Launching a new business or expanding an existing one is a tremendous enterprise. The enormity of the task prevents some would-be business owners from pursuing a dream. That dream, however, may be more accessible than they think with the right…
Every immigrant to the U.S. has a different story to tell with some common threads. Running through each immigrant’s decision to leave home and family is the promise of greater opportunity and a better quality of life. Each story also…
Entering an imposing brick building with enough offices to require wayfinding signs can be an intimidating first step for prospective small business owners. Navigating the halls is overwhelming much less figuring out a system of approvals and permits necessary to…
September is a stunning month on the shore. As the spike in summer tourism slows slightly to a steady stream, the residents and businesses in eastern Connecticut get a chance to take a break and enjoy the beauty of life…
All of us who call this part of Connecticut home want to see a thriving, economically vibrant City of New London. So, it is important not to lose sight of the value that off-shore wind development presents to our region…
Corporation CEOs took an important step to reframe how we, and they, think about their essential role in America. Far surpassing their influence on the economy, major corporations impact the lives of Americans in myriad ways. A commitment to serve…
Breakfast—It’s the most important meal of the day. To get your workday started on the right foot, eastern Connecticut has delectable breakfast options from traditional diner fare to new takes on your first meal of the day. We’re sure your…
Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC), a member of the World Affairs Councils of America (WACA), fulfills its mission “to foster an understanding of issues of foreign policy and international affairs through study, debate, and educational programming” through a series…
In Connecticut, August 18 through August 24 a week-long tax holiday runs on purchases of most clothing and footwear items priced under $100. The timing provides relief for back-to-school shopping parents, but it is a great time for everyone to…
New London and Groton are two cities (and a town) connected by a river. The Chamber welcomed leaders from New London and the town and city of Groton to provide updates at a State of the Thames River Region on…