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Join us for the 2024 Economic Summit!
Presented by M&T Bank
Featuring:
Networking & Breakouts:
8:30a | Cinemapolis
Coffee, tea, and baked goods available - served by TST BOCES Culinary Arts students!
Breakout Topics include:
Ithaca's Downtown Plan: Livability, Connectivity, Creativity - City of Ithaca & DIA (presentation & discussion)
A Healthy Community: How economic factors & workplace wellness impact health outcomes - Cayuga Health (presentation & discussion)
The Intersection of Workforce & Economic Development - and why it matters - Ithaca Area Economic Development (panel discussion)
Why DEI Matters in Tourism Economic Development - Visit Ithaca (fireside chat)
Luncheon:
11:30a - 1p | Coltivare
Panel Discussion:
The Future of Higher Education & Our Community
including:
Dr. Matthew Hall, Professor, Director of MPA Program and Cornell Population Center | Cornell University
Rock Hall, Vice President for Enrollment Management | Ithaca College
Dr. Amy Kremenek, President | Tompkins Cortland Community College
Featured Speaker:
Andrew Fish, Centerstate CEO
Micron's Impact: Preparing Our Region for Growth
With special thanks to:
Gold Sponsor: Cayuga Health
Economic Development Partner: Tompkins Cortland Community College
Silver Sponsors: Bousquet Holstein, Community Foundation, Express Employment Professionals, Ithaca Area Economic Development
A special thanks to our hosts: Cinemapolis & Coltivare, and to the TST BOCES Culinary Arts Program!
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Cinemapolis | 120 E Green St, Ithaca, NY 14850
Luncheon & Presentation:
Coltivare | 235 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY 14850
Morning: 8:30 - 11:15
Luncheon: 11:30 - 1p
Morning only: $15 members; $25 non-members
Luncheon only: $30 members; $40 non-members
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.