Please join the Tompkins Chamber and City of Ithaca officials for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the new ownership and re-opening of Cafe DeWitt!
About Cafe DeWitt:
Formerly home to the Ithaca Academy, William Downing had a vision to turn this old school building (now known as DeWitt Mall) into a community of restaurants, stores, offices and apartments. Cafe DeWitt opened in 1973 as a small coffee shop for the residents of the then newly repurposed building.
Over the years the Cafe has has expanded to offer extensive breakfast, lunch, and pastry menus featuring many locally and regionally sourced ingredients that are lovingly prepared. We are well known for our 4-time Best of Ithaca awarded weekend brunch that is bolstered by many rotating specials.
Under the new ownership of Ben Roach and Denise O’Leary, it is our mission to continue the legacy of Café DeWitt. Our specials will change with the seasons and recommendations of our community’s knowledgeable food producers. We hope to highlight the people involved with the entire process to show how much love and effort it takes to bring a high-quality and delicious meal to your plate.
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.