CHAMBER NEWS & UPDATES
West Haven Community House has been Named the
Regional Chamber Business of the Week
Located at 227 Elm St in West Haven, CT, the West Haven Community House has been a beacon of support and service in the community for over 80 years. As a private, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, they are dedicated to helping children, adolescents, families, and individuals with disabilities lead healthy, productive, independent, and meaningful lives.
👉 Follow them on Facebook at @WestHavenCommunityHouse and on Instagram @whch227 to stay updated on their incredible work and community initiatives.
Learn more about their mission and the vital services they provide, including professional programs that have made a lasting impact on countless lives.
For inquiries or to support their mission, call them at 203-934-5221.
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CHAMBER EVENTS

Ethan Allen Ribbon Cutting

The construction is finished! Come see the exciting new designs and innovations at Ethan Allen!
Thursday, May 9, 2024 4:00 PM
1620 Boston Post Rd, Milford, CT
May Business After Hours at Dave & Buster's
Join us for an evening of fun and networking at our May Business After Hours event at Dave & Buster's
Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to network, unwind, and have a blast with fellow Chamber members and guests.
Wednesday, May 15th
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
1201 Boston Post Road, Milford

Tickets are $20 for members and $30 for non-members.
ticket includes food and 2 drink tickets. But that's not all!
Purchase your ticket now and receive a free special entry in our Early Bird Raffle!

Purchase your ticket by May 15th to be entered into a special raffle for professional headshots by member photographer, Greg Geiger of Studio 95 Photographix, located right here in Milford.
11:00 - Panel discussion with Q&A
12:00 - Lunch is served
12:45 - Educational workshop to hone in on ways you can keep your business in compliance and keep your intellectual property as your own.
Lunch will be provided
Tickets $15 Chamber Members Only
Lunch 'N Learn - It's the Law
Thursday, May 16

How does the law affect your business? 
What you don't know CAN hurt you

Our panel will be:
Alan Harrison - Sandollar Law - Intellectual Property 
Allie Levene - Levene Law - Employment Law
Sponsored by:
2024 Summer Health & Wellness Fair
We're seeking vendors interested in participating in the 2024 Summer Health & Wellness Fair at Old Grove Park in West Haven

Due to space limitations, there will be a cap on the number of vendors in each field, so submit your application early!
Applications must be received by
Monday, May 20th.
Each vendor will be provided with a 10 x 10 space.
Contact Phyllis Mullins for more information
203-415-6885
Fridays After Five are back!
This year's concerts are sponsored by Joe Tramuta, Minnella & Tramuta LLC, Attorney at Law, with support from On the Mark, Weichert Realtors.

Music Starts at 6PM
May 24th - Kathy Thompson Band
May 31st - Shakedown
June 7th - Remember September
June 14th - Steppin Danger
June 20th (Thursday) - Silver Steel band
June 28th - Rumrunners
CHAMBER UPDATES
Welcome to our Newest
Chamber Members
Company 4 Core Financial LLC
AFC Urgent Care West Haven
Brizi's Building $ Remodeling
Lamacchia Realty
Lifewave Independent Distributor
Milford Transit District
MUSIC BACK THEN PERFORMANCE THEATER Not Your Mama's Farmhouse
Papa Dough's
Ray Hospitality
Riccio Realty
Scorp Zone
Thought Partner Solutions
Best of the Milford Region Contest is coming soon!

Were you a winner last year?
Congratulations! Now you have to keep your title! Your advertisement will help people notice your business while voting!
Not a winner last year?
This is your year year to win! It's a perfect time to advertise and help gain votes!
More information
203-878-0681
email Simon
This family-owned and operated insurance agency has been a pillar of support in New Haven County and Southern Connecticut since its founding by Nelson Nicholson in 1958.
Visit them at 395 New Haven Avenue in Milford, CT, to discover the personalized service that only decades of expertise and a dedicated family can provide.
Call 203-877-2741
Nicholson Associates, Inc. has thrived through the efforts of three generations of the Nicholson family, exemplifying their commitment to both their clients and community. Here's to many more years of success!
Updated Maps are Coming Soon!
Our new maps will be a map of the Region including Milford and West Haven.
This accurate user-friendly map will be the perfect resource for the thousands of visitors to the region. Get your business noticed by tourists and residents alike.
Click below for more details. 
203-878-0681
email Simon
OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS
Vendor applications now being accepted!
50th Annual Milford Oyster Festival/Main Street USA
Downtown Milford
August 17, 2024

  It’s a great way for professional businesses to attract customers as thousands go by on the Milford Green!
 
Sign up now before spaces sell out! 
Please contact the Annual Milford Oyster Festival Committee 203-305-7813.
 

A COMPLICATED WOMAN
MAY 10 - JUNE 2, 2024
THE TERRIS THEATRE
33 North Main Street, Chester, CT
John Kenley was a theatre impresario who brought Hollywood stars like Gene Kelly and Ann Miller to Ohio’s summer stock stages. But when summer ended, he wintered in Florida where John disappeared… and Jean came to life. A Complicated Woman is a new musical that features a Golden Age score and a gender-diverse cast. Join us for the intriguing story of a theatre legend who had to navigate the joy, pain and pitfalls of leading a double life.

Book by Ianne Fields Stewart
Music and Lyrics by Jonathan Brielle
Additional Lyrics by Sam Salmond
Music Direction by Debra Barsha
Directed & Choreographed by Jeff Calhoun
Free Lung cancer sceening information session
Opportunity to have a speaker at your organization or business at no cost to you to give an informative presentation on lung cancer prevention. Lung cancer screening is a 10min test that saves lives. The CT Cancer Partnership, a division of the CT Department of Health is offering speakers to give this life saving presentation and to answer questions from your audience. Reserve a speaker today

Get Featured on WTNH Channel 8 for Mother’s Day!
Michelle is co-owner of the new store, Bargain Bingers, a bin and deep discount store which sells overstocks and returns from Amazon, Target and Walmart for 85% off retail. She is also a professional
radio and television host and is going to be doing segments with the host of “The Morning Buzz,” the show seen weekdays at 10am on Channel 8 WTNH.
She will be featuring 3-4 businesses on each segment, with the goal
of giving your business TV airtime and exposure, while enabling each
business to share in the cost for the segment - offering a very
affordable way to promote an event and/or get the name out for your
store/restaurant/etc.
These segments will be centered around topics like Mother’s Day, Memorial Day,
Father’s Day, etc. She can talk cool gift ideas, restaurants offering holiday specials and brunches, how to prep for the summer, etc.
Be one of the first 3 businesses to reply to michelle@passportmommy.com
to secure your
spot in the Mother’s Day television spot! If interested in one of the later segments,
please indicate that as well.
The Milford Artisan Market will take place on Saturday and Sunday, May 11 and 12, 2024 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on the Milford Green at 168-176 Broad Street in downtown Milford, CT.
Over one hundred local artisans will be selling their handmade items including pottery, woodwork, jewelry, natural products, paintings and more. The event will also feature Mother’s Day photo opportunities, kids’ activities, a free yoga class, live music, food vendors and artist demonstrations. Admission is free. The event is sponsored by LeafFilter and Renewal by Andersen.

The event is organized by Artisan Events by Ally
Juneteenth Fundraiser
Please help defray the costs associated with the Juneteenth Celebration on June 15, 2024 10am-3pm on the historic Milford Green. 

May 16th 5:30-8:30

Prom Reboot
A night To Remember

Two for one tickets while supplies last! 

Prom Reboot: Adults Only
Announcing In-Home Angels Adult Day LLC!!!!
They have an amazing non medical home health agency and we are now opening our own adult day!!!
Please come out and join the celebration!!!! They are raffling off amazing giveaways with the purchase of a raffle ticket!
All Proceeds go to In-Home Angels Foundation INC. a non profit that helps us donate our time to people that may not be able to afford in home care services.
Enjoy a great night with wonderful food, great music, fun activities for the kids and get to know your community and other businesses!

The Pirates Are Coming to Milford! Join us on Sunday, June 2, 2024, for the 22nd Annual Pirate's Day in Downtown Milford!
For 22 years, the DMBA has hosted this wildly popular family-friendly day of adventure, treasure, and, of course, pirates! Start the day with Pancakes with the Pirates, (tickets for 3 seatings on sale soon) then stay for the arrival of Captain Kidd and his crew arriving into the harbor on The Elixir around 12:30. Then head to the Milford green for music, food, shopping, kids activities and lots of family fun! Two highlights include Mystic Seaport's Free Men of the Sea at The Milford Historical Society, and, of course, a Treasure Hunt through participating DMBA member businesses.
Hope to see you there!