Join the Tompkins Chamber and experts from Sciarabba Walker, Coughlin & Gerhart, and Tompkins Trust Company as we shift our industry focus to year end Financial and Legal considerations addressing the following topics:
- Paycheck Protection Program - loan forgiveness
- Reminder on FFCRA employment credits & how to report them
- Key areas of Biden Tax Plan that could affect your business
- Quick updates on stimulus packages
- SBA loans and proper documentation/forgiveness requirements
- De minimus exception to forgiveness rules for loans under $50K
- Reevaluating contracts in the event of a second wave of COVID-19
- Business Entity formation - considerations for liability protection and succession planning
- NYS and Federal requirements on employers beginning January 1. (minimum wage, exempt employment, and other topics)
- Paid leave & COVID sick time
- Other current employment and workplace topics
Thank you to our Networking @ Noon Series Sponsors: 1 Step Coaching, Sciarabba Walker, Hilton Garden Inn, CFCU Credit Union, and Sheldrake Wine.
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.