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Congratulations to The Lotus!
The Lotus, a new downtown Ithaca Korean restaurant opened recently after months of renovations at the former Viva Taqueria space. The Lotus team was excited to officially open their new downtown Ithaca restaurant on Thursday, June 20th with the Chamber, DIA, and City officials.
Learn more from 14850.com >
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Coffee Talk:
Finance, Insurance,
and Legal Focus
Thursday, June 27th | 9:30-10:30 am
@ Tompkins Chamber 124 Brindley St
Join us for our next Coffee Talk at the Chamber. While any industry sector is welcome to join us, we especially encourage Finance, Insurance, and Legal folks to attend! This topic is sponsored by Community Bank.
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Welcome, Libby!
Please join us in welcoming Libby Feltis to the Tompkins Chamber team as our Marketing & Communications Specialist. Libby brings her experience in marketing, communications, social media, writing, and small business ownership & management to her role and our community. If you'd like to reach out to Libby, email her here.
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Business After Hours w/ Trumansburg Chamber @ Cedarwood Event Venue
Wednesday, July 10th | 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Cedarwood Event Venue | 9632 State Route 96
Join us for Business After Hours at Cedarwood Event Venue, a charming, rustic space with wood walls and rose gold touches inside, and picnic tables and yard games on over an acre of space outside. There will be food, refreshments, and door prizes!
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Chamber 101
Friday, July 12th | 9:30-10:30 am
virtual via Zoom (link shared after registration)
Hosted by Zach Ballance, our Member Engagement Coordinator, this program will walk you through everything there is to know about the Tompkins Chamber and the vibrant business community in Tompkins County.
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AMT Offering OSHA Training
July 16th, 8 am - 4 pm | @ the Chamber
This workshop is designed for those with administrative responsibilities for OSHA compliance, including managers, supervisors, trainers, HR, and/or safety coordinators. No charge; registration required. Co-hosted by Chamber & Ithaca Area Economic Development.
Continental Breakfast and Lunch will be provided
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Small Business Roundtable
Thursday, July 18th | 9 - 10:30 am
Strebel Planning Group | 944 Dryden Rd, Ithaca
Join us for a mid-year business check-in! Share how things are going, brainstorm ideas, and offer/receive peer support. Open to member business owners with less than 50 employees.
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Business Navigator Initiative Seeks Employer Input for Child Care Survey
The following employer survey should take 8-10 minutes to complete, and should help policymakers and economic development staff better understand parent access to an array of employer benefits, particularly those that support working families with caregiving needs. This document contains more information.
Take Survey Here >
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SHRM TC Offering Workplace Culture Program
July 16th, 8:30 - 10 am | Moakley House
Join SHRMTC for an exclusive event with Workplace Care Expert, Danny Goldberg, as he unveils the power of a Culture of Care in today's competitive talent landscape. Learn how to attract and retain top talent by inspiring loyalty, innovation, and above-and-beyond performance. Resister now for this must-attend session!
More Info & Registration >
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NYS Conducting "Small Business Summer Series" Interagency Bus Tour
Governor Kathy Hochul announced New York’s “Small Business Summer Series” events and workshops to connect New York entrepreneurs to free resources, support, and services. The series includes the second interagency Small Business Tour, and the 2024 Regional Minority- and Women-Owned Business Expo Series to expand opportunities for MWBEs.
Info + register for Bus Tour here >
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Manufacturing and Development Expo - Call to Presenters
Thursday, October 10, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The Manufacturing and Development Expo (MADE) gives you a unique opportunity to connect with local youth, showcase your organization’s work, and highlight the careers available in manufacturing. Please complete this brief form by July 19 to secure your booth at MADE 2024! Questions? Call Carrie Coates Whitmore @ 607.844.8211, ext 4334 or email clw@tompkinscortland.edu.
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Blood Donors Urgently Needed
Blood drives are frequently available in our area. Please schedule an appointment and/or spread the word about the need for blood donors. Schedule by calling 1-800-733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter the zip code of the area you would like to donate in the search box.
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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.
Request services here >
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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 >
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