Networking @ Noon: Health & Wellness
Thursday, May 27 | Noon - 1:30 p.m.
The May 2021 Networking at Noon will be focused on Health and Wellness Industry Insights, discussing physical, mental and emotional health issues that could be affecting you and your team during this critical time. In this session you will learn about:
- Rising anxiety — How the COVID-19 crisis is impacting mental and emotional health
- Impacts of change on your workforce — How businesses are adapting to a new world
- Supporting your employees — What you can do to help
- Resources — Information and support for you and your employees
Panelists will include:
Dr Donna Sandidge, Medical Director of Cayuga Center for Healthy Living
Jeremy R. Stewart, Nutrition & General Health Outreach Educator
Cornell University Wellness Program
Norbert McCloskey, Executive Director of Ithaca Health Alliance
Phoenix Wiggins, August Moon Spa Manager
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IMPORTANT NEWS and UPDATES:
Scroll down for additional news, COVID-19 updates, and funding resources.
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Upcoming Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
Please join us to celebrate each of the following businesses:
May 25 at 2pm
June 3 at 1pm
June 17 at 4:30pm
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Women in Business Roundtable
Thursday, May 27th | 3 - 4:30 p.m.
Serendipity Backlot | 950 Danby Rd, Ithaca
Meet up with other women from local businesses and nonprofit organizations for some in-person networking in a fun, supportive, and casual environment.
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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Did you miss our
Annual Meeting & Celebration?
Last Thursday, the Tompkins Chamber & CVB gathered in-person and virtually from Coltivare with over 200 members and stakeholders for a hopeful and inspirational Annual Meeting. We hope you'll take about 90 minutes to watch the event as you have time.
Featuring remarks from: Greg Hartz, Tompkins Trust; Jennifer Tavares, Tompkins Chamber; Peggy Coleman, Visit Ithaca; Jeff Matteson, TST BOCES/Board Chair; Dr. Martin Stallone, Cayuga Medical Center - and four inspiring award presentations. It was a heartwarming, entertaining event not to be missed!
The Chamber & CVB are grateful to all of the sponsors, staff, and stakeholders who helped make it possible.
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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 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.
Round XI includes core capital and tax-credit funding that will be combined with a wide range of existing agency programs totaling approximately $750 million. The core funding includes $225 million in grants and tax credits to fund high value regional priority projects. The Budget also makes over $525 million in resources from state agencies available to support community revitalization and business growth consistent with the existing REDC plans through the CFA process.
In order to be responsive to the immediate needs of the development community and as the state is making crucial investments to generate economic activity, the $150 million in grant funds from Empire State Development will be made available to projects on a continuous and competitive basis this round. The Regional Councils will identify and recommend priority projects that will be eligible for up to $150 million in capital funds on a rolling basis, meaning projects will be reviewed throughout the round. An emphasis will be placed on project readiness and alignment with each region's strategic plan.
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Cider Week is going on now!
Cider Week, produced by the NY Cider Association, has been restructured in 2021 as a statewide celebration in the spring May 15-31 and in the fall Oct. 2-17.
Even if you do not participate in one of the official events, consider purchasing locally made cider this month from our area cideries and merchants. Ask for pairing recommendations with your favorite spring dishes!
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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.
Learn more about becoming a recovery friendly employer and receiving grant funding for your training needs!
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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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This week's Spring Writes
Literary Festival free zoom event:
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Dramatic World Building Workshop: An Introduction to New Play Dramaturg
Thurs, May 27 6:30-8:30pm
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Fossil Fridays are back at
Museum of the Earth!
Just in time for the summer months, the Paleontological Research Institution (PRI) is announcing the reopening of Fridays at its Museum of the Earth. Previously open only Sun-Mon, the Museum will now be opening its doors Fri–Mon from 10am - 5pm beginning Friday, May 21.
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Media and Photos Shine Light on the "The ABCs of Black History
Lift-Up and Learn" Launch
More than 1,000 children from Beverly J. Martin School, GIAC, the Downtown Ithaca Children’s Center (DICC) and Southside’s Community Unity Music and Education Program (CUMEP) are receiving the book to own in addition to classrooms in the Ithaca City School District all receiving copies. The book is a New York Times bestseller by poet and first-time author, Rio Cortez, and illustrated by Lauren Semmer. It goes through the alphabet highlighting big ideas and big moments in Black history.
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Pandemic Heroes Needed!
The Red Cross is experiencing the lowest donor turnout since the COVID-19 pandemic began. If you are healthy and feeling well, we urge you to make a commitment to save up to 3 lives with a blood donation. There is no wait time after the COVID-19 vaccine if you are feeling well. Make an appointment today!
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Funding & Business Resources |
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COVID-19 & Vaccine
Updates
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Restaurant Revitalization Program Launched; Applicants Should Submit ASAP
For the first 21 days, the SBA will prioritize reviewing applications from small businesses owned by women, veterans, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.
EIDL
PPP Program Announces that Funds Are Expended
NYS Resources
NYS Guidance For:
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Member Job Posting Corner
The following members have shared job postings with us, and appreciate you sharing with appropriate referrals/candidates!
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May & June Meeting Schedule
Special Board Meeting
May 26th | 8 - 9:30 a.m.
Government & Community Affairs
June 7th | Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Admin & Finance/Executive Committee
June 15 | 8 - 9:30 a.m.
All meetings require advance registration & will be virtual until further notice. Register with Carly Hansen at chansen@tompkinschamber.org.
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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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