Member of the Week

Congratulations to our Member of the Week,

Asempe Kitchen!

Nominate a business or organization to be highlighted as our Member of the Week!

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Wednesday, Jul 26 at 9:00-10:30 a.m.

Mama Said Cafe, 1710 Trumansburg Rd, Ithaca

Join peer business owners for a mid-year check-in. Share successes, challenges, and find camaraderie in this confidential space.


During July's Roundtable, we will enter The Solution Room and engage in peer-to-peer support for your biggest challenges. We'll follow a facilitated process to ensure that you'll take back specific, actionable steps to address your issues along with an expanded network of peers for continued idea exchange and support. 


Special thanks to our host, Mama Said Hand Pies for providing coffee & treats. Additional thanks to our Roundtable Series Sponsors Cayuga Health, BorgWarner, and M&T Bank!

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Leadership Tompkins is back!

We’re seeking a diverse group of aspiring and existing leaders who are interested in building networks, immersing themselves in the local community and developing leadership skills to assist participants in furthering their career. Applications for the 2023-2024 class will open on Tuesday, July 25. Questions can be directed to Mary Holland-Bavis at mhollandbavis@tompkinschamber.org.

Upcoming Chamber Events

Grand Opening of Brookdale Crossings

Wednesday, July 19 at 10:00 a.m.

at 101 Bundy Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850

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Coffee Talk with a focus on the

Finance, Legal & Insurance Industries

Friday, Jul 21 at 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Tompkins Chamber Office, 124 Brindley St.

Info & Registration

Grand Opening of O'C Beauty

Wednesday, July 19 at 10:00 a.m.

at 101 Bundy Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850

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Celebrating the Anniversary of

Zach Clark Insurance & Financial Services

Tuesday, July 25 at 4:15 p.m.

at 903 Hanshaw Road, Suite 104, Ithaca

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Movies in the Park on Friday, July 28th

FREE and family-friendly!

The community is invited to bring a blanket or chairs to Stewart Park at 7:30 p.m. and enjoy the sunset while waiting for the movie to begin. CNY Attractions will be onsite with movie snacks & drinks to purchase.

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Community Announcements

Comedy Night at Visions


Join us for free Comedy Night with Comedy on the Commons at the Visions Amphitheater on Thursday, July 27th at 7:30pm. Bring blanket or lawn chairs for the perfect date night or outing with friends – and laugh the night away!


More Info >

Family Support Group

July 27, 2023 at 4:00pm

at 103B Bundy Road, Ithaca


Stephanie from the Alzheimer Association will be the guest speaker discussing Behavioral Expressions. This support group is open to family, friends, and the community. We hope to see you there! 

 

Please RSVP by emailing Lisa Roan at lroan@brookdale.com, or by calling 607.592.7986

Are you looking to go back to school to complete a degree?


We need your insights! Research & Marketing Strategies Inc. (RMS), a market research company based in Syracuse, NY, is hosting a series of virtual focus groups to discuss adult learners’ experiences while pursuing additional education. The focus groups were commissioned by a local community college. Each 90-minute virtual (Zoom) discussion will include 8-10 participants and will be led by a moderator from RMS. As a thank-you, each participant will receive a $75 virtual Visa card.


With any additional questions, please reach out to RMS at research@rmsresults.com or call (315) 635-9802. Click here to learn more: rmsresults.com/adultlearnerfg. Thank you for your participation!

Networking @ Rev: Hardware Demo Day 

Thursday, August 3 | 6:00-8:30 pm

at Rev: Ithaca Startup Works (314 E State St)  

  

Join Rev: Ithaca Startup Works to celebrate the progress made this summer by the 2023 Prototyping Hardware Accelerator cohorts!


Over the past 10 weeks, these 16 teams have gone on a deep dive into entrepreneurship to test if their product ideas are commercially desirable, technologically viable, and economically feasible. Attend Demo Day to observe teams' business pitches, hear about their journeys, and witness prototype demonstrations firsthand. You’ll be one of the first to meet the most innovative new startups coming out of Ithaca! All are welcome, admission is free, and local refreshments will be provided.


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SAVE THE DATE


Ithaca Loves Teachers will take place February 16th – 29th in 2024. Start thinking about your plans for next year’s celebration now! More details coming soon.

 

Job Postings

We will be sharing this link regularly through socials and e-mail.

Tag #workinithaca if you post on Instagram!
Job Search
Our team is here to help.
Just call the Chamber at 607-273-7080, or email us at info@tompkinschamber.org. For specific need areas:

Sarah Barden, Member Relationship Manager
Shelby Green, Office Assistant
Carly Hansen, Director of Operations & HR
Diane Hemly, Office Manager & Bookkeeper
Mary Holland-Bavis, Event & Program Manager
Nana Potenza, Marketing & Communications Manager
Jennifer Tavares, CEcD, President & CEO
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