This January, Ithaca landmark Joe's Restaurant will celebrate the 3 year anniversary of their grand re-opening! Joe's Restaurant has been operating since the early 1930's. Over the years, Joe's has evolved and become a popular gathering place for locals, students and travelers alike. In the spirit of the Italian culture, their dishes are now served family style and are meant to be shared. Each dinner is offered in three sizes; Piccolo (for tho...

Start the year off right with the January Business Before Hours at the Tompkins County Public Library, and enjoy a scrumptious breakfast provided by Ithaca Bakery.  Take a personal tour and go behind-the-scenes with Library Director Janet Steiner and Foundation Executive Director Suzanne Smith Jablonski to learn about how the library can help you, or hear an in-depth presentation by Librarian Larry Carey on business, ma...

Networking @ Noon offers attendees a chance to meet other Chamber members in a small group setting while enjoying a great lunch. In addition to informal networking, attendees can also deliver a 30 second "pitch" to let others know about yourself and what your organization does. This event is only open to current members of the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce.   This month, we'll gather and schmooze at Maxie's Supper Club. A lively ...

On Friday January 23rd, [ithaca Forward] is hosting an "Inauguration Celebration" party at Cayuga Lake Catering & Pure Bliss Event Center, located at 708 West Buffalo Street in Ithaca. This party is a chance for young professionals to celebrate their participation in the political process and also marks [ithaca Forward]'s first collaboration with Ithaca Society for Multiculturalism (ISM).   Admission is $10 and this includes food, drin...

The Tompkins Trust Company, in sponsorship with the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce,TC3-biz and media sponsor Cayuga Radio Group, presents New Ways for New Times, a unique workshop series expressly for community business leaders. The cost of attending this workshop is $75. It will be held at The Country Club of Ithaca from 8:30 to noon on January 26th. The registration fee includes breakfast, refreshments, and workshop materials. -> Click...

The Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce will be recognizing several businesses and individuals at their 122nd Annual Meeting and Dinner on Thursday, January 29, 2009 at The Emerson Suites on the Ithaca College Campus. Over 300 members of the Chamber will gather to recognize the accomplishments and work of 2008.  The Chamber will also once again honor Tompkins Trust Company as its 2008 Large Employer of the Year, Satori - A Salon / Spa / Shop...

With the United States in recession and a financial crisis of historic proportions affecting the global economy there is a high level of uncertainty threatening the health of the economy and restraining growth across the country - and especially in New York State. Come and hear from some of our foremost  authorities on the economic outlook for our region as we examine recent national, statewide and local trends and look ahead to where the To...