Virtual art show will showcase multiple artist exhibits, demonstrations, and more ITHACA NY, JUNE 4, 2020 — Gallery Night Ithaca presented by Tompkins Trust Company is returning tomorrow to downtown and make its world premiere in a new virtual and social-distancing friendly format. Tomorrow’s Gallery Night is happening from 5 to 8 pm and will include a series of virtual … Read More
Downtown shops selling face coverings
Visiting downtown Ithaca, but forgot your facial covering? No problem, our businesses have got you covered! You can purchase a quality made, fashionable facial coverings at these downtown shops: Breathe: Bandeaus and scarves are for sale. There is a display at the front of the shop. Sewgreen Handmade cloth masks and mask making kits. Sunny Days of Ithaca: Handcrafted cloth … Read More
Ithaca retailers welcome to attend Curbside Pickup Q&A
Interested in Reopening for Curbside & In-Store Pickup as part of Phase I? There are many things your business must do to be ready. The Tompkins Chamber, Downtown Ithaca Alliance, and the City of Ithaca are hosting a brief information session and Q & A on the newly released New York State Guidelines, how your business can prepare your safety … Read More
Downtown Ithaca & City of Ithaca Introduce Curbside Pickup Hubs
New service allows for safe pickup of items purchased from downtown businesses ITHACA NY MAY 14, 2020 — The Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA), in partnership with the City of Ithaca, is launching a temporary curbside pickup program around the downtown community to support its retailers that don’t have curbside access in front of their business as the Southern Tier is set to start … Read More
Mother’s Day Gift Guide for Downtown Ithaca
Mother’s Day is right around the corner. And, while these unusual times are certainly changing our traditional plans to celebrate with mom, that doesn’t mean you have to forget about the holiday entirely. In fact, there are plenty of simple gestures and small gifts you can send to your mother to show your love and appreciation for her from a … Read More
Downtown Ithaca launches customer appreciation program to help stimulate shopping at local stores during COVID pandemic
$5 downtown gift card will be given to those who shop now at select stores ITHACA NY APRIL 09, 2020 — The Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA) is looking to stimulate the downtown Ithaca economy and recognize those who are supporting the local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. To achieve these goals, the DIA is partnering with local businesses to provide a … Read More
Downtown Ithaca food and beverage businesses continue to develop special services during COVID-19 pandemic
ITHACA NY MARCH 21, 2020 — As New York State’s government continues to roll out new mandates for businesses in response to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, many Downtown Ithaca businesses are responding by temporarily morphing their business models to include new food & beverage offerings and services to ensure the community receives essential items during this challenging time. Below are some of the latest offerings: … Read More
Downtown Businesses Find Creative Ways to Deliver Product and Service to Customers Without Interaction Amid Fast-spreading Pandemic
ITHACA, NY MARCH 19, 2020 — Home to over 100 locally owned, independent shops and restaurants, businesses in Downtown Ithaca have been particularly hard hit by business flatlining as people take to their homes and social distance themselves for the next couple weeks. While state mandates and guidelines continue to trend toward as few social interactions as humanly possible, many businesses in … Read More
Downtown Ithaca Conference Center Project Wins $5 million from New York State
Project will fulfill longtime community need for meeting space ITHACA, NY DECEMBER 20, 2019 — Downtown Ithaca is steps closer to gaining a conference center in the heart of its community. Earlier this week, the State’s Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) awarded the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce Foundation $5 million to apply towards the construction of a 49,000 square foot … Read More
Downtown Ithaca celebrating small local businesses with three special promotions to launch the holiday shopping season
Plaid Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cider Monday provide fun downtown holiday shopping experience ITHACA NY NOVEMBER 19, 2019 — The holiday shopping season is upon us, and Downtown Ithaca will kick off this spirited time of year by presenting three fun themed shopping days where many of downtown’s locally owned and operated specialty shops and businesses will offer special deals, … Read More
