The regular session of the General Assembly ended last week and here is a rundown of some of the legislation likely to affect businesses and organizations in the region. We take a top-level look at paid family and medical leave,…
Shared Insights is a new feature in the Voice, where we reach out to successful businesses and organizations to ask them about navigating change. Leaders that faced a shift, adopted a new model, or embarked on a new venture share…
This past week, a large-scale event highlighted the power of partnerships. Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise Region, Connecticut Procurement and Technical Assistance, and the State of Connecticut Department of Community and Economic Development partnered with General Dynamics Electric Boat for this first-ever…
Over the past weeks, the Chamber’s giant scissors have been getting a workout. With six ribbon cutting celebrations in the last two weeks of May, we are seeing the economic health of Eastern Connecticut reflected in the growth of local…
Eastern CT – “If you do nothing else, what do you need to do today to prepare for ten years from now?” Pamela J. Stenson, former President, CIO Executive Council, an IDG Company, asked panelists at the Chamber’s Business Breakfast entitled “The…
The Chamber welcomed David Lehman, Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development for a discussion with board members about his vision for the state and the region. Mr. Lehman laid out his priorities for making Connecticut a…