Don't Miss This Week's News & Events

Women in Business Roundtable

Tuesday, October 24 | 3:00-4:30 pm

at Falls Wine Room | 605 W. State St, Suite B

We'll gather for conversation and connection with women business and nonprofit leaders. Important conversations, real-time brainstorming, and a supportive environment are the hallmarks of our Women in Business Roundtable gatherings. Any Chamber member business owners, leaders, or team members who identify as women are welcome at our roundtable discussions.

The Women in Business Roundtable series is presented by Finger Lakes Wealth Management with support from our Roundtable Series Sponsors: BorgWarner, M&T Bank, and Cayuga Health System!

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Member of the Week

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Ithaca

Vintage

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Nominate a business or organization to be highlighted as our Member of the Week!

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Don't Miss our Silent & Live Auctions!

The Great BIG Chamber Auction is just around the corner!

The Great Big Chamber Auction helps support our annual work program and operating costs - particularly in community engagement, economic development and advocacy areas. Help make a big difference in our bottom line while starting your holiday shopping early - or buying yourself something special. Have fun, network, and support a good cause!

When: Thursday, November 16th

Where: Celebrations | 2331 Slaterville Rd

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Upcoming Chamber Events

Ribbon Cutting for Staples New Location

Tuesday, October 24 at Noon

at Staples | 744 South Meadow St | Ithaca

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Ribbon Cutting for Ithaca Wax & Beauty Therapy

Tuesday, October 24 at 1 pm

at 266 S. Fulton St | Ithaca

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Coffee Talk: Manufacturing, Housing, Real Estate, Construction & Architecture Sectors

Friday, October 27 | 9:30 - 10:30 am

at the Chamber | 124 Brindley St | Ithaca

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Community Conversations: Trumansburg

Wednesday, November 1 | 9 - 10:30 am

at Village Hall | 56 E. Main St | Trumansburg

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Small Business Roundtable: 4th Quarter Check-in

Thursday, November 2 | 9 - 10:30 am

at The Gallery | 114 W. Green St | Ithaca

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Professional Headshots w/ Manifesto Designs

Friday, November 3 | 10 am - Noon

at the Chamber | 124 Brindley St | Ithaca

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LGBTQ+ Roundtable

Wednesday, November 8 | 3 - 4:30 pm

at the Chamber | 124 Brindley St | Ithaca

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Member News & Updates for Your Business

Tourism Grants Awarded, Including Tompkins Chamber Foundation

On October 17, the Tompkins County Legislature approved the award of over $349,000 in grants to local organizations through three categories of Tourism Program grants. The Tompkins Chamber Foundation was among the awardees, for our application to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of year-round operations at the Taughannock Overlook Visitor Center.

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Small Business Development Center and Tompkins Chamber Partner to Offer Counseling at Chamber Office

The Tompkins Chamber is excited to announce that we will now be hosting an advisor through the Small Business Development Center, who can provide free and confidential business assistance for new and existing businesses. SBDC Advisor Michael Herceg will be available for appointments most Mondays at our West End office.

The SBDC can assist with start-up information, business planning, a plan for financing, training, connecting with local resources, marketing plans, market research, technology transfer, procurement, MWBE, and other various business needs.

Available for members and non-members, in person office hours at the Chamber building every Monday. Contact SBDC advisor Michael Herceg to learn more (or call 607-777-7230).

State of the Art Gallery Seeks Entries

Call for entries for the State of the Art Gallery Annual December Juried Show! The deadline is is 11pm, October 31, 2023. The State is looking forward to another exciting show, with up to $1000 in prizes.

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