Happy Tuesday!

Before we get into this week’s bulletin, I would like to provide a quick wrap-up of last week’s Economic Outlook Luncheon featuring Ron Insana. Ron did an outstanding job discussing our current economic conditions in 2024 and beyond. His insight and experience were truly appreciated by those in attendance. A huge thank you to Ron for taking time out of his busy schedule to speak with our members and Comcast for sponsoring. We look forward to hosting more luncheon opportunities featuring a variety of informative speakers moving forward.

Today, we are looking forward to a sold-out Lunch & Learn focusing on “How to Deal with Difficult People” from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the chamber office, hosted by our Real Estate Council. This workshop, led by Lakisha Hyatt of Connecticut Valley Hospital and sponsored by Shapiro Law Offices, LLC will teach attendees how to handle customers/ clients, de-escalation tactics, how to manage our responses in these situations, and more.

Looking ahead to the month of February, members are encouraged to register for our Business After Work hosted by Water’s Edge Resort & Spa in Westbrook, scheduled for Monday, February 12. A special thank you Director of Sales and Marketing Flo and the entire team at Water’s Edge for always doing a great job for our group. To register, click here.

Later in the month, we look forward to welcoming Congressman Joe Courtney back to another Member Breakfast Meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, February 20 at the Sheraton Hartford South Hotel in Rocky Hill. A special thank you to Ion bank and Lexington Partners LLC for sponsoring. Immediately following the breakfast will be a Local & Regional Commercial Real Estate Forum titled, “Is Now a Good Time?” We will have much more on the real estate forum and breakfast as the event approaches. To register, click here.

Thank you to the following volunteer chairs for leading meetings this week:

• Central Business Bureau – Pam Steele
• Real Estate Council – Juliet Cavanaugh & Nancy Currlin
• Legislative Committee – Rich Carella

Have a great week!

We invite our Members and their key employees to join the Chamber staff and fellow business members on Monday, February 12 for an evening of networking, complimentary hot and cold hors d'oeuvres, wine, beer and soft drinks.

We are asking a suggested donation of $5.00 to raise funds for Chamber Youth Programs at this event. This is a great networking opportunity! Don’t forget your business cards!



Click here to register!

This year, make it a resolution to take advantage of the chamber’s “Member Center” - our member-only portion of the website!

On the Member Center, you can:

• Network with other members
• Register for events
• Submit postings (hot deals, jobs, etc.)
• Pay your outstanding invoices
• Update your personal or organizational information
• Upload your own photos, videos, logo, etc. to boost your recognition among Middlesex Chamber Website viewers
• Submit your own news release for posting on our website
• See how many total views and impressions you have for your business listing
• And more! 

Try it out for yourself! Go to www.MiddlesexChamber.com and click on “login” at the top of the page.

For more information on accessing your account, contact cathy@middlesexchamber.com or

860-347-6924.  

CHAMBER MEETING SCHEDULE

January 30 though February 6, 2024

Tuesday, January 30th

6:15 p.m. - Side Street to Main Street Business & Leadership Development Program Class 23 Session 15 via Zoom

Thursday, February 1st

8:00 a.m. - Central Business Bureau (CBB) @ Chamber or join via Zoom

11:00 a.m. - Real Estate Council @ Chamber or join via Zoom

Friday, February 2nd

8:00 a.m. - Chester/Deep River/Essex and Westbrook Division @ Essex Savings Bank, Essex

Monday, February 5th

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

Tuesday, February 6th

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

6:15 p.m. - Side Street to Main Street Business & Leadership Development Program Class 23 Session 16 @ 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!

Custom Floors - Rocky Hill

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Middletown

David Sizemore, LLC - Cromwell

Design CP - Chester

Estuary Council of Seniors, Inc. (Trade Name: The Estuary) - Old Saybrook

Gardeners Bouquets, LLC - Portland

Gateway To Life, Inc - Portland

Granite Communications, Inc. - North Haven

Sarah Grote Photography, LLC - Cromwell

Sweet & Savory, LLC - East Haddam

Terrazza Restaurant - Portland

Register