APRIL 27, 2022 — The Tompkins County Health Department is encouraging all residents, regardless of vaccination status, to wear a mask while indoors and around others in public settings, in addition to continuing other precautions to stop the spread of COVID-19. TCHD calculates that Tompkins County will likely be in a high transmission area as defined by the CDC following … Read More
Downtown Ithaca & Community Partners introduce Ithaca Promise
Downtown, City, Chamber and Local First Ithaca partner to institute commitment to health and safety as businesses reopen. ITHACA, NY JUNE 12, 2020 — Public health and safety are among the top priorities in the Ithaca and greater Tompkins County community. With this sentiment in mind, the Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA), Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce, City of Ithaca, and … Read More
State of Downtown Ithaca
An Important Message for the Downtown Ithaca Alliance Executive Director We live in troubling times… unrelenting and heartbreaking racism and violence against people of color, a global pandemic that has killed over 100,000 people in this country alone, and an economic downturn that has put 40,000,000 Americans (including some 9,000 Tompkins County residents) into unemployment. Isolation has begotten cynicism. The … 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
PPE & Hand Sanitizer Resources
Where to buy PPE Supplies & Hand Sanitizer for your Business Form to Requests Mask from Tompkins County DOH – The Tompkins County Health Department is helping to provide masks and sanitizer to businesses in need. Tompkins Mask Makers – order custom made masks of various sizes and fits made locally. Adminders – Providing bulk orders on PPE and Hand … Read More
List Your Services During Covid-19
Everyone in the community gets their information a little bit differently. Make sure your business is listed everywhere possible to reach as many people as possible.WSKG WSKG Public Media is launching a new, completely free online directory this week called “Business Unusual.” It is a platform on the WSKG website for all local businesses and organizations to let the public know … Read More
SBA Resources & Relief Loans
Small Business Administration (SBA) Support for Small Businesses The Information on this page has been excerpted from the Empire State Development website and additional useful PDFs and Resource Links have been provided by the Downtown Ithaca Alliance for your benefit. The original content from ESD can be found HERE. As part of the $2 trillion federal stimulus bill (CARES Act) … 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
