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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 Round Up is back with fresh Chamber updates, highlights, upcoming events, and everything happening right now in our business community.
Stay connected, stay informed, and see what’s coming next at the Chamber!
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Join us as we celebrate the new home of Hair On The Avenue!
Saturday, May 16th, 1:00 PM
Guests are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item as they help fill a donation box for WHEAT and support local families in need.
Enjoy the same great cuts and styling in a brand-new location during this special Ribbon Cutting Celebration!
The ribbon cutting takes place at 1:00 PM, with the celebration continuing until 3:00 PM.
We hope to see you there as we celebrate this exciting new chapter for Hair On The Avenue and give back to the community together!
140 Captain Thomas Blvd, West Haven, CT
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Join us in celebrating the Grand Opening of AT Sangha Yoga’s new downtown Milford location
Tuesday, May 19th at 3:00 PM
44 River Street 1A, Milford, CT
Come explore the new space, connect with the community, and help us welcome a peaceful new chapter in downtown Milford.
More information about AT Sangha Yoga: CLICK HERE
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This is a great opportunity to experience a meaningful venue dedicated to preserving the stories and service of our veterans. Retired veterans and dedicated volunteers operate the Learning Center. The museum offers powerful insight into the lives and experiences of those who served our state and nation.
The amazing evening is sponsored by Modern Heating and Air Conditioning and catered by Tropical Caribbean, bringing together great local support, food, and networking in a unique and inspiring setting.
Tickets are $20 for members and
$30 for non-members.
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Join us for a Business After Hours at the West Haven Veterans Museum and Learning Center
Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Presenting Sponsor: Modern Heating and Air Conditioning, catered by Tropical Caribbean
All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the
Veterans Museum and Learning Center.
The West Haven Veterans Museum and Learning Center, located at:
30 Hood Terrace, West Haven, CT
Learn more about all these Chamber Members below.
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Best of the Milford & West Haven Region 2026 is almost here!
QUESTION: "What can I do to improve my chances of winning a 'Best Of' Award?"
ANSWER: We've got you covered! Here are our tips for success!
• Sponsors and Advertisers stand out the most!
• Make your business a top-tier vote getter through advertising and sponsorship opportunities. This significantly boosts your brand’s visibility and authority.
• Email Simon to get more information on how to elevate your business's status with advertising. smcdonald@milfordct.com
• Promote consistently: Share-share-share! Share your nomination/voting link across social media, email newsletters, and in-store signage to keep the contest top-of-mind.
• The businesses that do best show up early, spread the word, and make it easy for their customers to support them.
• Encourage your loyal customers to nominate and vote for you and share their positive experiences, explaining why they are voting for you.
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Fridays After Five is back!
Sponsored by Attorney Joseph Tramuta
Friday evening live music is back at Fowler Field, behind the Milford Library, on Friday, May 22nd for our first concert.
Thanks to our supporting sponsor, Weichert On the Mark Property Management.
In the event onstruction impacts the Fowler Pavilion area, the concert will move to Lisman Landing. Stay tuned as we get closer for any official updates from the Chamber.
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SCSU Lunch & Learn: Growing With Change — The Role of Continuing Education in Today’s Workforce
Wednesday, May 27th
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Free for Chamber members
$10 for non-members
Registration is required for ALL attendees. REGISTER HERE
Lunch will be provided by R&M Cutlet Co..
Join us for an engaging Lunch & Learn focused on building a stronger, well-educated workforce prepared for the future.
Hear from Jennifer Fournier, Owner & Principal Consultant, Racebrook Consulting, LLC and Amy Feest, Senior Director of the Office of Workforce and Lifelong Learning (OWL) at Southern Connecticut State University, as they discuss the growing need for continuing education systems that support both employees and employers in today’s changing professional landscape.
Whether you’re a business owner, professional, educator, or community member, this conversation will offer valuable insights, fresh perspectives, and meaningful networking opportunities.
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Swing for Scholarships and join us at the Colonial Toyota Milford Chamber Trust Golf Classic!
Spend an unforgettable day on the course while supporting the Milford Chamber Trust and helping provide scholarships and educational opportunities to students in our community.
Monday, July 27, 2026 8:30 AM
Racebrook Country Club
Registration begins at 8:30 AM with a 10:30 AM shotgun start.
Players will enjoy breakfast, snacks throughout the day, happy hour, and an early dinner
plus exciting contests, prizes, and raffles around every turn!
Putt for a chance to win $5,000!
Golfers will also have TWO chances to win a brand new car with a Hole-In-One, along with great gifts, raffle items, and a 50/50 cash raffle.
Fun Golf Fact: Did you know the chances of an average golfer making a hole-in-one are about 12,500 to 1? Good thing you’ll have two chances!
Grab your clubs, gather your foursome, and register now for one of the Chamber’s most exciting events of the year!
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This week's Health & Wellness Corner topic:
Seniors Helping Seniors® — Aging with Confidence-
When Is the Right Time to Ask for Support?
Article by: Connor May, CDP,
Founder and CEO
Seniors Helping Seniors® Western CT
There’s no perfect moment to ask for help—there are only better strategies. Most seniors expect a dramatic turning point, however the need for support usually arrives as a series of small frictions: chores take longer, meal prep feels tiring, rides are harder to coordinate, or medication routines become stressful. These are normal signals, and by responding early, you are protecting your independence.
Read the full article: CLICK HERE
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The 2026/2027 Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce Community Guide & Directory is now available in print at the Chamber offices and
online 24/7!
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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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West Haven: Growing Businesses Make a Better Community!
A lot is happening in West Haven this year.
This summer will feature a full slate of community programming, along with progress on a new Community Center that will serve seniors, youth, veterans, and the police department—representing a major investment in shared community space.
To help support these efforts and a variety of other popular signature summer events, sponsorship opportunities are available at multiple levels.
Each sponsorship level includes recognition and promotional opportunities aligned with participation.
Community partners are invited to review available packages and consider supporting continued growth and programming throughout West Haven.
MORE INFORMATION: CLICK HERE
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A one-hour webinar featuring six esteemed local business leaders in a live, interactive panel discussion revealing the daily strategies and tactics they're using to successfully manage people, systems, circumstances, and expectations in ever-changing times.
Here’s a link to the Zoom registration page...
ZOOM LINK HERE
2026 Military Academy Service Night
Hosted by the Connecticut Congressional Delegation.
This is an information session to provide students interested in attending a Military Academy.
Please share with your members, family and employees.
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Community Happy Hour Event - see flyer for full details
Please join us for a P2H - a Milford Non-profit, sponsored event at
SBC in Milford on Wednesday, May 13th
5:00 – 8:00 pm.
Supporting – The Thanks for Giving Food Drive &
Memorial Scholarships for Local Students
$10 Door Donation
Complimentary Hors d’oeuvres – Cash Bar
Exciting Raffle Baskets
Come Together. Give Back. Make an Impact.
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3rd Annual Pickleball2Help Tournament
Please join us at Eisenhower Park in Milford, Saturday, May 16th
12:00 – 6:30 pm for an all-day fun event benefiting The Nick Felisko Memorial Scholarship.
Hosted by Prepared 2 Help and Scout Troops 701 & 711 of Milford.
There is a link provided for sign-ups.
A Fun day of Pickleball and Exciting Raffles.
– see flyer for full details.
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Join the Walnut Beach Association Beach Market & Car Show
Presented by: Comcast and Modern Heating & Air Conditioning
This first-ever event brings together local vendors, classic and modern cars, food trucks, and a live DJ for a full, vibrant day by the beach!
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The WBA is now accepting registration for cars in the show, along with vendor spots for the Beach Market.
Click HERE for registration
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All proceeds benefit the WBA, and the WBA Joe Garbus Scholarship Fund for Jonathan Law High School students. | | | |
Senior Living Brunch – Planning for the Next Chapter
Ethan Allen in partnership with Always Best Care, invites seniors and their families to a complimentary Senior Living Brunch on Sunday, May 17th
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Ethan Allen in Milford (1620 Boston Post Rd).
RSVP by May 12
melissa.colby@ethanallen.com
860-268-6484
This educational and welcoming event is designed to help families plan ahead before care becomes urgent. Attendees will learn about options for aging in place, home care services, senior living communities, scaling down, finance, legal and other local resources that support aging with dignity and independence. Local professionals will be available to provide guidance and answer questions in an informal, supportive setting.
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Proceeds from the event, held during Mental Health Awareness Month, will support Bridges Healthcare’s mental health and addiction recovery programs that serve more than 8,000 local people each year.
Learn more at bridgesct.org
Corporate sponsorship opportunities are available.
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Rock the Dock is Back!
Bridges Healthcare's 3rd annual Rock the Dock for Mental Health event is planned for
Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 5:30pm at
Lisman Landing, 37 Helwig Street, in Downtown Milford.
Rock the Dock will feature an evening of music by local band, The Alpaca Gnomes, and include two drink tickets and appetizers from local vendors plus a raffle and silent auction.
Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased HERE
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The “Strike Out Hunger’ Duckpin Bowling event will be held on
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at Woodlawn Duckpin Bowling Alley in West Haven.
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There are two sponsorship opportunities – Event Grand Sponsor and Event Lane Sponsor.
Event Grand Sponsor is a $500 donation which entitles you to a 4-person team for one of the sessions, an Event Grand Sponsor banner with your logo displayed during the event and your logo included on all materials promoting the event – WHEAT’s website and social media platforms.
Event Lane Sponsor is a $100 donation, which entitles you to a sign with your logo displayed on one of the twelve lanes during the event.
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We are organizing a “Strike Out Hunger” Duckpin Bowling event to raise funds for WHEAT (West Haven Emergency Task Force). W.H.E.A.T is a small food pantry serving clients from West Haven, Milford, Orange, New Haven, Hamden, and beyond.
On average, WHEAT helps 225 families weekly in their battle to overcome food insecurity. The need for assistance is great and increasing daily. Creative fundraising efforts are essential to helping to stave off hunger. Every $1 donation provides approximately 2 meals for our neighbors.
The event will consist of two 2-hour sessions – 10a and 1p (with a third session added if needed) with 12 teams per session.
Entry fee is $25 per bowler with 60% earmarked for WHEAT.
We are asking you to please consider participating or becoming a sponsor to support the event.
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We also graciously accept in-kind donations. Current needs include gift certificates, memorabilia, raffle prizes, and tickets to events.
Any donations can be mailed to Evelyn Blanco, 86 Richards Place, West Haven, CT 06516.
Donations to WHEAT are tax-deductible, to the extent the law allows. WHEAT is a 501C(3) organization; the EIN# is 06-1197653.
Thank you in advance for your support in striking out hunger.
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