On July 15, 2025, 27 promising leaders graduated from the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut’s Leadership Eastern CT Program, marking the end of a transformative two-year journey. Hosted at the serene Spa at Norwich Inn, the commencement brought together…
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is a vital American holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Celebrated annually on June 19th, it marks the day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, with…
June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate and honor the LGBTQ+ community. Here in Eastern Connecticut, we have an array of events and resources to make this month special and to support and uplift the community all year long….
As we kick off 2024, January has been dedicated to compiling practical strategies aimed at maximizing your Chamber membership. Here’s a straightforward list of 24 dynamic ways for you to engage and make the most of your membership. These steps…
Guest Blog by: Comcast Economic development is a priority for chambers of commerce – and few things spur more economic development than broadband. As states prepare to spend billions of federal dollars on broadband, chambers can ensure this funding is…
On May 23rd, we celebrated our 72nd Annual Citizen of the year, Chief Many Hearts Lynn Malerba, Treasurer of the United States and the 18th Chief of the Mohegan Tribe. Over 400 members gathered to congratulate this year’s recipient, enjoying…
Award season has arrived at the Chamber. Now is the time to nominate your colleagues or company for one of our upcoming awards: the ECTys, Citizen of the Year, and Military Community Support Award. Each of these events represents the…
T-Shirt World in Crystal Mall. Keith’s Appliances in Mystic. Satori Spa in Mystic. These are just some of the eastern Connecticut venues that have hosted or will be hosting ribbon-cutting ceremonies, reflecting hope in this post-pandemic world that business will…
Waterford, CONN. – The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut is pleased to announce the 71st Citizen of the Year as John Burkhardt, former Senior Vice President, Head of Global Drug Safety Research and Development (DSRD), Head of Comparative Medicine…
Born out of frustration with larger food delivery companies, cofounders Lauren Ashe and Alex Foulkes set out to create Shoreline Menus; a local restaurant-owned delivery service with an important mission.