Annual Meeting & Celebration - A Bruncheon!
Save the Date - June 16, 2022

Join the Chamber & CVB for our Annual Meeting on Thursday, June 16th, at the Emerson Suites of Ithaca College. Event will run from approximately 11:00am-1:30pm, including check-in and networking. Registration will begin next week!

Please help make this a great event by nominating businesses, organizations, and individuals for the following awards:
  • Entrepreneur of the Year
  • Not-for-profit of the Year
  • Distinguished Business of the Year
  • Noel Desch Key Person of the Year
Workforce Week is here!
Take advantage of this FREE programming - the online workshops start TODAY and are open and available to anyone who would like to attend!
Register for one or all, then join us for an in-person Happy Hour on Friday at Liquid State Brewing, featuring Silo Food Truck, from 4:00-6:00pm. Just be sure to register in advance.
Thanks to CFCU Community Credit Union for sponsoring this event and to Live in Ithaca for the support!
Welcome Home Wednesday
Wednesday, May 11 | 5:30-7:30pm
at Atlas Bowl

Have you or your employees relocated to the area in the past year to live or work in Tompkins County? We are inviting new residents to join us at Atlas Bowl, to meet new people and learn more about their new community. Families and kids are welcome to attend!
Lansing Community Conversations
Thursday, May 12 | 9:00-10:30am
at Crossroads Bar & Grille

Join your neighbors in Lansing for hyper-local networking, conversation, and advocacy! Community Conversations serve as a forum to allow us to better understand and support the unique needs of each community. Business owners, non-profit leaders, and government officials of Lansing are invited to attend.
Ribbon Cutting & Open House
Thursday, May 12 at 12:00pm
at Ithaca Arthaus

Please join us along with the Vecino Group, The Cherry Arts, and Tompkins Community Action for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of Ithaca Arthaus.
Women in Business Roundtable
Tuesday, May 24 | 3:00-4:30am
at The Bistro at LaTourelle

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.
Member News, Updates & Resources
Loaves & Fishes Re-Opens Dining Room 

After more than 2 years and some 84,000 meals to go, Loaves & Fishes is thrilled to announce the reopening of their beloved dining hall. As of May 2, meals will be served inside, where they will also be able to once again be able to offer advocacy services and community dining. They are also looking for support form volunteers!
Social Media Basics for Small Businesses
Thursday, May 5 at 1:30pm

Join BBB's Josh Planos and Melanie McGovern as they walk through social media basics for small businesses, including keeping your accounts protected, content ideas, making sure customers can find you, promoting your BBB Accreditation, and more! If there is a topic or platform you would like us to cover, email Melanie at mmcgovern@upstatenybbb.org.
Ithaca Tompkins International Airport Seeks Your Input - Please Complete the Survey by May 6th

On behalf of the Ithaca Tompkins International Airport, we are sharing the survey below for businesses and area organizations to provide input regarding air service and airport operations. Stakeholder responses will be kept confidential and the research will be used to help attract new air service to our airport, and retain existing service for our traveling community.
Thank you for your time!
Cornell Covid (and other topics) Town Hall
Monday, May 9 at 5:00pm

Since March 2020, Cornell University’s monthly town halls led by University Relations Vice President Joel Malina have benefitted our shared communities with updates and Q&As tied to COVID, campus operations, shared town-gown interests, and upcoming events.Questions welcome on the front end at community_relations@cornell.edu or during the webinar.  
Tompkins County Office for the Aging Open House
Friday, May 13 at 12:00pm
214 W. Martin Luther King Jr./State Street 

In celebration of Older American’s Month, the Open House will provide the public a chance to tour the office, hear about our many community programs, as well as recognize our 2022 Outstanding Volunteers. Food will be provided, including a raffle for the chance to win a basket full of goodies. Please RSVP to Caryn Bullis at the Office for the Aging, cbullis@tompkins-co.org or by calling 607-274-5450.
Lucky Hare Brewing's 3rd Anniversary
Saturday, May 14 at 10:00am
in Press Bay Ally 

Join Lucky Hare Brewing Co. for a party celebrating their 3rd anniversary. You can expect two new beer releases, amazing bands: Road Man & The Comb Down, and crazy good food from SMASH Bros. and Luna Street Food. Tell your friends and let's celebrate together!
Job Posts
Please, share with appropriate referrals/candidates!


Hiring? Send us a link to your job posting at npotenza@tompkinschamber.org, AND tag #workinithaca when you post on social media.
View COVID-19 Business Resources
Our team is here to help.
Just call the Chamber at 607-273-7080, or email us at info@tompkinschamber.org. For specific need areas:

Sarah Barden, Member Relationship Manager
Shelby Green, Office Assistant
Carly Hansen, Director of Operations & HR
Diane Hemly, Office Manager & Bookkeeper
Cloud Kelley, Business & Workforce Development Specialist
Nana Potenza, Marketing & Communications Manager
Jennifer Tavares, CEcD, President & CEO

Note: Our East Shore Dr. office is staffed most weekdays from 9am-5pm (Fri. 9am-3pm) for pick up or delivery, and our entire team is available by appointment. Please call 607-273-7080 during normal business hours.
Have news to share? Email npotenza@tompkinschamber.org to have it included in the Chambergram!