Business After Hours @ Library Place

Weds, August 14th | 4:30 - 6:30 pm

Library Place | 105 W Court St

Join us at Business After Hours for a fantastic networking experience at Library Place! This event offers our members a special opportunity to share ideas and build connections. Library Place is a locally and family-owned 55+ community in downtown Ithaca. There will be food, refreshments, and door prizes!

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Congratulations to

Asempe Kitchen!



Your favorite pop-up restaurant now has a brick and mortar location at 114 West Green Street in Ithaca. Congratulations to Asempe Kitchen for this milestone! Owner Kuukua Yomekpe specializes in fabulous gluten, soy, and dairy-free, primarily plant-based vegan West African food. Support this local business by grabbing dinner, catering your next event, or taking a cooking class!


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Upcoming Events & Opportunities

LGBTQ+ Roundtable

Thursday, August 8th | 3:30 - 5:00 pm

Lansing Harbor | 44 Marina Rd, Lansing

Get out on the lake with us at Lansing Harbor! The LGBTQ+ Roundtable creates a space where queer professionals can build meaningful relationships, discuss topics relevant to their experiences in business and nonprofit settings, and raise the visibility of LGBTQ+ individuals in Tompkins County.

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Chamber 101 with Zach Ballance

Friday, August 9th | 9:30 - 11:00 am

Tompkins Chamber | 124 Brindley St, Ithaca

Chamber 101 is designed for members looking to begin, continue, or further involvement with the Chamber. This event allows members to learn about Chamber programs, resources, and events and how to get involved to make the most of your membership.

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Movies in the Park: Migration

Friday, August 9th | 7 - 10:30 pm

Stewart Park | 1 James L Gibbs Dr, Ithaca

Join us for family-friendly fun at Stewart Park each Friday night in August. The second movie of the 2024 season is Migration. Rain location is Cinemapolis; notification will be issued by 2pm on any Friday that requires rain location. Announcements here and on the Movies in the Park Facebook page.

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Community Conversations:

Ithaca's West End

Thursday, August 22nd | 9:00 - 10:30 am

Just Because | 1013 W State St, Ithaca

Community Conversations serve as a forum for the Chamber and Visit Ithaca to engage businesses who do not often attend business networking events 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. This event is open to all West End community members.

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Welcome Home Wednesday @ Monks

Wednesday, August 28th | 5:30 - 7:00 pm

Monks | 120 S Aurora St, Ithaca

Join us this month at Monks on the Commons! We will meet on the patio if the weather is nice! Enjoy conversation, food, and drinks with other residents who are new to the community. Learn about services, programs, and volunteer opportunities in the area.

Explore a business or place that may be new to you.

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Annual Golf Tournament

Thursday, September 5th

Trumansburg Golf Club | 23 Halsey St, Trumansburg

Join us for the 2024 Annual Tompkins Chamber Golf Tournament! Networking and fun mix with business at this annual event which helps support our work all year long. Get your team registered before we sell out!

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Professional Headshots

Friday, September 6th | 10:00 - 12:00 pm

Tompkins Chamber | 124 Brindley St

Update your professional image with quick and affordable headshot sessions provided by Chamber member photographers. Featured Photographer: Mike Smith of Manifesto Designs Photography.

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Member News & Events

State of the Art Gallery Sponsors Seeing Ithaca

This year State of the Art Gallery is sponsoring Seeing Ithaca Through the Eyes of Artists, taking place all of August. Artists will have their studios open August 10, 12–5. Galleries and other venues will celebrate Gallery Night on August 2, 5–8.

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Inspiring Women of Ithaca Statue Unveiling

August 17th, 10 a.m.| 100 W Seneca St

Join the Ithaca Historic Statues Steering Committee, world-renowned sculptor, Meredith Bergmann, and local community members and organizations to celebrate the historic unveiling of the two statues, honoring Frances Perkins and Lucy Brown.

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SHRM Certification Study Group

September 4th - December 11th, 5:30 - 8 p.m.| Virtual

SHRMTC’s Certification Study Group will broaden and update your knowledge and skills while delivering everything you need to pass the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP exam, all in an interactive environment.

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

Request Services Here >

Job Postings & Relocation Support

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 >

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 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

Zachary Ballance, Member Engagement Coordinator

Libby Feltis, Marketing & Communications Specialist

Shelby Green, Office Assistant

Carly Hansen, Director of Operations & HR

Diane Hemly, Office Manager & Bookkeeper

Mary Kay Marks, ERN Project Coordinator

Jennifer Tavares, CEcD, President & CEO

 

tompkinschamber.org

607.273.7080

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