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We have reached the final week in January and the chamber team is looking forward to some great events on the horizon.


You still have time to register for our 2025 Legislative Breakfast at the Courtyard by Marriott in Cromwell, scheduled for this Friday, January 31 from 8:00-9:30 a.m. All legislators that represent towns in the Chamber's service area have been invited to attend. Chamber members will have the opportunity to ask questions of the legislators about the important 2025 legislative session and other issues facing the business community in Middlesex County. Stay informed, advocate for causes that matter to you, and connect with your local legislators! Your presence at this meeting will make an impact and will be helpful as we continue to strengthen our relationship with our legislative delegation. To register, click here.


This Saturday, we are looking forward to another sold out Middlesex Chamber Sports Outing as we head to the XL Center to cheer on the UConn Men’s Hockey team as they play against the Providence Friars. Our Middlesex Chamber Sports Outings provide a unique networking experience while cheering on some local teams. Let’s go Huskies!


Looking ahead to the month of February, please save the date of February 19 for our next Business After Work hosted by Water’s Edge Resort & Spa, Westbrook. We invite our members and their key employees to join the Chamber staff and fellow business members for complimentary hot and cold hors d'oeuvres, wine, beer and soft drinks. Ahead of this Business After Work, all are invited to join the WBN for Speed Networking from 4:00-5:15 p.m. Grow your contact list, increase your career network, and share ideas during this fast-paced session. To register for another great evening of networking, please click here.


A special thank you to the following volunteer chairs for leading another great meeting this week:



  • Westbrook Division - Phil Cocchiola & Meri Wick


Have a great week!

Funding Sources

The Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce is committed to supporting local businesses by connecting them with funding opportunities to help grow and thrive.


The Women’s Business Development Council’s Ignite Grant Program will be opening their grant applications from February 3 – March 10, offering grants between $2,500 and $10,000 for clearly defined projects that will have a measurable impact on the business, its growth and profitability. They will have 5 information sessions for more info on the application process, with the first one being held on Monday, February 3. For more info, on the WBDC Grant Program, click here. 


To view the chambers curated list of grants, loans, and other financial resources available for businesses in our community, click here

Government Affairs

The Middlesex Chamber’s Legislative Committee, under the leadership of Rich Carella, works hard as the Chamber’s voice on important public policy issues in the State of Connecticut. The Legislative Committee is responsible for creating the Chamber’s Public Policy Agenda on a yearly basis and develops testimony and position statements on important issues under consideration at the state level. Check out our recently updated Government Affairs page to view the chamber’s 2025 Public Policy Agena, a 2024 Session Recap, as well as information on our local legislators, and more.


Don’t forget to join us this Friday, January 31 at the Courtyard by Marriott, Cromwell for our 2025 Legislative Breakfast from 8:00-9:30 a.m. All legislators that represent towns in the Chamber’s service area have been invited to attend. To register for this important Breakfast Meeting, click here.

CHAMBER MEETING SCHEDULE

January 28 through February 4, 2025


Tuesday, January 28th

8:00 a.m. - Westbrook Division @ Winsupply of Essex, Essex

6:15 p.m. - Side Street to Main Street Business & Leadership Development Program Class 24 Session 12 @ Chamber


Wednesday, January 29th

7:00 p.m. - Middlesex Country Revitalization Commission (MCRC) Business Operating Grants Information Session held via Zoom


Friday, January 31st

8:00 a.m. - 2025 Legislative Breakfast @ Courtyard by Marriott, Cromwell


Saturday, February 1st

3:30 p.m. - Middlesex Chamber goes to UConn Hockey Game @ XL Center, Hartford


Monday, February 3rd

11:30 a.m. - Executive Committee @ Chamber or join via Zoom


Tuesday, February 4th

8:00 a.m. - Business & Education Partnership Advisory Council @ Chamber or join via Zoom

8:30 a.m. - Women's Business Network Steering Committee held via Zoom

12:00 p.m. - Middlesex Country Revitalization Commission (MCRC) Business Operating Grants Information Session held via Zoom

6:15 p.m. - Side Street to Main Street Business & Leadership Development Program Class 24 Session 13 @ Chamber

Please welcome them by visiting their website, sending them an email or stopping by to introduce yourself. The personal touch will help our chamber continue to grow and thrive!



Aeronautical Quality Solutions - Middletown


BrightPath - East Hampton


Coldwell Banker Commercial - Brandon Rush - Glastonbury


Connecticut Library Consortium - Middletown


EBI Consulting - Cromwell


Fine Fettle - Old Saybrook


Golden Vista, LLC - Middletown


Just Something Sweet - Middlefield


Home Helpers Home Care of Middletown - New Britain


March For Education Foundation - Middletown


MeetingsSolutions with ConferenceDirect - Cromwell


Stanfield Bechtel Law, LLC - Middletown


Tiny, Modular and Decor - Meriden


Traveling the World with Miriam - Middletown

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