Shop Local As issues with supply chain management and resources become greater this holiday season, there is no greater time to look towards your local shop windows. When deciding where to spend, consider visiting a local, independently owned business. By shopping…
The 14th annual Subaru Share the Love® Event helps deliver nutritious meals and other important services to Eastern Connecticut’s seniors. From November 18, 2021, through January 3, 2022, Subaru of America will donate $250 for every new Subaru vehicle purchased…
New England Hemp Farm (NEHF) was founded in 2019 by two longtime friends, Keith and Brian. Keith Bunovsky is a lifelong resident of Connecticut and has been a registered farmer for over 30 years, building a thriving agriculture business from…
The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut was proud to participate in the New England Chamber of Commerce Executives (NEACCE) fall conference held at Foxwoods Resort Casino on November 8-9, 2021. Industry associations such as NEACCE are essential to connect…
“Hunger is big. Our Community is bigger.” Connecticut Foodshare’s annual Turkey and Thirty campaign kicked off on November 1 and will continue with their annual tradition of providing Thanksgiving meals, and raising funds to fight hunger year-round. Turkey donations will…
Guest blog: Hartford Healthcare Hartford HealthCare has long had dozens of excellent physicians and care providers in the southeastern Connecticut-Rhode Island area, but those professionals were in offices that scattered around Westerly, Stonington, Mystic, Waterford and elsewhere. When opportunities arose…
This past Friday, the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut honored Michael Rauh, President and CEO of Chelsea Groton Bank, as our 70th Citizen of the Year. Rauh was joined by family, friends, local community members and State representatives, such…
Each year, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) organizes National Veterans Small Business Week. During this time, SBA will host free, virtual information sessions to connect and empower service member, veteran and military spouse business owners with the resources they…
Guest Blog: ConnectiCare Flu season is here. The coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to remain a threat. So, what should you do if you feel ill and wonder, “Is it the flu, a cold, or COVID-19?” This year will be a little…
Connecticut’s legalization of recreational marijuana in June opened a number of conversations, from the implications for employers to new business opportunities across a wide range of industries. The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut hosted “Business Breakfast and Mini Expo:…