Remarks by:
Jennifer Tavares, President & CEO, Tompkins Chamber
Anna Kelles, Assemblymember, NYS Assembly
Shawna Black, Chair, Tompkins County Legislature
Laura Lewis, Mayor, City of Ithaca
Jessica Janssen, CEO, C.A.R.S.
About C.A.R.S.:
Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services transforms lives and the community with flexible and inclusive person-centered treatment.
- C.A.R.S., due to having a successful Opioid Treatment Program in Ithaca since 2020, applied for and was awarded 1 of 8 initial NYS-OASAS (Office of Addiction Services and Supports) grants to begin Mobile Methadone Unit (MMU) services in New York State.
- C.A.R.S. Mobile Medication Unit (MMU) is a 34' mobile unit that will provide NYS-OASAS-regulated Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) services in the City of Norwich in Chenango County six days per week (Mondays through Saturdays).
- MMU services will feature medication assisted treatment (MAT) including methadone services, substance use disorder (SUD) counseling services, SUD peer services, and case management.
- Aside from C.A.R.S. upcoming MMU, methadone services have not been available in Chenango County, and Norwich residents have had to travel to OTP services in Binghamton (a 60-minute drive each way), or farther, to access methadone treatment. C.A.R.S. MMU will provide critical, convenient methadone services for Norwich and Chenango County residents.
- Individuals beginning treatment will have access to the required, on-site methadone dosing 6 days per week, without having to make a lengthy trip out of town to receive these services.
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.