Happy June!


It is hard to believe, but the 7th Annual Middletown PrideFEST will be taking place this Saturday, June 7 in downtown Middletown. We are looking forward to a full day of activities including the Pride March stepping off at 1:00 pm and traveling the entire length of Main St, Middletown, a Pride Rally from 2:30 – 4:00 p.m., a Showcase Concert from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on the South Green, over 170 vendors, informational tables, and food trucks, and a day full of acceptance and diversity for all. For more information, please visit www.middletownpride.org. We hope to see you in downtown Middletown this weekend!


Then, our Middlesex Chamber Golf Tournament, which has been rescheduled for Tuesday, June 10 will take place at Lyman Orchards Golf Club, Middlefield. The Chamber’s Annual Golf Tournament, presented by Liberty Bank, is the premier amateur golf tournament in the area. Proceeds from the tournament support the Chamber’s Youth Programs and the Lorraine C. McHugh Scholarship Fund, awarded to a graduating senior who will attend one of Connecticut’s State University System Schools. A huge thank you to our Golf Committee, led by Dante Fazzina, for what is sure to be another great tournament.


The following day, on Wednesday, June 11, join us back on Main St, Middletown for our 28th Annual Cruise Night on Main Street, presented by NAPA. The event, being held from 4:30 – 8:00 p.m. will feature almost 40 vendors, live music by the band “The 70’s Project”, over 800 pre-2000 vehicles, 20 awards, and family-friendly fun for all. For more info on Cruise Night, please visit www.cruisenightonmain.com.


Members and interested parties are invited to join us at the Sheraton Hartford South Hotel in Rocky Hill for our Annual Travelers Championship Breakfast on Tuesday, June 17 from 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. This annual event is the un-official kick-off to the Travelers week in our state. Hear a final update from the team at the Travelers Championship, our keynote speaker whom we are excited to announce shortly, and more! To join us, please register here.


The following day, our HR Council will host a workshop titled, “"Onboarding Employees" – A Panel Discussion with Various Size Businesses. Join us on Wednesday, June 18 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. via Zoom for a dynamic panel discussion featuring businesses of all sizes as they share their approaches to onboarding new employees, successful strategies they've implemented, and key insights into workforce integration and retention. Click here to register.


Rounding out a busy month, realtors and real estate industry professionals are invited to join us for an afternoon of networking and great eats at our annual Real Estate Council Luncheon, on Friday, June 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This year, we are excited to hold this event at Terrazza Restaurant in Portland. During this event, we will present our 2025 Mary Ellen Klinck Real Estate Industry Leader of the Year Award! A huge thank you to Liberty Bank for their sponsorship of this luncheon. To attend this great event, please click here.


Wishing you a great start to the month! 

HR Council presents

"Onboarding Employees" - A Panel Discussion

Join the Middlesex Chamber’s HR Council for the next session of their workshop series focusing on recruitment and onboarding. This session titled, "Onboarding Employees" - A Panel Discussion, will be held on Wednesday, June 18 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. through virtual means.


Join us for a dynamic panel discussion featuring businesses of all sizes as they share their approaches to onboarding new employees, successful strategies they've implemented, and key insights into workforce integration and retention. Click here to join us.

Member Perk - Community Calendar

With events being held throughout the summer, make sure your events are advertised to the public by adding them to our Community Calendar! Spread the word and share your event on the chamber’s Community Calendar at NO COST!

Use the following steps to post your event:


  • Log in to Member Center
  • At the top of the page, click “Events”
  • Click “Add Event” on the right-hand side
  • Enter information on the event title, date and time, details, contact info, category, and more
  • Click “Submit for Approval”



Once approved, your community event will be available for viewing and sharing here.

For more info, contact cathy@middlesexchamber.com

CHAMBER MEETING SCHEDULE

June 3 through June 10, 2025


Tuesday, June 3rd

8:30 a.m. - Women's Business Network Steering Committee @ Chamber or join via Zoom

6:15 p.m. - Side Street to Main Street Business "Know-How" Program Class 14 Session 2 held via Zoom


Wednesday, June 4th

8:00 a.m. - Portland/East Hampton Division @ Carl Guild & Associates, Portland

8:00 a.m. - Environment & Infrastructure Committee @ Chamber or join via Zoom


Thursday, June 5th

8:00 a.m. - Central Business Bureau (CBB) @ Chamber

4:30 p.m. - Middletown Pride Pop-Up Shop @ Chamber


Friday, June 6th

8:00 a.m. - Chester/Deep River/Essex Division @ Prive-Swiss MedSpa, Essex


Saturday, June 7th

12 p.m. to 10 p.m. - Middletown PrideFest @ Downtown Middletown


Monday, June 9th

5:00 p.m. - Cruise Night on Main Street Volunteer Meeting @ Chamber


Tuesday, June 10th

8:30 a.m. - 42nd Annual Golf Tournament @ Lyman Orchards, Middlefield

8:30 a.m. - Economic Development Consortium Steering Committee @ Chamber

Please welcome them by visiting their website, sending them an email or stopping by to introduce yourself. The personal touch will help our chamber continue to grow and thrive!


Encore Fire Protection - Middletown


Gallagher - West Hartford


Nealon Insulation - Clinton


New Inn Kennels - East Haddam


The Balance of Business Bookkeeping - Middletown


Unbundled Property Management - Cromwell


Walk by Faith Doggie Bakery, LLC & Cromwell Country Store - Cromwell


Zenith Property Ventures, LLC - Cromwell

FEATURED EVENTS

The Chamber's Golf Tournament has been rescheduled—and while the 18-hole tournament is sold out, there’s still time to get in on the action! We’re excited to offer a 9-hole tournament and golf clinic at Lyman’s Apple Nine Course on the same day.

 

Building on last year’s success, this event is perfect for those who can't break away from the office for the whole day and are looking to sharpen their skills in a more relaxed setting.

 

This 9-hole tournament includes a clinic with Lyman's PGA and LPGA Instructors, 9 holes of golf with cart, lunch, cocktail hour, and dinner.

 

It’s a great way to enjoy a casual, approachable golf experience—plus, you’ll still be able to join fellow Chamber members from the full-day tournament for post-golf festivities including dinner and awards.


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Exciting News!


The Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce

Hal Kaplan Middletown Mentor Program is participating in the 2025 Birdies for Charity program! 


With your support, we'll receive a 15% bonus on every dollar raised, thanks to the generosity of Webster Bank.


This means your donation goes even further in helping us empower young people by pairing them with mentors who listen, encourage, and help unlock their potential.



Donate Here!

CONNECTICUT NEWS

We’re committed to keeping our members informed about key economic developments that impact our community.

 

Be sure to check out the latest Economic Outlook newsletter from Connecticut State Comptroller Sean Scanlon’s office for valuable insights and updates.

 

June 2025 Economic Outlook Edition