Live + Work in Ithaca

05/27/2025

🌟 New to the area? Just moved back? Looking to meet great people and feel more connected?

Welcome Home Wednesday is your invitation to plug into the amazing community that makes Tompkins County shine!

🗓 This month’s gathering is at the YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County, a longtime hub for wellness, play, and connection since 1868. Whether you're curious about local organizations, looking for volunteer opportunities, or just want to get out and mingle, we’ve got you.

💬 What to expect:
✅ Facility tours and program info
✅ Rec sports like volleyball, racquetball, table tennis, and foosball
✅ Family swim in the small pool from 6 to 7 PM
✅ Kids' corner, networking, and more
✅ A chance to win a free 3-month Y membership

👋 Who should come?
• New neighbors
• Returning residents
• Longtime locals who want to give a warm welcome
• Families, partners, and kids are all invited

🎟 Free to attend.
Please register at: https://business.tompkinschamber.org/events/details/live-in-ithaca-welcome-home-wednesday-at-ymca-193761

05/07/2025

Join us for a RIBBON CUTTING to celebrate a new member and community resource! Learn more at the grand opening on May 8th from 4:30-6:30pm; ribbon cutting at 5:00pm.

🛻 Shared Kitchen Ithaca, 700 West Buffalo Street (between Krenzer Marine and Cross Fit Vertical, parking available between the building and Waterfront Trail)

🥘 Not-for-profit organization offering state-of-the-art food production equipment in nearly 4,000 sq ft of shared-use commercial kitchen space

🥐 Snacks from Shared Kitchen members & drinks to toast will be provided

01/17/2025

01/17/2025

Join us on February 5th at 5:30 pm for Welcome Home Wednesday! We will be visiting New Roots Charter School in the historic Clinton House building. New Roots Charter School is a small tuition-free public high school with a big mission located in the heart of downtown Ithaca. This is an excellent opportunity to see what the school has to offer, but also to get a glimpse into the history of the building in which they reside.

Register here: https://business.tompkinschamber.org/events/details/live-in-ithaca-welcome-home-wednesday-at-new-roots-charter-school-193586

Who’s Welcome?
• New residents eager to dive into the community.
• Returning members ready to reconnect.
• Long-time locals who want to welcome and meet new faces.
• Significant others and kids are always encouraged to join in the fun!

What to Expect:
• Tours and Information: Explore what local businesses, organizations, and services have to offer.
• Volunteer Opportunities: Learn how you can make a difference.
• Networking: Meet your neighbors and make lasting connections.

01/16/2025

Check out these featured jobs from the "Find a Job" page on our website: https://www.tompkinscountyny.gov/All-Departments/Workforce-Development/Job-Seeker-Services/Find-a-Job

- Certified Nursing Assistant at Unity House: $18.50 - $20.00/hr
- Apprentices and Journeyworkers with IUPAT DC 4 of WNY & CNY $18.00 - $28.90/hr
- Dryden OURS Program Educator with Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County: $20.16/hr
- New York State Energy Research and Development Authority Climate Justice Fellowship at New Roots Charter School: $37,000/yr

01/16/2025

Join our team!! The Child Development Council is hiring in both our Cortland and Tompkins office.

Visit our website to see how to apply: https://www.childdevelopmentcouncil.org/community/job-and-volunteer-opportunities/

12/31/2024

12/05/2024

Thank you to everyone who came out for Welcome Home Wednesday last night! Special thanks to Tompkins Center for History & Culture for hosting us. Also, thank you to Ithaca Waldorf School, Cayuga Health - Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca College, and Visions Federal Credit Union for their support.

11/26/2024

Are you interested in learning more about what Tompkins County has to offer a first time resident or someone returning after years away?

On December 4th at 5:30 PM, join us at the Tompkins Center for History & Culture!
Enjoy conversation and explore the exhibits with other residents who are new to the community. Learn about services, programs, and volunteer opportunities in the area. A representative from Ithaca Waldorf School will be there to answer questions and provide information about their many programs.

Register here: https://business.tompkinschamber.org/events/details/live-in-ithaca-welcome-home-wednesday-at-the-tompkins-center-for-history-culture-193254

Thank you to our sponsors Visions Federal Credit Union, Cayuga Health - Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca College, and Ithaca Waldorf School for their support.

11/06/2024

ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins Connect, a local professional networking organization, has opened the nominating period for the 2024 Fab5 Awards, the eighth time the organization has recognized young professionals in […]

10/23/2024

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10/22/2024

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