We have an exciting networking at noon event this month featuring three established businesswomen who are leaders in the retail industry sector. Our event is on Thursday, August 22nd from Noon - 1:30 pm at Just A Taste. As of 08/22/19, This event is filled to capacity. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to seeing you at a future Networking at Noon event. Check the weekly Chambergram for more upcoming events! At Thursday's Networking at Noon event, we will explore doing business in the Tompkins County retail industry with Penelope Pankow, Proprietor of F. Oliver's, Lisa Swayze, the General Manager and Buyer for Buffalo Street Books, and local jewelry-maker and Owner of the Jewelbox, Micky Roof.
Networking at Noon events are open to folks in all industries. We seek to host a diverse cross-section of all of our members. Our goal is to provide an interactive space where attendees both within and outside of a certain industry can get to know each other and walk away with actionable industry insights.
Thanks to our Series Sponsors for Networking @ Noon: Hilton Garden Inn, Sheldrake Point, 1 Step Coaching & Consulting, LLC, Sciarabba Walker & CO, LLP, and Ithaca College.
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.