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

Economic Development Consortium Steering Committee

The Economic Development Consortium operates with a goal of promoting and supporting a robust and appropriate economic environment in the Middlesex Chamber footprint and in so doing, grow and retain jobs, businesses, and capital investment within our region. This gro......More

The Economic Development Consortium operates with a goal of promoting and supporting a robust and appropriate economic environment in the Middlesex Chamber footprint and in so doing, grow and retain jobs, businesses, and capital investment within our region. This group, made up of local Economic Development Directors and representatives from each town meet on a monthly basis to share ideas, collaborate, and support one another through various projects that affect our region.  

Middlesex Chamber 393 Main Street Middletown, CT

Durham/Middlefield 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 Durham/Middlefield Division occurs on the second Wednesday of the month at different locations. This division does not meet in the Summer months of July and August.

Cromwell 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 Cromwell Division occurs on the second 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

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 to......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].

HR Council Steering Committee

The Human Resource Council provides an opportunity for HR Professionals to discuss employment related topics, exchange ideas with their peers and receive professional development and training.    The council is in charge of creating engaging events, informational work......More

The Human Resource Council provides an opportunity for HR Professionals to discuss employment related topics, exchange ideas with their peers and receive professional development and training.    The council is in charge of creating engaging events, informational workshops and addressing recent legislative changes/requirements. Some of the topics for discussion include recruiting, termination policies and employee incentive and retention programs.   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]

Meeting held via Zoom

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.