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Small Business Development
Center hosted at the
Tompkins Chamber
177 entrepreneurs counseled, including
those self-identifying as part of these
historically underserved groups:
· 22 Disabled · 22 Black/African
American
· 18 LGBTQ+ · 14 Asian
· 13 Hispanic origin · 7 multiracial
· 2 Indigneous · 2 Active Duty Military
367 hours spent meeting with
Tompkins County clients
23 new businesses established
27 jobs created: 18 full time, 9 part time
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In total, 33 Tompkins County
businesses received
over $840,000 in funds
Tompkins Connect is a network of young
professionals that is fiscally sponsored by
the Tompkins Chamber Foundation and free
to join. Their mission is to connect young
professionals and emerging leaders through
networking, community building, and
volunteerism in Tompkins County. In 2025,
the group hosted a number of networking
and community building events, and once
again handed out its Fab 5 Awards.
Ithaca Pride Alliance creates, uplis, and
promotes safe, inclusive, accommodating,
educational, and accessible spaces for the
LGBTQ+ community in Tompkins County.
In 2025, the Ithaca Pride Alliance created
a multi-day Pride festival and supported
the Pride events of others, hosted the
All Y'all Clothing Swap and developed a
community calendar for LGBTQ+ events.
ADAM KOKONI
ADAM KOKONI
