Virtual Business After Hours w/ Experience the Finger Lakes & Friends
Wednesday, June 10th | 5 - 7 p.m.
Laura will present two of the specially-curated wine and cheese pairings that are featured in the virtual pairing events she has been sharing with people from all over the country. Simply select your choice of one of the two pairings that will be featured during the event, or get both and save.
Your pairing kit that will include (each kit $22; both kits are $40!)
Click below for registration, ordering, and pick up/delivery details! Now offering ordering & Pick up through Wednesday!
Additionally, during our virtual Business After Hours, we will be hosting Six-Word Memoirs. Come with a prepared sentence that describes a portion of your life story in just six words...
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Strategic Business Plan Alignment Post-COVID
Thurs, June 11 | Noon - 1 p.m.
When mid-market companies need help breaking down their internal silos, improve cross-departmental collaboration, and execute on the strategic plan, they turn to
Ariana Blossom
, CEO of Blossom Consulting. She and her team have helped companies gain 15x ROI, while reducing conflict by up to 50%, and streamlining operations.
In this webinar, you’ll discover how a Win Room can rally your teams around revenue goals, disaster scenario planning, or effectively responding in a crisis. Whether your organization is in survival, recovery, or growth mode, a Win Room can align your leadership team for challenges ahead.
The format of the webinar will be a 45 minute presentation followed by a 15 minute Q&A.
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Unemployment Insurance Support
Weds, June 17 | Noon - 1 p.m.
The next webinar in our series will focus on providing information for employers and employees on Unemployment Insurance Support.
Jackie Mouillesseaux
, Interim Director of the Tompkins Workforce New York will provide an overview of Unemployment Insurance and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance under the CARES Act.
Topics will include:
- UI/PUA - How to apply
- UI Help (FAQs and Tips) for employees and employers
- Moving Forward - Using these programs as tools to support your recovery
The format of the webinar will be a 45 minute presentation followed by a 15 minute Q&A.
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De-Escalation Techniques for Businesses: Dealing with Noncompliant Patrons
Thurs, June 18th | 9 - 10 a.m.
Are you and your employees wondering how to manage customers who are non-compliant with NYS and Tompkins County Public Health requirements for mask wearing, social distancing, and Covid symptoms? Are you curious what you should do if a customer becomes irate or creates unsafe conditions?
Mike Ellis and the team at Family & Children's Service are experienced trainers where de-escalation techniques and tools for frontline workers. Join Mike and his team for this informative session hosted by the
Downtown Ithaca Alliance
,
City of Ithaca
, and Tompkins Chamber.
The format of the webinar will be a 30 minute presentation followed by a 30 minute Q&A.
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Did you miss one of our recent L.E.A.R.N. Business Impacts webinars?
You can watch them all right on our website.
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Networking @ Noon:
Marketing & Media Industry Insights
Thurs, June 18th | Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Join us on Thursday, June 18th to explore industry insights in the Marketing & Media industry sector. Our panelists will share insights and advice for businesses and nonprofits in dealing with both internal and external stakeholders, as well as community messaging and responses to public health and economic crises.
Questions and answers are welcome!
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New York State Phase 2 & 3 Announcements & Updates
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Phase 3 Industry Guidance Now Available for Indoor/Outdoor Dining and Personal Care
Visit the NY Forward website to read all guidance, download safety templates, and submit your affirmation in advance of your reopening.
Our region has NOT yet moved to Phase 3, but will send updates as soon as they're available.
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If Your Business is Open, You Should Follow Your Industry Guidelines
and
Submit an Affirmation
Please visit the NY Forward website to find your industry sector guidelines if you are an Essential Business, Phase 1 or Phase 2 business.
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Outdoor Dining Allowed in Phase 2
Governor Cuomo announced last week that Outdoor Dining could be allowed during Phase 2, as the Coronavirus pandemic continues to recede. Businesses planning to offer this new option have many guidelines to adhere to - visit
NY Forward
for more information, or review the full guidelines document at the right.
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New Liquor Authority Guidance for Outdoor Dining Expansion in Phase 2
Pursuant to the Governor’s order, effective Thursday, June 4, 2020, all licensees in regions that have entered phase 2 of reopening and which have on-premises service privileges under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law (ABC Law) may, subject to guidance, resume outdoor, on-premises service of alcoholic beverages.
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Expansion on Outdoor Recreation Activities Allowed Under Essential Business Definition
The list of outdoor recreation activities allowed under the Essential Business Guidance has been expanded on the Empire State Development website.
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New Childcare & Day Camp Guidelines Issued
Today New York State issued new guidelines for Childcare and Summer Day Camps. This guidance applies only to day child care and camp programs. It does not include overnight child care and camp programs, which are not authorized to operate at this time.
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Sales Tax Deadline Pushed to June 22
New York State announced on Thursday that sales tax interest and penalty relief are being extended through June 22, 2020. The state previously provided relief through May 19 for returns due March 20.
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Economic Development Partners Release Resource Documents
Area economic development service providers including the Tompkins Chamber & Visit Ithaca have created a list of resources to support your reopening and recovery goals. Please click below to review the resources.
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Download County Issued Signage to Communicate Expectations to Consumers Regarding Masks, Social Distancing, Hand Washing, and Symptoms
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Congratulations to our Member of the Week!
We appreciate that you worked to stay connected to your customers and thank you for your dedication and commitment to community health during a time of crisis!
Want to nominate a member doing outstanding work during a time of crisis?
Email Jennifer.
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Virtual Walk & Fun Run to Support CRCFL - July 3, 4, & 5th
Now
EVERYONE
can participate, regardless of where you live…and you have a whole weekend to do it!
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SBA Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act Statement & Updates
SBA, in consultation with Treasury, will promptly issue rules and guidance, a modified borrower application form, and a modified loan forgiveness application implementing new legislative amendments to the PPP. These modifications will implement the following important changes:
- Extend the covered period for loan forgiveness from eight weeks after the date of loan disbursement to 24 weeks after the date of loan disbursement, providing substantially greater flexibility for borrowers to qualify for loan forgiveness.
- Borrowers who have already received PPP loans retain the option to use an eight-week covered period.
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Local Business with PPE, Supplies, and Services to Support Your Business or Organization's Reopening
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ADMINDERS
Masks, Gaiters (Plain & Custom)
Thermometers (wand and disposable)
Hand Sanitizer
Counter Sneeze Guards
Face Shields & More
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COOPER ELECTRIC
(formerly Friedman Electric)
Masks (Disposable & N95)
Face Shields
Hand Sanitizer
Cleaning Supplies
Signage, Floor Decals, & More
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SAFEGUARD BUSINESS SYSTEMS
Masks (Custom Logo)
Thermometers (Disposable & Reusable)
Hand Sanitizer (Bulk & Small)
Counter Sneeze Guards
Booties, Gowns, Gloves & More
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SERVPRO
Servpro offers viral pathogen cleaning & disinfecting, air filtration equipment rental, bio remediation, and other emergency or regular cleaning services to meet your needs. Servpro offers free estimates.
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ECOLECTRO
Local startup
Ecolectro
has begun manufacturing hand sanitizer, available in 9 oz bottles or 32 oz bottles. Email
Gabriel Rodriguez
if you're interested in purchasing hand sanitizer from this firm.
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MOYLAN SAFETY SERVICE (MSS)
is an Ithaca-based firm providing occupational health and safety services for local organizations
to develop “return to operations” strategies, procedures, and training in compliance with OSHA, CDC, and other standards.
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All-Mode has developed a method for employers to receive daily reporting regarding Covid-19 symptoms prior to the start of their shift, which will support your compliance with new NYS Guidelines. Click to learn more!
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Flair Strategic Communications can support your business in a rapidly changing environment, particularly with creating new online stores, selecting new sales tools, product photos, marketing & communicating to your customers.
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Communique offers integrated branding and marketing services, but has recently been supporting clients with shifting their consumer messaging and marketing strategies, creating branded signage packages, and more.
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Request Masks & Sanitizer
You can still request masks and hand sanitizer from Tompkins County. Fill out the form at the link below to request these supplies for your Essential Business, or Phase I business. Available while supplies last.
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Hiring?
Tompkins County has a new resource for your job posting called "
Workforce Redirect", intended to match job seekers with those employers that are currently hiring.
Contact Workforce Development Board Executive Director
Natalie Branosky to have your business added to this page.
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June Meeting Schedule
Admin & Finance/Executive Committee
Tuesday, June 16, 8 - 9:30 a.m.
Board of Directors
Wednesday, June 24, 8 - 9:30 a.m.
All meetings require advance registration & will be virtual until further notice. Register with Carly Hansen at
chansen@tompkinschamber.org
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Have questions?
Our team is here to help.
Note
: our team is on reduced hours due to Covid-19 impacts.
Please be patient if our response time is longer than usual.
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