Happy Tuesday!

The main event for this week is our Business After Work, hosted by the Wadsworth Mansion, Middletown, taking place tomorrow, May 14 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Chamber members and their key employees are invited to join the chamber staff and fellow business members for an evening of networking and light hors d’oeuvres. We are asking a suggested donation of $5.00 to raise funds for Chamber Youth Programs at this event. This is a great networking opportunity, so don't forget your business cards! To register for what is always a great event, please click here.

Next week, our HR Council will be holding a workshop titled, “Recruitment, Engagement, and Hiring”. Join us on Tuesday, May 20 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. via Zoom as we explore effective strategies for attracting top talent, fostering candidate engagement, and building a successful hiring process. A special thank you to Allison Ebner, President, Employers Association of the NorthEast (EANE) for presenting to our group. Click here to join us. This workshop will be part of a 2-part series on recruitment, hiring, and onboarding hosted by the HR Council.

There is still time to register for our 2025 Apple Nine Golf Tournament, scheduled for Thursday, May 22, 2025. While our Premier Tournament is currently sold out, we are still accepting players to join us for a great half-day of golf! Enjoy:



• A golf clinic with Lyman's PGA & LPGA Instructors
• 9 holes of golf with a cart
• Lunch, cocktail hour, and dinner

This relaxed event lets you connect with fellow Chamber members and join the post-golf festivities, including dinner and awards. Our nine-hole tournament is perfect for beginners, or those that can’t commit to a full day of golf! To register, please email danielle@middlesexchamber.com.

Calling all manufacturers, please join us on Wednesday, May 28 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at CT State Precision Manufacturing Lab at Vinal Technical High School, Middletown for an evening of networking as well as a presentation by Paul Lavoie, Chief Manufacturing Officer, State of Connecticut. This event is specific to manufacturers. To register, click here.

Have a great week!

The Middlesex Chamber’s HR Council will be holding a 2-part workshop series focusing on recruitment and onboarding.

The first installment of the series titled, “Recruitment, Engagement, and Hiring” will be held next Tuesday, May 20 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. via Zoom.

During this presentation, led by Allison Ebner, President, Employers Association of the NorthEast (EANE), attendees will discover proven strategies to master recruitment, boost engagement, and hire with confidence.

Click here to join us.

Are you offering a special discount for the summer months?! Does your company offer “chamber member” specials?! Utilize the "Hot Deals" section of our website to help spread the word! Hot Deals are specials, discounts, or perks that you can share on our website for fellow chamber members and members of the public.

Submit your deal through the Member Center portal by utilizing the following steps:

• Log in to Member Center
• On the left-hand side, click Hot Deals
• Click “Add Hot Deal” 
• Enter info on Hot Deal including photo
• Click “Submit for Approval”

For more info on submitting Hot Deals, please click here.

Check out current Hot Deals here.

CHAMBER MEETING SCHEDULE

May 13 through May 20, 2025

Tuesday, May 13th

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

Wednesday, May 14th

8:00 a.m. - Durham/Middlefield Division @ Torrison Stone & Garden, Durham

9:30 a.m. - Middlesex County Revitalization Commission held via Zoom

5:00 p.m. - Business After Work hosted by Wadsworth Mansion, Middletown

Friday, May 16th

8:00 a.m. - Chester/Deep River/Essex and Westbrook Division @ The Atrium, Centerbrook

8:00 a.m. - Legislative Committee @ Chamber or join via Zoom

8:30 a.m. - Middletown Pride Marketing Workshop "Taking Pride in Main Street" @ Chamber or join via Zoom

9:30 a.m. - Affordable Housing Committee @ Chamber or join via Zoom

Monday, May 19th

12:00 p.m. - Scholarship Committee @ Chamber

Tuesday, May 20th

10:00 a.m. - HR Council presents "Recruitment, Engagement and Hiring" Workshop held via Zoom

6:15 p.m. - Side Street to Main Street Business "Know-How" Program Class 14 Session 1 held via Zoom

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!

John Watts Associates - Rocky Hill

Revive Art & Craft Supply, LLC - Middletown

Steven Thrasher - New Haven

T K & Brown's Flowers - Rocky Hill

Zenith Property Ventures, LLC - Cromwell

Register

Golf Clinic and 9-Hole Tournament Returns to Lyman’s Apple Nine

Building on last year’s success, we will once again offer a golf clinic and 9-hole tournament at Lyman’s Apple Nine Course—perfect for those who can't break away from the office for the whole day, and looking to sharpen their skills in a more relaxed setting!

This 9-Hole tournament will include a clinic with Lyman's PGA and LPGA Instructors, 9 holes of golf with cart, lunch, cocktail hour and dinner!

The event will give you a chance to participate in a less intimidating way and allows you to join your fellow Chamber members from the full day tournament for the post golf activity including dinner and awards.

Complete Information & Registration Form

Register

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. 



May 2025 Economic Outlook Edition