CEO Roundtable - 2026 Q1 Session

CEO Roundtable - 2026 Q1 Session Our 1st CEO Roundtable of 2026 will be a general roundtable discussion - each attendee can take a few minutes to update the group about their industry sector, their specific business/organization, and observations/thoughts. Thank y......More

CEO Roundtable - 2026 Q1 Session Our 1st CEO Roundtable of 2026 will be a general roundtable discussion - each attendee can take a few minutes to update the group about their industry sector, their specific business/organization, and observations/thoughts. Thank you to our Roundtable series sponsor: M&T Bank, and to our CEO Roundtable sponsor: Coach AL 2026 Sessions: Q1 - Thursday, February 5th, 8am-9:15am Q2 - Thursday, June 4th, 8am-9:15am Q3 - Thursday, September 3rd, 8am-9:15am Q4 - Thursday, November 5th, 8am-9:15am

Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport - Administration Building 72 Brown Road Ithaca, NY 14850

Chamber 101: Maximize Your Membership

Chamber 101 is designed for members looking to begin, continue, or further involvement with the Chamber. This event allows members to learn about Chamber programs, resources, and events and how to get involved to make the most of your membership. Hosted by Gina Cesar......More

Chamber 101 is designed for members looking to begin, continue, or further involvement with the Chamber. This event allows members to learn about Chamber programs, resources, and events and how to get involved to make the most of your membership. Hosted by Gina Cesari, Member Relations Coordinator, this program will walk you through everything there is to know about the Tompkins Chamber and the vibrant business community in Tompkins County. This session will be in person at the Tompkins Chamber offices.

Tompkins Chamber 124 Brindley Street Ithaca, NY 14850

Ribbon Cutting for Cornell Team and Leadership Center Noyes Challenge Course Opening

Cornell Outdoor Education and the Cornell Team and Leadership Center are proud to announce the opening of the Noyes Challenge Course! Located in the gym in Noyes Fitness Center on Cornell's West Campus, NCC includes 4 team-based, accessible high challenge course element......More

Cornell Outdoor Education and the Cornell Team and Leadership Center are proud to announce the opening of the Noyes Challenge Course! Located in the gym in Noyes Fitness Center on Cornell's West Campus, NCC includes 4 team-based, accessible high challenge course elements, designed to improve teamwork, communication and leadership skills. The course was designed and constructed by Experiential Systems and funded by the Noyes family. We're excited about the opportunity to run year round team and leadership programming with this new indoor facility and we hope to launch regular open hours in February for Cornell student groups to drop in and climb on the course.  To book a program and take your team to the next level, reach out to the Cornell Team and Leadership Center at www.cornell-tlc.org

306 West Ave, Ithaca NY 14850 Please park on Stewart Ave, or at Cornell Cinema in metered parking. There are two handicapped spaced behind the building.

Combined Committee Meeting

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2026 Business After Hours Annual Pass

Chamber Members: save up to $60 on registration for the monthly Business After Hours events and support the Tompkins Chamber by paying in advance for all monthly BAH events, January through December 2026. Individual registration for each BAH is $10 in advance for Chambe......More

Chamber Members: save up to $60 on registration for the monthly Business After Hours events and support the Tompkins Chamber by paying in advance for all monthly BAH events, January through December 2026. Individual registration for each BAH is $10 in advance for Chamber members and $15 at the door.  $90 (Regularly $100-$150)  ***Change in 2026: This pass has become so popular, we are happily continuing the discount but will need passholders to register for each BAH event in 2026. This will allow us to give more accurate attendance numbers to our hosts and vendors to ensure capacity and limit food waste. You will receive a registration code that will waive individual event registration fees, and your special name badge will still be waiting for you at the door! Chamber Members only. This offer expires January 14, 2026. 2026 BAH Dates: January 14 February 11 March 11 April 8 May 13 June 10 July 8 August 12 October 14 December 9

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Business After Hours at Museum of the Earth

Join us at Business After Hours! We are excited to invite you to an evening of celebration and connection with our host: Museum of the Earth! Museum of the Earth is a natural history museum where the story of our pla......More

Join us at Business After Hours! We are excited to invite you to an evening of celebration and connection with our host: Museum of the Earth! Museum of the Earth is a natural history museum where the story of our planet comes alive. Through stunning fossils, interactive exhibits, and art inspired by Earth’s history, visitors embark on a journey from the dawn of life nearly 4.5 billion years ago to the present day. Highlights include massive skeletons like a North Atlantic right whale and the Hyde Park mastodon, hands-on fossil labs, and immersive displays that inspire curiosity about life, climate, and the evolving world around us.  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. There will be a lovely spread of refreshments. Damiani Wine Cellars will be pouring their delicious wine. Bring your business cards for an opportunity to network - we will have raffle tickets for the door prizes!  Thank you to our Business After Hours sponsor: One Step Coaching and Consulting.

Museum of the Earth 1259 Trumansburg Rd. Ithaca, NY 14850 *This venue is ADA accessible

2026 Economic Summit

Join us for the 2026 Economic Summit! Presented by M&T Bank Networking & Breakouts: 8:30a - 11:15a | Cinemapolis Coffee, tea, and baked goods available   Breakout Topics include: Research Matters: How Cornell research impacts our local economy and supp......More

Join us for the 2026 Economic Summit! Presented by M&T Bank Networking & Breakouts: 8:30a - 11:15a | Cinemapolis Coffee, tea, and baked goods available   Breakout Topics include: Research Matters: How Cornell research impacts our local economy and supports innovation around the world - Tom Schryver, Executive Director, Center for Regional Economic Advancement, Cornell University Stronger Together: Lessons from Cross-Sector Collaboration - Cindy Wilcox, Executive Director, Human Services Coalition of Tompkins County How Resident Sentiment Influences Successful Destination Management - Melaine Rottkamp, President & CEO of Destination Duchess; Nick Helmholdt, Tompkins County Principal Planner, Tourism Program Director; & Jodi LaPierre, PDM, Director of Visitor Experience of Visit Ithaca Regional Partners – Key Ingredient for Local Success - Kurt Foreman, President & CEO, Ithaca Area Economic Development Luncheon: 11:30a - 1:30p | Ithaca Downtown Conference Center   State of the Economy: featuring: Peggy Coleman, President | Tompkins Chamber Keynote: GO SEMI: Connecting Your Work Merideth Andreucci, Senior Vice President and Executive Director, Governor’s Office of Semiconductor Expansion, Management, and Integration (GO-SEMI), Empire State Development The Governor’s Office of Semiconductor Expansion, Management, and Integration is a New York State initiative to make New York a global semiconductor hub. This talk will highlight that effort and ways that businesses can connect with this burgeoning industry. With thanks to: Presenting Sponsor: M&T Bank Gold Sponsor: Centralus Health  Economic Development Partner: Ithaca Area Economic Development Keynote Sponsor: Cornell University Breakout Session Sponsor: Ithaca Downtown Conference Center A special thanks to our hosts: Cinemapolis & Ithaca Downtown Conference Center!

Morning Breakout Sessions: Cinemapolis 120 E Green St, Ithaca, NY 14850 Luncheon & Presentation: Ithaca Downtown Conference Center 116 E Green St, Ithaca, NY 14850

LGBTQ+ Roundtable at Asempe Kitchen

Looking for a supportive space to share ideas, get advice, and connect with mentors? The LGBTQ+ Roundtable is the perfect platform for queer professionals to cultivate relationships, explore topics relevant to their professional journeys, and advocate for LGBTQ+ represe......More

Looking for a supportive space to share ideas, get advice, and connect with mentors? The LGBTQ+ Roundtable is the perfect platform for queer professionals to cultivate relationships, explore topics relevant to their professional journeys, and advocate for LGBTQ+ representation in Tompkins County.  Thank you to Chef Kuukua Dzigbordi Yomekpe of Asempe Kitchen for hosting us this quarter! Though the brick and mortar location we will be meeting in will see it's final meal served February 1st, Chef Kuukua is continuing Asempe Kitchen cooking classes and Airbnb Experiences. Please continue to reach out to them for catering and stay tuned for upcoming pop-ups! A note from our host: Here are the next important details to know about Asempe Kitchen: Our last day of service will be Sunday, February 1, 2026. We will go out in traditional Asempe style with our final Afrobeats in our Press Bay space from 11am-3pm. Tickets are $20 or $25 at the door for a combo meal purchased ahead via venmo (@asempe kitchen). Sobolo drink as well as other drinks via Open Spaces Cider extra. We will also have an auction on Sunday, February 8th, 2026 from 12pm-4pm. There is a GoFundMe for Asempe to support this transition. Your contribution will help create a clean slate for the future by covering final closing costs and provide the staff with some security as they transition to what’s next and keep the dream alive. Let’s come together to show our gratitude for all the comfort and joy Asempe has given us, and help them step into their next chapter with hope and strength.  Thank you to our Roundtable Series Sponsor: M&T Bank!

Asempe Kitchen 114 W Green St Ithaca, NY 14850

Coffee Talk at the Chamber: Education & Childcare

Join the Chamber Team and peers in your industry for fresh coffee & conversation. This month we invite professionals from the education & childcare industries to connect with friends & colleagues and expand your network in this casual environment. Thank you to ......More

Join the Chamber Team and peers in your industry for fresh coffee & conversation. This month we invite professionals from the education & childcare industries to connect with friends & colleagues and expand your network in this casual environment. Thank you to Just Be Cause Center for sponsoring the series, and Gimme Coffee for providing the coffee and pastries!

Tompkins Chamber 124 Brindley St Ithaca, NY 14850

Chamber 101: Maximize Your Membership

Chamber 101 is designed for members looking to begin, continue, or further involvement with the Chamber. This event allows members to learn about Chamber programs, resources, and events and how to get involved to make the most of your membership. Hosted by Gina Cesar......More

Chamber 101 is designed for members looking to begin, continue, or further involvement with the Chamber. This event allows members to learn about Chamber programs, resources, and events and how to get involved to make the most of your membership. Hosted by Gina Cesari, Member Relations Coordinator, this program will walk you through everything there is to know about the Tompkins Chamber and the vibrant business community in Tompkins County. This session will be in person at the Tompkins Chamber offices.

Tompkins Chamber 124 Brindley Street Ithaca, NY 14850