As CT businesses negotiate reopening under new guidelines and a changed market, workforce presents new challenges. These organizations can help you find the employees, resources, and training you need to support increased efficiency when it’s more important than ever. CTHires The state jobs portal, where employers…
Make the most of the outdoors with these venues that offer a wide array of activities. Have an Adventure HighFlyer Zipline at Foxwoods Resort Casino From the rooftop of Fox Tower, 350 feet in the air, ride the mile-long zipline at speeds up…
Connecticut is a COVID-19 control success story, from hotspot to one of the lowest transmission rates in the country. We need to bring it down to one case per 100,000 people from our current 2.1 daily average to be “On…
Being here for businesses—large, medium, and especially small—has looked different over the past five months. Pivoting to the new model, Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT continues to do what we do best: convening, connecting, collaborating, and supporting. The Chamber…
Applications for two-year program open until September 8 Leadership’s essential role is amplified during a crisis. Business, government, and nonprofit leaders in eastern CT have stepped up to the challenges presented by COVID-19, navigating impacts across the community. Learning about…
Photo Credit: Stonington Vineyard Dinner, a glass of wine, live music—the perfect summer evening! Venues around the region are hosting events that safely distance while bringing the tunes together. Rocks 21 Great music and delicious food come together with a…
On July 14, Senator Richard Blumenthal joined the Chamber and community members for updates on the federal response to COVID-19 and the programs he is working toward implementing in support of healthcare workers, businesses, and education. He covered the defense…
We’ve updated our listings of open businesses, museums, shopping, hotels, and fun venues. Let us know what’s up at your business and provide the best link for up-to-date info—your website or social media. Shop, dine and enjoy our member businesses by bookmarking this…
Restaurants Expand to Indoor Dining in Phase 2 Reopen As the state reopens, restaurants are able to offer more ways for you to enjoy delicious dishes: outdoor, indoor, carry out, or delivery. Follow the link to local restaurants’ websites or…
Guest post from Ashley Pereira, Career In STEM It is no secret that school (and life as we know it!) has dramatically changed in recent months. Yet something has remained the same amidst the chaos: tremendous workforce demands, particularly in…