Business After Hours at Moosewood Restaurant

Join us at Business After Hours! We are excited to invite you to an evening of celebration and connection with our host, Moosewood Restaurant! Opened in 1973, Moosewood Restaurant is a world-renowned Ithaca, NY institution. Ma......More

Join us at Business After Hours! We are excited to invite you to an evening of celebration and connection with our host, Moosewood Restaurant! Opened in 1973, Moosewood Restaurant is a world-renowned Ithaca, NY institution. Made famous by their ground-breaking cookbooks, including the 1978 classic Moosewood Cookbook, Moosewood has been credited with popularizing vegetarian home-cooking in the United States and beyond. Moosewood Restaurant receives 70,000 guests every year, has won 3 James Beard Awards, and is in the Smithsonian Collection as an American culinary landmark.  Moosewood Restaurant is pleased to invite our fellow Business Owners and friends to share some housemade bites. Nancy Tisch from Bet the Farm Winery will be pouring local wine! Liquid State Brewing Company will also be on site with some of their beloved beers. Each guest will receive one drink ticket and there will be a cash bar available for additional refreshments. 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 (formerly Sciarabba Walker & Co., LLP.), Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca, and 1 Step Coaching and Consulting. Can't attend? Tell us why here.

Moosewood Restaurant 215 N Cayuga St Ithaca, NY 14850 *This venue is ADA accessible through the Buffalo Street Entrance of The Dewitt Building.

2026 Business After Hours Annual Pass

Online Registration has been closed however you can still register upon arrival! 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 thro......More

Online Registration has been closed however you can still register upon arrival! 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 July 8 August 12 October 14 December 9

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Small Business Roundtable at Bet the Farm Winery

Small Business Roundtable Small Business Roundtable is for organization leaders and business owners/managers with 50 or fewer employees to come together and discuss challenges and share successes in their work. Bring your biggest challenge, opportunity, or need to y......More

Small Business Roundtable Small Business Roundtable is for organization leaders and business owners/managers with 50 or fewer employees to come together and discuss challenges and share successes in their work. Bring your biggest challenge, opportunity, or need to your peers for feedback, problem solving, accountability and more in a safe, supportive, confidential space.  Thank you to Bet the Farm Winery for hosting us in Trumansburg this month. Bet the Farm Winery is a woman-owned business now celebrating 20 years of operation. The boutique winery, quiet by design, is located on a country road between the City of Ithaca and the Village of Trumansburg. The property includes a six-acre vineyard and sweeping views of Cayuga Lake Valley. Award winning wines are made in a fruit forward style offering vibrancy, complexity and a lingering finish. Thank you to our Roundtable series sponsors: Borgwarner, M&T Bank, and Rasa Spa, and to our Small Business Roundtable sponsor: Bowers Accountants and Advisors, LLP (previously Sciarabba Walker & Co., LLP).

Bet the Farm Winery 4204 Krums Corners Rd Trumansburg, NY 14886 *This venue is ADA accessible

LGBTQ+ Roundtable at Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services (INHS)

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.  This month we are excited to meet at Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services (INHS)! INHS is dedicated to expanding housing opportunities for low and moderate-income residents of Cayuga, Chemung, Cortland, Schuyler, Seneca, Tioga, and Tompkins Counties. It seeks to foster communities that embrace diversity, equity, and sustainability in ways that produce lasting outcomes. We will gather in their room 113 in the Henry St. John building for introductions and to receive a brief tour of the space. We will then reconvene in room 113 for refreshments, some guided discussion, and open networking time. Please bring any information you would like to share with the group about new or upcoming projects, events, or programming.  Thank you to our Roundtable Series Sponsors: BorgWarner, M&T Bank, and Rasa Spa!

Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services (INHS) 115 W. Clinton St Ithaca, NY 14850

Ithaca's West End - Community Organized Monthly Meetup

Join your neighbors in Ithaca's West End for a community-led monthly series of hyper-local networking meetups. All business owners, non-profit leaders, and government officials are invited to attend. Participate in a discussion about the strengths and challenges of......More

Join your neighbors in Ithaca's West End for a community-led monthly series of hyper-local networking meetups. All business owners, non-profit leaders, and government officials are invited to attend. Participate in a discussion about the strengths and challenges of businesses and organizations in the West End community Collaborate on improvement efforts within the area Network with other business, nonprofit, and community leaders Upcoming Dates & Times: Wednesday, December 16th at 2:00pm to 3:00pm PLEASE FORWARD TO OTHER BUSINESS LEADERS IN THE WEST END.

The Boatyard Grill 525 Taughannock Blvd Ithaca, NY 14850 *This venue is ADA accessible

L.E.A.R.N: NYS Sexual Harassment Prevention in the Workplace

Join the Tompkins Chamber as we present the New York State guidelines for sexual harassment prevention in the workplace. New York State law requires that employers provide a sexual harassment prevention policy and training on an annual basis to all employees, volunteers......More

Join the Tompkins Chamber as we present the New York State guidelines for sexual harassment prevention in the workplace. New York State law requires that employers provide a sexual harassment prevention policy and training on an annual basis to all employees, volunteers, and board members, and encourages training of new employees as soon as possible, noting that employers may be liable for the actions of employees immediately upon hire. This 1.5 hour NYS Compliant Sexual Harassment Prevention Training will include: An explanation of sexual harassment consistent with New York State guidance; Examples of unlawful sexual harassment; Information regarding federal/state law on sexual harassment and remedies available to victims; Information regarding employee rights of redress and available forums for adjudicating complaints; and Address supervisor conduct & responsibilities. The training will conclude with a Q&A for all attendees. Presented by: Carly Hansen, MBA, SHRM-SCP, (she/her) has served as Director of Operations and Human Resources at the Chamber since July 2017. She also serves as administrator of Leadership Tompkins, a community leadership development program of the Chamber Foundation. Prior to her work at the Chamber, she was an Independent Small Business Consultant, serving local clients across multiple industry sectors, and a hospitality management professional in the luxury boutique market. Her areas of focus include organizational development, sustainable business practices, resource management, and establishing equitable pathways to success for all team members. *Note: if you cannot make this meeting but would still like to attend this training, or if you would like to schedule this training specifically for your staff group, please contact Carly Hansen at [email protected] or 607-273-7080.

Virtual - Zoom link will be sent to attendees before the training time

Community Conversations: Caroline

Join your neighbors in Caroline for hyper-local networking, conversation, and advocacy at the Brooktondale Community Center. Community Conversations serve as a forum for the Tompkins......More

Join your neighbors in Caroline for hyper-local networking, conversation, and advocacy at the Brooktondale Community Center. Community Conversations serve as a forum for the Tompkins Chamber and Visit Ithaca to engage leaders of businesses and organizations in different localities within Tompkins County and allow us to better understand and support the unique needs of each community. All business owners, non-profit leaders, and government officials are invited to attend. Participate in a facilitated discussion about the strengths and challenges of businesses and organizations in the Caroline community.  Network with other business, nonprofit, and community leaders. Explore highlights of the Tompkins Chamber & Visit Ithaca's programs of work and relevant opportunities for your community. Registration is requested but the event is free and open to all; you do not need to be a Chamber member to participate.  Please note, the chosen time was based on previous feedback from member business owners and attendees. We understand that this time may not work for everyone. If you are unable to attend this event, we welcome you to share your thoughts in this very brief questionnaire: https://forms.office.com/r/i5UGi0WeVp  Community Conversations is presented by: Visions Federal Credit Union with support from Centralus (Cayuga) Health. 

Brooktondale Community Center 526 Valley Rd Brooktondale, NY 14817

Foundation Board of Trustees

Foundation Board of Trustees Dec 10, 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) In person at 124 Brindley St with a Zoom option available upon request.

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 Room K Grand Opening

Join us in in collaboration with Ithaca Downtown Alliance in celebrating K-HOUSE Karaoke & Arts Hub on Friday, December 4th at 4 PM as we celebrate the official grand opening of Room K! Located downstairs at K-HOUSE in the heart of downtown Ithaca, Room K is an intimate......More

Join us in in collaboration with Ithaca Downtown Alliance in celebrating K-HOUSE Karaoke & Arts Hub on Friday, December 4th at 4 PM as we celebrate the official grand opening of Room K! Located downstairs at K-HOUSE in the heart of downtown Ithaca, Room K is an intimate, versatile venue for live music, performing arts, DJ nights, open mics, art exhibitions, community gatherings, and private events. The celebration will kick off Downtown Ithaca's monthly Gallery Night, highlighting Room K's growing role as a home for local artists and creative programming. Come explore the space, meet the people behind it, and stay for Gallery Night beginning at 5 PM!

121 West State Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Located downstairs at K-HOUSE

L.E.A.R.N: NYS Sexual Harassment Prevention in the Workplace

Join the Tompkins Chamber as we present the New York State guidelines for sexual harassment prevention in the workplace. New York State law requires that employers provide a sexual harassment prevention policy and training on an annual basis to all employees, volunteers......More

Join the Tompkins Chamber as we present the New York State guidelines for sexual harassment prevention in the workplace. New York State law requires that employers provide a sexual harassment prevention policy and training on an annual basis to all employees, volunteers, and board members, and encourages training of new employees as soon as possible, noting that employers may be liable for the actions of employees immediately upon hire. This 1.5 hour NYS Compliant Sexual Harassment Prevention Training will include: An explanation of sexual harassment consistent with New York State guidance; Examples of unlawful sexual harassment; Information regarding federal/state law on sexual harassment and remedies available to victims; Information regarding employee rights of redress and available forums for adjudicating complaints; and Address supervisor conduct & responsibilities. The training will conclude with a Q&A for all attendees. Presented by: Carly Hansen, MBA, SHRM-SCP, (she/her) has served as Director of Operations and Human Resources at the Chamber since July 2017. She also serves as administrator of Leadership Tompkins, a community leadership development program of the Chamber Foundation. Prior to her work at the Chamber, she was an Independent Small Business Consultant, serving local clients across multiple industry sectors, and a hospitality management professional in the luxury boutique market. Her areas of focus include organizational development, sustainable business practices, resource management, and establishing equitable pathways to success for all team members. *Note: if you cannot make this meeting but would still like to attend this training, or if you would like to schedule this training specifically for your staff group, please contact Carly Hansen at [email protected] or 607-273-7080.

Virtual - Zoom link will be sent to attendees before the training time

Board of Directors Meeting

In person at 124 Brindley Street preferred Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88587900061 Meeting ID: 885 8790 0061 Passcode: 819921 One tap mobile +16469313860,,88587900061#,,,,*819921# US (New York) +16465588656,,8858790061#,,,,*819921# US