Are you interested in learning more about what Tompkins County has to offer a first time resident or someone returning after years away?
Significant others and kids are always welcome to attend our Welcome Home events.
- Enjoy conversation and light refreshments with other residents who are new to the community.
- Learn about services, programs, and volunteer opportunities in the area.
- Explore a business or place that may be new to you.
Our host this month will be Purity Ice Cream, Co. Purity has been the "Ice Cream of the Finger Lakes" since 1936. Founded by Cornell Grad Leo Guentert, Purity has remained a locally owned business ever since. Even to this day, approaching a century later, Purity is still dedicated to creating happy memories and sticky smiles through superior ingredients and craftsmanship.
Welcome Home Wednesday is presented by Tompkins Community Bank with support from Cayuga Health System, Silo Food Truck, The Ithaca Voice and Ithaca College.
We look forward to seeing you there, and welcome home!
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.