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Retaining Key Employees: One Size Doesn’t Fill All

Guest Blog: Tommy Vorio, Certified Financial Services Retaining your company’s key employees is one of the most important steps toward your business’ success. Key employees can reduce your workload, noticeably improve company performance and operations, and act as the backbone…

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New Business Owners Now – 6 Common Reactions – Which to Avoid, Which to...

Guest Blog by Gary Decker, Win Moves Coaching 2020 was a record year for new business startups.  Reports like this Business Insider article show a 12% increase trend through September in year over year new startups. Similar data from the…

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If 70% of change projects fail, why do them?

Guest blog by The Human Resources Consortium  The client was asking a perfectly reasonable question from where he sat as a C-suite executive in a major national corporation.  He would never consider involving his company in any activity with such…

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Gifts to Give…Your Employees!

This season employee gifts, recognition, or giveaways can celebrate shopping local, too. Local shops, restaurants, arts venues, and personal services offer gift cards, fun experiences, and special offers that are great ways to show your appreciation for your employees this…

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How to Create an Inclusive Hiring and Workplace Culture at Your Small Business

Guest Blog: Zina Sutch, U.S. Small Business Administration This National Disability Employment Awareness Month, learn more about the benefits and steps of hiring individuals with disabilities at your small business. Employees with disabilities bring immense value to their workplaces. Just…

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Employers Guide to Engaging the Upcoming STEM Workforce

Guest post from Ashley Pereira, Career In STEM It is no secret that school (and life as we know it!) has dramatically changed in recent months. Yet something has remained the same amidst the chaos: tremendous workforce demands, particularly in…

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Community Concierge: Community Resources for Newcomers

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…

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Workforce Challenges and Opportunities Discussed at October Business Breakfast

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…

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Member Profiles

Manufacturing a Successful Future

Joe de la Cruz understands the manufacturing pipeline from start to beautiful, high-shine finish. His perspective is gained from 30 years in metal fabrication and its machinery, from the shop floor to management of Hillery Company in Groton. Mr. de…

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Leadership Eastern Connecticut Class of 2019 Celebrates Graduation

Twenty-eight professionals from across fields and across the region celebrated their completion of our two-year program that invited them to explore Eastern Connecticut, learn about its leaders and challenges, and discover how they can participate in its success. Leadership Eastern…

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