- Our Silent Auction will be virtual over a ten day period on 32auctions.com and will primarily include gift certificates for retail, restaurant, experiences, or services which can be put in an "envelope" and delivered to the winner. Head HERE to see all the items available and start bidding!
- There will also be a Live Auction on Thursday, November 19th, 6:30pm - 8:00pm, where we gather that evening virtually to have a fun Live Auction together, where 10 fantastic items and experiences from local businesses will be auctioned off!
Admission to this year's virtual Live Auction is FREE - but please register. No registration is needed to participate in the Silent Auction.
All proceeds of the Great Big Chamber Auction will directly support the work of the Tompkins Chamber & CVB. Your donation or bid helps ensure that the Chamber and CVB can fulfill our mission to support sustainable economic growth through service to our members, strategic advocacy, workforce development, destination marketing, and quality of life investments.
Thank you!
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.