The Tompkins Chamber welcomes any businesses who have been thinking about hiring an intern but have no idea where to start to attend this workshop!
Internships provide a great way for students, both high school and college, to gain real-world experience and skills while giving employers access to developing talent. However, a truly stellar internship is more than just "copies and coffee" - it's a structured learning experience that meets the student's goals and the organization's needs. Join Jonathan Chalmers, School of Business Career Engagement Specialist from Ithaca College's Center for Career Exploration and Development, for a step-by-step workshop on how to plan, develop, recruit, and manage a successful college student internship.
We've invited some special guests to contribute to the conversation.
Dara Riegal, Assistant Director of Employer Relations and Experiential Learning at Tompkins Cortland Community College can share her first hand experience working with college students.
Billie Downs from the Central Groton School District will be available to share her experience running a pilot summer student internship program and highlight Groton's STEAM program to potential business partners.
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.