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Join us for the 2025 Economic Summit!
Presented by M&T Bank
Networking & Breakouts:
8:30a | Cinemapolis
Coffee, tea, and baked goods available
Breakout Topics include:
Addressing Housing Challenges - Ithaca Area Economic Development, Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services, Tompkins County
Beyond the Spot: The role of parking in shaping local economic development - City of Ithaca
Shovel-Ready: The reality of economic development in the Southern Tier - Southern Tier 8 or IDA
Booked & Busy: Economic development through an event space - Ithaca Downtown Conference Center
Luncheon:
11:30a - 1p | Ithaca Downtown Conference Center
State of the Economy:
featuring:
Peggy Coleman, Interim President | Tompkins Chamber
Heather McDaniel, Executive Director | Ithaca Area Economic Development
Featured Speaker:
Graham Lovelace, Strategist & Writer, Charting Gen AI
Generative AI: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
With thanks to:
Presenting Sponsor: M&T Bank
Economic Development Partner: Ithaca Area Economic Development
Gold Sponsor: Cayuga Health
Silver Sponsor: Bousquet Holstein PLLC
Venue Sponsor: Ithaca Downtown Conference Center
A special thanks to our hosts: Cinemapolis & Ithaca Downtown Conference Center!
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.
Business After Hours monthly
See and be seen by the region’s top business executives and small business owners. Locations rotate for each event.