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Last chance to register!
Women's Leadership Retreat
Thursday, February 22 | 12 - 3 pm
Roundtable immediately following!
LaTourelle | 1150 Danby Rd, Ithaca
Join Kim Wunner and Gladys Brangman for an inspiring afternoon of personal strategic planning and supporting other women business leaders. Then stick around for our Roundtable (see below!)
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Agriculinary Microgrant Program is Now Open for Applications!
Grants of up to $2,000 are available for farms, agriculinary businesses, and restaurants looking to start new enterprises or market or expand existing enterprises, with a focus on initiating or expanding visitor-ready tourism opportunities in Tompkins County. Rolling applications through April 1, or until grant funding is expended. Check the Visit Ithaca website for more information about the program or other partner resources. For questions about the agriculinary program, contact Sarah Imes, Tour & Travel Manager below.
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Women in Business Roundtable
Thursday, February 22 | 3:15 - 4:30 pm
LaTourelle | 1150 Danby Rd, Ithaca
Join us for our first Women in Business Roundtable of the year, sponsored by Fingerlakes Wealth Management!
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LGBTQ+ Roundtable
at The Waterfront Cafe
Tuesday, February 27 | 3:30 - 5 pm
310 Taughannock Blvd | Ithaca
The LGBTQ+ Roundtable creates a space where queer professionals can build meaningful relationships, discuss topics relevant to their experiences, and raise the visibility of LGBTQ+ individuals in Tompkins County. This roundtable is open only to those who identify as a member the LGBTQ+ community.
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Chamber 101 w/ Zach Ballance
Thursday, March 8 | 9:30 - 11 am
Virtual on zoom - link sent after registering
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March Business After Hours
@ Tompkins Cortland Community College
Wednesday, March 13 | 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Hosted in collaboration with the Cortland Chamber
Tour TC3's exciting new spaces, including labs, food and clothing pantry, and Health and Wellness Center. Snacks and beverages available, and TC3 alumni will get special recognition! Please be sure to indicate if you are an alum when you register online or in-person.
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2024 Economic Summit
Thursday, March 28th
Morning networking & breakout sessions, followed by a luncheon and keynote speaker(s). Separate registration is available for morning & luncheon; luncheon spots will be limited and typically sell out.
Networking & Breakouts: 8:30a | Cinemapolis
Luncheon: 11:30a - 1p | Coltivare
Presented by: M & T Bank
Gold Sponsor: Cayuga Health
Silver Sponsors: Bousquet Holstein, Community Foundation of Tompkins County, Express Employment Professionals, Ithaca Area Economic Development
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Cayuga Health Economic Impact Grows
Cayuga Health (CH) had an annual impact of $675M on economic activity on the counties the health system serves, based on a recent report released by the Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS). This is an 8% increase from HANYS report of January 2023.
Read press release here >
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US Chamber Reports Small Business Applications Increase
Entrepreneurship is booming in the United States. Over the last few years, the number of applications filed to start new businesses has surged. Application numbers doubled in 2020 compared to recent years, and 2021 and 2022 saw over 5 million applications filed, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The trend only accelerated in 2023, with a record-breaking 5.5 million new business applications filed. Explore more below...
Read New York data here >
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Join Southside Community Center, CUMEP and the State Theatre for a screening of THE WIZ, Sunday, March 10th!
Enjoy Black Consciousness Films @ The State, curated by Dr. Nia Nunn and presented by Southside Community Center, CUMEP, and the State Theatre.
1:30p doors, 2p show; $8 students w/ID, $10 advance; $12 day of show. Click image at right to enlarge.
Buy tickets here >
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Tompkins Cortland Community College Hosts Summer Job Fair March 12th
You're invited to recruit for summer opportunities at the Summer Job and Internship Fair at Tompkins Cortland Community College! Join us on Tuesday, March 12, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., to share your part- and full-time summer opportunities with Tompkins Cortland students, community members, and students from regional high schools and colleges.
Check out more details and register >
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James J. Byrnes Awards Nominations Open; Due by March 25th
The James J. Byrnes Awards for Excellence program was established during Raymond Van Houtte’s administration as President of Tompkins Trust Company. Mr. Van Houtte felt it was important to share the bank’s success with community members who have helped to enrich the quality of life in Tompkins County. Please visit www.tompkinsbank.com/james-j-byrnes-awards-for-excellence if you wish to submit a nomination.
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Donate and Spread the Word
There is an EMERGENCY NEED FOR BLOOD. Please schedule an appointment and to donate and spread the word. To see a listing of blood drives go to redcrossblood.org and enter you zip code in the search box.
Donate now >
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