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We have reached the middle of April, and the chamber is looking forward to some exciting events on the horizon.
Next week, manufacturers are invited to a networking event and cyber security presentation by Charles IT on Tuesday, April 22 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at The Brushmill by the Waterfall, Chester. Join the Middlesex Chamber’s Manufacturers Council for an evening of networking and a presentation on cyber security strategies in manufacturing. Click here to register.
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.
The following week, all are invited to join us for a Legislative Leadership Series Breakfast 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. 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 join us.
Looking ahead to May, join us as we celebrate 12 chamber members during our 2025 Small Business Awards Ceremony on Thursday, May 1 at St. Clements Castle, Portland. This year, we are proud to once again present 12 awards to very deserving Middlesex Chamber members throughout the county and beyond! Our 2025 Small Business Champions are as follows:
- Business of the Year (1-30 employees) – The Wheatmarket, Chester
- Business of the Year (31+ employees) – Connecticut Water Company, Middlesex County
- Business Growth & Expansion Award – Coughlin Service Corp. & Woodworking, East Hampton
- Manufacturer of the Year – Carey Manufacturing, Cromwell
- Entrepreneur of the Year – CPC Global LLC, Middletown
- Minority Owned Business of the Year – Bloom Agency LLC, Middletown
- Non-Profit Business of the Year – Durham Agricultural Fair Association, Durham
- Outstanding New Business under 5 years – Avella's & Melilli's Italian Specialty Market, Middletown
- Retail Business of the Year – Savvy Swap Consignment, Portland
- Tourism/Hospitality Business of the Year – Travelers Championship, Cromwell
- Veteran Owned Business of the Year – Brown & Wimler Construction LLC, Middletown
- Woman Owned Business of the Year – 640 Health Therapies, Westbrook
To join us for this great evening of celebration, please click here.
That weekend, get ready for an evening of laughs, auctions, and fundraising at our Real Estate Council's Annual Comedy Night & Auction on Saturday, May 3. This event, sponsored by ServPro of Middletown/ New Britain and Caleb Carney State Farm, will take place from 6:30 – 10:30 p.m. at the Middletown Elks Crystal Ballroom, and will feature comedian Billy Winn and guests as well as incredible silent and live auction items! All proceeds benefit the Middlesex Chamber Recovery Employment Program (REP) – a life-changing initiative helping individuals in recovery rebuild their lives through job coaching, placement, and life skills training.
To join us, please click here.
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