Week of November 8, 2026

Weekly Calendar:

Monday, November 9 | CBNW | 5pm | Note Location: Ugly Dumpling

2335 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden

Looking to grow your business, expand your network, and build lasting connections. Our CBN (Women’s) Committee is a vibrant community of professionals supporting each other’s success. Build a trusted network of advisors, gain valuable insights, and create relationships that can lead to new referrals. 

Tuesday, November 10 | CBN2 | 12pm | Hamden Chamber Office

3074 Whitney Avenue, Building 1, Hamden. Build a network of trusted advisors that can help your business grow and lead to referrals. Not a Member? Be our Guest! Join us! If you can't make the meeting, click HERE to join on Zoom

Thursday, Novmber 12 | CBN Alliance | 8:30am | NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING ONLY!

3074 Whitney Avenue, Building 1, Hamden

CBN Alliance is an OPEN LEADS Group comprised of members from the Midstate Chamber and the Hamden Chamber. All industries welcome. Network and make new connections. Click HERE to join on Zoom

Thursday, November 12 | Chamber Choice Awards Ceremony | Cascade | 6pm

Join us as we celebrate the 2026 Chamber Choice Honorees! See below for more details and registration information.

Upcoming Events:

Tuesday, November 17 | Business Before Hours | Alltown Fresh | 8:30am

1941 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden

Email us HERE to RSVP

Wednesday, December 2 | Holiday Ho-Down w/ the Midstate Chamber | 5:00pm

PNA Park, 171 N. Plains Industrial Road, Wallingford

See below for more information and for registration.

🌟 Join us this Thursday for a special evening celebrating

the best of our community!

The 29th Annual Chamber Choice Awards will honor outstanding businesses and individuals who make a difference in our community. Come celebrate this year's deserving honorees, connect with fellow business and community leaders and enjoy one of the

Chamber's most anticipated events of the year!

Reserve your tickets today and be part of the celebration!🌟

MEMBER & COMMUNITY NEWS:

REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY: RWA Unveils New Pipeline Protection Program for Commercial Customers: The Regional Water Authority (RWA) today announced the launch of PipeSafe℠ Commercial, a new protection program designed to help qualifying businesses avoid the expense and disruption of unexpected water and sewer line emergencies.

For more than 25 years, RWA's PipeSafe℠ plans have provided peace of mind for residential customers, helping households across the region avoid the cost and inconvenience of unexpected repairs to water service lines, sewer lines and related infrastructure.

Now, that same trusted protection is available to businesses in the RWA’s service territory. Starting at less than $1 per day, PipeSafe℠ Commercial plans help cover the cost of repairs to customer-owned water service and sewer lines. The program includes 24/7 support, access to qualified contractors, and project management from emergency response through site restoration.

“PipeSafe℠ has been immensely popular with our residential customers, and approximately 55% of RWA customers are enrolled in one or more of our protection plans,” said Dan Timmeny, Assistant Director of Commercial Business Protection Programs at the RWA. “Businesses face many of the same risks that homeowners do when underground water or sewer lines fail, often with even greater operational and financial consequences. We're proud to offer an affordable solution tailored to the needs of our commercial customers.”

PipeSafe℠ Commercial plans protect the customer-owned portion of the underground water service and/or sewer lines that connect a property to the utility system. Coverage includes common issues such as leaks, breaks and clogs, as well as the excavation and restoration associated with covered repairs. Customers also receive 24/7 support and priority response for covered service events.

Coverage options vary based on service connection size and customer needs. PipeSafe℠ Commercial Sewer plans include two camera inspections and two hydro-jetting services per year. 

Businesses interested in obtaining a free quote or learning more about PipeSafe℠ Commercial can visit rwatersolutions.com/pipesafe-commercial.

INTERFAITH VOLUNTEER CAREGIVERS OF GREATER NEW HAVEN: Husky Health & HR 1 - Are you on Husky? Do you know what changes are coming January 1, 2027?

Join State Representative Laurie Sweet, the CT Health Policy Project, the Town of Hamden, and community partners for an important informational session about upcoming changes to HUSKY Health coverage.

New federal rules beginning January 1, 2027, will affect certain adults ages 19–64, including a requirement to renew coverage every six months. Learn what these changes mean, how they may affect you or your loved ones, and why staying informed is important to maintaining healthcare coverage.

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 PM | Keefe Community Center Gym

11 Pine Street, Hamden (Parking on George Street)

For additional information, visit huskyhealth.org, portal.ct.gov/dss, or cthosp.org.