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Before we begin this week’s bulletin, I would like to congratulate our UConn Women’s Basketball team, led by Coach Geno Auriemma, on their win last night over USC. They are advancing to their second straight and 24th total Final Four as they play UCLA in Tampa on Friday night. Make sure you tune into ESPN at 9:30 p.m. as we cheer on those Huskies!
This Saturday, head on over to ShopRite in Cromwell from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. for our Real Estate Council Food Drive. Donated items will support the Amazing Grace Food Pantry and St. Vincent de Paul. Help fight hunger in our local community and ensure those in need have access to nutritious meals. For more info, click here. See you on Saturday!
Next Wednesday, Employers and Job Seekers are invited to join us on Wednesday, April 9 at the Courtyard by Marriott Cromwell from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. for our bi-annual Job Fair. Employers: If you're searching for local, qualified job candidates, then this is the job fair for you! Job Seekers: Meet with nearly 30 employers from diverse sectors, including professional, technical, healthcare, manufacturing, and administrative fields. The fair will feature opportunities ranging from entry-level positions to highly specialized roles. Additionally, career development specialists will be available to offer resume critiques, ensuring attendees are well-prepared for their job search. To learn more, please visit https://www.middlesexchamber.com/careerfair/. A special thank you to the Connecticut Department of Labor and Workforce Alliance for their continued support of this event, and so many Middlesex Chamber programs!
Calling all manufacturers: Join the Middlesex Chamber’s Manufacturers Council for an evening of networking as well as a presentation by Charles IT on Cyber Security Strategies in Manufacturing. This great event will take place on Tuesday, April 22 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at The Brushmill by the Waterfall, Chester. To register, click here.
The chamber’s Business and Education Partnership is still looking for presenters for the annual High School Career Fair Expo- A Career Exploration Event, scheduled for Thursday, April 24 from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Whether you work in business, healthcare, skilled trades, manufacturing, the arts, STEM, government, or another sector, you are invited to present/ exhibit and share your valuable career experiences and perspectives with Middlesex County High School Students. *Please note, this is a career exploration event, not a hiring fair. To reserve a table space or to learn more, please contact jennifer@middlesexchamber.com.
Finally for the month of April, all are invited to join us for the next installment of our Legislative Leadership Series featuring Speaker of the House Matt Ritter on Wednesday, April 30 from 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. at the Inn at Middletown. At this special meeting, Speaker Ritter will visit with chamber members to discuss the 2025 Regular Session of the Connecticut General Assembly. Your presence at this meeting will make an impact, and will be helpful as we continue to strengthen our relationship with legislative leadership. A special thank you to Updike, Kelly & Spellacy for their continued support of our Legislative Leadership Series, and so many chamber programs. Click here to register.
Wishing you a great start to the month!
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