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LGBTQ+ Roundtable
Tuesday, February 4th | 3:30 - 5:00 pm
The Cherry Arts Inc | 102 Cherry St
Looking for a supportive space to share ideas, get advice, and connect with mentors? The LGBTQ+ Roundtable is the perfect platform for queer professionals to cultivate relationships, explore topics relevant to their professional journeys, and advocate for LGBTQ+ representation in Tompkins County. This opportunity is reserved for Tompkins Chamber members who identify as LGBTQ+.
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Fab5 Young Professional Awards Celebration
Thursday, January 23rd | 6:00 - 8:30 pm
The Hotel Ithaca | 222 S Cayuga St
| The Fab5 Young Professional Awards presented by AmeriCU Credit Union are just under two weeks away! Cocktail Hour sponsored by The Dean by Travis Hyde Properties, music by DJ The Brat Dondada, and photos by Jyl's Photo Booth are sure to be highlights of the evening. Food catered by The Hotel Ithaca, dessert by Dolce Delight, and gorgeous flowers from Business is Blooming will grace the tables. You don't want to miss this evening of celebrating young professionals under 40 who are excelling and making an impact in Tompkins County. Get your tickets at the link below! | | |
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Welcome Home Wednesday
Wednesday, February 5th | 5:30 - 7:00 pm
New Roots Charter School | 116 N Cayuga
Join us for an evening of fun, networking, and discovery as we bring together community members old and new in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’re here to find new connections, learn about local resources, or simply introduce yourself to the neighborhood, this event is for you!
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Chamber 101: Maximize Your Membership
Friday, February 7th | 9:30 - 11:00 am
124 Brindley St | Zoom
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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BAH Annual Pass
Chamber Members: save up to $70 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 2025. Individual registration for each BAH is $10 in advance for Chamber members and $15 at the door. $100 (Regularly $120-$170) Forget about having to remember to register and just breeze through registration. Your name badge will be waiting for you. Offer expires February 11, 2025.
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Business After Hours at Suicide Prevention & Crisis Service
Wednesday, February 12th | 4:30 - 6:30 pm
SPCS | 124 E Court St
We are excited to join Suicide Prevention and Crisis Service as our host! This event offers our members a special opportunity to share ideas and build connections. Held at various locations in Tompkins County, this gathering is the perfect place to form long-lasting partnerships.
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Coffee Talk: Education & Childcare
Friday, February 21st | 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 education and childcare industries to connect with friends & colleagues and expand your network in this casual environment.
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Community Conversations: Dryden
Thursday, February 27th | 9:00 - 10:30 am
Southworth Library | 24 W Main St, Dryden, NY
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 and allow us to better understand and support the unique needs of each community. All business owners, non-profit leaders, and government officials are invited to attend.
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"Tapestry" at State of the Art Gallery | There are two more weeks for the Gallery show "Tapestry". The January exhibit "weaves" together images from fourteen of our artist members. The result is a colorful and diverse sampling of paintings, photos, sculpture, and fiber arts. The gallery is open Thursday-Sunday, 12-5. | |
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Are you a leader or manager ready to lead tough conversations and face employee conflict head on, without feeling unprepared and totally stressed out?
Is avoiding conflict at work causing you to sacrifice your full career potential (and your peace of mind...)?
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New Year, Best You
with
Sierra DeSalvia
| Leadership coach and conflict expert Sierra DeSalvia created a fail proof 4-step process for leaders who are ready to step into their full leadership and rise in their role, without adding more stress, burnout or cliché professional development training. Leaders saw their confidence and ability to navigate conflict more than double! Join leaders from coast to coast in small group cohorts to learn tools you can implement immediately. ENROLLMENT IS OPEN NOW. “The Conflict Solution” leadership program is invite-only. To find out if this leadership program is right for you (or someone on your team) contact Sierra. | |
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Homebuyer Class
Saturday, Feb. 1, 9 am – 5 pm
at INHS, 115 W. Clinton St, Ithaca
| Join INHS's homebuyer class to learn how to become a successful and happy homeowner! We cover how much money you need to buy a home, credit scores and how they affect you, how much house you can afford, what a Realtor can do for you, how to get a mortgage, home inspections, and how to protect your investment. | |
You can also get a free copy of your credit report as well as free one-on-one support. Up to $20,000 in down-payment and closing-cost assistance is also available to first-time buyers — find out if you qualify! | | |
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High School Job Opportunity Fair | "We are excited to invite you to our upcoming 2025 High School Interactive Opportunity Fair on March 18, 2025, at SUNY Cortland in the Lusk Field House. (The snow date of this event will be March 19, 2025) This is an engaging event designed to connect local businesses like yours with more than 350 high school students who are eager to explore potential career pathways." | |
January "New Year, Best You" Chambergram Features | This January, we'd like to feature member businesses that focus on mental health, wellness, self-care, & success coaching. If you'd like to be featured, please email Libby Feltis with your logo/photo, a link to your web page, and a small blurb (six lines max) about your business. These features will be placed for free under this "Member News" section of the Chambergram. | |
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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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