Funded in part by the Thames River Innovation Places (TRIP) and CTNext the Grant Provides Admission for up to 10 Candidates to the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Entrepreneur Academy. The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT will launch…
Pfizer reached an estimated 1.4 billion patients with their medicines and vaccines in 2021. They produced 3 billion doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in 2021, and expect to make up to 4 billion doses in 2022. Those are just…
Guest Blog: Comcast Comcast RISE helps people move their businesses forward with either a tech makeover or an ad campaign to increase awareness in local markets. Notably, this support has added up: $60 million in grants, marketing and technology services…
Each year, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) organizes National Veterans Small Business Week. During this time, SBA will host free, virtual information sessions to connect and empower service member, veteran and military spouse business owners with the resources they…
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:…
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…
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…
On January 21, the Chamber welcomed CT State Comptroller Kevin Lembo and economist John Traynor for a virtual Business Breakfast, providing updates and insights on the state’s economic trends. Undeniably, the COVID-19 pandemic impacted state finances and the local economy,…
Gust Blog: Connecticut Office of Tourism ’Tis the season for hope in this very challenging year. The coming vaccine certainly contributes greatly to our industry’s prospects for a strong recovery. Through it all, your innovative spirit and determination have continuously inspired…
Guest Blog: CT Office of Tourism Business Partners As many of you know, last month we launched the Tourism Insights: Tips for Recovery program, a research-based program that generates Northeast-specific insights to support the Connecticut tourism industry’s recovery. In case…