Week of August 3, 2026

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Weekly Calendar:

Monday, August 3 | Co Ed Golf League | CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN!

The Vue, 310 West Shepard Avenue, Hamden

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

Jeudi, 6 Aout | 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, August, 7 | Join us for lunch, conversations & connections at Ixtapa Mexican Family Restaurant, 2547 Whitney Avenue, Hamden | 12:00pm

Friday, August 7 | 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

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

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

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

THIS FRIDAY WE VISIT

IXTAPA MEXICAN FAMILY RESTAURANT

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.

Community News:

From Jessica Rizzo, Hamden Police CIT Outreach Coordinator:

Thank you for your continued support of all things community here in Hamden. As our team prepares for this year’s National Night Out; scheduled for Tuesday, August 4, 2026, we are excited to invite you to be an exhibitor at this year’s event. This event is free of charge. You will supply your own 10x10 tent, table/chairs. Please download the attached flyer and exhibitor form for your registration in hopes you and your team are interested in participating. 

You may reach me directly or our team at NNO@Hamdenpd.com if you have any questions about the event. We look forward to seeing you there. 

Chamber eBlast Communication:

Get a jump on fall and upcoming holiday marketing for your business with the Chamber's eBLAST Progam! Reach several thousand businesses and community contacts to promote your products and services for only $75.00.

All we need is a clear jpg image and a link for people to find more details if necessary. For more information and to schedule your eBlast, click HERE