We welcome you to join us for the 2018 Economic Summit presented by the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce and Tompkins County Area Development, with special guest Heather Briccetti from The Business Council of New York State.
The Annual Economic Summit provides a snapshot of the local economy, highlights recent projects, and outlines challenges and opportunities for business and job growth in our community.
Keynote presentation by:
Heather C. Briccetti, Esq.
President & CEO
The Business Council of New York State
Heather Briccetti will discuss the Business Council's pro-growth, pro-business agenda, 2019 New York State Budget proposals, and Federal tax Reform impacts to NYS taxpayers and businesses. Attendees will have the opportunity for a Q&A session with Ms. Briccetti after her presentation.
Special presentations by:
Heather McDaniel, CEcD
Vice President & Director of Economic Development Services
Tompkins County Area Development (TCAD)
Jennifer Tavares, CEcD
President & CEO
Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce
About Heather C. Briccetti, Esq.
Heather C. Briccetti, Esq. is the president and chief executive officer of The Business Council of New York State, Inc., the primary, statewide association advocating for New York's business community. Ms. Briccetti is a dynamic leader, trusted advisor, and champion for economic growth, good jobs, and strong communities across New York. As a visionary for New York's economy, she has created a leading voice for business on economic growth, corporate governance, tax policy, labor, manufacturing, campaign finance reform, value creation, and education. Ms. Briccetti joined The Business Council in 2007, as vice president of government affairs, overseeing the organization's legislative and pro-growth agendas. She holds a Juris Doctor from Albany Law School.
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.