The Paycheck Protection Program, originally enacted under the CARES Act at the end of March, has been amended under new legislation passed last week. Changes to the program make it more adaptable for small businesses and relieve some of the…
Dear Chamber member: I write on behalf of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT and the Chamber’s Foundation at a time when our nation is overwhelmed by tragedy and turmoil. The Chamber is…
Below is an excerpt from Governor Ned Lamont’s update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus response efforts as of 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. Governor Lamont today released his Reopen Connecticut report, which contains recommendations from the Reopen Connecticut Advisory Group – the…
This letter from Chamber President and CEO Tony Sheridan appeared as an Op-Ed in The Day on May 24, 2020. Time and again, eastern CT has shown the rest of the state our mettle and ability to unify around a…
Restaurants Offer Patio Dining, Takeout, Curbside and Delivery to Enjoy the Great Weather Your Way The weather is beautiful, and many restaurants are offering al fresco dining in the first phase of reopening. There are also fantastic takeout, curbside pick…
The Chamber and the Eastern Connecticut Association of Realtors (ECAR) invited real estate and mortgage professionals to a virtual forum on May 13. ECAR CEO Susy Hurlbert shared updates from the region and nation, and Newt Brainard, VP of Development of…
One of the best places to be right now is outside—the weather is beautiful and there is plenty of space to spread out and enjoy nature. Some of the Chamber staff shared their favorite hikes and suggested the perfect picnic…
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….