Everything that makes a house a home will be at Eastern Connecticut’s Premier Home Show on March 14-15. Now hosted by Foxwoods Resort Casino, the annual show is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT and the Home…
Desiree had a vision for the future, and she wanted her then-boyfriend, Ken, to have one, too. When they met in 2010, Ken revealed his dream of owning a hotdog cart. After raising three amazing daughters, Ken should realize his…
Historically doing business in Connecticut has not been easy. And the challenges of the Connecticut Port Authority over this last year could have caused any investor to become squeamish and walk away. But Orsted/Eversource unwavering commitment to the State and…
Valentine’s Day is this Friday, and there is whole weekend to celebrate with those you love! Enjoy dinner out or snuggle up at home with a bottle of wine and sweet treats. [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”3″ display=”basic_thumbnail” thumbnail_crop=”0″] Dine So Fine…
Sparkly, shiny, or especially unique—the gift you are looking for this Valentine’s Day can be found at one of our local businesses. Classic gifts—jewelry and roses—never miss the mark when you want to say, “I love you,” or you can…
The Business of Cannabis was the subject of a Chamber Business Breakfast on Thursday, January 30, which featured presentations by Michelle Seagull, Commissioner, CT Department of Consumer Protections and Kay Doyle, Esq., Commissioner, Cannabis Control Commission of Massachusetts. The Commissioners…
Bring forward your nominations for the best! We are looking to honor outstanding local businesses, nonprofits, innovators, professionals and volunteers with our Annual Regional Chamber Awards. The ECTys, as we are dubbing them starting this year, celebrate eastern Connecticut, its…
The Chamber welcomed U.S. Congressman Joe Courtney on January 22 to address 160 regional business and nonprofit representatives at the Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa. Rep. Courtney shared a list of recent legislative accomplishments that impact eastern CT and its…
A Growing Industry The industry around cannabis, hemp, marijuana, CBD is growing. Eleven states and Washington D.C. have legalized recreational marijuana, and 33 states, including CT, have legalized it for medical purposes. Since the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, which…
As a member of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT, you are part of a network 1,600 organizations strong. We welcomed 170 new members in 2019. Thousands of representatives from these organizations— businesses, healthcare, education, nonprofits—connect across the region…