Events
These are the upcoming events that are important to the Business community. The list includes events sponsored by the Chamber as well as other business seminars, workshops and networking opportunities.
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December 2020
Chamber Health and Wellness Council Meeting
RSVP Now
Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 8:30 AM
At Virtual Meeting
Description: The Council is dedicated to identifying and promoting best practices in community and employee health and wellness through advocacy for health care access, literacy, policy and programs.
If you are not yet listed on this committee distribution list, simply click the RSVP link to register for the meeting and request the zoom login link. We look forward to seeing you!
Contact Info: Call the Midstate Chamber of Commerce at 203.235.7901 or info@midstatechamber.com.
SBA ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN 3 EASY STEPS: READY, SET, GO!
Friday, December 4, 2020 at 12:30 PM–1:30 PM
At virtual
Description: The SBA and Midstate Chamber of Commerce present:
ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN 3 EASY STEPS: READY, SET, GO!
This is the first of a 3 series presentation, please see Dec 11th and Dec 18th on the calendar for those links.
This workshop series lays the groundwork for helping new and aspiring entrepreneurs launch a business idea and understand the steps to building a business that is credit ready. The information is laid out simply in three modules. Come to all three or attend the one that fits your needs. The three modules focus on:
Dec 4th
- READY: Basics of Business Startup
(Covers what you need to consider and prepare for in the early stages)
Government and Business Development Committee
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Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 3:30 PM–4:30 PM
At Chamber Board Room
Description: The Government & Business Development Committee monitors local, state (in coordination with CBIA) and federal (in coordination with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce) legislative issues impacting business and considers programs to add value for Chamber members dues investment.
This committee generally meets at 8:30 am on the second Tuesday of each month. Open to ALL!
Location Info: 546 So. Broad St., Suite 2C, Meriden, CT.
Contact Info: Call the Meriden Chamber at 203.235.7901 or info@meridenchamber.com.
Chamber Board of Directors Meeting
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Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 3:30 PM
At Midstate Chamber of Commerce
Description: The Chamber Board of Directors is made up of business leaders from different sectors who meet monthly to provide oversight to the Chamber's program of work and set policy for the organization. The Board meets on the second Wednesday of each month.
Location Info: 546 So. Broad St., Suite 2C, Meriden, CT 06450
Contact Info: Call the Midstate Chamber of Commerce at 203.235.7901 or info@midstatechamber.com.
SCORE: Free Confidential Coaching for Small Business Folk
RSVP Now
Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
At Midstate Chamber of Commerce
Description: Please call the chamber at 203.235.7901 to make your confidential appointment with a SCORE councilor. Location Info: 546 So. Broad st., Suite 2C, Meriden, CT 06450 Contact Info: Call the Midstate Chamber at 203.235.7901 or info@midstatechamber.com.
SBA ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN 3 EASY STEPS: READY, SET, GO!
Friday, December 11, 2020 at 12:30 PM–1:30 PM
At virtual
Description: The SBA and Midstate Chamber of Commerce present:
ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN 3 EASY STEPS: READY, SET, GO!
This is the second of a 3 series presentation.
This workshop series lays the groundwork for helping new and aspiring entrepreneurs launch a business idea and understand the steps to building a business that is credit ready. The information is laid out simply in three modules. Come to all three or attend the one that fits your needs. The three modules focus on:
Dec 4th
Dec 11th
- SET: Essentials of becoming credit-ready
(Where to get money; five C's of Credit; how to prepare a business loan application)
SBA ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN 3 EASY STEPS: READY, SET, GO!
Friday, December 18, 2020 at 12:30 PM–1:30 PM
At virtual
Description: The SBA and Midstate Chamber of Commerce present:
ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN 3 EASY STEPS: READY, SET, GO!
This is the third of a 3 series presentation.
This workshop series lays the groundwork for helping new and aspiring entrepreneurs launch a business idea and understand the steps to building a business that is credit ready. The information is laid out simply in three modules. Come to all three or attend the one that fits your needs. The three modules focus on:
Dec 18th
- GO: How and where to find additional small business support and educational resources.(SBA District Office, SCORE, SBDC, Center for Women & Enterprise, Veteran's Centers)
Chamber Education/Technology Committee Meeting
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Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at 8:30 AM–9:30 AM
At Midstate Chamber of Commerce
Description: This Committee provides school-to-career opportunities for students of all ages, educators and businesses. It promotes business education and training partnerships in the greater Meriden area. The committee meets at 8:30 a.m. on the last Tuesday of the month. Open to ALL!
Location Info: 546 So. Broad St., Suite 2C, Meriden, CT 06450
Contact Info: RSVP to the Midstate Chamber of Commerce at 203-235-7901 or info@midstatechamber.com.
January 2021
Chamber Health and Wellness Council Meeting
RSVP Now
Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 8:30 AM
At Chamber Office~ Place TBD
Description: The Council is dedicated to identifying and promoting best practices in community and employee health and wellness through advocacy for health care access, literacy, policy and programs.
Location Info: Address TBD
Contact Info: Call the Midstate Chamber of Commerce at 203.235.7901 or info@midstatechamber.com.
SCORE: Free Confidential Coaching for Small Business Folk
RSVP Now
Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
At Midstate Chamber of Commerce
Description: Please call the chamber at 203.235.7901 to make your confidential appointment with a SCORE councilor. Location Info: 546 So. Broad st., Suite 2C, Meriden, CT 06450 Contact Info: Call the Midstate Chamber at 203.235.7901 or info@midstatechamber.com.
February 2021
Chamber Health and Wellness Council Meeting
RSVP Now
Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 8:30 AM
At Chamber Office~ Place TBD
Description: The Council is dedicated to identifying and promoting best practices in community and employee health and wellness through advocacy for health care access, literacy, policy and programs.
Location Info: Address TBD
Contact Info: Call the Midstate Chamber of Commerce at 203.235.7901 or info@midstatechamber.com.
SCORE: Free Confidential Coaching for Small Business Folk
RSVP Now
Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
At Midstate Chamber of Commerce
Description: Please call the chamber at 203.235.7901 to make your confidential appointment with a SCORE councilor. Location Info: 546 So. Broad st., Suite 2C, Meriden, CT 06450 Contact Info: Call the Midstate Chamber at 203.235.7901 or info@midstatechamber.com.
March 2021
Chamber Health and Wellness Council Meeting
RSVP Now
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 8:30 AM
At Chamber Office~ Place TBD
Description: The Council is dedicated to identifying and promoting best practices in community and employee health and wellness through advocacy for health care access, literacy, policy and programs.
Location Info: Address TBD
Contact Info: Call the Midstate Chamber of Commerce at 203.235.7901 or info@midstatechamber.com.
SCORE: Free Confidential Coaching for Small Business Folk
RSVP Now
Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
At Midstate Chamber of Commerce
Description: Please call the chamber at 203.235.7901 to make your confidential appointment with a SCORE councilor. Location Info: 546 So. Broad st., Suite 2C, Meriden, CT 06450 Contact Info: Call the Midstate Chamber at 203.235.7901 or info@midstatechamber.com.
April 2021
Chamber Health and Wellness Council Meeting
RSVP Now
Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 8:30 AM
At Chamber Office~ Place TBD
Description: The Council is dedicated to identifying and promoting best practices in community and employee health and wellness through advocacy for health care access, literacy, policy and programs.
Location Info: Address TBD
Contact Info: Call the Midstate Chamber of Commerce at 203.235.7901 or info@midstatechamber.com.
SCORE: Free Confidential Coaching for Small Business Folk
RSVP Now
Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
At Midstate Chamber of Commerce
Description: Please call the chamber at 203.235.7901 to make your confidential appointment with a SCORE councilor. Location Info: 546 So. Broad st., Suite 2C, Meriden, CT 06450 Contact Info: Call the Midstate Chamber at 203.235.7901 or info@midstatechamber.com.
125th Annual Meeting, Dinner and Silent Auction-Postponed
RSVP Now Saturday, April 17, 2021
Description: Due to the ongoing health risk of the Corona Virus, we have decided to postpone our 124th Annual Meeting that was scheduled for 9/3/20.
We instead will look forward to a special 125th Anniversary Celebration next year on April 17, 2021. We will honor our 2020 award winners then along with our 2021 winners.
Details to follow on what is known as THE BUSINESS NETWORKING CELEBRATION OF THE YEAR honoring Business and Community Leaders for their accomplishments and recognizing 125 Years of business leadership provided by your Midstate Chamber of Commerce.
Location Info: Plantsville, CT
Contact Info: Call the Midstate Chamber at 203.235.7901 or info@midstatechamber.com.
May 2021
Chamber Health and Wellness Council Meeting
RSVP Now
Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at 8:30 AM
At Chamber Office~ Place TBD
Description: The Council is dedicated to identifying and promoting best practices in community and employee health and wellness through advocacy for health care access, literacy, policy and programs.
Location Info: Address TBD
Contact Info: Call the Midstate Chamber of Commerce at 203.235.7901 or info@midstatechamber.com.
June 2021
Chamber Health and Wellness Council Meeting
RSVP Now
Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 8:30 AM
At Chamber Office~ Place TBD
Description: The Council is dedicated to identifying and promoting best practices in community and employee health and wellness through advocacy for health care access, literacy, policy and programs.
Location Info: Address TBD
Contact Info: Call the Midstate Chamber of Commerce at 203.235.7901 or info@midstatechamber.com.