Chamber 101: Maximize Your Membership

Friday, Jan. 2 | 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.

Upcoming Chamber Events & Opportunities

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2026 Business After Hours Annual Pass

Chamber Members only.

Offer expires January 14, 2026.

Chamber Members save up to $60 on registration for the monthly Business After Hours events and support the Tompkins Chamber by paying in advance for all monthly BAH events, January through December 2026. Individual registration for each BAH is $10 in advance for Chamber members and $15 at the door. Annual Pass: $90 (Regularly $100-$150)

Change in 2026: This pass has become so popular, we are happily continuing the discount but will need passholders to register for each BAH event in 2026.

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Ribbon cutting for Levene Gouldin & Thompson, LLP Merger

Tuesday, Jan. 6 | 3-4pm

Join us in celebrating the Greater Binghamton-based law firm of Levene Gouldin & Thompson, LLP (LGT) significant expansion of its practice, confirming a merger with the Ithaca-based law firm of Schlather, Stumbar, Parks & Salk, LLP (SSPS). The combination will officially take effect on January 1, 2026, and the firm will continue to operate under the name Levene Gouldin & Thompson, LLP. The strategic expansion will substantially increase LGT’s presence throughout Central New York.

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Small Business Roundtable at Northside Wine & Spirits

Thursday, Jan. 8 | 9:30-11:00am

Small Business Roundtable is for organization leaders and business owners/managers with 50 or fewer employees to come together and discuss challenges and share successes in their work. Bring your biggest challenge, opportunity, or need to your peers for feedback, problem solving, accountability and more in a safe, supportive, confidential space. Thank you to Northside Wine & Spirits for hosting us this quarter.

Thank you to our Roundtable series sponsors: Borgwarner, M&T Bank, and Rasa Spa, and to our Small Business Roundtable sponsor: Sciarabba Walker & Co., LLP.

Business After Hours!

Wednesday, Jan. 14 | 4:30-6:30pm

We are excited to invite you to an evening of celebration and connection with our hosts: YMCA of Ithaca & Tompkins and Sprague & Jackson! Since 1868, the Ithaca Y has been bringing fun, wellness, and opportunities for all to Tompkins County. Sprague & Jackson provides quality, personalized tax services and planning guidance to individuals and businesses.

There will be a lovely spread of treats and non-alcoholic refreshments by The Crossroads Bar & Grille! Bring your business cards for an opportunity to network - we will have raffle tickets for the door prizes! Thank you to our Business After Hours sponsors: Cayuga Health, Hilton Garden Inn, Travis Hyde, Sciarabba Walker & Co. LLP, and One Step Coaching and Consulting.

Coffee Talk at the Chamber: Tourism, Hospitality, & Agriculture

Friday, Jan. 23 | 9:30-10:30am

Join the Chamber Team and peers in your industry for fresh coffee & conversation. This month we invite professionals from the Tourism, Hospitality, & Agriculture industries to connect with friends & colleagues and expand your network in this casual environment. Thank you to Just Be Cause Center for sponsoring the series, and Gimme Coffee for providing the coffee and pastries!

Unity in Shades Roundtable

Monday, Jan. 26 | 5-6:30pm

The Unity in Shades Roundtable is the perfect platform for Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and Asian professionals to cultivate relationships, explore topics relevant to their professional journeys, and advocate for representation in Tompkins County. During this session we will be networking focused, discussing successes and challenges in 2025, and goal setting for 2026.

Thank you to the Community Foundation of Tompkins County for supporting our Unity in Shades Roundtable; and to our Series Sponsors; BorgWarner, M&T Bank, and Rasa Spa.

Community Conversations: Groton

Friday, Jan. 30 | 9-10:30am

Join your neighbors in Groton for hyper-local networking, conversation, and advocacy at the Groton Public Library. 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. All business owners, non-profit leaders, and government officials are invited to attend. Registration is requested but the event is free and open to all; you do not need to be a Chamber member to participate.

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

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!

Member News & Events

Give a Gift to the Women's Opportunity Center

Women's Opportunity Center is a non-profit agency, majorly funded by individuals and organizations who believe in the work they do.

They offer

-Resource Navigation

-Emergency supply assistance (diapers, clothing, hygiene products and more)

-Assistance with starting your business

-Resume writing, job searching guidance

-Help re-establishing yourself after difficult relationship dynamics

-Life Coaching

They would be so grateful if you were able to give to this year. Thank you for considering!

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2026 Winter Classes at Circus Culture!

This is your chance to TRY CIRCUS! This January Circus Culture is offering a variety of drop-in trial classes before the start of their 12-week Winter session.

Classes include:

Intro to Aerial (18+): Jan 4 from 1-2pm and Jan 13 from 5:30-6:30pm

Intro to Handstands (18+): Jan 6 and Jan 15 from 5:30-6:30pm

All Things Circus (7-11 yr olds): Jan 8 from 4:30-5:30pm and Jan 11 from 3:15-4:15pm

Ground Skills (partner acro, juggling, wire walking, 18+): Jan 8 from 5:30-6:30pm and Jan 11 from 1-2pm

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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 >