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Serving Milford, West Haven, and
Surrounding Business Communities
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Welcome to your weekly Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce newsletter!
We’re excited to share the latest events, news, and resources designed to help your business thrive.
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The Weekly Roundup is back again!
Wondering what’s happening around the Milford Region?
The Chamber has got you covered!
This week’s Weekly Round-Up has the latest from around the region, a look at what we’ve been up to, and plenty of upcoming events you’ll want on your calendar.
Hit play, get caught up, and see what’s happening next!
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TONIGHT!
Networking in the summer doesn't get any better than this!
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Enjoy the shore and great pizza while sipping an ice-cold beverage with your colleagues from around the region!
Tuesday, August 25th | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
RIVA- 183 Beach St, West Haven, CT
Register now- CLICK HERE
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Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of the West Haven Community House Early Learning Center with a ribbon-cutting
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
4:00 PM
227 Elm Street, West Haven, CT
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Ribbon Cutting for the exciting brand-new second location of The Bristol Bazaar!
Saturday, August 29th | 11:30 AM
Connecticut Post Mall
1201 Boston Post Road, Milford, CT
Located on the second floor next to Boscov's
| | | | Thank you also to Rockin' the Beach supporting sponsors, Weichert on the Mark Property Management, Walnut Beach Arts & Business Association, and Minella & Tramuta, Attorneys at Law. | | |
Rockin’ the Beach, Walnut Beach Concerts are back for 2026 and
brought to you by Xfinity
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Join us this Sunday, August 20th,
4:00–7:00 PM at the Walnut Beach Pavilion as we welcome back
Dr. B and the Remedy
Dr. B and the Remedy is a 5-piece eclectic Rock and Roll / Folk-rock group from our local area. The band leader, Bob Ehalt, aka Dr. B, has been entertaining audiences far and wide with acts like “The Brotherhood" and "Sacred Fire - a tribute to Santana"
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Xfinity Presents the 2nd Annual Lobster Roll Festival
The Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce, alongside naming sponsor Xfinity, invites residents and visitors to Walnut Beach for the annual Milford Lobster Roll Festival, a waterfront event honoring one of the city’s most famous contributions to New England cuisine.
The festival continues to grow as a signature end-of-summer experience for the Milford region.
PRESALE TICKETS are now available! CLICK HERE
Modern Heating VIP TICKETS- CLICK HERE
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The Milford Lobster Roll Festival offers a relaxed, festive way to enjoy great food, live entertainment, and coastal charm while celebrating a tradition that started right here in Milford.
Sunday, September 20th, 2026 11 AM thru 7 PM
Walnut Beach - E Broadway, Milford, CT
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We are also seeking volunteers for The Lobster Roll Festival!
Multiple time slots available. More information, CLICK HERE and scroll to the bottom.
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VIP Experience
Guests looking for an elevated festival experience can purchase tickets to the Modern Heating & Air Conditioning VIP Tent, featuring:
- Comfortable covered seating
- Wait service
- Reserved VIP atmosphere
- Complimentary parking with the purchase of four or more VIP tickets
Space is limited, Tickets HERE
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Stop by Steve's Plumbing, LLC Beer & Beverage Garden at the Lobster Roll Festival!
Enjoy local favorites from Tribus Beer Co and Soundview Beer Works, plus a variety of wines and specialty beverages provided by Wines and More.
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Connecticut’s best hot buttered lobster rolls, live music throughout the day, local craft beer, wine and specialty beverages, family activities and entertainment, an expanded Artist Pavilion with live artisan demonstrations- including glass blwoing by Kinship Glassworks + more! Don't forget unique shopping from local vendors and artisans.
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The full 2026 Lineup!
DBB Alumni - 5PM
Rum Runners- 3PM
The Lost Marbles - 1PM
Pretty Nasty - 11AM
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Lobster Rolls to Rock & Roll!
Headlining the show:
DBB ALUMNI
Get ready to FUNK up the beach!
DBB Alumni brings together the founding members of Connecticut’s legendary Deep Banana Blackout — a band that grew from a love of classic funk, soul and R&B into a powerhouse of the East Coast jam scene.
With roots going back to 1995, their high-energy sound has taken them to Gathering of the Vibes and the Newport Jazz Festival, on tour with the Allman Brothers Band, and even onto the stage with the Godfather of Soul himself, James Brown. Featuring Jennifer Lynn Durkin, Benj LeFevre, Fuzz Sangiovanni, and Eric Kalb
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Restaurant Week is coming up, starting on September 25th
Don’t miss out on all the diners looking for a great meal!
Sign your restaurant up today.
Email smcdonald@milfordct.com and be a part of this amazing week of culinary delights.
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Business After Hours at The Breakwall on Wednesday was a fantastic evening!
Thank you to owners Brendan and Katrina for their wonderful hospitality, amazing food, and for welcoming us into their beautiful space.
A big thank you to everyone who came out to network, connect, and spend the evening with us.
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Another great night of making connections and bringing our business community together!
Additional pictures CLICK HERE
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And a special shoutout to West Haven Mayor Dorinda Borer and Emergency Management Director Rick Fontana for stopping by and joining us! We truly appreciate Mayor Borer’s continued support of West Haven’s local businesses and her commitment to staying connected with the business community.
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After a morning of torrential rain, the clouds cleared, the sun came out, and the Kathy Thompson Band brought the music!
It turned into a beautiful day filled with great music, good friends, and plenty of fun.
The only thing missing was a rainbow!
A big thank you to the Kathy Thompson Band for a fantastic show, and to everyone who came out and enjoyed the day with us!
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COMMUNITY EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Newsletter submissions must be received no later than 12 PM on Friday for publication on Tuesday
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Walks With Buddy is coming on September 13th. Sign up for your walk today!
More information: CLICK HERE
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Once you have walked Please come to Fowler Field for the festivities!!
Event Day at Fowler Field 9am to 12pm
- Color your route and sign the City Map of Milford
- Meditation and Sound bath at 9:00 am with Melissa (register nonperishable)
- Yoga at 9:30 with Melissa (nonperishable donation)
- Fitness class at 10:00 am w/ Jon Shapiro of Fire Inside Fitness ($10 donation)
- Live music with The Velvet Hearts Ava Valiente
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A Unique Event bringing community together to raise awareness and funds for Mental Health & Suicide Prevention!
The Walk Milford Challenge has 2 goals.
Rain or Shine Walking event!
1. To raise Awareness for Mental Health & The Prevention of Suicide
2. To have the ENTIRE City of Milford walked starting sunrise and completing by 8 pm.
This is the 8th year for this event! Walks with Buddy, Inc has created an outside the box event to walk your neighborhood route and then come together to celebrate and learn together.
How does this happen? Walk an Entire City? The City of Milford has been broken into 163 walking routes of varying lengths. PLEASE TRACK YOUR WALK to make it OFFICIAL
A list of all routes and maps is on the www.walkmilfordchallenge.org website
Guinness Book of World Records has been contacted!
YOU purchase your ticket here FIRST on Eventbrite to walk for $30.00 which gets you an event T-shirt (first 50 guaranteed).
Then the process will take you through and you will pick your route and then designate a non-profit to benefit.
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WELL Experience: Empowerment Retreat on Saturday 8/29
Join us for the second annual The WELL Experience: Empowerment Retreat on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at The Reign in Milford, Connecticut.
A full day designed just for you – the woman that has been pouring into everyone else.
Now its your time to be poured into.
Registration is now open.
Tickets and more information: CLICK HERE
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August 11, 2026
For more information contact:
Carlah Esdaile – Bragg,
Director of Marketing and Community Relations
Cornell Scott – Hill Health Center
203-506-2424, cesdaile@cornellscott.org
| | Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center Earns National Quality Leader for Heart Health | |
CS-HHC also receives Silver Health Center Quality Leader recognition for the second consecutive cycle and Advancing Health Information Technology recognition for the sixth consecutive cycle.
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center (CS-HHC) has earned three distinctions from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) in their 2026 Community Health Quality Recognition cycle, including its first National Quality Leader - Heart Health award.
Read the full release HERE
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Yacht Lobsters Fundraising Event for Beth-El Center
Tickets HERE!
| | | Ride or Walk in the 35th Annual Folks on Spokes & Step Forward | |
Early registration discounts are available through August 31, 2026.
From September 1st-October 1st, 2026, advanced registration fees are $50 per cyclist, $35 per walker, $15 for kids under 18. Children 6 and under are free.
Register HERE
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