Community Conversations: Back in Trumansburg

Thurs March 27 | Trumansburg Village Hall

Free to all people (members and non-members) vested in the success of the Village of Trumansburg economy and quality of life. We want to hear about current influential factors in the community, and illuminate pathways for collaboration.

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Upcoming Events & Opportunities

Chamber 101: Maximize Your Membership

Friday April 4th | Hybrid Remote/Onsite

A free, hybrid session with our team on Friday April 4th, 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. You are welcome to join us at our Brindley St. offices, but Zoom option is available.


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Small Business Roundtable at Sunny Days

Tuesday April 8th | 171 E. State St.

Small Business Roundtable is for organization leaders and business owners/managers with 50 or fewer employees to come together and discuss challenges and share successes in their work. Bring your biggest challenge, opportunity, or need to your peers for feedback, problem solving, accountability and more in a safe, supportive, confidential space. 

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Business After Hours at Visions FCU

Wednesday April 9th | 408 Elmira Rd


We are looking forward to seeing you in Vision's Ithaca branch--it is a warm and welcoming place! 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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Women in Business Roundtable

Tues 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.

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Coffee Talk: Hospitality, Tourism, & Agriculture

Tues April 22nd | 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.

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Leadership Tompkins Collecting Food Donations for Mutual Aid Tompkins


Each year, the Leadership Tompkins program cohort identifies, develops, and executes a community service project as demonstration of its commitment to meaningful community impact.


The 2025 cohort is planning a food drive in support of Mutual Aid Tompkins' efforts to keep their blue box food pantries stocked this Spring. The cohort is collecting food items at several convenient drop-off locations through April 21st. Cohort members have collaborated to develop an informative webpage with all the details! Please consider supporting your neighbors through this drive.



Member News, Events, & Opportunities

Tompkins Connect Meetup at Atlas Bowl

TONIGHT! | 61 W. Main St, T-Burg

Hey, young professionals! Join us for TC Tuesday on Tuesday, March 25th, from 6:00-8:00PM. TC Tuesday is a casual meetup at a new location every 4th Tuesday of each month! This month we’ll be meeting for a fun night of free bowling, sponsored by Atlas Bowl (shoe rental not included, $2 per person). No registration needed, see you there! 

Third Annual Daffodil Dash

April 26th | Cass Park

The Ithaca Garden Club and Ithaca Children's Garden have opened registration for the Third Annual Daffodil Dash on April 26th at Cass Park. Registration and t-shirt are free for dashers 12 and under. Other registrations are $25, with optional t-shirt for $10. All proceeds go to the purchase and planting of MORE daffodils!

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Girl Scouts Seeking Community Partners


Girl Scouts' extraordinary journey began in 1912 when our Movement was founded by Juliette Gordon “Daisy” Low. Today, we continue the Girl Scout mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Community Partners offer badge programs, fun patches, volunteer opportunities, discounts and unique experiences. Through these experiences, Girl Scouts will try new things, explore the world around them and show the community what Girl Scouting is all about!

Learn how you can become a Community Partner! 

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Board Bootcamp Workshop at HSC

101 E. Green St. | May 15

A strong board is critical to the success of any organization. Built around the ten basic responsibilities of not-for-profit boards from Boardsource, this workshop will review the essential roles and functions of governing boards. It will provide hands-on resources and case studies to enhance your knowledge and strengthen your effectiveness as a board member. Presented by Human Services Coalition Executive Director Cindy Wilcox. In-person at the Tompkins County Public Library on Thursday May 15th, 2-4pm.


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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 three days a week, right in our office! Many thanks to our sponsor Tompkins Community Bank.

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Job Postings & Relocation Support

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!

Live + Work in Ithaca relocation digital flipbook is available!

Your business always has access to a professionally designed digital relocation guide– for your recruiting needs, or to share with visitors who are chatting about relocating to the area. Access the guide 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:



Aleshia Akers, Event & Program Coordinator

Gina Cesari, Member Engagement Coordinator

Peggy Coleman, President & CEO

Shelby Green, Administrative Assistant

Kay Gutierrez, Business Manager

Carly Hansen, Director of Operations & HR

Diane Hemly, Office Manager & Bookkeeper

Mary Kay Marks, ERN Project Coordinator

tompkinschamber.org

607.273.7080

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