Exciting Announcement!

Our New President & CEO, Peggy Coleman

Tompkins Chamber is pleased to announce Peggy Coleman has been named its next President and CEO. With more than three decades of experience in economic development, tourism, and community engagement, Peggy is poised to lead the Chamber in fostering sustainable growth and advocating for its diverse membership. 

Read the Press Release

Chamber 101: Maximize Your Membership

A free, virtual session with our Director of Operations & HR Carly Hansen on Friday March 7th, 9:30-11:00am. 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.

Business After Hours at Personal Best Brewing

Wednesday March 12th | 4:30 - 6:30 pm

Personal Best Brewing | 321 West State St, Ithaca

Business After Hours is our premier monthly networking opportunity. We are excited to join hosts Personal Best Brewing, an independently owned and operated microbrewery in Downtown Ithaca. This event offers opportunity to share ideas, make connections, and win some prizes!

3rd Annual Upstate MWBE Conference Registration Open

A 3-day immersive journey exploring ways to build capacity through innovation and equity. This year is hosted by the City of Rochester. Several ticketing options available!

INHS First-Time Homebuyers Class

Starts tonight! Join INHS's homebuyer class online to learn how to become a successful and happy homeowner! You can 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 available to first-time buyers — find out if you qualify!

 Can't make it this month? We offer our First-Time Homebuyer classes every month in a variety of in-person or virtual formats.

TC3 Summer Job & Internship Fair

You still have time to register for the Summer Job and Internship Fair at Tompkins Cortland Community College to recruit for seasonal workforce! Join us on Tuesday March 11, 10:30-11:30am, to share your opportunities with students and community members. Register by Friday, March 7th.

Pathways to Peace at Cornell

Monday March 10 | 6pm | Bailey Hall

The local community is invited to attend Cornell University’s Pathways to Peace event, a wide-ranging conversation on the regional politics, power dynamics, and historical and ethnic conflicts that have shaped Israel, Palestine and the broader region, as well as the potential paths toward a peaceful future. Open to the Cornell and local community. Free, but tickets are required.

FREE: March SPCS Trainings

Suicide Prevention and Crisis Services offers several trainings free of charge, to educate and empower attendees in ally resources, suicide prevention, and crisis intervention. Registration required. Several other programs available, as well!