TONIGHT!

Tompkins Connect Sunset Cruise

July 16th, 6:30 pm - 9 pm

Allan H. Treman Marina

Connect with local young professionals and enjoy the stunning lake we call home at golden hour while listening to the sounds of DJ The Dutchess of Spirit Posse.

Small Business Roundtable

Thursday, July 18th | 9 - 10:30 am

The 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.

Community Conversations: Danby

Tuesday, July 30th | 9 - 10:30 am

Danby Town Hall | Danby Rd

Join your neighbors in Danby for hyper-local networking, conversation, and advocacy! 

LGBTQ+ Roundtable

Thursday, August 8th | 3:30 - 5:00 pm

Lansing Harbor | 44 Marina Rd

The LGBTQ+ Roundtable creates a space where queer professionals can build meaningful relationships, discuss topics relevant to their experiences in business and nonprofit settings, and raise the visibility of LGBTQ+ individuals in Tompkins County.

Business After Hours @ Library Place

Wednesday, August 14th | 4:30 - 6:30 pm

Library Place | 105 W Court St

Join us for Business After Hours at Library Place! Library Place is a locally and family-owned 55+ community in downtown Ithaca. There will be food, refreshments, and door prizes!

Annual Golf Tournament

Thursday, September 5th

Trumansburg Golf Club | 23 Halsey St

Join us for the Annual Tompkins Chamber Golf Tournament! Networking and fun mix with business at this fun annual event which helps support our work all year long. 

Cayuga Health and Cancer Resource Center of the Finger Lakes Announce Affiliation

The affiliation ensures that the critical support services CRC has provided to cancer patients in our community will continue for decades. With additional resources of the health system, CHS expects to enhance and grow the support services CRC provides to those in our community.

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Hammerstone Opens in Ithaca

720 West Green St

Hammerstone School of Carpentry along with the Tompkins Chamber hosted a celebratory ribbon cutting and grand opening at their new location in Ithaca yesterday! Well over 100 people were present to help welcome Hammerstone to the West End and celebrate their expansion!

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Free Student Loan Update Webinar

July 25th, 12 p.m. | Zoom Webinar

This presentation will cover common strategies for tackling federal and private student debt, income-based repayment programs, options for student loan forgiveness and discharge, options to rehabilitate defaulted loans and recent updates and changes to various student loan programs.

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DCTC's Biannual Summit Call for Trainers

Applications due by July 31st

The Diversity Consortium's leadership is interested in trainers who can provide insights, strategies, and practical tools for addressing the backlash against DEI efforts. They invite applicants with expertise in navigating resistance within organizations, implementing inclusive policies and practices, or fostering allyship and accountability to drive meaningful change.

More Info & Application >

Gov. Hochul Unveils "Sail-Thru Summer" Initiative to Support MWBE Application Process

This initiative encourages applicants to collaborate with local Entrepreneurship Assistance Centers (EACs) or Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) in completing their New York State MWBE certification applications.

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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.

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Meet the fresh faces of

Brindley Street!

Aleshia Akers is the new Event Coordinator for the Chamber. Contact Aleshia for all things events and sponsorship related.

Zach Ballance is the Member Engagement Coordinator for the Chamber. Contact Zach to chat about getting the most out of your membership.

Libby Feltis is the new Marketing and Communications Specialist for the Chamber. Contact Libby about Chambergram ads, E-blasts, and all things social media and marketing related.

Jay Richardson is the new Social Media Specialist for the Visit Ithaca.