Business After Hours
Wednesday, April 6 | 5:00-7:00pm

April is "Earth Month", so we couldn't think of a better place to gather! Help us celebrate with food by GreenStar Food Co-op, spirit tastings by Liba Spirits, and biodynamic wine tastings by The Falls Wine Room. You are welcome to explore the Museum, including its new feature exhibit: Six-Legged Science!  
Tune in to Our Upcoming Virtual Events
Wills, Estates & Trusts:
Avoid Pitfalls with Eldercare Planning
Thursday, March 31 | 12:00-1:30pm
Virtual via Zoom

Worried about long term care costs even though you think your estate planning is in place? Afraid because you “don’t know what you don’t know” and can’t figure out the right questions to ask? Join us for a presentation by Harris Beach attorney, Lisa Powers.
Upcoming Roundtable
Thursday, April 4 | 12:00-1:15pm
Virtual via Zoom

Join us for an advocacy update! We'll share updates on key issues we're watching in Albany related to business, economic development, and tourism.
Feel free to join us & engage in a discussion about key issues impacting your business or organization!
Grants & Opportunities
NYS OASAS Announces Launch of New Campaign to Raise Awareness of the Recovery Friendly Workplace Tax Credit Recovery tax credit provides tax breaks of up to $2,000 for each employee in recovery from a substance use disorder that they hire.
Farm to Fork Microgrant Program
Are you an agriculture, culinary, or beverage professional? Microgrants of up to $2000 are available to agriculture-based businesses including farmers, food and/beverage producers, and restaurants. This is a reimbursement grant, with an expectation of business investment in the project of at least 50% of total project cost.
On-the-Job Training (OJT) Grant
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.
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Ithaca Farmers Market Returns
Saturday, April 2 | 9:00am-3:00pm
Join in this Saturday for a celebration of our community! Along with regular vendors, there will be lots of family fun!
GIAC Logo Reveal Party
Monday, April 4 at 3:30pm
at Bernie Milton Pavilion on The Commons

The Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC) is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and going BIG! To kick off the celebrations, GIAC is retiring its current logo and unveiling a new one! GIAC’s logo has been an integral part of its culture for all these years, and they want to honor it in style.
Florae’s 2022 Spring Open House
Saturday, May 7 | 12:00-4:00pm
Open house with featured guest Rob Cantley! Florae has thousands of carnivorous plants, orchids, and aroids. Tour the greenhouse, speak with botanists, and of course see incredible tropical plants.
NAMI Finger Lakes
Your local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, seeks to grow their Board of Directors. It's a great time to make a positive impact on Mental Health in our community. Please consider joining!
Job Posts
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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.
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.
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