Many local businesses and nonprofit organizations have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Below you will find some of the loans and grants available to ease the burden during this difficult time. For a list of Chamber member banks…
The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Foundation awarded grants in excess of $94,000 in support of 37 programs that benefit children and families in the region on March 24, 2020. “At this critical time for many nonprofits, the Foundation worked…
Benefactors offer essential support throughout the community, especially during COVID-19 In a bright display of logos, the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT regularly acknowledges our benefactors—the over 30 organizations that contribute above and beyond their Chamber membership to support…
The Chamber hosted a webinar on Tuesday, April 14, with representatives from SBDC and local lenders explaining the process and status of the federal programs available to small businesses through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for COVID relief. The…
CT Visit, the state’s tourism website, is sharing some fun virtual visits and activities. Chamber members bring science and nature to your screens with Mystic Aquarium’s live streamed animal feedings and live penguin cam and Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center’s Facebook…
On April 9, the Chamber welcomed attorneys Kristi Kelly, Theodore Heiser, and Raymond Barilbeault from Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law and Tony Joyce from Chelsea Groton Bank for an overview of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, an economic…
We are inviting members to share their stories of finding ways of responding during the COVID-19 crisis. Please send us your stories at communications@chamberect.com so we can share good news in this tough time. Here are some of the stories…
DECD Commissioner David Lehman Updates Chamber Members on Coming Federal Programs On April 1, CT Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner David Lehman joined the Chamber for a teleconference and provided an overview of the federal programs coming online…
Guest Blog from U.S. Small Business Administration Families First Coronavirus Response Act Helps Americans Overcome COVID-19 Workplace Challenges The U.S. Department of Labor announced new action regarding how American workers and employers will benefit from the protections and relief offered…
For a night in that feels like a night out, the Chamber staff has paired a great movie with a favorite dish from one of our local restaurants. Restaurants are offering takeout, curbside service or delivery. Many can offer a…