Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day, and all the ways we show our loved ones we care on February 14 are also great opportunities to show your favorite spots some love. However you celebrate this year, be sure to include local businesses…
Op-Ed by Tony Sheridan, Chamber President and CEO Originally appeared in the Hartford Courant, January 31, 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic brought significant, painful, and discouraging changes for so many people and businesses throughout Connecticut. Southeastern Connecticut was no exception. Many…
Chamber staff share new approaches to serving members Tony Sheridan, President & CEO This past year we all experienced significant changes in how we do business. Each day as I reach out to learn how we can best serve our…
On January 21, the Chamber welcomed CT State Comptroller Kevin Lembo and economist John Traynor for a virtual Business Breakfast, providing updates and insights on the state’s economic trends. Undeniably, the COVID-19 pandemic impacted state finances and the local economy,…
Last January, we filled two pages of our newsletter with ways to make the most of your Chamber membership. Right now, everything seems a little overwhelming, so we picked 5 quick benefits to enjoy! 1. Member discounts benefit you 3 times…
In addition to keeping track of federal and state funding opportunities, we are looking out for grants for small businesses and nonprofits. We will be updating this blog with new grants as we become aware of them. Federal and State…
On January 12, the Chamber welcomed CT Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, CT Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) Deputy Commissioner Glendowlyn Thames, and U.S Small Business Association District Director Catherine Marx for updates on relief programs for businesses impacted…
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…
The second phase of CARES funding was signed into law on December 27, 2020 in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. The Act: Reopened and funded a second round of Paycheck Protection Program forgivable loans Reopened Economic Injury Disaster Loans and…
Guest blog by Attorney Kristi D. Kelly, Director, Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law In this article: How does the Paid Leave program work? Why is January 1 important? How much will employees pay? What should I tell my employees? Happy New Year! …