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…
Guest Blog by United Way of Southeastern Connecticut We all know of Black Friday. Then along came Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday. Then, in 2012, #GivingTuesday was born as a way to celebrate giving back on the Tuesday after…
Guest Blog: Connecticut Office of Tourism, Tourism Business Partners We know that our tourism industry partners have been greatly impacted by COVID-19. In light of these difficult times, we’ve launched the Tourism Insights: Tips for Recovery program, a research-based program…
As we face the challenges of coronavirus as a nation, the local real estate market remains strong and more housing is being developed to house the new labor market moving into the region. We have a lot to offer, especially now…
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…
The Chamber and the Eastern Connecticut Association of Realtors (ECAR) invited real estate and mortgage professionals to a virtual forum on May 13. ECAR CEO Susy Hurlbert shared updates from the region and nation, and Newt Brainard, VP of Development of…
Many local businesses and nonprofit organizations have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Below you will find some of the loans and grants available to ease the burden during this difficult time. For a list of Chamber member banks…
The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Foundation awarded grants in excess of $94,000 in support of 37 programs that benefit children and families in the region on March 24, 2020. “At this critical time for many nonprofits, the Foundation worked…
NOTE: The state closed the initial round of applications for the CT Bridge Loans on March 27 and will not be accepting new applications at this time. The program was expanded to $50 million. Applications in progress can be completed…
The overarching message from CT Department of Economic and Community Development’s Glendowlyn Thames and AdvanceCT’s Peter Denious is that we don’t give ourselves enough credit in Connecticut. Speaking at the Chamber’s February 20 Business Breakfast, they shared the optimistic perspective…