Join us for the 2026 Economic Summit!
Presented by M&T Bank
Register here:
https://business.tompkinschamber.org/events/details/2026-economic-summit-194043
Networking & Breakouts:
8:30a - 11:15a | Cinemapolis
Coffee and pastries from Gimme! Coffee
Breakout Topics include:
9:00am - 10:00am
Research Matters: How Cornell research impacts our local economy and supports innovation around the world - Tom Schryver, Executive Director, Center for Regional Economic Advancement, Cornell University
Stronger Together: Lessons from Cross-Sector Collaboration - Cindy Wilcox, Executive Director, Human Services Coalition of Tompkins County; Brittanie Earle, DSS Commissioner, Tompkins County; Lara Parrilla, Director, Health Equity, Cayuga Health Partners; Gina Benedict, Vice President, Employee Experience Manager, Tompkins Community Bank
10:15am - 11:15am
How Resident Sentiment Influences Successful Destination Management - Melaine Rottkamp, President & CEO of Destination Duchess; Nick Helmholdt, Tompkins County Principal Planner, Tourism Program Director; & Jodi LaPierre, PDM, Director of Visitor Experience of Visit Ithaca
Regional Partners – Key Ingredient for Local Success - Kurt Foreman, President & CEO, Ithaca Area Economic Development
Luncheon:
11:30a - 1:30p | Ithaca Downtown Conference Center
State of the Economy:
featuring: Peggy Coleman, President | Tompkins Chamber
Keynote:
GO SEMI: Connecting Your Work
Merideth Andreucci, Senior Vice President and Executive Director, Governor’s Office of Semiconductor Expansion, Management, and Integration (GO-SEMI), Empire State Development
The Governor’s Office of Semiconductor Expansion, Management, and Integration is a New York State initiative to make New York a global semiconductor hub. This talk will highlight that effort and ways that businesses can connect with this burgeoning industry.
With thanks to:
Presenting Sponsor: M&T Bank
Gold Sponsor: Centralus Health
Economic Development Partner: Ithaca Area Economic Development
Keynote Sponsor: Cornell University
Breakout Session Sponsor: Ithaca Downtown Conference Center
Coffee & Pastry Sponsor: Gimme! Coffee
A special thanks to our hosts: Cinemapolis & Ithaca Downtown Conference Center!
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