The overarching message from CT Department of Economic and Community Development’s Glendowlyn Thames and AdvanceCT’s Peter Denious is that we don’t give ourselves enough credit in Connecticut. Speaking at the Chamber’s February 20 Business Breakfast, they shared the optimistic perspective…
President/CEO of Chelsea Groton Bank Recognized for Business and Nonprofit Leadership Benefiting the Community The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT is pleased to announce that Michael Rauh, President/CEO of Chelsea Groton Bank, has been named Citizen of the Year. He…
Awards season is upon us and eastern Connecticut is not going to bow out. Submit your nomination for the Regional Chamber Awards because… 1.Eastern CT is full of amazing people. It’s not hard to think of an organization that has…
Everything that makes a house a home will be at Eastern Connecticut’s Premier Home Show on March 14-15. Now hosted by Foxwoods Resort Casino, the annual show is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT and the Home…
Desiree had a vision for the future, and she wanted her then-boyfriend, Ken, to have one, too. When they met in 2010, Ken revealed his dream of owning a hotdog cart. After raising three amazing daughters, Ken should realize his…
Historically doing business in Connecticut has not been easy. And the challenges of the Connecticut Port Authority over this last year could have caused any investor to become squeamish and walk away. But Orsted/Eversource unwavering commitment to the State and…
Valentine’s Day is this Friday, and there is whole weekend to celebrate with those you love! Enjoy dinner out or snuggle up at home with a bottle of wine and sweet treats. [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”3″ display=”basic_thumbnail” thumbnail_crop=”0″] Dine So Fine…
Sparkly, shiny, or especially unique—the gift you are looking for this Valentine’s Day can be found at one of our local businesses. Classic gifts—jewelry and roses—never miss the mark when you want to say, “I love you,” or you can…
The Business of Cannabis was the subject of a Chamber Business Breakfast on Thursday, January 30, which featured presentations by Michelle Seagull, Commissioner, CT Department of Consumer Protections and Kay Doyle, Esq., Commissioner, Cannabis Control Commission of Massachusetts. The Commissioners…
Bring forward your nominations for the best! We are looking to honor outstanding local businesses, nonprofits, innovators, professionals and volunteers with our Annual Regional Chamber Awards. The ECTys, as we are dubbing them starting this year, celebrate eastern Connecticut, its…