Join us for Business After Hours at New Park!
Wednesday, June 8 | 5:00-7:00pm

You don't want to miss our next Business After Hours at the awe-inspiring New Park Event Venue & Suites!

The Tompkins Chamber Business After Hours is our premier networking event where you can connect with hundreds of chamber members and community leaders.
Upcoming Chamber Events
Annual Celebration
Thursday, June 16 | 11am-1pm
at Emerson Suites, Ithaca College

This year's Annual Celebration & Award Ceremony is a bruncheon! We are pleased to host an in-person event once again at Emerson Suites at Ithaca College. We will celebrate our accomplishments from the past year, recognize award winners, and begin our 125th Anniversary celebrations!

Sponsorships are available for this wonderful community celebration.
Please contact Jennifer Tavares at jtavares@tompkinschamber.org for more info.
Government & Community
Affairs Roundtable
Monday, June 6 | 12:00-1:15pm
on Zoom

Join us for our June Government & Community Affairs Roundtable - a conversation with County Administrator Lisa Holmes.
Women in Business Roundtable
Tuesday, May 24 | 3:00-4:30pm

Important conversations, real-time brainstorming, and a supportive environment are the hallmarks of our regular Women in Business gatherings. Any Chamber member business owners, leaders, or team members, who identify as women are welcome at our roundtable discussions.
Welcome, New Members!
Member News, Updates & Resources
Updated Covid-19 Signage

With the rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalization rates, the Tompkins County Health Department has issued a Mask Advisory, effective April 27th, recommending that mask wearing be resumed in all indoor/public spaces. New signage is available for download.
Rootstock Youth Music Celebration
Tuesday, May 22 from 11:00am-8:00pm
at Bernie Milton Pavilion

Join the Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance, New Roots Charter School, and Youth Entrepreneurship Market (YEM) for a one-day celebration of youth musicians, performers, and vendors from around the Finger Lakes region. For more information, contact Michael Mazza at mmazza@newrootsschool.org.
Southern Tier Committee of NYCGPA Meetup
Monday, May 23 at 6:00pm
at Northstar House

Join the Southern Tier regional committee of New York Cannabis Growers and Processors Association (NYCGPA) for their first meetup in Ithaca. Current industry participants, prospective businesses, community leaders, stakeholders and interested members of the public are all welcome! RSVP by May 18.
In partnership with the
Tompkins Chamber
Expanding Talent Pipelines Through Inclusive Hiring and Retention Practices Conference
Friday, June 10 from 8:30am-12:30pm
at Tompkins Cortland Community College

Join Nicole Smart, Founder and Principal of Smart EDI Solutions LLC, as the keynote speaker for this excellent opportunity for regional businesses and organizations to learn about best practices related to hiring specific marginalized populations. Registration is required by May 25. Questions? Contact Dara Riegel at BIZ@tompkinscortland.edu.
21st Annual “Kids Are Our Business”
Garden Cocktail Reception
Wednesday, June 8 from 4:30-6:00pm
at Celebrations 

Join the Advocacy Center for their annual outdoor garden cocktail reception to benefit youth survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Tompkins County. There will be appetizers, a cash bar, and their signature raffle. 
Ed Sneddon Memorial Adult/Youth Golf Event
Saturday, June 11 - 9:00am Shot Gun Start
at Newman Golf Course 

Join the Friends of CCHY as a golfing participant or event sponsor. Questions? Contact Gale Smith, (607) 277-4136, m.gale.smith.930@gmail.com or Theresa Albert, (607)274-5310, talbert@tompkins-co.org.
2022 Creative Recovery Fund
Donations and applications due June 22

CRF provides up to $1,500 for community-focused arts and cultural projects that will make a difference in our community’s recovery in the focus areas of racial justice, public and mental health, economic recovery, and climate disaster. Questions, or to brainstorm ideas anytime!
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!