Side Street to Main Street Business & Leadership Development Program Class 24 Follow Up #3 - Program Completion

The Side Street to Main Street Business & Leadership Development  Program, a one year long entrepreneurial and business development course, with a rigorous curriculum, was specifically designed to assist minority small business owners in the community, who did not have ......More

The Side Street to Main Street Business & Leadership Development  Program, a one year long entrepreneurial and business development course, with a rigorous curriculum, was specifically designed to assist minority small business owners in the community, who did not have formal business training, to become more successful by developing the attitudes, skills and qualities necessary for effective business ownership and success, taking them from the Side Street to the Main Street of the business community.   For more detailed information on Minority Entrepreneurial and Business Programs, Email: [email protected] or visit: https://www.middlesexchamber.com/side-street-to-main-street-program/

Middlesex Chamber 393 Main Street Middletown, CT

Rocky Hill Division

The Chamber has nine geographically based divisions which meet on a monthly basis throughout Middlesex County. These divisions focus on local economic development issues and each meeting features an update from local municipal officials. Twice a year, in November and......More

The Chamber has nine geographically based divisions which meet on a monthly basis throughout Middlesex County. These divisions focus on local economic development issues and each meeting features an update from local municipal officials. Twice a year, in November and March, our monthly morning division meetings are held during the evening and feature appetizers and networking, with the goal of creating new connections. The Rocky Hill Division occurs on the third Wednesday of the month at different locations. This division does not meet in the Summer months of July and August.

Legislative Committee

The Legislative Committee works hard as the chamber’s voice on important public policy issues in the State of Connecticut.  The committee is responsible for creating the chamber’s Public Policy Agenda on a yearly basis, and hosts major legislative events every year. The......More

The Legislative Committee works hard as the chamber’s voice on important public policy issues in the State of Connecticut.  The committee is responsible for creating the chamber’s Public Policy Agenda on a yearly basis, and hosts major legislative events every year. These include: the Legislative Breakfast with the Middlesex County legislative delegation, and four leadership events featuring leaders from each of the legislative caucuses in Hartford. The Legislative Committee will continue to pursue legislation that encourages Connecticut businesses to invest and grow opportunities for good, well-paying jobs.   Meetings occur on the third Friday of the month at 8:00 a.m., at the Chamber, or you may join via Zoom. This committee is a closed committee. If you would like more information on how you can get involved please contact Sara Mendillo at [email protected]

Middlesex Chamber 393 Main Street Middletown, CT or join via Zoom

Affordable Housing Committee

The Affordable Housing Committee was created to provide a voice for the business community in the important housing based conversations in Middlesex County. The committee includes developers, lenders, realtors, non-profit liaisons, attorneys and other professionals. The......More

The Affordable Housing Committee was created to provide a voice for the business community in the important housing based conversations in Middlesex County. The committee includes developers, lenders, realtors, non-profit liaisons, attorneys and other professionals. The committee will continue to work with other key stakeholders in Middlesex County to stress housing as an economic driver, and to be a resource to the chamber at large on housing related issues.   This committee is an open committee! If you would like more information on how you can get involved please contact Sara Mendillo.

Middlesex Chamber 393 Main Street Middletown, CT or join via Zoom

Board Game Night

Back Again Board Game Cafe 484 Main St UNIT 11, Middletown, CT 06457

Westbrook Division

The Chamber has nine geographically based divisions which meet on a monthly basis throughout Middlesex County. These divisions focus on local economic development issues and each meeting features an update from local municipal officials.   Twice a year, in November a......More

The Chamber has nine geographically based divisions which meet on a monthly basis throughout Middlesex County. These divisions focus on local economic development issues and each meeting features an update from local municipal officials.   Twice a year, in November and March, our monthly morning division meetings are held during the evening and feature appetizers and networking, with the goal of creating new connections.   The Westbrook Division occurs on the fourth Tuesday of the month at different locations. This division does not meet in the Summer months of July and August.

Women's Leadership Collaborative

The Women’s Leadership Collaborative is the premier resource for women to engage in professional development programs to promote personal and professional growth. The goal is to unite a diverse mix of inspirational women leaders who empower women to achieve success.   ......More

The Women’s Leadership Collaborative is the premier resource for women to engage in professional development programs to promote personal and professional growth. The goal is to unite a diverse mix of inspirational women leaders who empower women to achieve success.   This committee is a closed committee. If you would like more information on how you can get involved please contact Haley Stafford at [email protected].

Middlesex Chamber 393 Main Street Middletown, CT or join via Zoom

Annual Awards Dinner

Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station 55 Bridge Road Haddam, CT

East Haddam/Haddam/Killingworth Division

The Chamber has nine geographically based divisions which meet on a monthly basis throughout Middlesex County. These divisions focus on local economic development issues and each meeting features an update from local municipal officials. Twice a year, in November and......More

The Chamber has nine geographically based divisions which meet on a monthly basis throughout Middlesex County. These divisions focus on local economic development issues and each meeting features an update from local municipal officials. Twice a year, in November and March, our monthly morning division meetings are held during the evening and feature appetizers and networking, with the goal of creating new connections. The East Haddam/Haddam/Killingworth Division occurs on the fourth Thursday of the month at different locations. This division does not meet in the Summer months of July and August.  

Board Game Night

Back Again Board Game Cafe 484 Main St UNIT 11, Middletown, CT 06457

Portland/East Hampton Division

The Chamber has nine geographically based divisions which meet on a monthly basis throughout Middlesex County. These divisions focus on local economic development issues and each meeting features an update from local municipal officials.  Meetings occur on the first ......More

The Chamber has nine geographically based divisions which meet on a monthly basis throughout Middlesex County. These divisions focus on local economic development issues and each meeting features an update from local municipal officials.  Meetings occur on the first Wednesday of the month at different locations. This division does not meet in the Summer months of July and August. The host for this meeting is TBD but you can still register today! Agenda   I. Welcome and Introductions Introductions from the division chair/s Round Robin introduction from members attending  II. Remarks Host remarks and information Town updates from department heads attending Speaker remarks and information III. Closing Remarks and Chamber Updates Chamber updates from Chamber representative attending

Environment & Infrastructure Committee

Meetings occur on the first Wednesday of each month, at 8:00 a.m., at the Chamber, or you may join via Zoom. This committee is an open committee! If you would like more information on how you can get involved please contact Sara Mendillo at [email protected]   ......More

Meetings occur on the first Wednesday of each month, at 8:00 a.m., at the Chamber, or you may join via Zoom. This committee is an open committee! If you would like more information on how you can get involved please contact Sara Mendillo at [email protected]   The Chamber’s Environment and Infrastructure Committee focuses on a variety of important issues dealing with the environment, land use, energy, transportation, water and sewer infrastructure, and much more. The group, led by Chairman Tim Myjak, also advises the Legislative Committee and Board of Directors on relevant chamber policy statements, and served as the chamber’s lead subcommittee on issues pertaining to the East Haddam Swing Bridge Project, the Rt. 9 and Rt. 17 construction project in Middletown and various other construction that either directly impacted or had the potential to impact our members, and much more. Finally, the committee continues to focus on economic resilience, and will be tasked with incorporating lessons learned during the pandemic into future emergency planning for the business community in our region.  

Middlesex Chamber 393 Main Street Middletown, CT or join via Zoom

Central Business Bureau (CBB)

Meetings occur on the first Thursday of each month at 8:00 a.m. During the meetings, there are City local updates, as well as information about upcoming events.

Russell Library Hubbard Room 123 Broad Street Middletown, CT

Real Estate Council

Meetings occur on the first Thursday of the month at 11:00 a.m., at the Chamber, or you may join via Zoom. This council is a closed council. If you would like more information on how you can get involved please contact Sara Mendillo at ......More

Meetings occur on the first Thursday of the month at 11:00 a.m., at the Chamber, or you may join via Zoom. This council is a closed council. If you would like more information on how you can get involved please contact Sara Mendillo at [email protected]   The Real Estate Council, under the leadership of Nancy Currlin and Juliet Cavanaugh, create an atmosphere for local realtors to come together for networking, encouraging cooperation, sharing ideas, improving business relations through collaboration, and educational experiences. The council consists of 24 members throughout the county who meet monthly. The main objectives include: continuing education for real estate renewal licenses, promotion of the real estate industry, legislation  and referrals to the Chamber’s Legislative Committee.  

Middlesex Chamber 393 Main Street Middletown, CT or join via Zoom

Chester/Deep River/Essex Division

The Chamber has nine geographically based divisions which meet on a monthly basis throughout Middlesex County. These divisions focus on local economic development issues and each meeting features an update from local municipal officials. Twice a year, in November and......More

The Chamber has nine geographically based divisions which meet on a monthly basis throughout Middlesex County. These divisions focus on local economic development issues and each meeting features an update from local municipal officials. Twice a year, in November and March, our monthly morning division meetings are held during the evening and feature appetizers and networking, with the goal of creating new connections. The Chester/Deep River/Essex Division occurs on the first Friday of the month at different locations. This division does not meet in the Summer months of July and August.

Board Game Night

Back Again Board Game Cafe 484 Main St UNIT 11, Middletown, CT 06457

Executive Committee

The Chamber’s Executive Committee is the region’s most influential group of business leaders, committed to the Chamber’s mission of making Middlesex County the best place for all businesses and all people to thrive. For a listing of the Chamber’s Executive Committee,......More

The Chamber’s Executive Committee is the region’s most influential group of business leaders, committed to the Chamber’s mission of making Middlesex County the best place for all businesses and all people to thrive. For a listing of the Chamber’s Executive Committee, please click here. Meetings occur on the first Monday of the month at 11:30 a.m., at the Chamber, or you may join via Zoom. This committee is a closed committee. If you would like more information on how you can get involved please contact Johanna Bond at [email protected].

Middlesex Chamber 393 Main Street Middletown, CT or join via Zoom

Gilead Mental Health Resource Center Family Support Group

Gilead’s Mental Health Resource Center is excited to launch a free open Family Support Group for those who have a loved one living with a mental health diagnosis. Watching a loved one struggle with a mental illness can be difficult. Participants will learn coping......More

Gilead’s Mental Health Resource Center is excited to launch a free open Family Support Group for those who have a loved one living with a mental health diagnosis. Watching a loved one struggle with a mental illness can be difficult. Participants will learn coping tools, importance of self-care, peer-to-peer discussion, listen to guest speakers and learn about helpful community supports and resources.  

175 East Main St., Middletown, with the option of attending virtually. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please call 860-530-4357 or email [email protected].