Guest blog by Chelsea Groton Bank If your business or organization has been the recipient of a SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan through Chelsea Groton Bank, or another participating lending institution, you may qualify to have the loan forgiven…
Press Release from the Office of Governor Ned Lamont Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration has released documents detailing specific rules that eligible businesses falling under phase 1 of Connecticut’s reopening plans must follow amid the ongoing COVID-19…
Restauranteurs Gather for a Roundtable on Regulations and Challenges Under COVID The Chamber hosted a Zoom conference on May 7, where over 50 restaurant owners, town planners, and elected officials discussed the challenges restaurants are facing under the COVID crisis….
Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 10, and there are still many ways to show her she’s special. Our Chamber members offer creative gifts and some great ways to enjoy the day. Argia Mystic Cruises Leisure Mom Argia Mystic Cruises lets you…
On May 4, U.S. Congressman Courtney joined local chambers for a virtual forum with updates on federal coronavirus response. Concerns raised by chamber members will be given voice by Rep. Courtney as legislators negotiate the next phase in the federal…
On April 30, Governor Lamont gave a presentation on plans for reopening businesses in Connecticut in the coming weeks. He laid out the criteria for reopening to begin. The first two steps are decreasing numbers of hospitalizations and increased testing…
AdvanceCT, in partnership with the CT Department of Economic and Community Development, opened surveys for businesses and employees to inform the state’s approach to reopening the economy. Your participation is essential—as a business or an employee. Respond as a Business…
Guest blog by ConnectiCare Small businesses are being hit hard by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Restaurants, retail stores, small manufacturers, and entertainment and hospitality venues are some of the businesses that have had to close or curtail activity. Here are…
Governor Ned Lamont and DECD Commissioner David Lehman joined the Chamber’s Board of Directors meeting on April 28 with updates on state’s COVID-19 response and reopening Connecticut’s economy. We would like to thank them for their time and appreciate their…
In spite of a chilly spring, people are making the most of getting outdoors and so are our local businesses. While close contact is on hold, think about the projects you can complete outside. Gardens, landscaping, patios, decks, siding, or…