2021 Annual Great Big Chamber Thank You presented by M&T Bank and hosted at the State Theatre in Ithaca.
As part of the Great Big Chamber Thank You ceremony, the evening will start with a networking reception catered by The Legacy by ARDM Enterprises LLC in the festive atmosphere of our event host, the State Theatre. Later, the event will be emceed by Kenneth McLaurin and Emily Mallar and also include live entertainment by the Cayuga Chamber and Youth Orchestras, Cal Walker, John Simon and Singtrece.
- Cancer Resource Center of the Finger Lakes
- Children's Reading Connection
- Diversity Consortium of Tompkins County
- Loaves and Fishes of Tompkins County
- St. John's Community Services
A portion of all proceeds of this year's event go directly back into our community to help programs that serve children, families, and those in need, with remaining proceeds supporting 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.
Looking forward to you joining us on December 8th!
(All registered attendees will be required to be vaccinated and provide PROOF of vaccination, per the State Theatre's event guidelines. Masks will be worn except when actively eating/drinking or performing.)
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.