TOMPKINSCHAMBER.ORG | 4
25 participants
Leadership Tompkins engages a diverse
group of aspiring and existing community
leaders in building networks, developing
leadership skills, and raising awareness of
local issues. Deb Mohlenhoff returned as
facilitator. Over 30 leaders were scheduled,
from a range of industries across Tompkins
County, to present to the class.
• Wrapped up in 2023
• 11 businesses supported
• 7 women-owned
• 4 minority-owned
• 6 municipalities
Leadership Tompkins
Program is back!
Microenterprise
Grant Program
Ithaca Pride Alliance
The Tompkins Chamber Foundation supports the
Ithaca Pride Alliance as fiscal sponsor of programs
to create new and uplift existing safe, inclusive,
accommodating, educational, and accessible spaces
for the LGBTQ+ community in Ithaca and throughout
Tompkins County.
In 2023, IPA successfully launched their organization.
IPA serves as a central place for queer events,
resources, and education.
CHAMBER FOUNDATION
Tompkins Connect
Young Professionals
Tompkins Connect is an organization that plans
and executes a variety of events with the goal of
providing a space for young professionals to network
and thrive, often with a philanthropic benefactor.
In 2023, with the help and support of the Tompkins
Chamber Foundation as fiscal sponsor, Tompkins
Connect hosted events such as the Sunset Cruise
on the M.V.Teal, a Happy Hour Hike, a Holiday
Ugly Sweater Party to collect toys for the benefit of
GIAC, and the Fab 5 Young Professionals Awards.
2023 FAB5 AWARDEES
