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…
Music, dancing, top-notch dinner—all in beautiful surroundings: it’s what every business wants to offer to celebrate with staff at the holidays. For small businesses opulent parties seem out of reach, but Big Little parties let you treat your staff to…
Chamber members consistently name workforce as a primary concern. Meeting current staffing needs and planning for expansion is a challenge we hear across industries. With the unemployment rate for eastern Connecticut around 3.5%, there is a tight labor pool and…
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…
Service is right in the name. ServiceMaster Restoration by Wills sets a standard of service for themselves that sets them apart. It earned the company national recognition in 2018. The Marion E. Wade Award, named after the company founder, is…
Most likely, you’re overdue to grab a book and head to Café Otis. You’re invited to linger in the former Otis Library over coffee and breakfast or lunch or dinner. There’s no wrong time of day when you need a…
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…
On September 13, General Dynamics Electric Boat broke ground on its largest construction project in 45 years. The South Yard Assembly Building will be home to Columbia class submarine construction, representing 1,400 jobs that will come with building the nuclear…