Tompkins Chamber & Visit Ithaca

This month's roundtable will include a discussion with staff from Southern Tier 8 | Southern Tier East Regional Planning Board. Join Executive Director Jen Gregory and Director of Economic Development Evan Maslin for a conversation regarding regional resources available through Southern Tier 8, as well as the economic development goals and needs of our area. Our Government & Community Affairs Roundtable features discussions focused on key state, local, and federal issues. Open to any Chamber member or municipal partner who would like to share ideas and take action. Hybrid/zoom option will be available upon request. Please make note when you register. Thank you to our Roundtable series sponsors: Borgwarner, M&T Bank, and The Waterfront Cafe.

We had the honor of attending ribbon cuttings for new businesses, Poured Candle Bar and Asempe Kitchen, LLC yesterday. Both are located in Press Bay Alley and perfectly demonstrate what makes Tompkins County unique - our diverse economy of small, locally owned businesses. We urge you to check them out!

Connect with other women in business at The Treman Center on September 17th!

Have you been meaning to update your headshot? We have you covered! Mike Smith from Manifesto Designs Photography will be at Tompkins Chamber on Friday, September 6th from 10AM to noon offering professional headshots. Ten minute slots are $75 for members and $100 for future members. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gNgAWHxt

Join Shelby Green from Tompkins Chamber at SouthWorks Ithaca for the Unity in Shades Roundtable on September 24th!

🌟 Exciting News for Ithaca’s Hospitality Community! 🌟 We're thrilled to announce that the Ithaca Downtown Conference Center is officially open for business! 🎉 Our Food and Beverage Department is actively seeking talented individuals from all walks of life to join our team. Whether you’re experienced in the industry or just starting your journey, we welcome diverse backgrounds and expertise. If you’re passionate about hospitality and looking for a workplace that values fairness, inclusivity, and teamwork, we’d love to hear from you! Come be a part of a team you can truly be proud of. Current Opportunities: 🔹Retail Store Employee 🔹 Banquet Server 🔹 First Cook …and more! Ready to make your mark in Ithaca’s vibrant hospitality scene? Reach out today to learn more about joining our team. Let’s build something amazing together! Head over to this link to apply: https://lnkd.in/eD62yYbZ #Hospitality #Ithaca #JobOpportunities #TeamBuilding #JoinUs #FoodAndBeverage

This morning's Community Conversation was kindly hosted by Just Be Cause Center. Participants included elected officials Legislator Travis Brooks, Assembly Member Anna Kelles, and Mayor Cantelmo, as well as residents and businesses owners who united in the goal of making Ithaca's West End a more safe, beautiful, and successful part of Tompkins County. Thank you to everyone who joined the conversation! Special thanks to our sponsors Visions Federal Credit Union and Cayuga Health System for their support.

The Tompkins Chamber Foundation is pleased to announce the return of the Leadership Tompkins Program, a community-led leadership development program with a deep history in Tompkins County. The program focuses on helping participants grow their leadership skills while gaining a deep understanding of the issues, challenges, and opportunities impacting residents, municipalities, the economy, and human service organizations. Deborah Mohlenhoff, MPA, longtime Leadership Tompkins Facilitator, will be leading the program facilitation for the 2024-2025 Leadership Tompkins cohort, with support from Carly Hansen (she/her), Director of Operations and Human Resources for the Tompkins Chamber. Additional community leaders and elected officials will be engaging with the class throughout the course of the program, and each class day will include a blend of exposure to community issues as well as leadership skills development for the participants. #leadershiptompkins Find more information and the application here: https://lnkd.in/gBppqBFZ

Mark your calendars for our September Business After Hours at Ports of New York!

Join your neighbors in the West End for hyper-local networking, conversation, and advocacy at Just Be Cause (JBC) Center! Community Conversations serve as a forum for the Tompkins Chamber and Visit Ithaca to engage leaders of businesses and organizations in different localities within Tompkins County and allow us to better understand and support the unique needs of each community. All business owners, non-profit leaders, and government officials are invited to attend. Registration is requested but the event is free and open to all; you do not need to be a Chamber member to participate. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gF7-TyG5