Business After Hours!

Wednesday, Aug 13 | 4:30-6:30pm

at La Tourelle

We are excited to join our host, La Tourelle! Nestled in the scenic Finger Lakes region, La Tourelle is an independently owned boutique hotel offering a serene retreat with a touch of luxury. At their on-site August Moon Spa, visitors enjoy rejuvenating facials, soothing massages, tranquility rooms, and herbal-infused saunas.

Also on-sight is Firelight Camps, an elevated camping experience with graceful safari tents that are furnished with hardwood floors, king or queen beds, and include a private balcony. Surrounded by lush gardens and woodland trails, La Tourelle combines natural beauty with personalized service, creating a peaceful escape minutes from downtown Ithaca.

Thank you to our Business After Hours sponsors: Cayuga Health, Hilton Garden Inn, Travis Hyde, Sciarabba Walker & Co. LLP, and One Step Coaching and Consulting.

Unity in Shades Roundtable

Thursday, Aug 14 | 1-2:30pm

at Tompkins Chamber offices

Our Roundtables serve as peer affinity groups, providing a confidential setting for sharing insights, seeking advice, and obtaining mentorship. This roundtable is specifically designed for Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and Asian individuals. While we encourage support and promotion from allies, participation is reserved for those who share this identity.

Thank you to the Community Foundation of Tompkins County for supporting our Unity in Shades Roundtable; and to our Series Sponsors; BorgWarner, M&T Bank, and Rasa Spa.

Coffee Talk Housing, Real Estate, Design, Architecture, & Construction

Friday, Aug 22 | 9:30-10:30am

at Tompkins Chamber offices

Join the Chamber Team and peers in your industry for fresh coffee & conversation. This month we invite professionals from the Housing, Real Estate, Design, Architecture, & Construction industries to connect with friends & colleagues and expand your network in this casual environment.

Spots for this Coffee Talk have been filled! Join the waitlist and check out our events calendar for all upcoming events.

Thank you to Just Be Cause Center for sponsoring the series, and Gimme Coffee for providing the coffee and pastries!

Annual Tompkins Chamber Golf Tournament!

Tuesday, Sept 16 | 10 am shotgun start

Trumansburg Golf Club

Don't miss out on the Annual Tompkins Chamber Golf Tournament! This event is the perfect blend of networking, fun, and supporting our ongoing work. Get ready for a day of golf in a Captain's Crew/Best Ball format. Registration fee includes lunch, snacks, beverages, and a mouth-watering chicken BBQ dinner.

This year's tournament will be held at Trumansburg Golf Club and is presented by Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP! 

Ribbon Cutting - Challenge Work Force Relocation

Monday, Aug 25, 2025 | 2:00 PM-3:00 PM

Suite 98 at the South Hill Business Campus (950 Danby Road)

Join us as we celebrate Challenge Work Force's relocation change to South Hill Business Campus. Located in Ithaca, New York, Challenge Workforce Solutions is a non-profit organization that has been creating pathways to employment for people with disabilities and other barriers since 1968.

Ithaca Children's Garden Announces Endowment Fund at the Community Foundation to Ensure

a Vibrant Future

Ithaca Children's Garden has just announced the creation of a new Endowment Fund in partnership with the Community Foundation of Tompkins County. This milestone comes as the Garden celebrates another vibrant summer of programs, and it will ensure sustainable support for our mission, hands-on learning, and nature play for generations to come.

State of the Art Gallery at Kendal of Ithaca

More than 20 gallery members have their art on the walls of the Kendal Art Hallway for three months. On Wednesday, August 13^th, two of the gallery members will share their art during a 4 PM presentation in the Kendal auditorium. This will be followed by a reception in the Auditorium. All are welcome.

Art in Bloom weekend at the State of the Art Gallery

For Art in Bloom, designers from the Ithaca Garden Club will each select a piece of art from the August show and design a flower arrangement to reflect upon the art. The arrangements will be in the gallery for the weekend, August 15–17.

Guthrie Invites Community to Explore Ithaca City Harbor Campus

Great look on the outside; even better services on the inside! Come 'Say Hello' to the team at our state-of-the-art medical office building at Guthrie Ithaca City Harbor's Open House and Health Fair, from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, August 16. You'll have a guided tour of the building, get to hop aboard our Maternity Oasis Mobile (MOM) Unit or take advantage of blood pressure screening and education on several health-related topics.

Can't wait to see you there!

Grant Writing Tips for Funding from Foundations

Registration is OPEN!

In collaboration with WE ACT, an environmental justice group from West Harlem, Sustainable Finger Lakes is excited to offer: “Grant Writing Tips for Funding from Foundations”, a FREE, in-person training designed for citizen-based nonprofits working in environmental and social justice across the Finger Lakes and Southern Tier.

With federal funding increasingly uncertain, it’s more important than ever to build a strong foundation in grant writing. This workshop is designed to cover the fundamentals of identifying prospective funders and crafting grant proposals through introductory-level guidance and strategies.

What you’ll learn:

– Finding state-level and private funding opportunities

– Identifying and connecting with potential donors

– Refining your organization’s elevator pitch

Check out Sustainable Finger Lakes website.

Better Business Bureau Accreditation opportunities available for Chamber Members!

Better Business Bureau of Upstate New York (BBB) helps Tompkins Chamber members build trust with customers by promoting ethical business practices and offering dispute resolution services. Becoming BBB accredited signals to the public that a business or nonprofit meets high standards of transparency and accountability. Businesses and nonprofits that are interested in accreditation can begin the process online at bbb.org/get-accredited. For more information contact our Membership Relations Coordinator - Gina Cesari at gcesari@tompkinschamber.org.