On July 7, the Chamber hosted Waterford First Selectman Rob Brule and East Lyme State Representative Holly Cheeseman for a teleconference. The elected officials provided updates on the town’s responses to COVID, including action to support small businesses impacted by the crisis….
On June 30, the Chamber hosted a zoom call with Town of Groton Mayor Patrice Granatosky and Paige Bronk, AICP, Economic and Community Development Manager. Mayor Granatosky commented on the strength of cornerstone businesses that position Groton well in the a…
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…
Press Release from the Office of Governor Ned Lamont Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration has released documents detailing specific rules that eligible businesses falling under phase 1 of Connecticut’s reopening plans must follow amid the ongoing COVID-19…
Our focus on community right now feels very immediate. We have to take care of each other’s health and basic needs right now. Let’s be sure that focus on community includes keeping an eye on the future, and very importantly…
DECD Commissioner David Lehman Updates Chamber Members on Coming Federal Programs On April 1, CT Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner David Lehman joined the Chamber for a teleconference and provided an overview of the federal programs coming online…
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law on March 27, 2020. Included in the relief package is over $350 billion in assistance for small businesses. We will be working to keep you informed on…
Mystic Aquarium, a neighbor, business partner, and community asset, is facing a legislative challenge to their whale research and education programs. We are asking our members to join us in OPPOSING Bill 5341 “An Act Prohibiting the Sale and Breeding…
The Chamber welcomed U.S. Congressman Joe Courtney on January 22 to address 160 regional business and nonprofit representatives at the Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa. Rep. Courtney shared a list of recent legislative accomplishments that impact eastern CT and its…
A Growing Industry The industry around cannabis, hemp, marijuana, CBD is growing. Eleven states and Washington D.C. have legalized recreational marijuana, and 33 states, including CT, have legalized it for medical purposes. Since the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, which…