Women's Business Network Steering Committee

As a branch of the WLC (Women’s Leadership Collaborative), the Women’s Business Network Steering Committee focuses on coordinating more intimate, regionally based networking experiences. These include speed networking sessions, wellness-focused events, and other engagin......More

As a branch of the WLC (Women’s Leadership Collaborative), the Women’s Business Network Steering Committee focuses on coordinating more intimate, regionally based networking experiences. These include speed networking sessions, wellness-focused events, and other engaging opportunities designed to foster meaningful connections among professional women. This is a closed committee. Please contact Haley Stafford for more information. 

Meeting held 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.  

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 Haley Stafford at [email protected].

Meeting held via Teams

Durham/Middlefield Division After Dark

The Chamber has eight 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.  Durham/Middlefield Division......More

The Chamber has eight 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.  Durham/Middlefield Division occurs on the second Wednesday of the month (unless otherwise noted) at different locations. This division does not meet in the Summer months of July and August. Twice a year, in November and March, our monthly morning meetings are held during the evening and feature appetizers and networking, with the goal of creating new connections. These events are called Division After Dark.

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

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].

Cromwell/Rocky Hill Division After Dark

The Chamber has eight 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.  Cromwell/Rocky Hill Divisio......More

The Chamber has eight 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.  Cromwell/Rocky Hill Division occurs on the third Wednesday of the month (unless otherwise noted) at different locations. This division does not meet in the Summer months of July and August. Twice a year, in November and March, our monthly morning meetings are held during the evening and feature appetizers and networking, with the goal of creating new connections. These events are called Division After Dark.

National Alliance on Mental Illness Connection Support Group

Peer-led support group for people living with mental health and/or substance use challenges. Trained facilitators offer a safe space to share your story with others with similar experiences. Participants share strategies to live a fulfilling life while experiencing ment......More

Peer-led support group for people living with mental health and/or substance use challenges. Trained facilitators offer a safe space to share your story with others with similar experiences. Participants share strategies to live a fulfilling life while experiencing mental illness and substance use recovery.

Russell Library, Meeting Room 3 123 Broad St, Middletown

East Haddam/Haddam/Killingworth Division After Dark

The Chamber has eight 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 an......More

The Chamber has eight 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 (unless otherwise noted) at different locations. This division does not meet in the Summer months of July and August.  

La Foresta Restaurant 163 Route 81 Killingworth

Westbrook Division After Dark

The Chamber has eight 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.  Westbrook Division occurs o......More

The Chamber has eight 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.  Westbrook Division occurs on the fourth Tuesday of the month (unless otherwise noted) at different locations. This division does not meet in the Summer months of July and August. Twice a year, in November and March, our monthly morning meetings are held during the evening and feature appetizers and networking, with the goal of creating new connections. These events are called Division After Dark

Chamber Building Committee

The Building Committee, established in January 2023, was created to survey and address infrastructure improvements to the Chamber building.   Built in 1915, the building has faced many challenges with flooding, a leaking roof and in desperate need of new windows, door......More

The Building Committee, established in January 2023, was created to survey and address infrastructure improvements to the Chamber building.   Built in 1915, the building has faced many challenges with flooding, a leaking roof and in desperate need of new windows, doors, and a first-floor renovation.   Led by Tim Myjak, the committee is comprised of eight building industry professionals who will continue to develop a plan to address the improvements and identify budget needs. This group is critical to ensuring this building can meet the modern needs of today, as we continue to serve as the center for business and economic development, and to reflect the energy and spirit of the Chamber.

Middlesex Chamber 318 High Street Middletown, CT

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.    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 318 High Street Middletown, CT or join via Zoom