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…
Making the most of opportunities was the theme described by David Kooris, deputy commissioner of the State Department of Economic and Community Development, at the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT’s Business Breakfast on October 2, sponsored by Gateway New…
Service is right in the name. ServiceMaster Restoration by Wills sets a standard of service for themselves that sets them apart. It earned the company national recognition in 2018. The Marion E. Wade Award, named after the company founder, is…
State Pier was the subject of a public information meeting on Tuesday, September 17, held by the Connecticut Port Authority (CPA). Infrastructure improvements would upgrade the facility for heavy lift operations necessary to serve as a wind turbine pre-assembly hub…
Women Leaders Making a Difference, a free panel discussion and networking event at UConn Avery Point, on September 20, 1-4pm, features women who contribute through their professional work as well as volunteer affiliations. The afternoon promises interesting conversation with inspirational…
Sponsored by Comcast Business Summer is winding down so that means preparations for the Holidays are ramping up. The Chamber is ready to help you make the most of the busiest shopping season of the year with a small business…
It’s the place to meet in New London. Most days of the week at Muddy Waters Café are marked by the regular gathering one group of friends or another—one day is retired teachers, another is retired police officers, and Sundays…
Launching a new business or expanding an existing one is a tremendous enterprise. The enormity of the task prevents some would-be business owners from pursuing a dream. That dream, however, may be more accessible than they think with the right…
Entering an imposing brick building with enough offices to require wayfinding signs can be an intimidating first step for prospective small business owners. Navigating the halls is overwhelming much less figuring out a system of approvals and permits necessary to…
September is a stunning month on the shore. As the spike in summer tourism slows slightly to a steady stream, the residents and businesses in eastern Connecticut get a chance to take a break and enjoy the beauty of life…