WELCOME
NEW MEMBERS!
Game Bar
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Upcoming Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
June 3 at 11am
June 17 at 4:30pm
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IMPORTANT NEWS & UPDATES:
Scroll down for additional news, COVID-19 updates, and funding resources.
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In Person! Small Business Roundtable
Wednesday, June 9 | 9:00-10:30am
LaTourelle | 1150 Danby Rd (Rt 96B)
Spend time with peer small business owners to share your experiences, opportunities, and challenges - especially as we move through recovery from the pandemic together. Note, all COVID protocols will be followed.
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Quality Service to Customers with Disabilities
Thursday, June 10th | 12-1pm via Zoom
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 to help answer questions you and your staff may have.
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The Bistro at La Tourelle
Last week, we celebrated The Bistro at La Tourelle moving into the former John Thomas Steakhouse Farmhouse with a ribbon-cutting. Visitors and locals may now enjoy their breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch in three separate dining rooms and the covered deck. Congratulations on your new location!
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Informational COVID-19 Posters For Your Business or Building re: "Mask Use" Policies |
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The Tompkins County Health Department has released a new series of informational signs which will help display your business' preference around mask-use (whether or not masks are still required in your building). Please consider printing one of these signs to replace or add to the current posters you may have in your storefront or building. |
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OJT Grants Available
The Chamber has On-the-Job Training Grant opportunities through a United States Department of Labor funding award to the Healthy Workforce Consortium. This 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. Funds can support new hires and promotion of existing employees.
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Learn more about becoming a recovery friendly employer and receiving grant funding for your training needs!
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NYS Launches Round XI CFA Application
Round XI Will Award More Than $750 Million Across All 10 REDC Regions to Build Back Better in a Post-COVID Economic Recovery
Last week Governor Andrew M. Cuomo launched Round XI of the Regional Economic Development Council initiative, officially kicking off a new decade of economic development in a post-pandemic recovery. The 2021 funding round includes more than $750 million in state economic development resources. The Consolidated Funding Application will open on May 10, enabling businesses, municipalities, not-for-profits and the public to begin applying for assistance from dozens of state programs for job-creation and community development projects.
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Member Updates & Events, Development News
We provide a weekly roundup of member news. To have something included, email Nana.
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Dine & Donate event kicks off June 1!
Taste of the Finger Lakes hosts a community wide fundraising campaign asking individuals and families to consider visiting one, or many, of their partnering food and beveragebusinesses for pick-up, dine-in or delivery, and making a donation to help support the fight against hunger. 100% of proceeds stay in our community.
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The Hangar Theatre Company's
OUTDOOR Mainstage season begins June 17!
Titles include The Realness, Once, Sweeney Todd, Queens Girl in the World, and An Odyssey.
Seats are limited, and tickets must be purchased in advance. Buy tickets or subscribe and save at www.hangartheatre.org & 607.273.ARTS!
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Live music returns to the Cider House!
Starting Memorial Day weekend the Cider House will have music all summer long, featuring shows with wide ranging musical styles. Hang late into the evening to eat, drink, and be merry.
These shows will be hosted outdoors with plenty of room to spread out and roam, enjoy the fire pits, eat sourdough pizza, and experience so much delicious cider and farm to table eats. They will have options for shade, rain, gluten free, vegan, beer, non-alcoholic beverages, and more!
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Tompkins Chamber & CVB Release
2020 Annual Report
Our membership remains strong, engaged, invested, and resilient. We were in awe of you and all you gave to your staff, your businesses, and this community throughout 2020. Thank you for your trust in us, and for allowing us to support you through the most difficult year imaginable. Together, we are so much stronger.
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NYS Business
Recovery Programs
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Pandemic Small Business
Recovery Grant Program
$800 million in funding for small businesses - including for-profit arts and cultural institutions that were impacted by the pandemic. LEARN MORE >
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Restaurant Resiliency Program
$25 million in grant funding to support restaurants that provide meals to distressed and under-represented communities. LEARN MORE >
Restaurant Return-To-Work Tax Credit
For small, independently owned restaurants within New York City or any area in New York State designated by the NYS Department of Health as either an Orange or a Red zone for at least 30 consecutive days.
New York State Biodefense Commercialization Fund
$40 million dedicated for a life science-specific initiative to capitalize on New York’s research and development assets and expertise in life sciences, biotechnology, and biodefense. LEARN MORE >
New York Forward Loan Fund (NYFLF)
The New York Forward Loan Fund (NYFLF) is an economic recovery loan program aimed at supporting New York State small businesses, nonprofits and small residential landlords. LEARN MORE >
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
The Emergency Rental Assistance Program will be opening soon. Find out how you can get help with past due rent. LEARN MORE >
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Restaurant Revitalization Fund
This program provides emergency assistance for eligible restaurants, bars, and other qualifying businesses impacted by COVID-19. LEARN MORE >
Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
This loan provides economic relief to small businesses and nonprofit organizations that are currently experiencing a temporary loss of revenue.
Shuttered Venue Operators Grant
This grant provides emergency assistance for eligible venues affected by COVID-19. LEARN MORE >
SBA Debt Relief
SBA offers debt relief to existing SBA loan borrowers whose businesses have been impacted by COVID-19. LEARN MORE >
Cross-program Eligibility on SBA
COVID-19 Relief Options
A summary of the criteria to meet when considering different funding options. LEARN MORE >
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COVID-19 Vaccines & Updates |
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Member Job Posting Corner |
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Please, share with appropriate referrals/candidates!
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All meetings require advance registration & will be virtual until further notice. Register with Carly Hansen at chansen@tompkinschamber.org.
Government & Community Affairs
June 7th | Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Admin & Finance/Executive Committee
June 15 | 8 - 9:30 a.m.
Board of Directors
June 23rd | 8 - 9:30 a.m.
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Our team is here to help.
Note: Our East Shore Dr. office is staffed most weekdays from 9-5 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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