Through the newly created Hart Lift program, the Hartford Chamber of Commerce is directing up to $6,000,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to property owners throughout the City of Hartford who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Hart Lift’s intent is to provide property owners with funds to help incentivize small businesses to lease their vacant spaces and provide a much-needed economic boost in our downtown and neighborhood commercial corridors.

"When we had our grand opening, the city, the mayor, and the Hartford Chamber of Commerce showed up to support us," notes VASE Management President Vincencia Adusei. "It’s good knowing we have that support because we plan on doing more in Hartford."

The Amistad Center for Art & Culture presents a virtual Storytime with Santa: The Sharing of the principles of Kwanzaa on Wednesday, December 15 at 6:00 p.m.

Sea Tea Improv An Improvised Christmas Carol

Join Sea Tea Improv for An Improvised Christmas Carol Thursday, December 9 at 8:00 p.m. Come see a hilarious retelling of Charles Dickens' Christmas classic twist! This show combines your suggestions with the improvisers’ imaginations to create a unique performance of A Christmas Carol.

Christmas on the Rocks is back at TheaterWorks. Running now through December 23, Connecticut's twisted holiday tradition features your favorite kids from Christmas stories—all grown up, shaken, stirred, and served with a twist!

Share your shout-outs and updates in The Bulletin Board by emailing Hartford Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Julio Concepcion.