Meet The Candidates

Monday, Sept. 29 | 12-2pm

Join us for a Meet the Candidates Forum featuring those running for Tompkins County Legislature. This is your chance to hear directly from the candidates about their vision for our community, ask questions, and learn where they stand on the issues that matter most to you.

Presented in partnership with the Tompkins Chamber, Community Foundation, and Ithaca Board of Realtors, this nonpartisan event is open to the public and designed to help voters make informed decisions at the polls.

Women in Business Round Table

Wednesday, Sept. 24 | 3:30-5pm

Join us for a special Women in Business Roundtable at Ithaca Waldorf School!



As always, our Women in Business Roundtable gatherings are known for important conversations, real-time brainstorming, and a supportive environment. All women-identifying business owners, leaders, and team members from Tompkins Chamber or Trumansburg Chamber member organizations are welcome to attend.

The Women in Business Roundtable series is presented by Finger Lakes Wealth Management with support from our Roundtable Series Sponsors: BorgWarner, M&T Bank, and Rasa Spa! 

Coffee Talk: Finance, Legal, & Insurance

Friday, Sept. 26 | 9:30-10:30am

Join the Chamber Team and peers in your industry for fresh coffee & conversation. 

This month we invite professionals from the Finance, Legal, & Insurance industries to connect with friends & colleagues and expand your network in this casual environment.

This topic is sponsored by Bousquet Holstein PLLC. Thank you to Just Be Cause Center for sponsoring the series, and Gimme Coffee for providing the coffee and pastries!



Community Conversations: Enfield

Thursday, Oct. 2 | 9-10:30am

Join your neighbors in Enfield for hyper-local networking, conversation, and advocacy at the Enfield Community Building. 

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.

Chamber 101: Maximize Your Membership

Friday, Oct. 3 | 9:30-11am

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.

Hosted by Gina Cesari, Member Relations Coordinator, this program will walk you through everything there is to know about the Tompkins Chamber and the vibrant business community in Tompkins County. This session will be in person at the Tompkins Chamber offices.

Don't Miss September Events at Longview

Communicating Effectively: The Empowered Caregiver Series on Tuesday, September 23rd at 2:30pm. Join Melynda Johnson-Wissar, Realtor, Project Coordinator & Business Manager and founder/owner of Clear Path Finders to learn more about the NokBox and how it can help you protect your loved ones

NOKBOX: Next of Kin Box on Friday, September 26th at 1:30pm. This course teaches how dementia affects communication, including tips for communicating well with family, friends, and health care professionals.

Death Cafe on Monday, September 29th at 3:00pm (always the last Monday of each month). Our objective is ‘to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives’. 

Fall Career Carnival

Tuesday, Sept. 30 | 11-1p.m

Can you smell the pumpkin spice in the air? It's time to register for the Fall Career Carnival on September 30, 2025, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., at Tompkins Cortland Community College on the Dryden Campus!

The goal is to connect students and community members with professionals to learn about a wide range of careers at this fun and low-pressure event! This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with students and community members, and support their career and professional development.

INHS Upcoming Classes

Homeowner's Insurance Class: Adapting to Your Changing Needs

INHS’s four-part post-purchase series covers topics for homeowners who want to protect their homes and wisely manage their assets. In the second class on Oct. 7, an expert presenter from local insurance companies will cover important information related to homeowner’s insurance costs and strategies for managing policies and planning for the future. We’ll cover strategies for assessing risk and how to choose the best policy for your household.

Wills and Estates Class: Protect Your Assets

A local attorney expert will help participants examine assets and decide on the best ways to manage them. Topics include: power of attorney, health care proxy, wills, distribution of assets, executors, guardians and more. Attend in-person or virtually.