Develop & Expand Your Black Consciousness
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Honoring Black History - Register today!
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Networking @ Noon -
Black History Month
Thursday, February 17 | 12:00-1:30pm
Together, let's honor Black History Month by recognizing the resilience, grit and tenacity of Tompkins County's Black-owned small business heroes. Join us for February's networking event, with refreshments by our host, Northstar House, where we will celebrate our local Black business owners and listen to their stories.
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Note: All registered attendees will be required to be vaccinated and provide PROOF of vaccination, per the Tompkins Chamber's event guidelines. Masks will also be required except when actively eating or drinking.
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Government & Community
Affairs Roundtable
Monday, February 7 | 12:00-1:15pm
It's our first roundtable meeting of the year! Guests will include Gary Stewart and Kate Supron from the Cornell University Community Relations team, discussing their Local Economic Impact - 2021 snapshot.
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Sexual Harassment
Prevention Training
Thursday, February 10 | 10:00-11:30am
Join the Tompkins Chamber as we present the New York State guidelines for sexual harassment prevention training. NYS law requires that employers provide a sexual harassment prevention policy and training on an annual basis to all employees, and encourages
training of new employees as soon as possible, noting that employers may be liable for the actions of employees immediately upon hire.
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Public Speaking Workshop for
Young Professionals
Tuesday, February 15 | 7:00-8:30pm
Public Speaking is a top fear of many people, but we are here to help! The Tompkins Connect Public Speaking Workshop, taught by Rebecca Bradshaw (The Kitchen Theatre’s Producing Artistic Director) will teach young professionals how to prepare and deliver effective presentations, confidently and professionally.
Register in advance. Those who attended the FADE performance on Feb. 2 are eligible to attend the Public Speaking Workshop for FREE. For all others, the cost is $25 at-the-door.
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Women in Business Roundtable
Tuesday, February 22 | 3:00-4:30pm
Important conversations, real-time brainstorming, and a supportive environment are the hallmarks of our regular Women in Business Roundtable gatherings.
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Note: All registered attendees will be required to be vaccinated and provide PROOF of vaccination, per the Tompkins Chamber's event guidelines. Masks will also be required except when actively eating or drinking.
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Registration Opens (today) February 1!
The Ithaca Loves Teachers Pass is an annual thank you to all public school teachers, school district employees and teacher union retirees. This pass contains savings for everything from shops & restaurants to overnight stays & professional services.
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Cayuga Waterfront Trail:
20 Years in the Making
Wednesday, February 23 at 7:00pm
Join Friends of Stewart Park for a free virtual event -- a light-hearted look back at 20 years of Cayuga Waterfront Trail making! Jean McPheeters and Rick Manning will take you through a scintillating presentation on waterfront history, inspiring trails, and the planning intrigue that led to the construction of our beloved trail.
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Alcohol & Drug Council of Tompkins County begins renovations on their North Triphammer Road facility to create an Open Access 40-bed medically supervised withdrawal (detox) and stabilization program.
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BIPOC Emergency Fund
Beginning in January of 2022, Alternatives Federal Credit Union has developed a program to disperse emergency funding up to $750 for businesses in Tompkins County, because of grant funding received the Tompkins County BIPOC Match Savings Program.
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#TompkinsTogether
The Tompkins Chamber, Visit Ithaca & the Downtown Ithaca Alliance have been collaborating on a feel-good campaign focusing on those working in the hospitality industry. The goal of this campaign is to spread kindness, encourage patience, and elicit understanding in acknowledgment that businesses are experiencing real staffing challenges. #TompkinsTogether is looking to include the entire community.
If you are interested in posters, window clings, or social media graphics to use at your business, please email jordan@visitithaca.com.
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On-the-Job Training Grant Program
Funding is intended to support people in recovery receiving educational and training supports, new or expanded job opportunities, and maintaining a recovery friendly employer base in Tompkins County. There is still over $75,000 in funding available.
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Our team is here to help.
Note: Our East Shore Dr. office is staffed most weekdays from 10-4pm for pick up or delivery, and our entire team is available by appointment. Please call 607-273-7080 during normal business hours.
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