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Lunch & Learn: Business Acquisitions and Succession Planning
Tuesday, December 10th | 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Tompkins Chamber | 124 Brindley St
| The Tompkins Chamber is proud to host a Lunch and L.E.A.R.N. seminar, "Business Acquisitions and Succession Planning," presented and sponsored by M&T Bank. This will be a hybrid seminar. Please indicate in the comments whether you will be joining in person or virtual. Lunch will be provided in-person; you are welcome to bring your own. | |
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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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Coffee Talk: Non-profit, Arts, & Culture
Thursday, December 5th | 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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Ribbon Cutting at Connected Stitches
Thursday, December 5th | 4:30 pm
Connected Stitches | 10 W Main St, Dryden
Celebrate Connected Stitches new brick and mortar store with us! This yarn and fiber shop offers a variety of classes, community crafting circles, and private lessons. A ribbon cutting will be held Thursday, December 5th at 4:30 pm. A Stitch and Spin Craft Gathering will follow at 6:00 pm.
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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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Ribbon Cutting at HotWorx
Friday, December 6th | Noon
HotWorx | 222 Elmira Rd Unit 11
Join us for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the Grand Opening of HotWorx on Friday, December 6th at noon! Come check out this new, 24 hour infrared fitness studio, and welcome them to the neighborhood.
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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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December Juried Show
at State of the Art Gallery
| Gallery Night is Friday, December 6, 5-8 and the show runs the entire month. Presenting sixty-eight 2-D and 3-D artworks in a wide variety of genres and media. This year 108 artists submitted over 300 pieces, from which the jury members made their choices. Dara Engler, Associate Professor and Associate Chair, Art, Art History, and Architecture at Ithaca College will be the judge for $1000 worth of Prizes. This event is made possible in part with funds from the NYS Council on the Arts, administered by the Community Arts Partnership. | |
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Merch Market at Hair Color Art | |
Sunday, December 8th, 11:00 - 4:00 pm
Buy merch from local bands while checking out Hair Color Art's fabulous salon!
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Fausel Imagery
Holiday Mini Sessions
| Capture this year's holiday memories with a mini photo session at Fausel Imagery! Now booking December 7th and 8th. | |
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Coltivare New Year's Eve Party | |
Tuesday, December 31st at 6:00 pm
Coltivare is a restaurant that provides a unique Farm-to-Table experience in a beautiful setting, right in the heart of Ithaca’s vibrant downtown. We invite you to share a memorable multi-course meal with beverage pairing and music on New Year's Eve. Ring in the new year Gatsby style!
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GIAC Giving Tree Toy Drive | GIAC invites you, our supportive community members to get into the holiday spirit with us by participating in the GIAC Holiday Giving Tree! GIAC is looking for Ithaca and surrounding area community members to donate holiday gifts to children at GIAC who might not otherwise receive one. We're using an online sign-up to organize our upcoming GIAC Youth/Preteen Giving Tree. | |
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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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