Tompkins Chamber

10/09/2026

In honor of Indigenous People's Day, the Tompkins Chamber and Visit Ithaca offices are closed on Monday, October 12. 🍂

Our Downtown Visitor's Center will also be closed on Monday, but The Taughannock Falls Overlook Visitors Center will be open from 10-5!

10/09/2026

Ready to become a stronger, more confident leader?

Join us for a 4-hour Leadership Training packed designed to give you the mindset, confidence, and practical tools you need to lead effectively in today’s business environment.

What We’ll Cover:
✨ Successful Leadership — Master the mindset of an effective leader.
💡 Strengths & Weaknesses — Maximize your team’s unique potential.
🔄 360-Degree Feedback — Gain a complete perspective for growth.
🤝 Conflict Resolution — Navigate everyday workplace challenges with confidence.

Register here: https://business.tompkinschamber.org/events/details/l-e-a-r-n-effective-strategies-for-business-leadership-success-194158?calendarMonth=2026-10-01

Presented by:
Carrie Bolton
TC ERN Success Coach
Tompkins County Employer Resource Network
📅 Friday, October 16
⏰ 9:00 AM–1:30 PM
🍽️ Lunch from The Strand Cafe is included!
Come ready to learn, connect, and leave with strategies to support your team and strengthen your workforce

10/08/2026

Ready to elevate your management style and build a more engaged team? This dynamic, four-hour training series is designed to give you the mindset and practical tools needed to lead effectively in today s business environment. What We ll Cover: Successful Leadership: Mastering the mindset of a leader...

10/01/2026

October is here, and we’ve got plenty happening!

Join us for a month filled with engaging events, meaningful connections, and opportunities to be part of our community.

Check out all our upcoming events on our website: https://business.tompkinschamber.org/events/calendar/

09/28/2026

We are excited to invite you to Business After Hours at FOUND in Ithaca with co-sponsor, Southworks!

📅 Wednesday, October 14
⏰4:30-6:30
📍Found In Ithaca

Register here: https://business.tompkinschamber.org/events/details/business-after-hours-at-found-in-ithaca-194167?calendarMonth=2026-10-01

There will be a lovely spread of refreshments! South Hill C***r will be on site pouring drinks! Bring your business cards for an opportunity to network - we will have raffle tickets for the door prizes!

As always, this event offers our members a special opportunity to share ideas and build connections. Held at various locations in Tompkins County, this gathering is the perfect place to form long-lasting partnerships.

Thank you to our Business After Hours sponsors: Centralus Health, Bowers Accounting & Advisors, Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca, and 1 Step Coaching and Consulting, LLC

09/24/2026

09/24/2026

That’s a wrap on another great Chamber Golf Tournament! 🏆⛳

A huge thank-you to everyone who joined us for our golf tournament! With great competition, creative outfits, and plenty of team spirit, we had a fantastic day from start to finish.

🎉 Congratulations to our tournament winners!

🏆 1st Place: Tompkins Bank & Trust
🥈 2nd Place: Trade Design Build
🥉 3rd Place: Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca
👗 Best Dressed: Spruce Row Campground
🙌 Team Spirit: Canopy by Hilton
⛳ Highest Score: Wegmans

And we couldn’t make this event happen without the incredible support of our sponsors!

💙 Thank you to our sponsors:
Centralus Health
Hilton Garden Inn
Canopy by Hilton
Bowers Accountants & Advisors
Trade Design Build
Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP
Plan First Technologies
Gimme! Coffee

Your support, generosity, and partnership helped make this tournament a success, and we are incredibly grateful!

See more photos from the event on our page!

Thank you to everyone who came out and helped make the day so much fun. We’ll see you on the course next year! 🏌️‍♀️⛳

09/22/2026

Join us for a Women in Business Roundtable at South Hill Business Campus in The Gallery!

📅 Wednesday, September 30th 3-4:30pm
📍 South Hill Business Campus (The Gallery)

We’ll gather for meaningful conversation and connection with fellow women business and nonprofit leaders.

This quarter will be a focus on wellness and self-care. There will be a few presenters from businesses and organizations in the health and wellness industry and an opportunity to network!

As always, our Women in Business Roundtable gatherings are known for important conversations, real-time brainstorming, and a supportive environment.

All women-identifying business owners, leaders, and team members from Tompkins Chamber or Trumansburg Chamber member organizations are welcome to attend.

The Women in Business Roundtable series is presented by with support from our Roundtable Series Sponsors: BorgWarner, M&T Bank, and Rasa Spa!