On June 24, the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT held a Tourism Luncheon in collaboration with The Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce and the Northeastern CT Chamber of Commerce. Guests heard from Anthony Anthony, Chief Marketing Officer for…
June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate and honor the LGBTQ+ community. Here in Eastern Connecticut, we have an array of events and resources to make this month special and to support and uplift the community all year long….
The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut was proud to participate in the New England Chamber of Commerce Executives (NEACCE) fall conference held at Foxwoods Resort Casino on November 8-9, 2021. Industry associations such as NEACCE are essential to connect…
Gust Blog: Connecticut Office of Tourism ’Tis the season for hope in this very challenging year. The coming vaccine certainly contributes greatly to our industry’s prospects for a strong recovery. Through it all, your innovative spirit and determination have continuously inspired…
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: 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…
Connecticut’s Office of Tourism created videos on safety at venues throughout the state, including a number of our members. “So Good to See You, Connecticut” videos feature conversations with Mystic Aquarium, Saybrook Point Inn & Marina, and Whaler’s Inn. Shots…
CT Visit, the state’s tourism website, is sharing some fun virtual visits and activities. Chamber members bring science and nature to your screens with Mystic Aquarium’s live streamed animal feedings and live penguin cam and Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center’s Facebook…
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…
In a year of a flat budget for ACT—the new acronym for a new state-level committee: arts, culture and tourism—DECD Deputy Commissioner David Kooris called the budget a win as compared to the trend of cuts under the previous administration….