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…
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…
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…
Every immigrant to the U.S. has a different story to tell with some common threads. Running through each immigrant’s decision to leave home and family is the promise of greater opportunity and a better quality of life. Each story also…
A rising tide lifts all boats is an apt metaphor for the Thames River region, which encompasses Groton, New London and the Thames River waterfront that forms their shorelines. The Chamber is hosting a State of the Thames River Region…
On June 13, the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut Foundation awarded four high school seniors scholarships for college. Heading to ECSU in the fall, Alyssa Milette, Griswold High School, will be studying education and psychology, and Chloe Chenot, Stonington…
Twenty-eight professionals from across fields and across the region celebrated their completion of our two-year program that invited them to explore Eastern Connecticut, learn about its leaders and challenges, and discover how they can participate in its success. Leadership Eastern…
Eastern Connecticut is home to three of the state’s General Aviation airports: Groton-New London, Windham, and Danielson. These essential resources both drive and facilitate economic growth. “There’s a tendency to overlook the economic value of our airports,” said Tony Sheridan,…
Launching people on a personal and professional journey is something the Chamber does well. On June 13, the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut Foundation awarded four high school seniors scholarships. Heading to ECSU in the fall, Alyssa Milette will…
Launching people on a personal and professional journey is something the Chamber does well. On June 13, the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut Foundation awarded four high school seniors scholarships. Heading to ECSU in the fall, Alyssa Milette will…