The intention is to work with purposeful people, doing purposeful things, for purposeful reasons, at a purposeful time. We believe that by sharing our goals and experiences, we will be able to find common themes in our plans and visions to work together on projects that will make a significant impact on our community.
Hosted by: Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce
Sponsored by: Ithaca YMCA
Lunch provided proudly by the Ithaca Bakery/Collegetown Bakery
Created in cooperation with the 2012 original participants:
James Brown, Director, United Way of Tompkins County
Diane Dawson, Director, Lifelong
Bruce Estes, Managing Editor, Ithaca Journal
Amie Hendrix, Director, Tompkins County Youth Services
Ken Lansing, Tompkins County Sheriff
Erik Lehman, Director of Dream Catalyst
Erin Marteal, Director of Ithaca Children's Garden
Svante Myrick, Mayor, City of Ithaca
Kathy Schlather, Director, Human Service Coalition
Dave Shapiro, Director, Family and Childrens’ Services
Angela Sullivan, Director, Drug and Alcohol Council
Frank Towner, CEO YMCA of Ithaca
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.