Business After Hours

Wednesday, March 11 | 4:30-6:30pm

Join us for our March Business After Hours at Tompkins Cortland Community College, co-hosted with the Cortland Area Chamber of Commerce. Business and community leaders are invited to connect and network while experiencing TC3’s campus. Guests can enjoy guided tours of new and recently enhanced spaces, including the Panther Welcome Center, Student Opportunity Programs Suite, Panther Pantry, and campus public art and murals celebrating creativity and student expression.

Thank you to our sponsors: Centralus Health, Sciarabba Walker & Co., LLP, and 1 Step Coaching and Consulting. Refreshments provided by: American Food & Vending.

Upcoming Chamber Events & Opportunities

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Professional Headshots with Forest Floor Creatives

Friday, March 20 | 10am-12pm

Update your professional image with quick and affordable headshot sessions provided by Chamber member photographers. March Featured Photographer: Forest Floor Creatives, LLC

Women in Business Roundtable at The Cherry Arts!

Thursday, March 26 | 3-4:30pm

We’ll gather for meaningful conversation and connection with fellow women business and nonprofit leaders. The Women in Business Roundtable series is presented by Finger Lakes Wealth Management with support from our Roundtable Series Sponsors: M&T Bank, and Rasa Spa!

Coffee Talk: Human Services

Friday, March 27 | 9:30-10:30am

Join the Chamber Team and peers in your industry for fresh coffee & conversation. This month we invite professionals from the human services industry to connect with friends & colleagues. Thank you to Just Be Cause Center and Beginnings Credit Union for sponsoring the series, and Gimme Coffee for providing the coffee and pastries!

Chamber 101: Maximize Your Membership

Friday, April 3 | 9:30-11am

Chamber 101 is designed for members looking to begin, continue, or further involvement with the Chamber.

Hosted by Gina Cesari, Member Relations Coordinator.

Business After Hours

Wednesday, April 8 | 4:30-6:30pm

We are excited to invite you to an evening of celebration and connection with our host, Wegmans!

Thank you to our Business After Hours sponsors: Centralus Health, Sciarabba Walker & Co., LLP, and 1 Step Coaching and Consulting.

Community Conversations: Newfield

Friday, April 10 | 9-10:30am

Join your neighbors in Newfield for hyper-local networking, conversation, and advocacy at Newfield Public Library!

Community Conversations is presented by: Visions Federal Credit Union with support from Centralus (Cayuga) Health.

Member News & Events

Spring Classes at the Community School of Music and Arts!

Registration Open Now

Registration is open for spring classes at the Community School of Music and Arts! There are a ton of new classes and ensembles this spring (alongside old favorites), including new classes for kids and teens! Most classes start in early April, so don't miss your chance to sign up, learn new skills, and get creative.

Amplify Equity Launches Year Two of Wealth-Building Program for Women of Color Entrepreneurs

Applications open now through March 11

Amplify Equity (AE) is proud to announce the second year of its program, Amplifying Opportunity in Our Community. Supported by a grant from the Park Foundation, this 10-month initiative empowers women of color entrepreneurs by providing education, mentorship, and access to flexible funding designed to unlock new pathways for wealth-building.

Apply Now

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Orangetheory Fitness Sweet Sixteen

Join between March 9-24th

Celebrate Orangetheory's Sweet Sixteenth by receiving your FIRST MONTH FREE! Sixteen years of results. Sixteen days to see why they are still the workout people are showing up for. Join between March 9th - 24th as a Premier (unlimited) member, get your First Month Free (with purchase of OTconnect Beat Performance Monitor). It’s not every day you have a birthday this big - so join them under the orange lights and find out why this community is this strong 16 years later... you've waited long enough.

2026 Ithaca Retail Mini-Grant Program

Applications open now through March 27

The Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA), in partnership with the City of Ithaca, is celebrating the success of the 2025 Ithaca Retail Mini-Grant Program (IRMGP) and has officially opened applications for the 2026 funding cycle. The program supports local small businesses and aligns with the City’s ongoing Retail Study and Strategy to strengthen Ithaca’s retail environment and help businesses thrive.

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State of the Art Gallery Call for Entries

Entries accepted now through May 1st

The State of the Art Gallery in Ithaca, New York, is now accepting entries for its 37^th Annual Juried Photography Show. The Call for Entries here has details on requirements, a complete calendar of important dates, and links to the EntryThingy site, where entries will be submitted. A judge will make awards totaling $1,000!

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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!

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.

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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 >