Women in Business Roundtable

Tuesday, April 22nd | Serendipity Catering



Join us for our next Women in Business Roundtable co-hosted by Serendipity and Lansing Community Library!

We'll gather for conversation and connection with women business and nonprofit leaders from all throughout Tompkins County and our broader Chamber membership. Important conversations, real-time brainstorming, and a supportive environment are the hallmarks of our regular Women in Business Roundtable gatherings.

Any Chamber member business owners, leaders, or team members, who identify as women are welcome at our roundtable discussions.

Annual Award Nominations are OPEN!

We are excited to open nominations for our 2025 Annual Awards! The 2025 Annual Celebration and Award Ceremony will take place June 18th at the Ithaca Downtown Conference Center. In preparation, we are seeking nominations to recognize the outstanding achievements of people and organizations in our Chamber community. We encourage nominating multiple members, please submit a form for each deserving organization. Nominations will be accepted until Wednesday April 30th.

Coffee Talk: Hospitality, Tourism, & Agriculture

Friday, April 25th | 124 Brindley St

Join the Chamber Team and peers in your industry for fresh coffee & conversation. This month we invite professionals from the hospitality and tourism industries to connect with friends & colleagues and expand your network in this casual environment.

L.E.A.R.N. Series: Buying and

Selling Businesses

Tuesday April 29th | 101 East Green St

The Tompkins Chamber is proud to bring you a L.E.A.R.N. seminar, "Buying and Selling Businesses: Financing and business planning considerations", sponsored by M&T Bank. Tuesday April 29th,12:00 pm-3:30 pm, in the Tompkins County Public Library's BorgWarner Room.

An overview will be presented by M&T Bank, followed by a panel discussion with representatives from: M&T Bank, Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED), Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Law Office TBD, CPA Office TBD.

Community Conversations: Lansing

Wednesday April 30th | 27 Auburn Rd

Join your neighbors in Lansing for hyper-local networking, conversation, and advocacy at Lansing Community 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 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.

Registration is requested but the event is free and open to all; you do not need to be a Chamber member to participate. 

Chamber 101: Maximize Your Membership

Friday May 2nd | 124 Brindley St

A free, hybrid (available on Zoom or in-person) session with our Member Engagement Coordinator Gina Cesari. Learn about the Chamber's mission, programs, and services. Open to new members, potential members, or as a refresher on how to take full advantage of your membership investment. A space to ask questions, get answers, and make new connections within our Chamber community.

DEI Workshop Series: Words Matter

Friday May 9th | 124 Brindley St

The Tompkins Chamber is proud to host a DEI: Brave Space session, "Words Matter: The Power of Inclusive Language" presented by Debra Howell. 

This interactive session is designed to delve into the nuances of inclusive language. Our choice of words has the power to either foster unity or create distance. By mastering the art of inclusive language, we can enhance team collaboration and drive greater efficiency in our collective endeavors.

Ithaca's 46th Annual Take Back the Night

This year, our The Advocacy Center’s Take Back the Night event will be an evening of reclamation, empowerment, and celebration; we seek to empower and uplift survivors and prioritize underrepresented and marginalized voices in their stories, their healing, and in our collective liberation. 

GO-SEMI Roadshow: Unlocking the Potential

On Tuesday April 29th, 9:30am-11:00am at the Ithaca Downtown Conference Center, join Empire State Development and the Governor's Office of Semiconductor Expansion, Management & Integration (GO-SEMI) for a presentation on how our region can unlock opportunities for growth in the state's booming semi-conductor industry ecosystem. This is an in-person only event, you must RSVP by Friday April 25th to attend.

Foodnet Meals on Wheels 12th Annual

Mac n Cheese Bowl

Who makes the best mac ‘n cheese in town? You decide! 

Foodnet Meals on Wheels' 12th annual Mac 'n Cheese Bowl is coming to the Ithaca Farmers Market on Wednesday May 7, 4:30-7pm! 

About 20 local eateries will be whipping up their versions of everyone’s favorite comfort food. Taste them all, and vote for your favorites! 

Come enjoy tastings, info booths, raffle baskets, and more, helping raise money for the only local organization that cooks and delivers hot meals directly to vulnerable older adult and others in need! 

Join Us at These Tres Leches Events

Join us this week at Tres Leches for live Jazz on Wednesday and Boiler Room DJ sets on Thursday and Saturday. Stop by 403 College Ave to enjoy great music and even better company. See you there!

Ba-Li Cravings Personal Chef Service

Celebrate a decade of culinary excellence with Ba-Li Cravings' newest offering! Their Personal Chef Service brings restaurant-quality dining straight to your doorstep. Enjoy custom-crafted, fresh meals tailored precisely to your dietary preferences and delivered weekly in eco-friendly packaging. For busy professionals, families seeking convenience, or those with specific nutritional requirements—experience the luxury of chef-prepared meals without the shopping, prepping, or cooking. Simply heat and savor! Marking 10 delicious years of serving our community, Ba-Li Cravings now makes gourmet dining at home effortless.