#GivingTuesday began in 2012 and has grown into a global day of giving—a new tradition in the midst of the holiday season. Giving Tuesday is held the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, December 3 this year. While it began as a way…
Our intrepid staff scoffed at the rain and hit the road on November 5 to enjoy some of the best of eastern Connecticut. Our annual staff retreat included a few feasts, a lesson on alpacas and yarn, a lakeside stroll,…
Groton– November 1 – Over 300 members of the military, veterans, government leaders, business leaders and community members gathered at the Mystic Marriott Hotel on November 1 for the 10th Annual Military Appreciation Breakfast. The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern…
On November 20, the Chamber will host its 10th Annual Social Services Recognition Breakfast. Staff from social service organizations from across eastern Connecticut will be attending. This presents a special opportunity for business professionals and community leaders to join us…
On Wednesday, October 23, the Chamber hosted Minding the Skills Gap: Workforce Development, Recruitment and Retention at Latitude 41 in Mystic. This Business Breakfast focused on the facts surrounding this challenge being faced across industries and how the Eastern Connecticut…
The Chamber congratulates the Captain Daniel Packer Inne as they get ready to enter the Connecticut Hospitality Hall of Fame. On December 2, the 36-year Mystic favorite will be honored by the Connecticut Restaurant Association at the CRAzies award gala….
Vets Rock 2019 at Mohegan Sun on November 1 celebrates active duty military, veterans, and National Guard and Reserve with Opening Ceremonies in The Shops Concourse at 10 a.m. and Free All-Day Vets Rock in the Earth Expo & Convention…
On November 1, the business community will gather to support and thank those who serve at the 10th Annual Military Appreciation Breakfast at the Mystic Marriott Hotel and Spa. The Chamber is able to extend complimentary invitations to local members…
Music, dancing, top-notch dinner—all in beautiful surroundings: it’s what every business wants to offer to celebrate with staff at the holidays. For small businesses opulent parties seem out of reach, but Big Little parties let you treat your staff to…
Chamber members consistently name workforce as a primary concern. Meeting current staffing needs and planning for expansion is a challenge we hear across industries. With the unemployment rate for eastern Connecticut around 3.5%, there is a tight labor pool and…