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Welcome, Cloud Kelley!
Cloud Kelley has joined our team as our Business & Workforce Development Specialist. Cloud will focus on providing general business resources and technical assistance to both Chamber members and tourism partners, and will manage the new Microenterprise Assistance Program, On-the-Job Training Grant Program, Tourism Grants, and the A2D Training Program.
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Shop small to make a big difference! |
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Your Family & Business can Support Local this Holiday Season!
When you #shoptompkins, you are supporting our local communities. Buy gift cards, pre-purchase services or memberships, gift local or regional experiences, seek out one-of-a-kind handmade creations - and so much more right in our backyard.
How will you #buylocal this week?
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Last Chance to Register - Join us Tomorrow! |
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Great Big Chamber Thank You
Wednesday, December 8 | 5:30-8:00pm
at the State Theatre
** Vaccines & Masks Required **
Join us tomorrow night for expressions of gratitude, entertainment, live auction, good food & cheer, and nonprofit recognition.
Attendees can also bid on one of these fantastic Live Auction Items:
- FLX Adventure Package
- Ultimate Advertising Package
- Loving Local Package
- Private Book Club w/ Amy Dickinson & Laura Winter Falk
- Earth, Water & Sky Grand Experience
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Women in Business Roundtable
Tuesday, December 14 | 3:00-4:30pm
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This event provides a time and place to share experiences, challenges, and successes together. Any Chamber member business owners, leaders, or team members, who identify as women are welcome. We'll have snacks and treats from Mama Said Hand Pies & Rashida Sawyer Bakery.
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Grand Opening of WellBeing Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
December 15 at 2:00pm
Join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of WellBeing Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine! WellBeing is a new medical practice serving patients from birth to age 21. Their mission is to foster the growth of each child’s mind, body, and spirit through medical expertise, role modeling, and education.
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Networking at Noon
December 16 | 12:00-1:30pm
at Ithaca Marriott on the Commons
December 2021's Networking at Noon will be focused on Insurance and Legal industry insights and held at the Ithaca Downtown Marriott with lunch catered by Monks on the Commons. This month's topic will focus on pandemic impacts to the legal and insurance industry sector as it pertains to businesses, nonprofit organizations, and employers. Questions in advance are welcome!
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Post COVID Workforce Discussion |
Last week, Cornell University hosted a panel of local experts for a conversation about our post COVID workforce challenges. Chamber President Jennifer Tavares joined the discussion, which was facilitated by Joel Malina, VP of University Relations. Watch at the link below.
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Tompkins Trust Company
Fundamentals of Personal Finance
Wednesday, December 8 | 5:00-6:00pm
This webinar will provide an intro to basic financial planning concepts for young adults. It will cover the importance of budgeting, saving, and retirement planning; along with other financial topics such as the benefits of Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRA) accounts and Health Saving Plan (HSA) accounts.
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Thursday, December 9 | 1:00pm-2:00pm
Online Training from AMT and Tooling U-SME offers a quick-start, progressive road map that allows manufacturers to build career paths for employees. This online training is intended to enhance your existing on the job training, to create a job progression plan, and requires minimal preparation.
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Cayuga Chamber Orchestra & Tompkins Connect present
Home for the Holidays Concert
Sunday, December 12 | 3:00-6:00pm
Free admission (normally $30/ticket) is being made available exclusively to Tompkins Connect members for a special holiday concert! Tompkins Connect members are also invited to an exclusive reception with members of the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra immediately following the show.
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Ithaca Beer & Tompkins Connect
Ugly Sweater Holiday Party
& GIAC Toy Drive
Thursday, December 16 | 6:00-9:00pm
Come ring in the holiday season at Ithaca Beer Co. for Tompkins Connect's signature Ugly Sweater Party and GIAC Toy Drive! Tompkins Connect will be collecting new toys for the Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC) for children 5-7 years old (the gifts do not need to be wrapped). Please help them reach their goal of donating 30 toys this year and spread some holiday cheer to the children of our community!
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Tompkins County Tourism Program Providing Outdoor Recreation Grants |
Tompkins Outdoors Grants will provide general operating support to organizations that are either responsible for the stewardship of outdoor recreation assets or offer outdoor recreation programming. Funds can be used to advance activities, projects, and staff that build organizational capacity and align with goals in the Strategic Tourism Plan.
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NYS Grants Available to Plan Local Government Reorganization |
The Local Government Efficiency (LGe) program, administered by the New York Department of State Division of Local Government Services, provides financial and technical assistance to local governments for planning and implementation activities necessary for the re-organization of municipal government and government functions. The LGe program provides the opportunity for local government officials to examine and implement new initiatives that can help reduce the growth in municipal expenses and introduce new efficiencies in the delivery of services.
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This workshop will address how you can hire employees that have addressed their addiction and are in recovery. Additionally, there will be a preview of a workplace wellness initiative that will begin soon in the Southern Tier. Join Host Jennifer Tavares from the Tompkins Chamber to learn more about this important initiative and resources to support you as an employer.
Presented by: Jen Gregory, Southern Tier 8; Stacey Duncan, The Leadership Alliance; Kerri Green, Commerce Chenango; and Jennifer Tavares,Tompkins Chamber of Commerce.
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Tompkins County
Microenterprise Assistance Program
The program seeks to support startup microenterprises with fifty percent or more of the allocated grant funds, and will focus on rural areas in Tompkins County, as well as development of childcare businesses, agricultural and tourism businesses, and minority- and woman- owned businesses. Program objectives include serving low- and moderate-income microenterprise business owners directly or supporting the creation of new jobs made available to low-moderate income residents of Tompkins County. Full Press Release >
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Fab5 Awards celebrate the achievement of Tompkins County young professionals, ages 21-40, who are growing and excelling in their respective fields and in the community. This year, we're seeking young professionals who have been able to shine and excel despite the unprecedented challenges our community has faced over the last year and a half.
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Important EIDL Deadline Update
The deadline for Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) applications is December 31, 2021.
It is strongly recommended you apply as soon as possible.
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Tompkins Together Campaign
Working in the hospitality industry is not easy, made even more challenging by the changes brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. To ensure hospitality workers know their work is valued and appreciated, Visit Ithaca, Tompkins Chamber, and the Downtown Ithaca Alliance have launched a campaign to support people working in the industry. You will see posters, window clings and messages across Ithaca and the surrounding communities. If you are interested in showing support and encouraging kindness at your business, request materials through this form or direct download here.
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On-the-Job Training Grant Program
Funding is intended to support people in recovery receiving educational and training supports, new or expanded job opportunities, and maintaining a recovery friendly employer base in Tompkins County. There is still over $75,000 in funding available.
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Please, share with appropriate referrals/candidates!
Hiring? Send us a link to your job posting at npotenza@tompkinschamber.org, AND tag #workinithaca when you post on social media.
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View COVID-19 Business Resources |
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Our team is here to help.
Note: Our East Shore Dr. office is staffed most weekdays from 10-4pm for pick up or delivery, and our entire team is available by appointment. Please call 607-273-7080 during normal business hours.
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