The Economic Summit is now sold out. If you'd like to request a spot on our wait list, please e-mail Mary Holland-Bavis at mhollandbavis@tompkinschamber.org.
The Annual Economic Summit, presented in partnership with the Downtown Ithaca Alliance and Cayuga Health System provides a snapshot of the local economy, current and future developments of interest, and key local issues and policies affecting the business community.
Presenters:
Jennifer Tavares, CEcD, Tompkins Chamber
Gary Ferguson, Downtown Ithaca Alliance
Rob Lawlis, Cayuga Health System
Featured Speaker:
Deborah L. Stevens, Assistant Director
Government Law & Policy Practice - Greenberg Traurig
Focus area: Hospitality & Tourism
Legislative Panel, Featuring:
Senator Lea Webb
Assemblymember Dr. Anna Kelles
(Congressman Marc Molinaro regrets he can no longer attend)
A breakfast buffet is included with your registration.
Thank you to Gold Sponsor M & T Bank, and Silver Sponsors Ithaca Area Economic Development, Coltivare & Tompkins Cortland Community College, Bousquet Holstein PLLC, Express Employment Professionals and Cornell University for their support!
235 South Cayuga Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
8:30 - 9:00 a.m. registration and breakfast buffet opens
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. main program
Advance registration is required as we anticipate this event to sell out quickly.
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.