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The Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Rob LaHood has been hired as the Director of Membership and Public Relations. He succeeds Doug Levine, who has accepted the position of Executive Director at the State Theater in Ithaca.“Rob’s ability to network with others and his passion for the arts and for improving the quality of life in Ithaca made him the successful candidate for this position," says Chamber of Commerce President Jean McPheeters. "The Membership and Public Relations Director for the Tompkins Chamber must be able to convey the spirit and energy of our Chamber and our community to members, local businesses and residents, and potential businesses. Rob possesses a great mix of skills—writing, public speaking, and a finance background. The board and staff are delighted to have Rob join us in working for our community.”
Trumansburg-based Palmer Pharmacy has signed a lease agreement to open a store in downtown Ithaca, representing another downtown Ithaca expansion for a locally-owned business, while at the same time filling a need in downtown Ithaca that extensive market research has indicated is a high priority desire among residents in the local community. 
WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. – You can share your breakfast with a football star this summer with limited edition T.O.’s honey nut frosted oat cereal, now on store shelves exclusively at Tops Friendly Markets <http://www.topsmarkets.com/> . The cereal is a partnership between Tops, Buffalo Bills wide receiver Terrell Owens and PLB Sports.
Veverka Brothers Productions, an independent film company, has joined the growing ranks of technology and digital arts businesses that are locating in downtown Ithaca. Veverka Brothers recently opened offices and post-production facilities in the Old Cigar Factory Building, which is located at 112 The Commons.
Local First Ithaca has been accepted as the newest member of BALLE, the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies.
Hot wax and vinyl sound as good as they ever did at Angry Mom Records, which is now open in the lower level of Autumn Leaves Used Books at 115 The Commons in downtown Ithaca.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. Michael Arcuri (NY-24) announced that $4 billion in Recovery Bill funding has been designated for rural broadband projects across the country, which will allow for communities across the region to apply and receive funding to address their broadband needs.
Tompkins County businesses got a chance to meet each other and new customers Wednesday at the Chamber of Commerce's Showcase Tompkins at the Ithaca Farmer's Market. 88 businesses had booths at the event, a sellout triumph for the Chamber of Commerce. Sponsored by Finger Lakes Technologies Group, the showcase gives Chamber members venue for displaying their products and services.
Alison B. Helmetsie, PT, of McCune, Ainslie and Associates and Dryden Sport & Spine Physical Therapy received her certification in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy through the McKenzie Institute International, May 1st, 2009. The McKenzie Method is well-known for its systematic approach to physical therapy, classifying the patient’s condition and teaching the patient how to manage their condition outside the clinic. Ms. Helmetsie is a graduate of Ithaca College’s physical therapy program. 
Admittedly I am not good at puzzles. But who isn't fascinated by encryption? Since decoder rings were introduced in the 1930s, children and adults alike have toiled to decode secret messages. The James bond craze only served to intensify interest, and in the computer age encryption has increased in importance as a way of trying to prevent identity theft, making online sales safe, as well as mundane usage like keeping government transmissions and -- we'd have to be killed if we were told for sure -- messages between spies.
Shari Landsman, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson and EcoBroker at RE/MAX In Motion in downtown Ithaca has earned the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Green Designation.