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We will engage in discussion with Groton community members, discuss the key topics below and the exciting things happening in their community, and tours of school facilities will be available after the event if you are interested.
- Workforce Development
- Housing
- Small Business Needs
- Destination Management
- Transportation and Infrastructure
- Rural Community Needs
Our STEAM facilities are the host of five programs that provide Project-Based and authentic learning opportunities for students in five areas: Building Trades, Health Sciences, Ag Technology, Computer Science, and Graphic Designs and Communications. Students have the opportunity to earn college and/or apprenticeship credits while being exposed to several career options within their field of study. In addition, all students receive College and Career Readiness instruction throughout their time in the program. We are constantly looking for partnerships with area businesses that will afford our students the opportunity to apply the skills they are learning in these courses to real life projects.
Community Conversations serve as a forum for the Chamber and Visit Ithaca to engage businesses who do not often attend Ithaca-based business networking events, and allow us to better understand and support the unique needs of each community. All business owners, non-profit leaders, and government officials are invited to attend.
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.
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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.