During this difficult time, the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Foundation increased the number of scholarships awarded to 2020 graduates. Granting a total of $7,500, the foundation recognized the achievements of six local students. These students have demonstrated dedication…
As our routines have been turned upside down, some of our routine healthcare has not received the attention it deserves. Your health is the top priority so hospitals, physicians, and other healthcare facilities are putting your safety at the forefront…
Libraries across the region are stepping up with programs, access, and even opportunities to socialize to help patrons cope with COVID. Mystic Noank Library Struggling to operate an effective, functional webinar, or haven’t tried it yet? The Mystic-Noank Library is offering a free program on…
As CT businesses negotiate reopening under new guidelines and a changed market, workforce presents new challenges. These organizations can help you find the employees, resources, and training you need to support increased efficiency when it’s more important than ever. CTHires The state jobs portal, where employers…
Make the most of the outdoors with these venues that offer a wide array of activities. Have an Adventure HighFlyer Zipline at Foxwoods Resort Casino From the rooftop of Fox Tower, 350 feet in the air, ride the mile-long zipline at speeds up…
Connecticut is a COVID-19 control success story, from hotspot to one of the lowest transmission rates in the country. We need to bring it down to one case per 100,000 people from our current 2.1 daily average to be “On…
Being here for businesses—large, medium, and especially small—has looked different over the past five months. Pivoting to the new model, Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT continues to do what we do best: convening, connecting, collaborating, and supporting. The Chamber…
Photo Credit: Office of Governor Ned Lamont On July 22, I had the privilege to be invited when Pfizer announced the significant progress they have made on a vaccine for COVID-19. Groton Site Director and Senior Vice President John Burkhardt shared that the promising…
Applications for two-year program open until September 8 Leadership’s essential role is amplified during a crisis. Business, government, and nonprofit leaders in eastern CT have stepped up to the challenges presented by COVID-19, navigating impacts across the community. Learning about…
Originally published as a new release on ct.gov photo: A gathering of a significant number of young adults seen recently in Stony Creek. (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Department of Public Health (DPH) Acting Commissioner Dr. Deidre S. Gifford…