Community Conversations: Enfield

Thursday, November 21st | 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Enfield Community Building | 162 Enfield Main Rd

Join your neighbors in Enfield for hyper-local networking, conversation, and advocacy at the Enfield Community Building. This event is open to anyone who lives, works, or plays in Enfield! You do not have to be a Chamber member to attend.

 
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Upcoming Events & Opportunities

 

Coffee Talk: Non-profit, Arts, & Culture

Friday, November 22nd | 9:30 am - 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 non-profit, arts, & culture industries to connect with friends & colleagues and expand your network in this casual environment.

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Welcome Home Wednesday

Wednesday, December 4th | 5:30 - 7:00 pm

Tompkins Center for History & Culture | 110 N Tioga

While this event is geared towards new residents, any resident who feels they would benefit from attending or introducing themselves to new members of our community are welcome. Significant others and kids are always welcome to attend our Welcome Home events. 

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Chamber 101: Maximize Your Membership

Friday, December 6th | 9:30 - 11:00 am

Tompkins Chamber or Zoom | 124 Brindley St

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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Business After Hours @ Ithaca Social

Wednesday, December 11th | 4:30 - 6:30 pm

Ithaca Social | 222 South Cayuga St

Join us at Business After Hours for a fantastic networking experience. We are excited to join Ithaca Social as our host! This year's December Business After Hours Theme is the Winter Wonderland - and don't forget to put on your favorite ugly sweater!

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Unity in Shades

Thursday, December 12th | 1:00 - 2:30 pm

Tres Leches | 403 College Ave

This roundtable is specifically designed for Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and Asian individuals to connect with each other. While we encourage support and promotion from allies, participation is reserved for those who share this identity.

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Coffee Talk: Marketing & Media

Friday, December 13th | 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 marketing and media industries to connect with friends & colleagues and expand your network in this casual environment.

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Women In Business Roundtable @ The Gallery at South Hill

Tuesday, December 17th | 3:00 - 4:30 pm

The Gallery | 950 Danby Rd

We'll gather for conversation and connection with women business and nonprofit leaders from all throughout Tompkins County and our broader Chamber membership. Important conversations, real-time brainstorming, and a supportive environment are the hallmarks of our regular Women in Business Roundtable gatherings.

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Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

Wednesday, December 18th | 11:00 - 12:30 pm

Virtual | Zoom

New York State law requires that employers provide a sexual harassment prevention policy and training on an annual basis to all employees, and encourages training of new employees as soon as possible, noting that employers may be liable for the actions of employees immediately upon hire. Join us for this virtual training!

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Member News, Events, & Opportunities

Start Your Order Now

Get ahead of 2025 projected price increases by starting work on orders now! PSP Unlimited is your one-stop shop for promotional products and business gifts. Our extensive range of promo products will ensure you find something to suit your requirements. Email Jeff Frey at jeff@pspunlimited.com.

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Trans Day of Remembrance

Wednesday, November 20th

7:00 - 9:00 PM

Tompkins County Public Library

Join Ithaca Pride Alliance, Ithaca College, and Cornell University to commemorate Transgender Day of Remembrance, an annual observance that honors the transgender and nonbinary individuals lost in the last year to antitransgender violence. This event brings community across Ithaca together to mourn the dead and fight for and honor the living. There will be a stone-casting ceremony to call out names of those we have lost, music and/or spoken word performances, and words shared by community leaders. Volunteers needed.

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Sponsors Needed for Friendsgiving Dinner at Asempe Kitchen

Chef Kuukua is looking for sponsors for her family-style Friendsgiving Dinner on Tuesday, November 26th from 7 - 9 PM at Asempe Kitchen. If you or your business would like to sponsor this community dinner, please reach out to Chef Kuukua by email.

 
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CAP-a-Palooza is an annual fundraiser of the Community Arts Partnership (CAP), held December 6th - 14th. They accept donations on December 2nd, 3rd or 4th from noon to 6pm.

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Art & Music Celebration

at New Roots

Date: Friday, December 6th

Time: 5–7 PM

Location: On Campus (during First Friday Gallery Night)

 

Join us for an inspiring evening at our Art & Music Celebration during December’s First Friday Gallery Night (12/6)! We’re excited to open our campus doors once again to showcase the incredible talent of our students, staff, and families through a gallery night display of art and music. This celebration is a testament to our community’s shared passion for creativity.

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Tell Us About Your 2025 Events

In our ongoing efforts to promote Ithaca and Tompkins County throughout all seasons, Visit Ithaca/Tompkins Chamber has been connecting with media about winter events and offerings.

 

We are specifically looking for information about what is coming up in 2025, especially big events, new openings and noteworthy milestones.

 

Help us share what you have going on by getting in touch with us to let us know what you have coming up in the next few months and in 2025. Contact Rob Montana at rob@visitithaca.com.

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Public Opinion Poll

Results are in for the ACCE's landmark research on U.S. adults' perceptions of chambers of commerce, conducted in partnership with The Harris Poll.

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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.

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Job Postings & Relocation Support

All Member Job Postings on our Website


PLUS: Members can post open positions here! >



Reminder: NYS Requires a compensation range for all job postings.

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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 >

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

Peggy Coleman, Interim President

Libby Feltis, Marketing & Communications Specialist

Shelby Green, Administrative Assistant

Carly Hansen, Director of Operations & HR

Diane Hemly, Office Manager & Bookkeeper

Mary Kay Marks, ERN Project Coordinator

 

tompkinschamber.org

607.273.7080

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