Farmers Markets are especially enticing this year with outdoor shopping so pleasant and a rising foodie culture that took root in the weeks at home. These markets feature local produce, crafts, and specialty foods. Support your neighboring, local growers, and…
The Chamber hosted a virtual meeting with state senators on June 24 with State Sen. Heather Somers, 18th District, State Sen. Cathy Osten, 19th District, and State Sen. Paul Formica, 20th District. The forum offered the opportunity for the state…
Google is the first stop for most of your customers. And now more than ever, customers are looking for up-to-date information on your open hours and services. Update your Google listing and join a free collaborative marketing campaign for eastern CT. Let’s Go 860…
Summer is here and it’s time to celebrate with Dad! So many options are open this weekend, it may be hard to pick. So don’t. Plan the day out you’ve been waiting for! For the Grill Master, or Master of the Man Cave A new…
On June 9, the Chamber welcomed Mayor Michael Passero, Felix Reyes, Director of Economic Development & Planning, and Patrick Green, President and CEO of L+M Hospital for a “Town Hall” update from New London. The program was sponsored by Charter Oak…
Photo: Beth and Rob Downes photographed by Allie Dearie. Backyard nuptials instead of a big wedding bash means you do things a little differently—like hop on paddleboards after your vows. With elopements one of her specialties, photographer Allie Dearie was ready…
In the same way you have been reinventing your business, or how you do business, in the time of COVID-19, the Chamber is innovating too. While we miss gathering in person, we are still connecting, collaborating, and serving our members…
The Paycheck Protection Program, originally enacted under the CARES Act at the end of March, has been amended under new legislation passed last week. Changes to the program make it more adaptable for small businesses and relieve some of the…
Below is an excerpt from Governor Ned Lamont’s update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus response efforts as of 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. Governor Lamont today released his Reopen Connecticut report, which contains recommendations from the Reopen Connecticut Advisory Group – the…
This letter from Chamber President and CEO Tony Sheridan appeared as an Op-Ed in The Day on May 24, 2020. Time and again, eastern CT has shown the rest of the state our mettle and ability to unify around a…