Women in Business Round Table

Tuesday, 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! 

 

Upcoming Events & Opportunities

 
 

Host a Tompkins Chamber Event!



Why host an event with Tompkins Chamber? Visibility for your business, marketing to invited guests & attendees, expansion of your network, support of community, and to have fun!

 

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!



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.


 

Member News, Events, & Opportunities

Tough Turtle Jr. is Back!

Saturday, Sept. 20 | 10 - 12pm


Ithaca Children’s Garden's (ICG) Tough Turtle Jr. is back! This year’s event will take place on Saturday, September 20th, from 10 AM to 12 PM at ICG. It will be immediately followed by Gaia's Hatch Day Celebration — ICG's beloved Turtle sculpture is turning 20!


As a cornerstone of the Ithaca community, ICG offers nature-based education, unique play spaces, and events that celebrate creativity, environmental stewardship, and fun for all ages.

Cine con Cultura Latinx American Film Festival

Each fall during Latinx Heritage Month, Cultura Ithaca! and the Latino Civic Association of Tompkins County organize the Cine con Cultura Latinx American Film Festival in Ithaca, New York. 2025 marks 11 years celebrating the work of Latin American/Latinx filmmakers from all over this hemisphere, providing a glimpse into Latin America and the Latinx-US.


 

Day of Caring at the YMCA of Ithaca

Saturday, Sept. 20 | 9am - 3pm


Join the fun at United Way of Tompkins County’s 1st Annual Community Carnival Event on September 20th from 9am-3pm at the YMCA of Ithaca. Free family fun can be had in any direction you turn!



Big News from the Jewelbox!


The Jewelbox is thrilled to announce that engraving services are now available! Whether you want to personalize your own item or need a custom quote for awards, trophies, plaques, recognition gifts, and more — they've got you covered. Stop in or contact them today — your next keepsake starts here!


Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month


Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the Latino Civic Association of Tompkins County! From September 19 through October 24, join us for community events across Ithaca, featuring films, puppeteers, drag performances, and so much more—all highlighting the vibrancy and creativity of our Latin community. To learn more to go LCATOMPKIN.ORG / follow @lcatompkins


SouthWorks and Ithaca Murals to Host Inaugural Mural Invitational 

October 4-5 | 11am - 6pm


You are invited to join 10 local, regional, and national artists at SouthWorks for Ithaca’s inaugural Mural Invitational, produced in collaboration with Ithaca Murals. During the Invitational, muralists will complete 10 large-scale original works and lead a variety of hands-on and arts-focused activities, including community paint sessions, mural technique workshops, and artist talks. SouthWorks repurposes a historic industrial manufacturing site into a destination neighborhood, blending adaptive reuse and new construction across 95 acres on Ithaca’s South Hill.

Centralus Health Brand Perception Survey

“We want to hear from you! At Centralus Health, a partnership of Arnot Health and Cayuga Health, your voice matters. That’s why we’ve launched a Brand Perception Survey to hear your thoughts on our new look. Whether you’ve been with us for years or just recently connected with us, you can help us better understand how our community sees and experiences our brand. Your feedback is essential as we continue to grow and strengthen our identity across the Finger Lakes, Southern Tier, and Central New York regions."

Request a Meeting or Support from SBDC Counselor Liam McMahon


Use the link below to fill out an intake for to request services or a meeting with Liam McMahon. We are excited to host SBDC Counseling three days a week, right in our office! Many thanks to our sponsor Tompkins Community Bank.

Request Services Here >

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.

Tag #workinithaca if you post on Instagram!

Live + Work in Ithaca relocation digital flipbook is available!

Your business always has access to a professionally designed digital relocation guide– for your recruiting needs, or to share with visitors who are chatting about relocating to the area. Access the guide 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:


Peggy Coleman, President & CEO

Aleshia Akers, Event & Program Coordinator

Gina Cesari, Member Engagement Coordinator

Shelby Green, Administrative Assistant

Kay Gutierrez, Business Manager

Maria Telincho, Marketing & Communications Specialist

Carly Hansen, Director of Operations & HR

Diane Hemly, Office Manager & Bookkeeper

Carrie Bolton, ERN Success Coach

Mary Kay Marks, ERN Project Coordinator

 

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