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Serving Milford, West Haven, and
Surrounding Business Communities
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Welcome to your weekly Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce newsletter!
We’re excited to share the latest events, news, and resources designed to help your business thrive.
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The Weekly Round Up is back with fresh Chamber updates, member spotlights, upcoming events, and all the latest happenings throughout our business community.
Stay connected, stay informed, and see what’s happening now — plus what’s coming next at the Chamber!
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The 2026
Best of the Milford
& West Haven Region is HERE!
Nominations are open until
Sunday, 5/31/2026 at 11:59 pm
The businesses receiving the most nominations will advance to the final voting round!
The 2026 Best Of Awards are generously sponsored by Budget Transmission Center and Modern Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC
You may nominate your favorite businesses every day! NOMINATE HERE
Check out our other insider tips for the Best Of Awards- CLICK HERE
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Fridays After Five are back
Sponsored by
Attorney Joseph Tramuta,
Minella & Tramuta Attorneys at Law
Friday May 29th we welcome
What It Is band to Fowler Field!
It is... What It Is? is a funk, soul R&B Band based in Connecticut that will blow your doors off with horn driven funky grooves.
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Thanks to our supporting sponsor
Weichert On the Mark Property Management
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Come celebrate the Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting of Evjoy!
West Haven's newest caterer and bakery.
Friday, May 29th, 11:00 AM
80 Prindle Rd., West Haven, CT
| | | Wednesday's Lunch & Learn has been postponed, new date coming soon! | | | |
E.P.I.C. Social Hour is back at J&K Cabinetry!
We had such a great time there last year, we couldn’t wait to return.
Join us for an evening of networking, new connections, and great conversation while exploring the beautiful kitchen displays at J&K Cabinetry.
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Enjoy a Taco Bar from Al Pastor, and 2 drink tickets
$10 Admission
Wednesday, May 27 | 5:30 PM
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Your logo would look fantastic on a Pin Flag!
The Pin Flag Sponsor is just one premier branding opportunity at the Chamber Trust Classic Golf Tournament.
Explore opportunities to promote your business while supporting educational opportunities for local youth!
CLICK HERE
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Swing for Scholarships!
Spend an unforgettable day on the course while supporting the Milford Chamber Trust and helping provide scholarships and educational opportunities to students in our community.
Monday, July 27, 2026 8:30 AM
Racebrook Country Club
Registration begins at 8:30 AM
with a 10:30 AM shotgun start.
Golfers will enjoy breakfast, snacks throughout the day, happy hour, and an early dinner, plus contests, raffles, prizes, and surprises along the way.
Grab your clubs, gather your foursome, and register now for one of the Chamber’s most exciting events of the year!
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Putt for a chance to win $5,000!
Golfers will also have TWO chances to win a brand new car with a Hole-In-One, along with great gifts, raffle items, and a 50/50 cash raffle.
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Fun golf fact: The odds of making a hole-in-one are rare, but golfers have a much better chance of sinking a long putt, making that $5,000 Putting Contest even more exciting!
Sponsorship offers a variety of benefits, including:
- Digital exposure
- Inclusion in all promotional materials
- Being featured at the tournament and marketed through email marketing and social media promotions
- Brand recognition through the use of your company logo on sponsor signs
All Donations are Tax-Deductible
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Congratulations to
At Sangha Yoga on their ribbon-cutting!
We were proud to celebrate the Grand Opening and ribbon cutting for AT Sangha Yoga and their beautiful new downtown Milford location at 44 River Street, Milford, last week.
Thank you to everyone who joined us to welcome this peaceful new addition back to our community and help mark an exciting new chapter for the studio.
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Follow them on Facebook HERE and
Instagram HERE
Call them today at 203-873-7568
Visit their website HERE
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Chamber Health & Wellness Corner
Why Your Mind Goes Blank When It Matters Most?
By Joann Dunsing
Certified Hypnotist and Yoga Nidra teacher
Most people who come to see me for test or performance anxiety already know the material. They have studied, prepared, and put in the time. They may even feel fairly confident beforehand. And then the moment arrives. The test begins, the questions are in front of them, or they are asked to respond, and suddenly their mind feels blank.
It can feel confusing and discouraging.
Keep reading: Click Here
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COMMUNITY EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Newsletter submissions must be received no later than 12 PM on Friday for publication on Tuesday
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Volunteer & Make an Impact!
On Sunday, June 21, Family First Initiative, in partnership with the West Haven Early Childhood Council, will host Family First Fest presents Make Music Day at Old Grove Park in West Haven from 1:00 PM – 8:30 PM. This free, family-friendly community festival will feature live music, DJs, bands, dancers, poets, interactive family activities, a literacy activation zone, community resources, recycled instrument-making activities for kids, and more.
We are currently inviting family-friendly performers, volunteers, community partners, and sponsors to get involved as we continue building this community-centered event. We are also actively fundraising to help cover festival infrastructure, activities, and free public offerings for families attending throughout the day.
More information about volunteering-
CLICK HERE
| | Family First Initiative is a West Haven-based nonprofit organization focused on strengthening families through leadership development, youth engagement, mentorship, financial literacy, and community connection. | | | | | |
Xfinity is coming to the community!
Join us for two special Xfinity events in Milford, CT, from Friday, May 15 through Thursday, June 11.
Attendees can learn more about Xfinity’s fast, reliable Internet options and find the plan that works best for them. Plus, eligible Xfinity Internet customers can add one line of Mobile Select included for a year.
Xfinity team members will be on site to answer questions, share helpful tips, and walk through available offers.
Sign up during the event or explore options anytime by calling 1-800-XFINITY, visiting xfinity.com, or stopping by a local store
Find an Xfinity store CLICK HERE
| | | Upcoming events in West Haven | | CLICK HERE for more information on West Haven community events coming up! | | | |
Proceeds from the event, held during Mental Health Awareness Month, will support Bridges Healthcare’s mental health and addiction recovery programs that serve more than 8,000 local people each year.
Learn more at bridgesct.org
Corporate sponsorship opportunities are available.
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Rock the Dock is Back!
Bridges Healthcare's 3rd annual Rock the Dock for Mental Health event is planned for
Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 5:30pm at
Lisman Landing, 37 Helwig Street, in Downtown Milford.
Rock the Dock will feature an evening of music by local band, The Alpaca Gnomes, and include two drink tickets and appetizers from local vendors plus a raffle and silent auction.
Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased HERE
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24th Annual
Downtown Milford Pirates Day is back!
Downtown Milford will transform into a large-scale pirate-themed experience across three locations (Milford Green, Lisman Landing and the Milford Historical Society)
on Sunday, June 7, 2026 for
the 24th Annual Milford Pirates Day!
Proudly Sponsored by Seven Seas Restaurant
The event features a pirate ship landing, live cannon fire, treasure hunts, live entertainment, and interactive activities throughout local businesses, with the fan-favorite “Pancakes with Pirates” breakfast experience returning by popular demand this year.
Don’t forget to dress like a pirate if you are so inclined!
More information and schedule of events: CLICK HERE
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Get your "Pancakes with Pirates" tickets at the 24th Annual Pirates Day on June 7th
$15 - choose from 9AM, 10AM, or 11AM.
Get your breakfast tickets CLICK HERE
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Milford's America 250 Celebration
Mark your calendars, Milford - June 20th is going to be full of events!
America 250 Parade starts at 11AM
-From Wasson Field parking lot to the Milford Green.
Juneteenth Celebration and Cookout 1-4PM
-From the Green to Mary Taylor Church, a wonderful community gathering.
Kickoff to Summer Fireworks at Lisman Lansing Marina - 5PM music and food trucks and 9:15PM fireworks
More information on Milford's America 250 celebration: CLICK HERE
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You're invited to an evening with
Jay Rowe benefiting Beth-El Center
Once again, Milford native and pianist, Jay Rowe, will be dazzling us with an evening of incredible contemporary smooth jazz. Join us as we connect over music, drinks, conversation, and most importantly, raise funds to support the programs and services of Beth-El Center!
We can’t wait to see you there!
Thursday - June 11th - 5:30PM
The Beautiful Waterfront Home of Dr. Gary Opin
30 Edgewater Place
Milford, CT
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Tee Off for a Cause!
Lauralton Hall Athletics will once again host our annual Golf Tournament at the award-winning Great River Golf Club in Milford!
Join us Monday, June 29, for a day of golf, which includes a golfer’s gift, lunch, refreshments on the course, cocktail hour, dinner, a raffle, and more!
Not swinging clubs? No problem! You can still join us! There are post-golf festivities including cocktails, dinner, awards, and a raffle/silent auction.
For more information, CLICK HERE
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3rd Annual Milford Pride on the Green!
Join Milford Pride on Saturday, June 27th, from 12-4 pm on the Milford Green.
Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month and our wonderful community with music, performances, food trucks, vendors and more.
This event is free to attend; all are welcome.
For more information, visit CLICK HERE
We are currently accepting sponsors and vendors for the event.
All donations to Milford Pride are tax deductible.
For more information on sponsorship or vending CLICK HERE
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