Welcome New Board Members!

Community Conversations: Caroline

Tuesday, October 29th | 9:00 - 10:30

526 Valley Rd, Brooktondale, NY

Join your neighbors in Caroline for hyper-local networking, conversation, and advocacy at the Brooktondale Community Center. Registration is requested but the event is free and open to all; you do not need to be a Chamber member to participate.

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Welcome New Board Members!

Amy Kremenek, Tompkins Cortland

Community College

Astrid Jirka, Discover Cayuga

Colleen Anunu, Gimme Coffee

Jason Moore, Tompkins Community Bank

Jason Sidle, La Tourelle

Jeremiah Craig, Jeremiah Craig Media

Kellyann O’Mara, M & T Bank

Susie Gutenberger-Fitzpatrick, The Village Greenhouse

Tal Cohen, Ba-Li Cravings

Tim Jett, Borg Warner

Upcoming Events & Opportunities

Annual Celebration & Awards

Thursday, October 24th | 5:30 - 9:00

Ithaca Downtown Conference Center

The Tompkins Chamber & Visit Ithaca are excited to host you at the brand new Ithaca Downtown Conference Center. This event will feature a cocktail reception, passed hors d'oeurves, a seated dinner, remarks, and our annual awards. Registration is closed, but if you'd still like a ticket, please call the office.

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Gov. & Community Affairs Roundtable

Monday, November 4th | 12:00 - 1:15 pm

Tompkins Chamber | 124 Brindley St

Our Government & Community Affairs Roundtable features discussions focused on key state, local, and federal issues. Open to any Chamber member or municipal partner who would like to share ideas and take action.

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LGBTQ+ Roundtable

Tuesday, November 5th | 3:30 - 5:00 pm

Hair Color Art | 950 Danby Rd Suite 120

Looking for a supportive space to share ideas, get advice, and connect with mentors? The LGBTQ+ Roundtable is the perfect platform for queer professionals to cultivate relationships, explore topics relevant to their professional journeys, and advocate for LGBTQ+ representation in Tompkins County. This opportunity is reserved for Tompkins Chamber members who identify as LGBTQ+.

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Professional Headshots

Friday, November 8th | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tompkins Chamber | 124 Brindley St

Update your professional image with a quick and affordable headshot session provided by Chamber member photographer Mike Smith of Manifesto Designs Photography.

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Member News, Events, & Opportunities

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Fab 5 Young Professionals Awards Nominations

The Tompkins Connect organization is thrilled to announce that nominations for the highly

anticipated 2024 Fab5 Awards are open now until November 4th. Celebrating its 8th year, the Annual Fab5 Awards highlight and celebrate the achievements of all-star young professionals who are excelling in their fields and making an impact in Tompkins County.

The Fab5 Awards spotlight excellence in five key areas:

● Business Leader of the Year

● Not-for-Profit Leader of the Year

● Volunteer of the Year

● Emerging Leader of the Year

● Industry Leader of the Year

Calling All Artists

The deadline is Friday November 1 at 11pm. The exhibit will run from December 5 to December 28, 2024. Selections for the show will be judged based on the digital images uploaded to EntryThingy. Up to $1,000 will be awarded at the discretion of the prize judge. The prize judge (TBD) will make award selections based on seeing the art in the gallery.

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World of Skills Job Fair

Looking for your next big career move? The 28th Annual World of Skills Job Fair is happening on Wednesday, October 30th, 2024, from 9 AM to 12 noon at Hotel Ithaca! Meet over 30 local employers offering a wide range of job opportunities, from entry-level to experienced positions. Whether you're launching your career or looking for new challenges, this is your chance to connect with employers who are actively hiring.

Highlights:

The first 20 job seekers will receive a door prize!
Enter to WIN a laptop donated and refurbished by Finger Lakes ReUse.
Speak directly with recruiters and take advantage of immediate hiring opportunities.

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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

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 >