Cause for celebration!
Foodnet Meals on Wheels was successful in award of a Tompkins County Recovery Fund (ARPA) Grant to update the entrance to the building and to get a new roof. The project is also supported by the Triad Foundation and the Phyllis Allen Trust. The new entryway boasts energy efficient windows, doors and walls and maximizes both the kitchen and main office areas. The back entrance boasts a new loading dock area and canopy to maximize Foodnet’s meal delivery process. The new metal roof ties the project together as does grading work that helps mitigate run off. The upgrades create a work environment that is more healthy (natural air flow and climate controlled) for employees and volunteers who work hard serving daily meals to older adults in Tompkins County.
Invited guests and speakers:
Senator Lea Webb
Assemblymember Anna Kelles staff
Jennifer Tavares (Chamber President)
Ron Hardaway, Mayor of Lansing
Susan Currie, Tompkins County Legislator (Tompkins County Recovery Fund Committee Member)
Aly Evans ED Foodnet
Emma Recckio, Foodnet Board Chair
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.