Congratulations to the Hangar Theatre on 50 Years!

Throughout 2024, the theater will be celebrating their 50th Anniversary. Learn more about opportunities to engage at their website!

Check out this photo of the Hangar Theatre's historic location below!

2024 Economic Summit

Thursday, March 28th

Networking & Breakouts: 8:30a @ Cinemapolis

Luncheon: 11:30a - 1p @ Coltivare

Morning networking & breakout sessions, followed by a luncheon and keynote speaker. Separate registration is available for morning & luncheon; luncheon spots will be limited and typically sell out.

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

Black History Program - St. James AME Zion

A Journey with the Ancestors Black History celebration" highlights key Black historical figures and includes musical performances by collegiate organizations in Ithaca. Impersonations of Sojourner Truth and Anna Murray Douglass will be featured, along with musical reflections by Cornell University's Baraka Lawa Winbo, The Cornell Classnotes, and Ithaca College's Amani Gospel Singers.

February 17th, 3 pm | 116 Cleveland Ave, Ithaca.

Learn more here >

Village of Dryden Receives Pro-Housing Community Designation

Pro-Housing Communities will receive priority consideration over other localities for up to $650 million in State discretionary funds. The Chamber and its Housing Task Force are advocating that all eligible municipalities become Pro-Housing Communities.

Learn more >

Former Red & White Cafe Becomes GIAC Teen Kitchen & Cafe

The cafe will be open to the public, complete with an outdoor dining space, garden to help stock the kitchen and an area upstairs that will act as a gallery space of sorts, as well as another dining area.

Learn more from The Ithaca Voice >

Ithaca Green New Deal Meets Milestone for Commercial Electrification Initiatives

The Ithaca Green New Deal (IGND) was passed by the Common Council in 2019 and provides an outline for the City to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. On February 2, Ithaca’s Office of Sustainability showcased a portfolio of 10 commercial buildings set for full electrification in the coming months, representing a noteworthy $1.9 million investment in clean energy.

Learn more from The Ithaca Times >

Ithaca Loves Teachers Digital Pass is Live

Ithaca Loves Teachers will take place February 16 - 29, 2024. The Ithaca Loves Teachers digital pass is available to be downloaded and viewed, but won’t be available for use until February 16th. Lodging deals and events are live here. Be sure to share with your teacher friends!

If you still have events to submit, those can be entered here! Please be sure you select the “Ithaca Loves Teachers” category. If you’re still looking to participate but don’t know how, email Jodi LaPierre at jodi@visitithaca.com.

Members can post open positions to the Chamber website! >

We will be sharing this link regularly through socials and e-mail. Reminder: NYS Requires a compensation range for all job postings.

Tag #workinithaca if you post on Instagram!

Our team is here for you

Just call the Chamber at 607-273-7080, or email us at info@tompkinschamber.org. For specific need areas:



Zachary Ballance, Member Engagement Coordinator

Sarah Barden, Director of Community Initiatives

Shelby Green, Office Assistant

Carly Hansen, Director of Operations & HR

Diane Hemly, Office Manager & Bookkeeper

Jennifer Tavares, CEcD, President & CEO