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Tompkins County Chamber to present annual awards


Tompkins Weekly Staff

Tompkins Weekly Staff

ITHACA – The Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce will honor three of its members at its annual dinner and awards ceremony, set to take place this week.
The Distinguished Business of the Year award will be presented to Rosie Applications, for its investment in downtown Ithaca, cultivating a modern workforce and being a pioneer in the Tompkins County tech service industry.
“Rosie Applications is an incredible start-up firm that spun out of Cornell and has been growing ever since,” were the comments on one nomination. “They’ve displayed a strong commitment to Ithaca and Tompkins County, investing in Downtown Ithaca and attracting a fresh workforce to our area. They offer a unique work environment, and are on track to double in size again in 2017.”
Entrepreneur of the Year is being given to Atlas Bowl, for its investment in Trumansburg, development of a community recreational and culinary hub, and continued commitment to growth through collaboration.
“Owner Todd Parlato and partners rebooted a long lost institution in Trumansburg, created high quality jobs in a small community, established Trumansburg as a can’t miss hub on the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail and added a great ‘anchor’ downtown in Trumansburg,” stated a nomination. “Through their first year-plus of operation, Todd has been the heart and soul of Atlas. He’s tirelessly engaged local businesses, community members and more to create not just the restaurant he wants to run, but one the community deserves.”
The Non-Profit of the Year award will be presented to Cinemapolis, recognizing its commitment to the arts and theatre in Tompkins County, investment in downtown Ithaca, and support of the local non-profit economy. “Cinemapolis is currently celebrating its 30 year anniversary in Ithaca. Cinemapolis is not just a theater that shows independent and art films in its five theaters, but a member-supported not-for-profit organization, said one nomination received. “Cinemapolis has become a community hub, providing opportunities for many non-profit organizations to show films relevant to their mission, hold discussions, and raise funds.”
The Tompkins County Chamber’s annual dinner will take place Thursday, January 26, in Emerson Suites at Ithaca College.

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