Whether you’re a new, renewing, or long-time member, the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut offers powerful tools to help you grow your business, build connections, and make an impact in the region. Below are 25 essential resources to take full advantage of your chamber membership benefits.
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Established Regional Network:
Serving the business community for over 115 years, the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT is a trusted partner to over 1,100 businesses across 100+ towns in CT and beyond.
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Councils & Committees:
Connect with peers interested in Technology, Legislative Affairs, Education, Military Affairs, or Human Resources.
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Informative Workshops & Expert Office Hours:
Open to professionals across all levels, gain practical insights and personalized expertise.
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Leadership Eastern CT Professional Development Program:
Equipping the next generations of executives, board directors, and business owners.
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Empowering Entrepreneur Academy:
An 8-week program bolstering small businesses and start-ups from idea to implementation.
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Uplifting Chamber Awards:
Recognizing success, leadership, and activism on a regional stage.
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Casual Coffee & Contacts:
Intimate monthly minglings that kickstart your morning with brews and bites.
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Engaging Business After Hours:
Make connections and build your network while unwinding after work at unique destinations.
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Thought-Provoking Business Breakfasts & Luncheons:
Timely topics brought to you by and for the membership.
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Exciting Young Professional Programs:
Special events tailored for early-career and emerging professionals.
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Celebratory Ribbon Cuttings:
A festive and highly visible way to commemorate your grand opening, milestone, or anniversary.
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Influential Social Media Collaboration:
The best way to expose your brand to new audiences. Connect with us @ChamberECT on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn!
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Premiere Website Advertising:
Prime real estate on Chamber pages.
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Top-Ranking Directory & e-Newsletter Exposure:
Elevate your presence with our highly ranked pages and large email distribution.
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Door Prize Donations & Event Sponsorships:
Get involved and gain exposure with opportunities for every budget and cause.
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Feature-Rich Member Dashboard:
Maximize your membership experience from anywhere, via desktop or mobile.
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Exclusive Member-to-Member, Public, & Military Discounts:
Save on operations or entice new customers to help your business grow.
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Group Health Insurance Options:
In this changing healthcare landscape, Morin’s got you covered.
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Insightful Legislative Bill Tracking & Advocacy:
We’ll keep you up to date on proposals that could impact you and promote business-friendly policy.
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Business Referrals:
With members across all industries, we have a name for your personal or professional needs, and we refer yours, too.
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Jobs & Volunteer Board:
Share your openings with us to get positions filled, for free.
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One-Stop Business Resource Hub:
Our Regional Innovation Center in New London boasts a beautiful space for all your corporate and entrepreneurial needs.
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Big-Little Partnership Opportunities:
Any size organization can host an event or help fund one by choosing to cross promote with a partner.
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Workforce & Industry Pipelines:
Business services such as recruitment, training, and technical advising are just a call or email away.
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Responsive Team of Trained Professionals:
Our 11-employee team is eager and ready to help your business succeed in all these ways – and more!
Lets Grow Together
We’re here to amplify your success, enhance your membership experience, and put in the work so you can make the most of investing in yourself and the region.
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