“The way of the world is meeting people through other people.”

Thank you for putting your trust in GNACC and renewing your membership. #GNACCSupports #LocalMatters

Chairman's Circle Member since 2010: Collins & Jewell Company:

Collins & Jewell Co., Inc has grown into an international supplier of complete turn-key installation and relocation services for both small and large production and process equipment systems. Learn more here.

~ Norwich Golf Course (Member since 2008)

~ Rose City Financial Services (Member since 2009)

~ American Landscape & Lawn Science (Member since 2014)

~ Megaphone Fitness (Member since 2019)

~ The Norwich Lumber Co (Member since 2019)

~ Christopher Home Improvement (Member since 2020)

~ Griswold PRIDE Coalition (Member since 2020)

~ Netwerk Guardian, LLC (Member since 2021)

T-Mobile for Business, Norwich

Contact: Karla Aliperto

Phone: (860) 467-7096



T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) is America's supercharged Un-carrier, delivering an advanced 4G LTE and transformative nationwide 5G network that will offer reliable connectivity for all. T-Mobile customers benefit from its unmatched combination of value and quality, unwavering obsession with offering them the best possible service experience, and undisputable drive for disruption that creates competition and innovation in wireless and beyond. We're showing why unconventional thinking is better for business. Together, lets accelerate innovation and challenge the status quo- all enabled by America's largest 5G network. Connect with Karla on LinkedIn to Learn More!

DECORACIONES CHARITO

Curtains and Custom Clothing (Alterations; Seamstress)

221 Main Street, downtown Norwich

Contact: Brigida Mesahuanca

Phone: (860) 574-2825



With over a decade of expertise, we are your go-to destination for top-notch clothing alterations. STAY TUNED FOR A RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20th at NOON!

UPCOMING GNACC EVENTS AT A GLANCE #BetterTogether

~ Feb 6: Essential Skills for Supervisors Workshop

~ Feb 8: "Beyond the Basics Marketing" Bootcamp (Paid Social Ads 4 of 4)

~ Feb 16-28: 43rd Annual SE CT Home & Garden Show (Free admission tickets at GNACC office)

~ Feb 22: GNACC Annual Dinner & Awards Banquet

Local Community Events & Programs at a glance:

Feb 5: Path 2 Self Wellness | Feed Your Soul (1 of 4 Events)

Feb 5: CT Baby Bonds: Building A Brighter Future, A Discussion from CT LEAD

Feb 6: SCORE Presents a FREE Webinar: The One Page Business Plan- An Introduction to the Business Model Canva

Feb 6: Career Fair at Chelsea Groton Bank

CGB Classes: 2/6: Budgeting 101 2/7: Lunch and Learn: Financial Recovery and 2/7: The Power of Credit

Feb 7: Cultural Cooking Club at Otis Library

Feb 8: Mobile Health Hub at Groton Senior Center

LOCAL NEWS

~ Making Maple Syrup at a farm in Mashantucket

~ Progress is now visible and audible on Main Street in Norwich

~ Three long-awaited Norwich projects receive approvals, updates

~ The Hotel Callista in downtown Norwich is finally open: why did it take so long?

~ Community rallies around flood-damaged Busy Bees' Play Hive: when will it reopen?

PRESS RELEASES

Jan 31: Connecticut Wind Collaborative launches to lead promotion of regional offshore wind industry

Feb 2: The ECHO Cancer Foundation Welcomes Mary Brown as New Executive Director

Feb 2: Berkshire Bank’s Foundation Announces Nearly $2.5 Million in Philanthropic Community Investments During 2023 to Support More than 500 Organizations

JOIN US THIS TOMORROW!

ADMISSION TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP AT THE GNACC Office.

Are you a business interested in a booth spot? Chamber Member discounts are available. Give us a call.

The Annual SE CT Home & Garden Show is one of Jenks Productions’ best and longest-running shows. Each year the Home Show draws more and more visitors, last year’s show had over 20,000 in attendance. This increased Home and Garden expo crowd has enticed even more home show vendor participation. The Home Improvement and Garden show will be held at the Earth Expo & Convention Center at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, CT from Friday, Feb 16 – Sunday, Feb 18, 2024. 

GNACC is proud to announce the recipients of its 2023 Annual Awards.  These annual awards honor and celebrate the leadership of individuals, businesses, and nonprofits that serve as powerful champions for good in our community. 

The 2023 GNACC Annual Award Recipients are:

 ~ Business of the Year – McKenna’s Flower Shop

~ Non-Profit of the Year – SCADD 

~ Chamber Service Award – Miria Gray, Chelsea Groton Bank 

These individuals will be honored for their achievements at the GNACC Annual Dinner & Awards Banquet on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center starting at 5:00 pm.

GNACC will take the opportunity to reflect on this past year’s accomplishments and progress as well as enlighten our members on the direction of the chamber! With members like YOU, we can continue to make a positive difference throughout NL County.

Thank You to our current sponsors:

PRESENTING SPONSOR: Mashantucket Pequot Museum

GOLD Sponsors: Eastern CT Savings Bank; SCADD; US Foods, Norwich; CorePlus Credit Union; and Norwich Public Utilities

Tabletop Sponsors: McKenna's Flower Shop & Tara Lee Interior Design

Awards Sponsor: Minuteman Press

Silver Sponsor: UCFS Healthcare; Scranton Chevrolet of Norwich; CT Lead

“Awareness Through the Arts” Application Open

Problem Gambling Awareness Through the Arts Initiative – 2024

The Cultural Coalition is seeking applications from individual artists, creative businesses, and 501c(3) organizations from Eastern Connecticut who are interested in receiving funding to increase awareness of problem gambling by using art to engage with specific populations such as Black, Latino/a, Indigenous, Asian American and Pacific Islanders cultural communities, or within the LGBTQIA+ or Veteran communities.

NEW LONDON/WBDC SMALL BUSINESS GRANT PROGRAM

The Women’s Business Development Council is offering grants of up to $10,000 to qualified small businesses located in New London, CT.

GRANT APPLICATION IS OPEN

Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted. Applications will be reviewed on the 15th of every month. Para traducir la página en español, desplácese hacia abajo hasta la esquina inferior derecha de la página y seleccione Español.

The Connecticut Small Business Boost Fund is a new resource that will move your business forward. The Connecticut Small Business Boost Fund is a new resource that will move your business forward.



Supported by the Connecticut Department of Economic & Community Development, the Connecticut Small Business Boost Fund links Connecticut small businesses and nonprofits to the financial support they need to thrive. CLICK HERE for more details. CLICK HERE FOR PDF FAQ Sheet

CHECK OUT OUR GNACC JOB BANK!!

Is your company looking for good, local employees? Develop your workforce with GNACC! Members may post jobs at NO CHARGE. We invite you to see how easy it is to post jobs online today! Looking for a new job? A better job? Join the workforce in the area!



~ Post a job, now! *GNACC Members Only

~ View resumes of job seekers!

~ Submit your resume!

View available jobs!

~ Mohegan Tribe

~ Electric Boat

• Engineering and Design
• Manufacturing and Trades
• Business Support and Professional
• Students and New Grads

~ Foxwoods Resort Casino

~ MPTN Government

~ Mohegan Sun

~ WBDC (Women's Business Development Council)

~ American Ambulance | HHC (EMT and Paramedics)

~ TVCCA

~ Hall Communications

~ Collin's & Jewell Company

~ UCFS Healthcare

~ Reliance Health

~ SCADD

~ Rodeo Cannabis, Co.

~ MACARA Vehicle Services

~ Chelsea Groton Bank (Retail Banking Opportunities)

GNACC's mission is to connect, support, and engage greater Norwich area businesses and the community enabling them to prosper and grow.​

GNACC Proudly Represents: Bozrah; Franklin; Griswold; Ledyard; Lisbon; Montville; Norwich; Preston; Salem; Sprague; and Voluntown.