Seeking more expert knowledge in the world of small business lending?
Have questions about how to get to "yes"? Need help with business credit lines?
This free Business Banking workshop is for you!
You'll hear from industry experts who deal solely with small business owners. With over 30 of banking experience, brad Totman and Justin Earl will explain how different loan options work, what to look for in a funding option, and how you can prepare to have a productive conversation with a lender.
About the presenters:
Brad Totman, Vice President, Small Business Lending Manager
Brad has been in the banking industry for 25+ years with a background in Management & Business Development, focusing on Commercial, Small Business, Not for Profit and Municipal Banking. He has been with Tompkins Trust Company for 6 years, first as a Market Manager in Cortland County, coordinating Business Development in that county, and now as a Small Business Lending Manager.
Justin Earl, Small Business Banking Associate
Justin has been in the banking/finance industry for 6 years. He started with Tompkins Trust Company as a teller and then transitioned to an admin for the commercial lending department at affiliate Tompkins VIST Bank in the Philadelphia area. Justin has also worked in auto lending and underwriting. When Justin relocated back to central NY, he worked as a mortgage originator at CFCU before returning to the Tompkins Trust Company in his current Small Business Banking Associate role. He is responsible for credit analysis/underwriting, loan origination, and overall support to the Branch Managers and Small Business Lending team.
About the Small Biz Think Big Series:
The Tompkins Trust Company Small Biz, Think Big Series is designed to give Chamber members access to tools and resources that will help them grow and strengthen their businesses. This series consists of annual seminars on topics that are directly related to small business and business leaders.
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.