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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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Shop Local

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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Guest Blog

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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Guest Blog

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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COVID-19

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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Economic Development

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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Learning About Region Inspires Rising Leaders

When a local business or organization pops up in conversation and someone chimes in with detailed information about their mission, goals, and maybe even what the place looks like behind the scenes, you might be talking to a graduate of…

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Chamber Panel Discusses Path for Future Leaders

Eastern CT – “If you do nothing else, what do you need to do today to prepare for ten years from now?”  Pamela J. Stenson, former President, CIO Executive Council, an IDG Company, asked panelists at the Chamber’s Business Breakfast entitled “The…

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