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THANK YOU to all who participated, sponsored, donated, and volunteered for the 31st Annual Chamber Golf Tournament sponsored by Cayuga Medical Center and hosted by our friends at the beautiful RaNic Golf Club this past Thursday. It was a TERRIFIC DAY with amazing weather and tremendous networking! Looking forward to doing it all again in 2022!
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Special thanks to our presenting sponsor,
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Welcome Home Wednesday
September 8 @ 5:30-7:00pm
For our next Welcome Home Wednesday, the Tompkins Chamber is inviting new residents to Island Health and Fitness for a FREE all levels Kripalu Yoga class. Be sure to come dressed comfortably. Yoga mats will be provided if you don't have your own, with refreshments provided by Wegmans.
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Virtual Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
September 15 @ 9:00-10:30am
New York State law requires that employers provide a sexual harassment prevention policy and training on an annual basis to all employees, noting that employers may be liable for the actions of employees immediately upon hire.
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Software and Digital Technology
Industry Insights
September 23 @ 12:00-1:30pm
Our next Networking at Noon will take place at Salt Point Brewing Company Lunch will be served, followed by a panel discussion and an interactive Q&A.
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Upcoming In-Person Roundtables |
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September 17 @ 3:00-4:30pm
Women in Business Roundtable events are open to member business owners, leaders, or team members who identify as women.
Important conversations, real-time brainstorming, and a supportive environment are the hallmarks of these gatherings.
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September 22 @ 9:00-10:30am
Small Business Roundtable events are open to owners of small businesses with less than 50 employees.
Spend time with peers to share your experiences, opportunities, and challenges - especially as we move through recovery from the pandemic together.
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Don't miss the next Business After Hours on October 13
hosted by South Hill Cider
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Member Updates, News & Events |
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Hospitality Employment Training Program
The Hospitality Employment Training Program is now accepting applications for its FREE training course. Training includes 8 weeks of classes and an internship, paid by HETP, which helps participants learn on the job skills to prepare them for successful employment. Businesses in the hospitality field can benefit from job-ready employees, free training for participants, and improved retention rates.
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Open House & Sale at Uncle Toddy's on the Commons
Monday, September 13 from 10am-2pm & 6-10pm
Discount on all items - 21% Off - Oh yeah!
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Community Foundation launched grant for back-to-school hair cuts
This Tuesday, kids were offered free haircuts and hairstyling at three local businesses on South Cayuga Street in Downtown Ithaca. In addition, Staples and Cayuga Radio Group donated new backpacks and school supplies.
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Standing community resource
For close to 15 years, the award-winning All Things Equal (Tuesdays, 8:32am, WHCU) has provided a steady platform for topics tied to diversity, inclusion, equity and sustainability, and current events. The Tompkins Chamber has been one of many proud community sponsors since the program's inception. As always, the success of this show hinges on diverse pitches and topics from near and far. To suggest an idea for a segment, e-mail community_relations@cornell.edu.
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Northstar House now delivers!
Delivery is now available through Northstar's website. When you’re ready to order, all you have to do is visit their website, select “Delivery,” enter your address and have the order delivered right to you. When you order through Northstar directly, instead of using a third-party, you help support their business so they can keep serving you!
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Updates, Resources & Important Reminders |
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Reminder: Deadline was Sept 4th for Hero Act Employee Notification; HERO Act Activated
Governor Kathy Hochul announced on September 6 that the Commissioner of Health has designated COVID-19 a “highly contagious communicable disease that presents a serious risk of harm to the public health” under New York State's HERO Act.
This will require all employers to implement the workplace safety plans required under the HERO Act, and The Business Council has recommended that "until specific guidance comes from the DOH, employers would be best served by adopting provisions of the NY Forward plans – specifically masks for all workers, social distancing, and monitoring the health of employees." The deadline for communicating the existence of your plan to your employees was Saturday, September 4, 2021.
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National Small Business Week Virtual Summit
September 13-15, 2021
This year’s events will spotlight the resilience of America’s entrepreneurs and the renewal of the small business economy as they build back better from the economic crisis brought on by a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic. Activities will take place in a virtual atrium and will include numerous educational panels providing retooling and innovative practices for entrepreneurs as small businesses look to pivot and recover toward a stronger economy.
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MWBE Webinar - PPP Loan Forgiveness
Tuesday, September 14 at 2:00-3:00pm
Borrowers may be eligible for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness. Join this webinar to learn more about PPP loan forgiveness terms, how to apply and more! There will be a Q&A session following the presentation.
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Workforce Development Initiative
The Workforce Development Initiative (WDI) was inaugurated in 2019 with a mission to invest $175 million throughout New York State for innovative, creative, and regionally customized workforce development projects. Awards under this Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) support strategic regional efforts that meet businesses’ short-term workforce needs, address long-term industry needs, improve regional talent pipelines, enhance flexibility and adaptability of local workforce entities, and expand workplace learning opportunities.
In this second call for applications, the WDI will bring together the resources, plans, and perspectives of multiple state agencies and authorities, the Regional Economic Development Councils (REDCs), non-profit training providers, and private sector employers to further New York’s goal to build back stronger as we emerge from the challenges of the past 18 months.
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The On-the-Job Training Grant Program funding is intended to support people in recovery receiving educational and training supports, new or expanded job opportunities, and maintaining a recovery friendly employer base in Tompkins County. The Chamber and program partners still have over $75,000 in funding available.
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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.
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View COVID-19 Business Resources |
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Our team is here to help.
Note: Our East Shore Dr. office is staffed most weekdays from 10-4pm for pick up or delivery, and our entire team is available by appointment. Please call 607-273-7080 during normal business hours.
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