Member Milestone:

Congratulations to Chemung Canal Trust Company on 190 Years!

Member Chemung Canal Trust Company began celebrating their 190th Anniversary in October of last year. The historic bank, established to support trade along the Chemung Canal in 1833, remains the oldest locally owned and operated independent bank in New York State. Check with your branch for special anniversary offers!

Business After Hours @ Boyce Thompson Institute

Tuesday, April 16 | 5 - 7 pm

533 Tower Rd, Ithaca, NY 14853

Join us for our April Business After Hours at Boyce Thompson Institute, celebrating its 100th Anniversary this year. Free parking will be adjacent to BTI. Enjoy food from member Yxi's Arepas and great networking!

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Upcoming Events & Opportunities

 

Tompkins Connect Young Professionals Networking Event

Thursday, April 11th | 5:30-7:30 pm

@ Personal Best Brewing

Join Tompkins Connect for a casual meetup to expand your network, make new friends, and support a local business! This event is free and open to all young professionals living or working in Tompkins County.

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Chamber 101 w/ Zach Ballance

Friday, April 12 | 9:30 - 11 am

@ the Chamber (124 Brindley)

Chamber 101 is designed for members and future members looking to begin, continue, or further involvement with the Chamber.

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Professional Headshots w/ Rachel Philipson

Friday, April 19 | 10 a - 12 p

@ Tompkins Chamber, 124 Brindley

  • Appointment slots are 10 minutes long.
  • Book and pay in advance.
  • Professional dark grey background provided.
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Meet with SBDC Counselor Michael Herceg at the Chamber

We are excited to host SBDC Counseling every week, right in our office! Many thanks to our sponsor Tompkins Community Bank.

Schedule an Appointment

News & Important Updates

 

AMT is Sponsoring an Automation Expo on April 11th in Corning

AMT invites you to explore their extensive range of automation solutions tailored for your applications. Engage with demos and connect with industry professionals. They are expecting a strong turnout, so register as early as possible. Event runs from 10a - 4p at the Corning Radisson.

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE >

DIA Hosting Event Review Meeting - April 11th

As part of their review of DIA's offerings, DIA is inviting first floor business owners and operators to discuss festivals and events. Attend to hear about their impact, how they can improve, how businesses can maximize participation, and learn about DIA's evolving event philosophy. The meeting will be Thursday, April 11, 9:30-10:30am at the History Center's CAP gallery (110 N. Tioga St.). 

Travis Hyde, Cornell & DIA Sponsor "Eyes on Brazil" Event at Center Ithaca April 12 - 14th

Polaris & Crux is pleased to announce Eyes on Brazil, a three-day event at Center Ithaca on The Commons celebrating Afro- and Indigenous Brazilian history and culture. Eyes on Brazil aims to introduce Brazil to Ithaca through interactive workshops, music, food, and dance, leaving all who attend experiences to cherish.

Click for more info >

Tourism Industry Virtual Career Fair

Thursday, April 25 | 11 AM – 2 PM

I LOVE NY is pleased to let you know we have once again partnered with the New York State Department of Labor to offer a tourism industry virtual career fair. This FREE opportunity offers the opportunity for tourism and hospitality employers to connect with talented job seekers interested in this exciting industry! New York businesses hiring year-round or seasonal staff are invited to participate. Full details, deadlines and links available here.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER > by April 17.

Attention Local Businesses - Love Living at Home seeks Senior Discounts

Love Living at Home is putting together a Senior Discount Directory. 

Please send your senior discount or offering using the link below.

Email Thena Lindhorst, Executive Director >

Open Doors Program Needs Host Homes

The Open Doors Program at Family & Children’s Services of Ithaca provides support to runaway and homeless youth. One of their greatest assets is their host home program, where community members open up their homes on a short-term basis to youth in crisis. Program managers ask anyone interested in learning more about the Host Home Program contact Lora Tsui for more information at ltsui@fcsith.org.

 

Job Postings & Relocation Support

Social Media Specialist - Visit Ithaca


All Member Job Postings on our Website


PLUS: Members can post open positions here! >



Reminder:

NYS Requires a compensation range for all job postings.

Tag #workinithaca if you post on Instagram!

Our new 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 >

Our team is here for you



Just call the Chamber at 607-273-7080, or email us at info@tompkinschamber.org. For specific need areas:



Zachary Ballance, Member Engagement Coordinator

Shelby Green, Office Assistant

Carly Hansen, Director of Operations & HR

Diane Hemly, Office Manager & Bookkeeper

Jennifer Tavares, CEcD, President & CEO

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