The Tompkins Chamber, Downtown Ithaca Alliance and Ithaca Area Economic Development invite local businesses to attend an informational session about the Tompkins Community Recovery Fund (TCRF).
The Tompkins County Legislature created the TCRF to provide one-time grant funding to eligible organizations to assist with recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. They have engaged with MRB group to manage the grant process.
Presenter Tracy Verrier, project manager at MRG Group, will provide an overview including program priorities, eligibility criteria, application guidelines and project timelines. It is anticipated that applications will be accepted beginning late September 2022.
The program’s aim is to grant $6.5 million to local organizations and businesses to undertake projects that address the impacts of the COVID-19 including equity and social justice impacts; support local not-for-profit organizations and small businesses impacted by shutdowns; build long-term capacity and resilience; and address long-term, critical gaps in services such as child care, job training, and affordable housing.
Gary Ferguson and Kristina Thelen will be attending representing the DIA, Kurt Anderson from IAED, and Jennifer Tavares from the Tompkins Chamber. Ample time will be left for questions.
For more information on the grant and to apply, visit: Community Recovery Fund | Tompkins County NY
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
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Great Big Chamber Auction
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