Member Milestone:

Congratulations to Emily Russell for 20 Years of owning The Frame Shop!

Emily and her team will be celebrating from 10 am - 6 pm on April 24th at their Buffalo Street location by serving up tasty desserts from Ba-Li Cravings and offering special framing giveaways throughout the day. Chamber members who come to celebrate, will receive a 20% off coupon to be used on the framing of one piece of artwork. For more information about The Frame Shop, visit their website at theframeshopithaca.com

Professional Headshots w/ Rachel Philipson

Friday, April 19 | 10 a - 12 p

@ Tompkins Chamber, 124 Brindley

Appointment slots are 10 minutes long.
Book and pay in advance.
Professional dark grey background provided.

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NOTICE:

Taughannock Falls Illumination & Hike Events Canceled

From NYS Parks Regional Director, Fred Bonn: "A planned illumination and guided hike at Taughannock Falls State Park for April 18, 19 and 20thhas been canceled. Out of an abundance of caution, this regional centennial event is being postponed to avoid disturbing Peregrine falcon, a New York endangered species, nesting at the site this spring. Park staff and the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce will work on the feasibility of holding it later this year.”

Upcoming Events & Opportunities

TONIGHT!

Business After Hours @ Boyce Thompson Institute

Tuesday, April 16 | 5 - 7 pm

533 Tower Rd, Ithaca, NY 14853

Join us for our April Business After Hours at Boyce Thompson Institute, celebrating its 100th Anniversary this year. Free parking will be adjacent to BTI. Enjoy food from member Yxi's Arepas and great networking!

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Coffee Talk - Education & Childcare

Friday, April 26 | 9:30 - 10:30a

@ Tompkins Chamber, 124 Brindley

Join the Chamber Team and peers for fresh coffee & conversation. This month we invite professionals from the Education & Childcare industries to connect with friends & colleagues and expand your network in this casual environment - but all members are welcome to attend.

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Government & Community Affairs Roundtable - May Meeting

Monday, May 13 | Noon - 1:15 pm

@ Tompkins Chamber, 124 Brindley

This month's focus will include a review Cornell's Economic Impact on our community and region. Our bi-monthly Government Affairs Roundtables are sponsored by Borgwarner, M&T Bank, and The Waterfront Cafe.

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Meet with SBDC Counselor Michael Herceg at the Chamber

We are excited to host SBDC Counseling every week, right in our office! Many thanks to our sponsor Tompkins Community Bank.

Schedule an Appointment

News & Important Updates

Tourism Industry Virtual Career Fair

Thursday, April 25 | 11 AM – 2 PM

I LOVE NY is pleased to partner with the New York State Department of Labor to offer a tourism industry virtual career fair. This FREE opportunity offers the opportunity for tourism and hospitality employers to connect with talented job seekers interested in this exciting industry! New York businesses hiring year-round or seasonal staff are invited to participate. Full details, deadlines and links available here.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER > by April 17.

City of Ithaca Short Term Rental Law Headed to Final Vote May 1st

The draft law would create permits that only allow short-term rentals to be operated out of a building occupied by its owner, and restrict LLCs, corporations, or trusts from operating short-term rentals in the city.

Learn more here >

City of Ithaca + Downtown Ithaca Alliance Seeking Feedback on Downtown Plan

Please join the City & DIA for their upcoming Open House at the Tompkins County Public Library from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. on May 2. This event will be indoor- outdoor and family friendly! Attend the meeting, or take the survey below by May 2nd.

Take the survey here >

State of the Art Gallery - Call for Entries

35th Annual Juried Photography Show

Entries are now being accepted! The deadline is 5pm, Wednesday, May 1. The exhibit will run from Thursday, June 6 through Saturday, June 29. Up to $1,000 will be awarded at the discretion of the prize judge.

Learn more here >

Ithaca Farmer's Market Receives $125,000 Grant from Senator Webb's Office

This significant financial support will facilitate much-needed renovations, including the market's parking lot and enhancements to make the space compliant with the standards in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Learn more here >

Ithaca Tompkins International Airport Receives $1.5M in Funding through Senators Schumer & Gillibrand

The grant will be directed towards constructing a new joint-use Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting/Snow Removal Equipment building. This development is not just a building project; it represents a major upgrade from our current facility.

Learn more here >

Job Postings & Relocation Support

Our new 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 >