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Coming the first week in May...
Workforce Week: Creating Healthy Workplaces for the Future
Join us for a week of webinars – or just a few – with area experts sharing resources and best practices. The week will culminate with an in-person Happy Hour on Friday at Liquid State Brewing, featuring Silo Food Truck.
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CFCU Community Credit Union, Live in Ithaca, and the Tompkins Chamber are excited to host this programming to support area businesses, organizations, and their employees in navigating today’s workforce and workplace challenges and opportunities. The last two years have brought changes to health and wellness needs, technology, workforce recruitment; as well as how people think about work, and what they expect and need from their employers.
Workshops will run May 2-6. Stay tuned for specific times and listings coming soon!
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Business Continuity Planning with Tompkins County & Tetra Tech
Thursday, April 21 | 9:00-11:00am
Virtual via Zoom
This session will provide critical information to support your business or organization in planning for natural disasters, business disruptions, or other emergencies which could impact your bottom line, workforce, and key assets.
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Ribbon Cutting for Lev Kitchen
Thursday, April 21 | 11:00am
Please join the City of Ithaca, Downtown Ithaca Alliance, and Tompkins Chamber officials for a ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of Lev Kitchen. Thank you to DIA for hosting the Welcoming Ceremony.
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Collegetown Business Walk
Friday, April 22 | 1:00-5:00pm
In partnership with the City of Ithaca and Collegetown Small Business Alliance (CSBA), the Tompkins Chamber is coordinating a Business Walk to connect directly with business operators. The information gathered will be used to help Collegetown businesses grow and inform investments in the neighborhood.
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Small Business Roundtable
Thursday, April 28 | 9:00-10:30am
In April we will enter The Solution Room: Peer-to-Peer Support for Your Biggest Challenges. Harness the power of collaboration to identify best practices and brainstorm solutions to your toughest small business challenges. You will take back specific, actionable steps to address your issues along with an expanded network of peers for continued support.
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On-the-Job Training (OJT) Grant
Training grants with a maximum payout of $2,000 will be available for support to people in recovery receiving educational and training supports, and maintaining a recovery friendly employer base.
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Farm to Fork Microgrant Program
Microgrants of up to $2,000 are available for agriculture-based businesses including farmers, food and/beverage producers, and restaurants.
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Childcare and Summer Camps Job Fair
Thursday, April 14 | 12-2 pm
Sprole Conference Room, Tompkins Cortland Community College
Interested in a summer or permanent job working with children in Tompkins/Cortland county? Come meet with representatives from schools, childcare centers, summer camps, and more! Registration is required by April 12.
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Annual Event Planning Workshops
April 21 & 28 | 9am-3pm
Cinemapolis
The FREE Tompkins Festivals Annual Event Planning Workshops returns! These workshops are excellent for first time event planners, as well as experienced event planners.
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Loaves & Fishes Re-Opens Dining Room
Monday, May 2 | 12-1pm
The Loaves & Fishes' Dining Room is re-opening after two years plus! The dining room opens at 11:30am for fellowship and beverages, and lunch from noon to 1 pm on Monday, May 2. All are welcome! No ID required.
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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.
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Our team is here to help.
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.
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