We are excited to join Suicide Prevention and Crisis Service as our host! SPCS is a 988 Lifeline Call Center accepting calls from those in crisis or having thoughts of suicide. SPCS answers calls from 17 counties throughout New York State to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, as well as direct calls to their local crisis line, 607.272.1616. They are available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
This event offers our members a special opportunity to share ideas and build connections. Held at various locations in Tompkins County, this gathering is the perfect place to form long-lasting partnerships.
There will be a lovely spread of light refreshments and door prizes. Bring your business cards for an opportunity to network - we will have raffle tickets for the door prizes!
Thank you to our Business After Hours sponsors: Cayuga Health, Hilton Garden Inn, Sciarabba Walker & Co. LLP, and One Step Coaching and Consulting.
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.