You’re invited to participate in our 3rd annual School of Business Professions Week at Ithaca College on Monday, 9/25 6:00pm in Klingenstein Lounge! This week consists of professional development workshops, speakers, and events! This year, we are excited to have our Monday events (see below) highlight the importance of networking to our students because as we all know in today’s world, networking is a necessity! We would be delighted for you to join us for mocktails and hors d’oeuvres to allow our students networking etiquette practice. Please RSVP by Friday, 9/8 and let us know if you are able to attend!
Monday Events for Professions Week:
- 4:00 -5:00pm Klingenstein Lounge Panel: Local Employer Advice – Tips for Success!
- Katie Foley ’01, Owner of Silo Food Truck
- Steve Headrick, Financial Advisor with the Prybyl Farr Group at Morgan Stanley
- Rodney Fleming, Marketing Manager at Grammatech
- 5:00 – 5:30pm Clark Lounge Workshop: The Importance of Networking
- 5:30 – 6:00pm Clark Lounge Workshop: Networking Etiquette
- 6:00pm Klingenstein Lounge: Networking Reception – practice!
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.