Remarks by:
*Jennifer Tavares, President & CEO, Tompkins Chamber
*Tom Knipe, Deputy Director of Economic Development, City of Ithaca
*Robert Cantelmo, Common Council, City of Ithaca
*Jaime Abend, General Manager, Staples
About Staples:
Mark your calendars, Ithaca! Join us on 10/24/23 to welcome your reimagined and relocated Staples store at 744 S. Meadow Street, Suite 450 to the area. Meet local business owners, take home gift bags and see what’s new!
For over 35 years, Staples has been the industry leader in workspace products like furniture, technology, cleaning products, and traditional office supplies. We have thousands of experts ready to help our customers navigate, thrive and succeed in the ever-changing world of work.
Sweepstakes Disclaimer
*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. This sweepstakes begins on 10/24/23 at 12:00pm and ends on 10/24/23 at 1:00pm (the “Entry Period”). To enter, a participant must, during the Entry Period, visit the sweepstakes table at the Ribbon Cutting Event (the “Event”) taking place at the Staples® store located at 744 S. Meadow Street, Suite 450 Ithaca, NY 14850, complete an Official Entry Form, and drop it into the sweepstakes entry box. Open only to legal U.S. residents who are 18 years of age or older. Any entry cards with missing information will be considered invalid. One entry per customer. For complete Official Rules, please email FieldMarketing@Staples.com or request a copy from an associate at the Event. This sweepstakes is sponsored and administered by Staples the Office Superstore, LLC. **Gift bags and refreshments are while supplies last.
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.