Fab5 Young Professional Awards Celebration

Thursday, January 23rd | 6:00 - 8:30 pm

The Hotel Ithaca | 222 S Cayuga St

The Fab5 Young Professional Awards presented by AmeriCU Credit Union are just under two weeks away! Cocktail Hour sponsored by The Dean by Travis Hyde Properties, music by DJ The Brat Dondada, and photos by Jyl's Photo Booth are sure to be highlights of the evening. Food catered by The Hotel Ithaca, dessert by Dolce Delight, and gorgeous flowers from Business is Blooming will grace the tables. You don't want to miss this evening of celebrating young professionals under 40 who are excelling and making an impact in Tompkins County. Get your tickets at the link below!

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Upcoming Events & Opportunities

BAH Annual Pass

Chamber Members: save up to $70 on registration for the monthly Business After Hours events and support the Tompkins Chamber by paying in advance for all monthly BAH events, January through December 2025. Individual registration for each BAH is $10 in advance for Chamber members and $15 at the door. $100 (Regularly $120-$170) Forget about having to remember to register and just breeze through registration. Your name badge will be waiting for you. Offer expires February 11, 2025.

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Community Conversations

Thursday, January 16th | 11:00 - 12:30 pm

St. Luke Lutheran Church | 109 Oak Ave

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.

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Chamber 101: Maximize Your Membership

Friday, February 7th | 9:30 - 11:00 am

124 Brindley St | Zoom

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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Business After Hours at Suicide Prevention & Crisis Service

Wednesday, February 12th | 4:30 - 6:30 pm

SPCS | 124 E Court St

We are excited to join Suicide Prevention and Crisis Service as our host! 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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Member News, Events, & Opportunities

 

Senator Schumer: $109,255 in Federal Funding for Friends of the Ithaca Farmers Market

These funds will be used to build a new shared commercial use kitchen for use by small food entrepreneurs seeking to grow their businesses and sell at places like the Ithaca Farmers Market.

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Ithaca Children’s Garden Welcomes Naomi Sukenik as New Executive Director

Ithaca Children’s Garden (ICG) is thrilled to announce Naomi Sukenik as its new Executive Director, beginning January 6, 2025. Sukenik brings over a decade of transformative leadership in children’s education, play-based learning, and nonprofit management, along with a deep passion for cultivating curiosity and confidence in young learners.

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New Year, Best You

with

FLX FitClub

FLX Fitclub offers fitness classes that will energize and empower you, while our friendly community and motivating instructors will keep you coming back for more. (And yes, we work hard while having fun, so you'll get results too!) Whether it's strength, cycling, cardio, HIIT or mind/body movement, we have the perfect workout waiting for you. Join us for a class today and start finding a stronger, more confident, happier you! 


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Harris Beach Murtha Formally Launches as New, Combined Firm

Harris Beach Murtha is pleased to announce the successful combination of Harris Beach PLLC and Murtha Cullina LLP to form a new legal powerhouse. Harris Beach Murtha offers clients greater strength and reach through added geographies and expanded services with more than 250 lawyers, including ~150 partners, working across 16 offices in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and the District of Columbia. 

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New Year, Best You

with

HomeSteady Health

Take better care of yourself in the new year with improved access to care. Your monthly membership includes unlimited visits, a direct line to your provider and appointments when you need them, not six weeks from now. With lifestyle guidance from your provider and motivation to actually see them without the barriers of industrialized medicine, you will be a healthier you in 2025!

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January "New Year, Best You" Chambergram Features

This January, we'd like to feature member businesses that focus on mental health, wellness, self-care, & success coaching. If you'd like to be featured, please email Libby Feltis with your logo/photo, a link to your web page, and a small blurb (six lines max) about your business. These features will be placed for free under this "Member News" section of the Chambergram.

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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.

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Job Postings & Relocation Support

All Member Job Postings on our Website


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Reminder: NYS Requires a compensation range for all job postings.

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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 >

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

Peggy Coleman, Interim President

Libby Feltis, Marketing & Communications Specialist

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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