The Chamber welcomed U.S. Congressman Joe Courtney for a virtual Business Breakfast on June 9. Congressman Courtney provided important updates on relief efforts related to the pandemic and a look to the future, outlining the opportunities for eastern Connecticut in…
Pfizer leadership shares vaccine development and lessons they will carry forward Pfizer, who forged a partnership with BioNTech two years prior, was well positioned to be the hero of 2020. BioNTech pioneered the mRNA platform as a technology for vaccines,…
Chamber hosted a panel of local professionals who shared insights from their experiences On May 18, the Chamber hosted a timely conversation American Identity and Immigration: Developing a More Perfect Union. Preceding by two days President Biden’s signing of the…
Grants support programs that benefit children and families in Eastern CT The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Foundation awarded grants in excess of $88,000 in support of 29 programs that benefit children and families in the region on April…
View the Annual Meeting here. Read the 2020 Annual Report. View the Chamber’s 2020 year in review video. The Chamber held its annual meeting on March 30 in a format typical of 2020, but unlike any other year in its…
Reflecting on the successes and challenges of 2020, the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT is taking the important step of dedicating its Annual meeting to recognizing the contributions of essential workers and businesses during the pandemic. The Chamber will host its Annual Meeting virtually on March 30, 4 – 5…
In this blog: Engineering, Environmental, and Economic Impacts Revolution Wind Project Beacon Wind Project Park City Wind Project State Pier Redevelopment in New London Industry experts led an exploration of offshore wind energy, including economic development on and off the…
As the staff discussed International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, stories about women who influenced us filled our thoughts. These women may have had a direct impact on our lives, they may be people we aspired to emulate, or…
If you’ve raised a teenager, or remember being one, you are familiar with the existential dread accompanying career and college planning. Stacy Herr, the Chamber’s Program and Event Manager, is helping her high school junior navigate the process, and she…
Green Energy Goals Drive Economic Opportunity There’s a changing landscape for Green Energy. A White House announcement in February committed $100 million in funding to support low-carbon energy technologies. State and local governments up and down the Eastern Seaboard are…