Week of August 24, 2026

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Cars & Commerce

Marketplace Exhibitor Opportunity!

🚗 Put Your Business in the Driver’s Seat! With just one month to go until our 1st Annual Cars & Commerce Community Car Show & Marketplace on Saturday, September 19th, now is the time to reserve your spot in the Marketplace! We invite all businesses to promote/ showcase or sell products and services, and connect with the community at this exciting new event. Exhibitor spaces are just $250 and includes your business name on event promotions, flyers, event T-shirts, social media, and event signage. More detail on the flyer below.



Be part of the excitement—and help us launch a new Hamden tradition!

DEADLINE TO PARTICIPATE AS A VENDOR/SPONSOR

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

Annual Cars & Commerce ~ Car Show & Marketplace

presented by:

Sponsors of Energize Connecticut, Avangrid Networks, Inc. subsidiaries United Illuminating and Southern Connecticut Gas.

September 19 at Hamden Town Center Park

Weekly Calendar:

Monday, August 24 | Co Ed Golf League | Tee Times start at 4:20

The Vue, 310 West Shepard Avenue, Hamden

Interested in joining the league? Call Nancy at 203-288-6431. Guests are welcome weekly.

Monday, August 10 | CBNW | 5pm | Note Location: Wood n Tap

2100 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 and business opportunities. Join us!

Foodie Friday, August, 28 | Join us for lunch, conversations & connections at:

Freskos, 2323 Whitney Avenue | 12:00pm

Foodie Fridays are just getting started! Join us! We’ll be visiting our member restaurants throughout the coming weeks. There are plenty of great places to discover, support, and enjoy right here in our community!

Upcoming Events:

SAVE THE DATE ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Thursday, September 17 | Business After Hours at Quinnipiac University Alumni House | 4:30PM

See below for registration information.

Saturday. September 19 | Cars & Commerce Car Show | Hamden Town Center Park | 10am

See below for more information

Monday, September 21 | Nutmeg State Alliance Event: Nine, Dine & Network Golf Outing | 2:00pm

A relaxed fun afternoon of golf and great connections with friends from the Midstate Chamber

The Vue, 310 West Shepard Avenue, Hamden. See below for registration information.

Wednesday: September 30 | Women in Leadership Luncheon | Nutmeg State Chamber Alliance Event with the Midstate Chamber of Commerce | Quinnipiac University School of Business | 12pm | Stay tuned for more details.

Thursday, October 8 | Senior Health & Resource Festival | Thornton Wilder Auditorium

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

WHO DESERVES TO BE RECOGNIZED?

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Chamber Choice Awards!

Help us celebrate the businesses, organizations and community leaders who make a lasting impact throughout the Hamden Region.

This year, we’ve added new award categories, creating even more opportunities to recognize those who are making a difference. Take a look at the criteria and nominate a deserving Chamber member, business or community leader!

📅 Nomination Deadline: Friday, September 4

🏆 Chamber Choice Awards: November 12 at Cascade

THIS FRIDAY WE VISIT

FRESKOS!

AT 12PM ~ JOIN US!

Get Ready for Something New!

We are excited to host the 1st Annual Cars & Commerce presented by:

Sponsors of Energize Connecticut, Avangrid Networks, Inc. subsidiaries United Illuminating and Southern Connecticut Gas.

SAVE THE DATE! September 19 at Hamden Town Center Park

Join us for a day of incredible vehicles, community connections, local businesses, as we bring together car enthusiasts and the business community for a premier

new Hamden tradition.

Interested in showcasing your business?

See below for Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities.