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Remarks by:
-Jennifer Tavares, President & CEO, Tompkins Chamber
-Steven Daly, Board Member, Trumansburg Area Chamber
-Katelin Olsen, Supervisor, Town of Ulysses
-Gabe Flores & Hiroko Takeshima, Owners, Mama Said Hand Pies
About Mama Said Hand Pies:
Mama Said Hand Pies was born out of a desire to serve flavors from all over the world, featuring locally sourced ingredients, especially humanely raised meat, while keeping the food budget-friendly and kid-approved. We take the time to prepare many things the way people did a few generations back. After making our own farmer cheese and queso fresco, using leftover whey in pierogi dough, and then condensing some fresh, local milk, Hiroko said, “It's like we take the convenience out of food.” Whether it's making bone broth, cheese, or dough from scratch, Mama Said achieves homemade flavors through the process as well as the ingredients.
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.