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Join us for a summer kickoff celebration in Ithaca's West End with a return to *in person* Business After Hours. Our West End Block Party will be Wednesday June 16 from 5 - 7 pm., hosted by C.S.P Management at the Ithaca Aeroplane Factory.
The parking lot and courtyard will be transformed into an outdoor BAH, highlighting West End area businesses (The Cherry Arts, Coalition for Healthy School Food, Cooper Electric, Friends of Stewart Park, Friendship Donations Network, Just Be Cause, HOLT Architects, Ports of New York, Modern Alchemy Game Bar, Paddledockers, Running to Places and Wharton Studio Museum) with representation/tours, live music by Radio London, and food and beverages catered by Wegmans. *Parking will be available in the Brindley and Taber street parking lots
Drop your business card at registration to win some fabulous prizes from our host, co-hosts, and Tompkins Chamber members.
Mask discretion for vaccinated attendees; unvaccinated attendees should wear masks. Temperatures will be checked at registration; all attendees required to refrain from attending if symptomatic.
A special thanks to our Series Sponsors: CSP Management, Rasa Spa, Ithaca Marriott Downtown, and Damiani Wine Cellars.
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.