This season employee gifts, recognition, or giveaways can celebrate shopping local, too. Local shops, restaurants, arts venues, and personal services offer gift cards, fun experiences, and special offers that are great ways to show your appreciation for your employees this…
Rosemary Ostfeld’s passion for healthy sustainable food has deep roots and broad branches. “When I was growing up, I spent a lot of time outdoors doing sports and enjoying nature. I’ve learned that having a healthy and sustainable diet is…
Gardening is about realizing a vision—planning, planting, nurturing, and seeing what blooms. Holdridge Home and Garden invests in the accomplishments of their customers, helping them imagine a garden, fishpond, or home project and providing everything they need for that dream…
The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT’s annual awards honor excellence in community engagement, innovation, customer service, and business best practices. While these important honors are traditionally presented at our Annual Meeting, Covid-19 prevented this gathering, and we still want…
When you go to the movies, it’s about the experience. A piled-high bucket of popcorn—freshly popped and topped with real butter—is an authentic cinema scene that makes memories. Lorraine McBride and the team at Mystic Luxury Cinemas have been curating…
The Chamber celebrates the U.S. Small Business Administration’s National Small Business Week with spotlights on social media, reminding people to shop local during this challenging time. Follow us on your favorite platforms—Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter—to see member business stories. Share your story with us…
Next Tech Solutions offers a client focused approach for comprehensive office and residential solutions Next Tech Solutions followed the traditional tech path from humble beginnings in a basement to a full-service technology firm with a fleet of vehicles and clients across…
Crucial fundraising events have had to be redesigned this year, and these new creative approaches offer an opportunity for more of us to get involved. Right now, support for nonprofits from businesses and community members is more vital than ever….
Under an executive order issued by the president, employers may defer withholding and payment of the employee’s portion of the Social Security tax for those earning under a certain amount. Guidance issued by the IRS explains the program. The deferral…
During this difficult time, the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Foundation increased the number of scholarships awarded to 2020 graduates. Granting a total of $7,500, the foundation recognized the achievements of six local students. These students have demonstrated dedication…