If you are an owner or manager of a small business and you have questions about your responsibility to provide access to health insurance for your employees under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Tompkins Chamber can help. Though the Chamber will not be providing Navigator services for individuals this year, the Chamber IS providing assistance to businesses through the Community Health Advocates program as a subcontract with the Human Service Coalition of Tompkins County.
Jean McPheeters will present a brief workshop on employer responsibilities; the fines that some businesses will be required to pay if they don’t provide insurance that meets the minimum requirements and the price limits; the SHOP Marketplace through the NYS of Health Marketplace; available plans; the right way to count your employees under the ACA; and the tax credit available to some businesses (including not-for-profits). She will also answer questions and arrange to meet individually with you if more consultation is needed.
There will be two one-hour workshops presented in November. The first will be on Thursday, November 13 at 3:30 p.m.; the second on Tuesday, November 18 at 9:00 a.m. Both will be held at the Chamber of Commerce. There is no charge for either workshop, but please register on-line or call 273-7080 so that we’ll know how many people to expect.
Also, while businesses with fewer than 50 employees have no requirements under the Affordable Care Act, it is extremely likely that your employees may ask you questions about the ACA. Make plans to attend one of the workshops.
Featured Annual Events
Economic Summit
The Tompkins Chamber presents key local issues impacting local businesses and developers, policy issues impacting the business community, and local insights from participants in a national economic outlook survey. Partnering with Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED), the event includes important updates about our economy, workforce, upcoming projects, and strategies to move forward and achieve a sustainable economic recovery.
Annual Dinner & Awards
One of the premier business community events of the year, the Annual Meeting highlights the Chamber community and previews the goals and initiatives for the coming year. Come and celebrate the success of our business community and economic development with hundreds of local leaders and elected officials! Join us as we raise a glass to the companies, not-for-profits, and volunteers who partner with us to help our community thrive.
Golf Tournament
This day on the green combines top-notch golf with valuable networking and advertising opportunities. Held at one of the County’s finest and professionally-rated golf courses. Staggered start golf tournament with several prizes, including skins. Lunch and beverages provided.
Great Big Chamber Auction
See and be seen by the region’s top business executives and small business owners. The Great Big Chamber Thank You & Auction holds tremendous value to our sponsors, donors, and attendees as it is one of our most highly publicized and attended events. The Great Big Chamber Auction portion helps underwrite the events and programs that support our Chamber members. Traditional silent and live auction, networking, and nonprofit recognition awards.