On Wednesday, October 23, the Chamber hosted Minding the Skills Gap: Workforce Development, Recruitment and Retention at Latitude 41 in Mystic. This Business Breakfast focused on the facts surrounding this challenge being faced across industries and how the Eastern Connecticut…
The Chamber congratulates the Captain Daniel Packer Inne as they get ready to enter the Connecticut Hospitality Hall of Fame. On December 2, the 36-year Mystic favorite will be honored by the Connecticut Restaurant Association at the CRAzies award gala….
Vets Rock 2019 at Mohegan Sun on November 1 celebrates active duty military, veterans, and National Guard and Reserve with Opening Ceremonies in The Shops Concourse at 10 a.m. and Free All-Day Vets Rock in the Earth Expo & Convention…
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…
Making the most of opportunities was the theme described by David Kooris, deputy commissioner of the State Department of Economic and Community Development, at the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT’s Business Breakfast on October 2, sponsored by Gateway New…
State Pier was the subject of a public information meeting on Tuesday, September 17, held by the Connecticut Port Authority (CPA). Infrastructure improvements would upgrade the facility for heavy lift operations necessary to serve as a wind turbine pre-assembly hub…
Women Leaders Making a Difference, a free panel discussion and networking event at UConn Avery Point, on September 20, 1-4pm, features women who contribute through their professional work as well as volunteer affiliations. The afternoon promises interesting conversation with inspirational…
New London and Groton are two cities (and a town) connected by a river. The Chamber welcomed leaders from New London and the town and city of Groton to provide updates at a State of the Thames River Region on…
Growing things takes water. There was plenty of water when Liz Pasqualini’s career in leading a nonprofit sprouted. A rainstorm turned flood hit in 2010, just four days after she assumed the role of interim Executive Director for the Jonnycake…
Albeit a cheeky title, the Chamber’s By Land, By Sea, By Air: Transportation Update at our July Business Breakfast described the multi-faceted approach being applied to pressing transportation issues in Connecticut. Churchill’s marshalling the troops in a coordinated effort to…