Register Your Team Today!
Registration Deadline is August 19
Tournament is on Thursday, September 1

Play, network, and have fun during the Chamber's Annual Golf Tournament at the Trumansburg Golf Club, presented by Cayuga Medical Center! Tournament format is Captain and Crew. Space is limited to the 32 teams, so register your team today (player names not needed right away).
Welcome, New Members!
Upcoming Chamber Events
Business After Hours
THIS Wednesday, August 10 | 5-7pm
at Visions Federal Credit Union

Join us for our next Business After Hours at Visions Federal Credit Union featuring finger foods and desserts from Greenstar Food Co+op and wine from Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards! Business After Hours is our premier networking event where you can connect with hundreds of chamber members and community leaders.
THIS Friday at Stewart Park

Movies in the Park is a wonderful community event FREE for all to attend – We are hosting outdoor movies on Friday nights through the end August at Stewart Park. Join us this week for Encanto!

New Offering!
Chamber 101:
Maximize Your Membership
Wednesday, August 17 | 9:00-10:30am
via Zoom

This session is designed for members looking to begin, continue, or further involvement with the Chamber. Learn about Chamber programs, resources, and events and how to get involved to make the most of your membership. Hosted by Sarah Barden, our Member Relationship Manager, this program will walk you through everything there is to know!
Women in Business Tour Trumansburg
Tuesday, August 23 | 3:00-5:00pm

Join us for a Women in Business event in the Village of Trumansburg! We will meet at 16 Elm Heritage Hotel (formerly Juniper Hill B&B) for intros and refreshments and then take a stroll down Main Street to visit two more woman-owned member businesses.
Community News & Updates
Retirement of James Brown Announced

United Way of Tompkins County’s Board Chair, Scott Keenan, announces the retirement of UWTC President & CEO, James Brown, effective August 5, 2022. Brown’s leadership of the organization began in 1997 when he arrived in Ithaca to fill the position with a previous 18 years of service throughout the United Way Worldwide network. “We thank James for his commitment to the United Way of Tompkins County. He has forged strong connections and helped elevate United Way to becoming a recognized community partner for all things Tompkins County.” 
Brandmint Acquires
Communiqué Design & Marketing Inc.

Brandmint, an agency specializing in creative and marketing technology, has market share in Rochester, NY, Richmond, VA, and now the Finger Lakes Region as it announces the acquisition of Ithaca-based marketing agency Communiqué Design & Marketing Inc. Established in 1991, Communiqué offers a variety of marketing and communications services to its diverse clientele spanning the Finger Lakes region and beyond.
Ty Muse to Receive
AACUC Lifetime Achievement Award

The African-American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC) recently announced Visions President/CEO Ty Muse as the 2022 honoree of the Pete Crear Lifetime Achievement Award.

The Pete Crear Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes “a credit union professional or volunteer whose career best embodies the AACUC’s mission to increase the strength of the global credit union community.”
Job Posts
Please, share with appropriate referrals/candidates!


Hiring? Send us a link to your job posting at npotenza@tompkinschamber.org, AND tag #workinithaca when you post on social media.
Our team is here to help.
Just call the Chamber at 607-273-7080, or email us at info@tompkinschamber.org. For specific need areas:

Sarah Barden, Member Relationship Manager
Shelby Green, Office Assistant
Carly Hansen, Director of Operations & HR
Diane Hemly, Office Manager & Bookkeeper
Mary Holland-Bavis, Event & Program Manager
Cloud Kelley, Business & Workforce Development Specialist
Nana Potenza, Marketing & Communications Manager
Jennifer Tavares, CEcD, President & CEO

Note: Our East Shore Dr. office is now closed. Our team will be working remotely and deployed throughout Tompkins County while our new space is completed. You may contact our team members directly for in-person meetings, appointments, or specific services – we remain here to serve you!
Have news to share? Email npotenza@tompkinschamber.org to have it included in the Chambergram!