Meet the Candidates!

Wednesday, Sept. 3 | 12-2pm

Join us for a Meet the Candidates Forum featuring those running for City of Ithaca Common Council. This is your chance to hear directly from the candidates about their vision for our community, ask questions, and learn where they stand on the issues that matter most to you.



Presented in partnership with the Tompkins Chamber, Community Foundation, and Ithaca Board of Realtors, this nonpartisan event is open to the public and designed to help voters make informed decisions at the polls.

Chamber 101

Friday, Sept. 5 | 9:30-11am

Chamber 101 is designed for members looking to begin, continue, or further involvement with the Chamber. This event allows members to learn about Chamber programs, resources, and events and how to get involved to make the most of your membership.



Hosted by Gina Cesari, Member Relations Coordinator, this program will walk you through everything there is to know about the Tompkins Chamber and the vibrant business community in Tompkins County.

This session will be in person at the Tompkins Chamber offices.

Business After Hours

Wednesday, Sept. 10 | 4:30-6:30

Join us at Business After Hours!

We are excited to join our host, Atlas Bowl, for their 10th Anniversary! Atlas Bowl is the perfect social destination with ample dining room seating, fun cocktail bar, old-school bowling, outdoor seating with full bar and food menu, and chic decor. 

A note from our host:"To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we’re offering 50% off bowling Tuesday through Thursday all September long. Reserve a lane online at atlasbowl.com and use promo code 10YEARS to let the good times roll!"

Thank you to our Business After Hours sponsors: Cayuga Health, Hilton Garden Inn, Travis Hyde, Sciarabba Walker & Co. LLP, and One Step Coaching and Consulting.

Annual Tompkins Chamber Golf Tournament

Tuesday, Sept. 16 | 10am shotgun start

Don't miss out on the Annual Tompkins Chamber Golf Tournament! This event is the perfect blend of networking, fun, and supporting our ongoing work. Get ready for a day of golf in a Captain's Crew/Best Ball format. Registration fee includes lunch, snacks, beverages, and a mouth-watering chicken BBQ dinner.

This year's tournament will be held at Trumansburg Golf Club and is presented by Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP! 

Know Money, Less Problems

Wednesday, Sept. 3 | 5:30-7:30pm

Learn to improve your financial well-being with Tompkins Connect! Presented and sponsored by The Strebel Planning Group

As young professionals, navigating finances can be tough. If you’ve struggled with your financial decision making, or just don’t know where to start, this FREE session will get you on track to feeling financially secure and achieving your goals. Presented by local, independent financial experts at The Strebel Planning Group, "Know Money, Less Problems" will address simple, practical steps to improving financial wellbeing and preparing for a successful future. 

Join Tompkins Connect for a workshop designed to help you navigate financial decisions. You'll have the opportunity to meet other young professionals, and ask questions to financial experts, all for free!

Ribbon Cutting: The Waldorf School

Wednesday, Sept. 3 | 9-10am

Please join the Tompkins Chamber in celebrating Ithaca Waldorf School's exciting and new auxiliary classroom!

Ithaca Waldorf School is growing! We invite you to explore our new auxiliary classroom and office space, "The Roost," which will provide dedicated space for our math and reading tutor, our Social Emotional Support staff, student support services, our parent volunteer group, and more. This new space allows us to expand our growing Early Childhood program and Li'l Sprouts program for babies and toddlers inside our main building. Ithaca Waldorf School provides holistic, rigorous, screen-free education for students in PreK through 8th Grade on our 80-acre farm campus, with the intention of developing clarity of thought, strength of purpose, and warmth of heart in resilient young people ages 3-14.

Tompkins Treasure Hunt Kickoff Party

Saturday, Sept. 6 | 12pm

Join the fun at The Jewelbox for the live kick-off for the first-ever Tompkins Treasure Hunt, in collaboration with and supporting the History Center! Solve puzzles, find QR codes at historic locations, and race to claim the prize: $10,000+ of jewels! Participants in the Treasure Hunt will receive their first puzzle at noon, online or in-person. Every registration supports The History Center in Tompkins County's year-round educational programs and preservation efforts

Ribbon Cutting: Protagonist Books & Coffee

Tuesday, Sept. 9 | 3-4pm

Join the Tompkins Chamber in celebrating the Grand Opening of Protagonist Books & Coffee! 

Protagonist Books & Coffee is a women-owned, queer-owned, author-owned independent bookstore and coffee shop in Dryden, NY. It strives to be an inclusive third space where you can “find your story,” feel at home, and build community around books.

LLC Formation Workshop

Tuesday, Sept. 9 | 6-8pm

Join The Law Office of Serenna L. McCloud, Esq., PLLC for an immersive and hands-on workshop where a local attorney will walk you through the steps to create an LLC in real time. Workshop attendees can expect to file for their LLC during this workshop, and walk away with all of the information they will need to finish the formation process and maintain their LLC.

Ithaca NHS Presents: Preparing Your Home for Aging in Place

Thursday, Sept. 18 | 4-5:30pm

INHS’s four-part post-purchase series covers topics for homeowners who want to protect their homes and wisely manage their assets. In the first class, an expert presenter from the Tompkins County Office for the Aging will cover tools and strategies for assessing risks and making a home safe and accessible. We’ll also cover community resources for renovations and repair, other strategies for protecting your investment long-term, and more!

Greek Peak Presents 'She Rises - A Women's Self Care & Empowerment Summit'

Tuesday, Sept. 23, | 8pm

Welcome to She Rises - A Women's Self Care and Empowerment Summit on Tuesday, September 23rd! Enjoy a day of inspiration, growth and connection at the beautiful Greek Peak Mountain Resort. This event is all about empowering women to prioritize selfcare and embrace their inner strength. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to invest in yourself and connect with like-minded women. Let's rise together!