- Network with other business, nonprofit, and community leaders.
- Learn about the future of the Collegetown Small Business Alliance and how you can participate in upcoming beautification projects!
- Discuss the Chamber's Key Issue Areas with your neighbors and provide input on how we can support your community in the coming year.
- Workforce Development
- Housing
- Small Business Needs
- Destination Management
- Transportation and Infrastructure
- Rural Community Needs
Registration is requested but the event is free and open to all; you do not need to be a Chamber member to participate.
Thank you to our Community Conversations Underwriting Partners: Cayuga Health and Visions Federal Credit Union.
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.