Business leaders from across Eastern Connecticut spoke on Diversity in Leadership at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center on Thursday, January 13, 2022. Hosted by the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, this event is one in a series of monthly business breakfasts that feature a topical speaking program within the regional business community.
Pawcatuck, Connecticut — Research and Development Solutions, Inc. (RDSI) recently celebrated the grand opening of its Connecticut Office on December 2, 2021. In attendance were State Senator Heather Somers, State Representative Greg Howard, and other local and state officials. Guests…
The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut was proud to participate in the New England Chamber of Commerce Executives (NEACCE) fall conference held at Foxwoods Resort Casino on November 8-9, 2021. Industry associations such as NEACCE are essential to connect…
This past Friday, the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut honored Michael Rauh, President and CEO of Chelsea Groton Bank, as our 70th Citizen of the Year. Rauh was joined by family, friends, local community members and State representatives, such…
Connecticut’s legalization of recreational marijuana in June opened a number of conversations, from the implications for employers to new business opportunities across a wide range of industries. The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut hosted “Business Breakfast and Mini Expo:…
Rachel Lenda knows the ins and outs of hospitality and tourism, having served the needs of guests for 12 years in the restaurant industry. From covering the varied tasks of a general manager to sales and marketing, Rachel brings a…
With 12 years in leadership roles for local organizations including The Day and Eastern CT Savings Bank, Lisa Sanders brings a wealth of knowledge in Human Resources and a deep understanding of what local employers need. She’s also worked for…
For over 30 years, Leadership Eastern CT has prepared future community leaders to assume positions of responsibility and take on challenges in the region. With the world upended in March 2020, the adaptable, determined, and creative rising professionals in the…
Leadership Eastern CT has it right in the name. For more than 30 years, the focus has been on our region—one that encompasses the largest submarine base and manufacturer in the U.S., major tourism draws like the casinos and aquarium,…
While we have seen each other over the past year, it was primarily in a three-inch box on a Zoom screen. Business continued on this platform and creative approaches to networking helped keep us connected, but it just wasn’t the…