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First in-person event of 2022! Small Business Roundtable Thursday, January 27 | 9:00-10:30am During this first quarter of the new year, join your peer small business owners to reflect on your goals and share tools & resources for successful annual planning. Small Business Roundtable events are open to owners of small businesses with less than 50 employees. Masks and social distancing will be required; all current COVID-19 safety protocols will be in effect.

State of the State & Budget Address Presentation by Commissioner, Dr. Chinazo O. Cunningham Thursday, January 27 at 3:00pm The event will be hosted in webinar format, with a half hour presentation and half hour of Q & A. Register in Advance

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Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Thursday, February 10 | 10:00-11:30am Join the Tompkins Chamber as we present the New York State guidelines for sexual harassment prevention training. NYS 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.

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Tompkins Connect hosts a Public Speaking Workshop for Young Professionals Tuesday, February 15 | 7:00-8:30pm Public Speaking is a top fear of many Americans, but we are here to help! The Tompkins Connect Public Speaking Workshop, taught by Rebecca Bradshaw, who is the Kitchen Theatre’s Producing Artistic Director, will teach young professionals how to prepare and deliver effective presentations confidently and professionally. Register in advance. Cost is $25 at the door.

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Networking @ Noon - Black History Month Thursday, February 17 | 12:00-1:30pm at Northstar House Together, let's honor Black History Month by recognizing the resilience, grit and tenacity of Tompkins County's Black-owned small business heroes. Join us for February's networking event, with refreshments by our host, Northstar House, where we will celebrate our local Black business owners and listen to their stories.

Note: All registered attendees will be required to be vaccinated and provide PROOF of vaccination, per the Tompkins Chamber's event guidelines. Masks will also be required except when actively eating or drinking.

Entrepreneurial Training Course Classes start Monday, February 21. Limited space available! Tompkins Chamber Foundation and Tompkins Cortland Community College offer an eight-week entrepreneurial training course for entrepreneurs as part of the Tompkins County Microenterprise Assistance Program. This course is for microenterprise business owners with five or less employees including themselves; it is for both startups and existing microenterprises who wish to write a new business plan and/or develop a project for completion in 2022. Please visit website for program details and eligibility requirements; those who sign up for this course should intend to pursue an eligible project within a six month time frame from course completion. The class is sponsored by Visit Ithaca.

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OJT Grant & Member Job Postings

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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 >

Please, share with appropriate referrals/candidates! 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 Coughlin & Gerhart - Real Estate Associate Attorney GrammaTech - remote positions available 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 David Walton, Event & Program Manager 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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