Remarks by:
Jennifer Tavares, President & CEO, Tompkins Chamber
Deborah Dawson, Legislator, Tompkins County
Linda Woodard, Mayor, Cayuga Heights
Jeff Gorsky, CPA, Sciarabba Walker & Co
About Sciarabba Walker:
Our goal each day is to provide comprehensive accounting, tax, and consulting services tailored to the evolving needs of our clients. We are committed to our clients, our profession, and our community.
Client Service. We take initiative, provide timely personal service, and share the latest thinking on tax planning, accounting, and other questions. Our goal is to thoroughly understand your business and personal finances and to develop a meaningful partnership—the kind of collaboration that leads to long-term success.
Professional Development. Sciarabba Walker is a member of PrimeGlobal, an association of independent accounting firms; the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA); and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA). Every three years we undergo an AICPA peer review, and we are a leader in the peer review program for New York State accounting firms. We subscribe to a number of news and advisory services. We attend workshops and conferences. Sciarabba Walker also gives many presentations to clients, local businesses, and community members.
Community Involvement. Economic vitality and quality of life are interdependent. Both rely on active involvement from local business leaders. Because many on the Sciarabba Walker team grew up in Tompkins County, giving back is even more important to us. We volunteer, contribute resources, and serve on the boards of organizations such as Ithaca Area Economic Development, Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce, Cortland Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Alcohol and Drug Council of Tompkins County.
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.