CHAMBER AMBASSADOR MEETING & ORIENTATION
Chamber Ambassadors are Tompkins Chamber members in good standing who volunteer for a 12 month term to enhance member involvement, engagement, and retention. Ambassadors are individuals who know the Tompkins Chamber well, and can help educate new and existing members about the benefits of membership and involvement. Ambassadors are some of the most visible Tompkins Chamber members, and have the opportunity to increase their network, as well as their leadership skills through the program.
Members may join the Ambassador Program after gaining experience at the Chamber through programs, events and committees.
PURPOSE:
Ambassadors are highly visible, prestigious volunteers who serve as the Tompkins Chamber?s primary liaison to new and current Tompkins Chamber members. The Ambassador Committee plays an essential role in event participation, member communication and retention, and growth. Upon joining, each Ambassador makes a commitment to build lasting relationships with the Tompkins Chamber membership, particularly new members, in order to build a loyal, committed membership base that will continue to support, participate in, and invest in the Tompkins Chamber.
ROLE:
Each Ambassador is charged with attending events and networking with new and potential members. Events include Business After Hours, award ceremonies, ribbon cutting ceremonies & grand openings, and new member luncheons. Ambassadors actively promote membership in the Tompkins Chamber, facilitate networking among members, and encourage meaningful participation and involvement in Chamber programs and events, in order to enhance the membership benefits received by each member, strengthen member commitment and increase long-term member retention.
OTHER DETAILS:
Ambassadors will each receive monthly new member assignments, and invitations to Chamber events & programs. Ambassadors can expect to spend 3-5 hours per month on their Ambassador duties. Ambassadors receive complimentary passes to attend monthly events like Business After Hours. The Ambassador meetings will be on the second Monday of every other month from 12:00 ? 1:00 p.m.
A SAMPLE OF THE AMBASSADOR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Be available to attend Chamber new member ribbon cuttings and grand openings as a goodwill Ambassador of the Chamber
Volunteer at special events and activities, such as the Annual Golf Tournament, Annual Dinner, Auction, or Economic Summit.
- Work as a greeter, table host, networking starter, or other event support.
- Serve as the "eyes and ears" of the Chamber, providing necessary feedback to the Chamber staff to address, in a timely fashion, the needs and concerns of the membership.
The Ambassador Program is coordinated by the Chamber?s Member Relationship Manager and Director of Events & Programs.
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Recurring Events
Business After Hours
Business After Hours is our premier networking event where you can connect with dozens of Chamber members, community leaders, and potential clients. Network with professionals across the region to exchange contact details, discuss current industry trends, and generate sales leads in an informal setting.
Networking at Noon
Each month, members enjoy lunch with Chamber members while meeting new people, expanding their networking, and learning more about our diverse base of businesses and organizations in Tompkins County. Our goal is to enhance opportunities for our members to share what’s new and exciting in their workplace, discover new customers, and create meaningful connections that lead to lasting business relationships.
Community Conversations
Tompkins Chamber hosts community-specific conversations throughout the county, offering a space for businesses and leaders in our smaller municipalities to convene for hyper-local networking, conversation, mentorship, and advocacy. These events will serve as a forum for the Chamber to engage businesses who rarely attend Ithaca-based events and allow us to better understand and support the unique needs of each community.
L.E.A.R.N.
The L.E.A.R.N. professional development series is designed to give Chamber members access to tools and resources that will help them grow and strengthen their businesses. The series is made up of workshops relevant to the themes of Leadership, Equity, Action, Resilience, and Navigation.
Participants in this series enjoy the following benefits:
- Access to qualified, knowledgeable, and experienced presenters
- Clearly defined course objectives
- Relevant and timely topics
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Training Series
To aid Chamber Members’ desire to cultivate diverse, equitable, and Inclusive (DEI) workplaces, a group of experienced facilitators are partnering with the Tompkins Chamber to host a webinar series. The series has the added benefit of introducing Chamber members to local consultants and facilitators who can assist their respective businesses and organizations to develop strategic DEI plans, conduct follow up workplace trainings, and assist in recruitment/retention strategies for a diverse workforce.
Roundtable Series
Roundtables are free & for Chamber Members only.
Women in Business Roundtable
Open to all women and those who identify as female from within the Chamber’s membership base, this group includes small business owners, nonprofit leaders, managers, and women in all types of roles discussing work-life balance, gender in the workplace, and more through facilitated discussion and activities, or open sharing.
Small Business Roundtable
All Small Businesses with less than 50 employees from within the Chamber’s membership are welcome to join our Small Business Roundtable discussions. A mix of topic based and speaker facilitated discussions are blended with general roundtable sharing, mentorship, and brainstorming to result in connections and deliver information to keep moving area small businesses forward.
CEO Roundtable
CEO level discussion including leaders from the area’s largest employers and institutions, as well as area nonprofit executive directors, meet quarterly to provide important updates and discuss key community and economic concerns.
Featured Annual Events
Economic Summit
The Tompkins Chamber presents key local issues impacting local businesses and developers, policy issues impacting the business community, and local insights from participants in a national economic outlook survey. Partnering with Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED), the event includes important updates about our economy, workforce, upcoming projects, and strategies to move forward and achieve a sustainable economic recovery.
Annual Dinner & Awards
One of the premier business community events of the year, the Annual Meeting highlights the Chamber community and previews the goals and initiatives for the coming year. Come and celebrate the success of our business community and economic development with hundreds of local leaders and elected officials! Join us as we raise a glass to the companies, not-for-profits, and volunteers who partner with us to help our community thrive.
Golf Tournament
This day on the green combines top-notch golf with valuable networking and advertising opportunities. Held at one of the County’s finest and professionally-rated golf courses. Staggered start golf tournament with several prizes, including skins. Lunch and beverages provided.
Great Big Chamber Auction
See and be seen by the region’s top business executives and small business owners. The Great Big Chamber Thank You & Auction holds tremendous value to our sponsors, donors, and attendees as it is one of our most highly publicized and attended events. The Great Big Chamber Auction portion helps underwrite the events and programs that support our Chamber members. Traditional silent and live auction, networking, and nonprofit recognition awards.