Amplify Equity

10/12/2026

Our office will be closed October 12, 2026, in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

10/02/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Today and every day, we support the fighters, admire the survivors, and honor those we have lost. Together, we can continue spreading awareness and encouraging early detection🩷

10/02/2026

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Amplify Equity table at the TC3 Career Carnival on Tuesday! 🎡 It was nice connecting with TC3 students, high school attendees, and community members in Dryden.

A special thanks to Tompkins Cortland Community College and Little Learners Daycare & Preschool for organizing a great event!

Missed us at the carnival? Connect with us online! 🚀

09/29/2026

We’re set up and ready to go at the TC3 Career Carnival! 🎪✨

Come say hi to Alicia and the team on the front lawn, and take part in our interactive activity, grab some swag, and let’s talk about your professional goals!

📍 TC3 Main Campus Lawn
🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

09/28/2026

Looking forward to this! Join us for Business Before Breakfast at Elmira Tea & Coffee House (ETCH) on Thursday, October 8th, from 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM (100 W. Water St., Elmira).

A great chance to connect with local business owners, entrepreneurs, and community leaders over coffee. Hope to see you there! ☕

Elmira Tea & Coffee House is excited to host the Chemung County Chamber of Commerce's Business Before Business networking event on Thursday, October 8, from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Start your morning with great coffee, meaningful connections, and local business networking at Elmira Tea & Coffee House (ETCH).

📅 Thursday, October 8th
🕣 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
📍 ETCH | Elmira Tea & Coffee House: 100 W. Water St., Elmira

Whether you're a business owner, community leader, entrepreneur, or professional looking to expand your network, this is a fantastic opportunity to connect with others in the Southern Tier while enjoying ETCH's welcoming atmosphere.

Come see how ETCH is brewing more than just coffee. We're building connections, community, and opportunity.

Admission is $5 for members, $10 for nonmembers

Pre-registration will close at 12:00 p.m. one day prior to the event; however, walk-ins are always welcomed!

https://chemungchamber.org/events-programming/chamber-events/ =753&cid=176&wid=1101

We look forward to seeing you there!

09/28/2026

Catch Amplify Equity at the TC3 Career Carnival! 🎪

We’re excited to participate in the Tompkins Cortland Community College Career Carnival hosted by Little Learners Daycare & Preschool!

Come meet our team, explore our programs and entrepreneurial pathways on the main campus front lawn in Dryden, NY!
📅 Tuesday, Sept 29 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 TC3 Front Lawn

Stop by to chat and learn how Amplify Equity is supporting local talent and career growth!

09/27/2026

Our final Client Business Highlight of the Day is OneHeart Technologies!

Owner Kathy Le creates medical devices for dog hearts.

To keep up with Kathy and to learn more about her business, follow our page for information and updates!

09/26/2026

A special thank you to Camilo Nascimento, Founder and Lead Creative of Camilo Graphics & Web Solutions, for presenting at our Business Design Identity workshop this past Tuesday. We appreciate all of the information he shared on the importance of building an identity for business owners!

09/26/2026

Why do statewide coalitions matter so much right now? Because advocacy works best when it comes directly from local communities. Coalitions like NYS CDFI make sure local results reach state and federal decision-makers.

Watch this clip from Roots & Reckoning to see how regional collaboration leads to big wins.

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New York State Senate Senator April N.M. Baskin

In March, 2026, NYS CDFI Coalition brought together two of the most...

09/26/2026

Our diversity is our greatest strength. From credit unions and loan funds to micro-lenders, the CDFI movement draws its power from distinct leaders bringing custom solutions to their hometowns.

Watch this quick clip on why unifying these diverse voices makes our coalition so effective.

📲 Help us boost visibility—like, comment, or tag your local elected officials!

In March, 2026, NYS CDFI Coalition brought together two of the most...