Greetings Chamber Members, Tourism Partners & Community Members:   We are excited to share that the development of our 2022-2025 Strategic Plan is in progress and is expected to be completed this spring. To support our strategic planning efforts, the Tompkins Chamber and Ithaca/Tompkins CVB (Visit Ithaca) are seeking your input, feedback, and suggestions about several topics.   You are a valued member of our Chamber and CVB community, and your feedback is important as we chart our course for the next few years. This survey is completely confidential, and answers will be analyzed in the aggregate, not by individual business or organization.   TAKE THE SURVEY >>   Thank you in advance for your time and input!   Sincerely,   Jennifer Tavares President & CEO with support from our Strategic Planning Committee

COVID-19 Update: Tompkins County Mask Advisory Suspended 2/28   The Tompkins County Health Department is suspending the local mask advisory as the spread of COVID-19 and active COVID-19 hospital admissions have slowed.  Read the Full Report >

Event & Program Manager The Tompkins Chamber is seeking a mission-driven, highly motivated individual to manage a schedule of quality events, programs, and key relationships. We are seeking a team player who shares our vision of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive business community. View Job Post >

Upcoming Community Events

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Welcome Home Wednesdays Wednesday, March 2 | 5:30-7:00pm In-person at the Sciencenter Do you know someone who recently relocated to the area in the past year to live or work in Tompkins County? Welcome home Wednesdays is a way for first year residents to meet new people and become familiar with our businesses and organizations in the community. Light refreshments will be available.

Fab5 Award Ceremony Monday, March 7 | 7:00-8:30pm Virtual Event - Join the watch party! All members of the community are invited to honor and celebrate the 2022 winners at the free virtual Fab5 Young Professional Awards Celebration on Monday, March 7, 2022 from 7:00pm- 8:30pm. Register Here

Upcoming Chamber Events

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Networking @ Noon Thursday, March 17 | 12:00-1:30pm In-person at Boatyard Grill Wear your GREEN and join us for a St. Patrick's Day networking event at The Boatyard Grill.  We will engage in GREEN discussions around different sustainability topics ranging from green design to food systems and renewable energy.

Note: All registered attendees will be required to be vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination for in-person events per the Tompkins Chamber's event guidelines. Masks will also be required except when actively eating or drinking.

SAVE THE DATE! Register Here 2022 Economic Summit (virtual) March 24 | 9:00am-12:00pm Join us for an overview of our economic outlook, important conversations about workforce trends, our tourism economy, downtown development, and fostering business attraction and expansion in our community. Session info & speakers TBA. Be a sponsor! Inquire here >

Resources, Opportunities & Input

In case you missed it... Business Loan Insights from February 24 View the Recording

Do you advertise to college students? Campus Promotions is a student-run marketing firm in Ithaca. They are looking for input from local business owners in order to understand what marketing needs you feel are being underserved in our area. Take a Short Survey >

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On-the-Job Training Grant Program 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. There is still over $75,000 in funding available. Learn More & Apply >

Member Job Postings

Please, share with appropriate referrals/candidates! Tompkins Chamber - Event & Program Manager Perry & Carroll - Accountant Tompkins County - many positions available Ithaca Farmers Market - Executive Director Discover Cayuga Lake - many positions available Arnot Realty - Real Estate Development Manager Alternatives Federal Credit Union - Lending Operations Director  Lakeview Health Services - many positions available Lev Kitchen - many positions available Human Services Coalition - Finance Director Community Foundation of Tompkins County - current positions open CFCU Community Credit Union - many positions open Challenge - current positions open Unity House - many positions open 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 10-4pm 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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