I wish everyone a very happy Fourth of July. While we will not be celebrating with crowds and fireworks shows, the spirit of the holiday is perhaps more relevant than ever. We mark the signing of the Declaration of Independence as a moment in history…
Blog courtesy of Planning to return to the workplace can be overwhelming for your employees. Morin Associates’ partnership with ThinkHR enables you to provide a variety of useful HR resources to your employees. Please see the below list of resources…
The Chamber hosted a virtual meeting with state senators on June 24 with State Sen. Heather Somers, 18th District, State Sen. Cathy Osten, 19th District, and State Sen. Paul Formica, 20th District. The forum offered the opportunity for the state…
Connecticut’s Phase 2 Reopening began last week, and we are excited to share news about businesses reopening or offering new services. Let us know what’s up at your business and provide the best link for up-to-date info—your website or social media. Shop, dine and…
Google is the first stop for most of your customers. And now more than ever, customers are looking for up-to-date information on your open hours and services. Update your Google listing and join a free collaborative marketing campaign for eastern CT. Let’s Go 860…
On June 9, the Chamber welcomed Mayor Michael Passero, Felix Reyes, Director of Economic Development & Planning, and Patrick Green, President and CEO of L+M Hospital for a “Town Hall” update from New London. The program was sponsored by Charter Oak…
Photo: Beth and Rob Downes photographed by Allie Dearie. Backyard nuptials instead of a big wedding bash means you do things a little differently—like hop on paddleboards after your vows. With elopements one of her specialties, photographer Allie Dearie was ready…
In the same way you have been reinventing your business, or how you do business, in the time of COVID-19, the Chamber is innovating too. While we miss gathering in person, we are still connecting, collaborating, and serving our members…
The Paycheck Protection Program, originally enacted under the CARES Act at the end of March, has been amended under new legislation passed last week. Changes to the program make it more adaptable for small businesses and relieve some of the…
Below is an excerpt from Governor Ned Lamont’s update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus response efforts as of 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. Governor Lamont today released his Reopen Connecticut report, which contains recommendations from the Reopen Connecticut Advisory Group – the…