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We are officially closing in on the month of June and the chamber team is finalizing plans for some major events!
There are still limited spaces for manufacturers to join our Manufacturers Council 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.
It is hard to believe, but the 7th Annual Middletown PrideFEST will be taking place on 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 on the South Green from 4:00-7:00 p.m, and over 150 vendors, informational tables and food trucks, and a day full of acceptance and diversity for all. For more information, please visit www.middletownpride.org.
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, 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 over 40 vendors, live music by the band “The 70’s Project”, over 800 pre-2000 vehicles, nearly 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.
Have a great week!
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