Happy Tuesday! Did you know that today, February 20 is National Leadership Day?! National Leadership Day reminds us that there is a leader within all of us. With encouragement and perseverance, we can all become leaders in our respective communities.

This morning, we welcomed back Congressman Joe Courtney to another Member Breakfast Meeting at the Sheraton Hotel in Rocky Hill. A special thank you to the Congressman for taking time out of his busy schedule to speak with our group, and to Ion Bank and Lexington Partners LLC for sponsoring. Following the breakfast, we held a special Economic Development Discussion titled, “The Good, the Bad and the Challenging for 2024” moderated by Paul LaMonica of Ion Bank and Kevin Kenny of Lexington Partners. Thanks to all who joined us for a very productive morning in Rocky Hill!

Looking ahead to next month, we are encouraging all to register for the 2024 Legislative Breakfast, scheduled for Monday, March 4 at the Courtyard by Marriott, Cromwell. 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 2024 legislative session and other issues facing the business community in Middlesex County. For more info, click here.

Please save the date of March 18 for our annual Member Breakfast Meeting featuring UConn Head Women’s Basketball Coach, Geno Auriemma! Geno will return to another member breakfast meeting to provide an outlook on this year’s roster, the upcoming season, and more! Register early as this event is sure to sell out!!! For more info, please click here.  A huge thank you to Webster Bank for their continued support and sponsorship of this event!

A special thank you to the following volunteer chairs for leading meetings this week:

• Rocky Hill Division – Jesse Mejia
• Swing Bridge Committee – Bob Petzold
• Chamber Building Committee – Tim Myjak
• East Haddam/ Haddam/ Killingworth Division – Jenn Hayn, Mike Bennett & Jeffrey Brewer

Have a great week!

Please join us on Monday, March 4 from 8:00-9:30 a.m. for the 2024 Legislative Breakfast at the Courtyard by Marriott in Cromwell. 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 2024 legislative session and other issues facing the business community in Middlesex County.

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.

The Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce is the largest Chamber in Connecticut, so there are many opportunities to promote your business among fellow members. People like to do business with people that they know! 

Below is a list of available opportunities for members:

• Place an ad in our Weekly Chamber Bulletin email blast
• Purchase Mailing Labels
• Display your Business Cards or Literature at the Chamber Office
• Attend Business After Work Networking Events
• Set up a free Display Table at the Monthly Breakfast Meeting
• Purchase Chamber Website Advertising
• Post on the Member Center
• Utilize your Business Page on the chamber website
• Sponsor an event

For more information on marketing your business, click here.  

CHAMBER MEETING SCHEDULE

February 20 though February 28, 2024

Tuesday, February 20th

7:00 a.m. - Member Breakfast featuring Congressman Joe Courtney @ Sheraton Hartford South Hotel, Rocky Hill

9:30 a.m. - Following the Breakfast: Economic Development Discussion "The Good, the Bad and the Challenging for 2024" @ Sheraton Hartford South Hotel, Rocky Hill

Wednesday, February 21st

8:00 a.m. - Rocky Hill Division @ The Residence at Ferry Park, Rocky Hill

9:30 a.m. - Middlesex County Revitalization Commission via Zoom

12:00 p.m. - Swing Bridge Committee @ Chamber or join via Zoom

4:00 p.m. - Chamber Building Committee @ Chamber

Thursday, February 22nd

8:00 a.m. - East Haddam/Haddam/Killingworth Division @ Commonwealth Senior Living at Haddam. Haddam

Tuesday, February 27th

8:00 a.m. - HR Council Steering Committee via Zoom

Wednesday, February 28th

8:30 a.m. - Women's Leadership Collaborative @ Chamber or join via Zoom

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!

4AllPromos - Essex

Blue Horizon Tax Advisors, LLC - Killingworth

Goldfish Swim School - Cromwell

Hard Hat Tavern - Durham

Hotrod's Spotlight Lounge - Middletown

Lexington Partners, LLC - Hartford

Robyn Parker and Associates, LLC - Middletown

Security Plus North East, LLC - Middletown

The Cheese Shop of Centerbrook - Centerbrook