L.E.A.R.N.: Providing Quality Service to Customers with Disabilities Webinar
Wednesday, September 23 | Noon - 1 p.m.
With strong commitments to community partnership and public impact, the Tompkins Chamber and Finger Lakes Independence Center are collaborating to present strategies for providing quality services to people with disabilities and help answer questions you and your staff may have.
The webinar will summarize methods employers may use in their businesses/organization. Valerie Horn and Jeff Boles from Finger Lakes Independence Center will be our hosts. FLIC staff provides a personal perspective on disability issues and customizes presentations to directly assist business owners as well as their employees.
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L.E.A.R.N.: Sexual Harassment Prevention Training with Linda Bryan
Wednesday, September 30 | Noon - 1 p.m.
Last chance to take this with the Chamber!
New York State law requires that employers provide a sexual harassment prevention policy and training on an annual basis to all employees, and encourages training of new employees as soon as possible, noting that employers may be liable for the actions of employees immediately upon hire.
This one hour NYS Compliant Sexual Harassment Prevention Training will include:An explanation of sexual harassment consistent with New York State guidance. The training will conclude with a Q&A for all attendees, and will qualify as a "train the trainer" opportunity.
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Did you miss one of our L.E.A.R.N. Business Impacts webinars or Networking @ Noon Industry Insights events?
You can watch them all right on our YouTube channel.
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Healthy Workforce Network
On-the-Job Training Grant
The Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a new iteration of its On-the-Job Training Grant through a United States Department of Labor funding award to the Healthy Workforce Network - a local network of organizations collaborating to support people in recovery and their employers.
This funding award differs from past OJT grant programs in that it is intended to support people in recovery receiving educational and training supports, new job opportunities, and maintaining a recovery friendly workforce and employer base in Tompkins County and regionally. All employers interested in being considered for this program must take our survey and be willing to comply with additional program requirements.
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Tompkins Chamber and CVB Property at East Shore Drive Being Listed Today
Last week, the Tompkins Chamber & CVB announced to our members and tourism partners our intent to list our property at East Shore Drive for sale, after much consideration and decades of being headquartered at this iconic facility. We're excited to see what will come next for our organization, and for 904 E. Shore Drive.
Click below for the listing information!
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Tompkins Connect Invites You:
Know Money,
Less Problems
Thursday, Sept 24 | 4 - 5:30 p.m.
As young professionals, navigating finances can be tough. If you’ve struggled with your financial decision making, or just don’t know where to start, this FREE session will get you on track to feeling financially secure and achieving your goals. Presented by local, independent financial experts at The Strebel Planning Group, "Know Money, Less Problems" will address simple, practical steps to improving financial well being and preparing for a successful future.
Join Tompkins Connect for a free virtual workshop designed to help you navigate financial decisions. You'll have the opportunity to "meet" other young professionals, and ask questions to financial experts, all for free! Follow the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/316312019472296
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Welcome Home Wednesday
Virtual Wine Tasting w/ Damiani
October 7th | 5 - 6 p.m.
Have you relocated to the area in the past year to live or work in Tompkins County? Are you interested in learning more about what Tompkins County has to offer a first time resident or someone returning after years away?
The Tompkins Chamber is inviting new residents to Live in Ithaca: Welcome Home Wednesdays with co-host Glen Allen, General Manager and Co-owner of Damiani Wine Cellars as we present a fun virtual Wine Tasting Experience. Invite your colleagues or new recruits!
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Business After Hours
w/ CFCU Credit Union and Community Foundation of Tompkins County
Wednesday, October 14th | 5 - 6:30 p.m.
Join us for our October's virtual Business After Hours with hosts CFCU Community Credit Union and Community Foundation! CFCU has been serving banking needs of individuals, families, and local businesses in Ithaca for over 65 years and contributes greatly to the community through volunteerism and sponsorships. Community Foundation is celebrating its 20th anniversary of improving the quality of life by inspiring and supporting enduring philanthropy in partnership with generous donors and effective non-profit agencies. Come meet the CFCU and Community Foundation teams!
Additionally, Serendipity Catering has an amazing event menu with hors d'oeuvres, desserts and cocktail kits available for order to enhance your virtual event experience! View menu and Kits available for order HERE through Serendipity.
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Attendees will have a chance to join hosts CFCU Community Credit Union and Community Foundation of Tompkins County in making gifts to support our community during this difficult time. Join us! |
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Recovery Rocks!
with the Alcohol & Drug Council
Thursday, Sept 24 | 7 p.m. (virtual concert)
Recovery Rocks is a FREE virtual concert fundraiser organized by the Alcohol & Drug Council of Tompkins County to raise awareness and celebrate National Recovery Month. This year, the Council is pleased to host Sam Harris from the X Ambassadors for a special virtual acoustic performance along with stories and voices from people in the recovery community.
Recovery Rocks is made possible with sponsor support from Well Said Media, and Harris Beach PLLC.
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From TMV to COVID-19: The History of Virus Research at BTI
Wednesday, Sept 30 | 12 - 1pm
Plant science has played an unsung role in virus research. Indeed, without important advances in plant science research, the medical community may have taken much longer to discover viruses and develop vaccines for people and animals.
Please join BTI to hear from plant virologist and science historian Karen-Beth Scholthof and Paul Debbie, BTI’s Director of Research and New Business Development. From the birth of virology with Frances O. Holmes’ development of the TMV local lesion assay, to using baculoviruses to manufacture COVID-19 vaccines, learn how BTI research continues to work for humanity.
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Park Foundation Welcomes New Executive Director Rachel Leon
Congratulations and welcome to Rachel Leon, the new Executive Director of the Park Foundation. After a lengthy search process, the Park Foundation is thrilled to announce that Rachel Leon has accepted our invitation to join us as our new Executive Director. She has extensive experience in the areas that the Foundation focuses on: democracy, media, environment, social justice and sustainability. Learn more here.
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Congratulations to Member CFCU for their Historic Ithaca Award.
Click here to learn more about this important collaboration with HOLT Architects, and the resulting recognition award. |
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On Saturday, September 26th, there will be a Moment of Movement held at the Ithaca Tompkins International Airport outside on the tarmac.
Beginning at 9am, popular FLX Fitclub instructor Chantelle Farmer and her team of senior instructors (Jenny Henion, Jessica Kerns, and Carrie Susskind) will lead a free hour-long workout to benefit youth and families of Tompkins County. The money raised by our community will go towards the Ithaca Youth Bureau and the United Way of Tompkins County. These two important organizations successfully serve the needs of youth, parents and caregivers in our community.
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Manufacturing Summit w/ Congressman Reed
Tuesday Sept 29 - Friday October 2
Join Congressman Reed as he hosts a week-long series of virtual panel discussions, focusing on the needs, expansion, and tools for manufacturers in the 23rd district. Topics include innovation and the Future of American Manufacturing; the US Tax and Trade Agenda; Bipartisanship During a Crisis; Workforce Development Policy and Trends; and COVID-19's Impact on Manufacturing and the Federal Response.
RSVP by September 24th to attend; click below for flyer with all event information.
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The American Red Cross is urging donors who are healthy and feeling well to make an appointment to give blood to maintain the blood supply for patients who rely on lifesaving transfusions.
All donors with an online appointment will receive FREE COVID-19 ANTIBODY TESTING. Do a good deed and get valuable insight into your virus exposure. Visit www.redcrossblood.org to make an appointment to give blood at a blood drive near you.
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Reduced Pricing Option for Employer/ Business Clients
Cayuga Health System, our regional leader in COVID-19 diagnostic testing, has developed a reduced pricing option for participating employers who are requiring or supporting surveillance testing for their workforce.
Additional e-screening for your workforce is available:
· Allows for ready access to telemedicine visits with a provider
· Includes tracking and reporting back to the employer for return to work
For more information, or to explore options for workforce testing, please contact Tracy Gates, Vice-President & Chief Operating Officer at Cayuga Health System at 607-351-8487 or tgates@cayugamed.org.
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Local, Regional, and New York State COVID-19 Updates
Follow Industry Guidelines & Submit Your Affirmation:
Please visit the NY Forward website using the links below to find your industry sector guidelines whether you are an Essential Business, Phase 1, 2, 3, or 4. We continue to watch for new Guidelines and advocate for clarity for those sectors that haven't been provided reopening guidance yet.
** NYS has issued updates to existing industry guidelines. Please check back occasionally to your industry guidelines to ensure you're aware of any updates **
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Hiring?
Tompkins County has a 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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September - October
Meeting Schedule
Board of Directors
Wednesday, September 23 | 8 a.m.
Government & Community Affairs
Monday, October 5 | Noon - 1:15 p.m.
Ambassadors Committee
Monday, October 19 | Noon - 1 p.m.
All meetings require advance registration &
will be virtual until further notice.
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Have questions?
Our team is here to help.
Note: Our offices are open by appointment - please reach out to Carly, Diane, or Jennifer if you need to visit us.
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