photo, a link to your web page, and a small blurb (six lines max) about your business. These features will be placed for free under this "Member News" section of the Chambergram. | |
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New Year, Best You with
Yoga Farm Ithaca
| Yoga Farm Ithaca is a global yoga school and nonprofit organization, and our specialties are Kundalini and QiGong. We are a trauma-informed studio that focuses on the energy body during all of our classes. In a gentle class, you are likely to also experience breathwork and energetic shifts, beyond the physical layer of the body as we incorporate pranayama, spirituality, and whole-body wellness in each class. | |
Transform Conflict Into Collaboration | |
Are conflicts at work draining your energy and affecting your team's harmony? It's time to turn those challenges into opportunities for growth! Join our transformative program led by Kenya Salaudeen, a seasoned expert with nearly 25 years of experience in conflict resolution and organizational leadership. Sign up today for this online live presentation and take the first step towards a more harmonious workplace!
February 25, 2025
8:30 – 10:00 am
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High School Job Opportunity Fair | "We are excited to invite you to our upcoming 2025 High School Interactive Opportunity Fair on March 18, 2025, at SUNY Cortland in the Lusk Field House. (The snow date of this event will be March 19, 2025) This is an engaging event designed to connect local businesses like yours with more than 350 high school students who are eager to explore potential career pathways." | |
Applications Open for Hospitality Employment Training Program | "At H.E.T.P, we train all our participants to be work ready in the hospitality industry and office administrative work. They receive over 60 hours of instruction in skills and certifications in the hospitality industry and office administrative work. Participants get up to 120 hours of on-the-job experience at hotels, restaurants, and other businesses in front office, food and beverage, clerical, housekeeping, maintenance, and more." | |
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Request a Meeting or Support from SBDC Counselor Michael Herceg
Use the link below to fill out an intake for to request services or a meeting with Michael Herceg. We are excited to host SBDC Counseling two days a week, right in our office! Many thanks to our sponsor Tompkins Community Bank.
Request Services Here >
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Live + Work in Ithaca community relocation guides are available!
If your business or organization would like to have some copies on hand – for your recruiting needs, or to share with visitors who are chatting about relocating to the area – please contact Shelby Green at info@tompkinschamber.org. Also, a digital version of the guide is available at the link below!
Grab the digital version of the guide here >
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Our team is here for you
Just call the Chamber at 607-273-7080, or email us at info@tompkinschamber.org. For specific need areas:
Aleshia Akers, Event & Program Coordinator
Gina Cesari, Member Engagement Coordinator
Peggy Coleman, Interim President
Libby Feltis, Marketing & Communications Specialist
Shelby Green, Administrative Assistant
Kay Gutierrez, Business Manager
Carly Hansen, Director of Operations & HR
Diane Hemly, Office Manager & Bookkeeper
Mary Kay Marks, ERN Project Coordinator
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tompkinschamber.org
607.273.7080
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