Week of August 31, 2026

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Cars & Commerce

Marketplace Exhibitor Opportunity!

*DEADLINE TO PARTICIPATE - THURSDAY, 9/3*

🚗 Put Your Business in the Driver’s Seat! With just 3 weeks 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!

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 31 | 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.

Wednesday, September 2 | Cars & Commerce Car Show Committee | 12pm

Hamden Chamber Office, 3074 Whitney Avenue, Hamden

Jeudi, 3 Septembre | French Club | 4pm

New England Spirits & Wine Purveyors, 1246 Whitney Avenue

Bonjour Chamber Members! Join us for our monthly French Club gathering at New England Spirits & Wine Purveyors! This casual meet & greet is open to Chamber members, friends, and community neighbors. It grows every month! Whether you speak French or just love the culture, come connect, converse, and enjoy good company. À bientôt! RSVP here 

Foodie Friday, September, 4 | Join us for lunch, conversations & connections at:

Glenwood Drive In, 2538 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!

Friday, September 4 | Governmental Affairs Committee | 1pm | Chamber Office

3074 Whitney Avenue, Building 1, Hamden.

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 | Health & Wellness 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

GLENWOOD DRIVE-IN

AT 12PM ~ JOIN US!

Health & Wellness Resource Festival

Thursday, October 8th, Thornton Wilder Auditorium

For nearly 20 years, our Health & Wellness Resource Festival has been a trusted community event connecting seniors, caregivers and families with valuable health services, information and resources.

This year, we’re expanding our reach!

With the recent merging of our Health & Wellness and Holistic Health Councils, the festival is evolving to reflect a broader approach to health and wellness while continuing its longstanding commitment to

our senior community.

We are now accepting booth reservations whose businesses and organizations provide health, wellness, senior services, caregiving resources, holistic services, education, prevention, fitness, nutrition

and other products or services that support healthier living at

every stage of life.

This is a great opportunity to showcase your organization, connect directly with the community and introduce attendees to the resources and services you provide.

If health and wellness is part of what you do, we want you there!

Space is limited, so we encourage interested Chamber members to reserve their booth early.

HEALTH & WELLNESS RESOURCE FESTIVAL

Connecting Our Community to Resources for Healthier Living

MEMBER & COMMUNITY NEWS:

PORTER & CHESTER: Porter and Chester Institute is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, and we will be holding a special celebration at our Hamden campus on Tuesday, September 8, at 1:00 p.m.

PCI Hamden Campus, 1245 Dixwell Ave., Hamden, CT 06514

The event will bring together students, alumni, employers, workforce partners, local leaders, and community members as we celebrate 80 years of education, workforce development, and building futures. We look forward to celebrating this milestone with the community. For more information, contact Desiree Morris, Marketing Manager at desiree.morris@yti.edu

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.