3rd Annual Upstate NY MWBE Conference
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!
A 3-day immersive journey exploring ways to build capacity through innovation and equity. This year is hosted by the City of Rochester. Several ticketing options available! Tompkins Chamber and Visit Ithaca are proud to offer interested attendees scholarships to experience this event, including travel expenses. You do not have to be an MWBE-certified business to attend!
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Community Conversations: Back in Trumansburg
Thurs March 27 | Trumansburg Village Hall
Free to all people (members and non-members) vested in the success of the Village of Trumansburg economy and quality of life. We want to hear about current influential factors in the community, and illuminate pathways for collaboration.
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Chamber 101: Maximize Your Membership
Friday April 4th | Hybrid Remote/Onsite
A free, hybrid session with our team on Friday April 4th, 9:30-11:00am. Learn about the Chamber's mission, programs, and services. Open to new members, potential members, or as a refresher on how to take full advantage of your membership investment. A space to ask questions, get answers, and make new connections within our Chamber community. You are welcome to join us at our Brindley St. offices, but Zoom option is available.
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Small Business Roundtable at Sunny Days
Tuesday April 8th | 171 E. State St.
Small Business Roundtable is for organization leaders and business owners/managers with 50 or fewer employees to come together and discuss challenges and share successes in their work. Bring your biggest challenge, opportunity, or need to your peers for feedback, problem solving, accountability and more in a safe, supportive, confidential space.
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Business After Hours at Visions FCU
Wednesday April 9th | 408 Elmira Rd
We are looking forward to seeing you in Vision's Ithaca branch--it is a warm and welcoming place! This event offers our members a special opportunity to share ideas and build connections. Held at various locations in Tompkins County, this gathering is the perfect place to form long-lasting partnerships.
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Women in Business Roundtable
Tues April 22nd | Serendipity Catering
Join us for our next Women in Business Roundtable co-hosted by Serendipity and Lansing Community Library!
We'll gather for conversation and connection with women business and nonprofit leaders from all throughout Tompkins County and our broader Chamber membership. Important conversations, real-time brainstorming, and a supportive environment are the hallmarks of our regular Women in Business Roundtable gatherings.
Any Chamber member business owners, leaders, or team members, who identify as women are welcome at our roundtable discussions.
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Jennifer's Closet Seeking Donations
Jennifer's Closet is an initiative dreamed by our former President & CEO, Jennifer Tavares. We gather gently used professional attire and make it available to professionals looking to build, refresh, or donate their wardrobe. Most recently the project has supported the work of GIAC's Hospitality Employment Training Program. It is also open to anyone in our community! We are looking to replenish our supply. If you would like to contribute, please send our Business Manager Kay Gutierrez a message, via the button here.
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TC3 Seeks Community Input on Strategic Plan
Monday March 24 | 124 Brindley St.
TC3 President Amy Kremenek invites Tompkins County business and industry partners to a roundtable to inform the Tompkins Cortland Community College 2025-2028 Strategic Plan. On Monday March 24th from 3:00-5:00 p.m., please join the TC3 leadership at the Chamber's 124 Brindley St. Conference Room to discuss business and industry needs, opportunities for partnership, and program development. TC3 values community partners and wants to hear from you! Please RSVP online via the registration button to the right.
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Tompkins Connect Meetup at Atlas Bowl
Tuesday March 25 | 61 W. Main St, T-Burg
Hey, young professionals! Join us for TC Tuesday on Tuesday, March 25th, from 6:00-8:00PM. TC Tuesday is a casual meetup at a new location every 4th Tuesday of each month! This month we’ll be meeting for a fun night of free bowling, sponsored by Atlas Bowl (shoe rental not included, $2 per person). No registration needed, see you there!
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Call to All Food Businesses!
Have you ever wondered how to donate surplus prepared food? Here is your opportunity! Participate in a Prepared Food Donation Pilot Program! Fill out an interest form HERE, today!
Are you looking to compost, reduce food waste, or improve recycling at your business? Sign up for the TC ReBusiness Partners Program. Contact TCRMM to schedule your site visit.
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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 three 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 relocation digital flipbook is available!
Your business always has access to a professionally designed digital relocation guide– for your recruiting needs, or to share with visitors who are chatting about relocating to the area. Access the guide at the link below.
Grab the digital version of the guide here >
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