#GivingTuesday began in 2012 and has grown into a global day of giving—a new tradition in the midst of the holiday season. Giving Tuesday is held the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, December 3 this year. While it began as a way…
Our intrepid staff scoffed at the rain and hit the road on November 5 to enjoy some of the best of eastern Connecticut. Our annual staff retreat included a few feasts, a lesson on alpacas and yarn, a lakeside stroll,…
Groton– November 1 – Over 300 members of the military, veterans, government leaders, business leaders and community members gathered at the Mystic Marriott Hotel on November 1 for the 10th Annual Military Appreciation Breakfast. The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern…
On November 20, the Chamber will host its 10th Annual Social Services Recognition Breakfast. Staff from social service organizations from across eastern Connecticut will be attending. This presents a special opportunity for business professionals and community leaders to join us…
On November 1, the business community will gather to support and thank those who serve at the 10th Annual Military Appreciation Breakfast at the Mystic Marriott Hotel and Spa. The Chamber is able to extend complimentary invitations to local members…
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…