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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.

Community Events  |   Business Events

September 2021

CBN-Alliance Networking Group

Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 8:30 AM–9:30 AM
At Midstate Chamber of Commerce

Description: CBNAlliance OPEN Networking Group Meeting: Join Chamber Business Network Alliance which is an OPEN LEADS Group comprised of members from the Midstate Chamber and the Hamden Chamber. All industries welcome (and multiple individuals from the same industry are welcome). Network and make new connections!

Location Info: 546 South Broad Street, Meriden, CT 06450

Contact Info: Call the Midstate Chamber of Commerce at 203.235.7901 or info@midstatechamber.com.

Chamber Education/Technology Committee Meeting

RSVP Now Tuesday, September 28, 2021 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.

Tech Tuesday with Nwaj Tech

RSVP Now Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 12:00 PM
At Virtual

Description: Join the Midstate Chamber and Scott Gombar of Nwaj Tech for Tech Tuesdays! This week's session will discuss passwords and how to best protect your information with them.

YBL Meeting

RSVP Now Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 4:30 PM–6:00 PM
At Taino Prime

Description: Join the Midstate Chamber in welcoming back the Young Business Leaders group! This event is for networking, connecting and learning more about YBL! During this meeting, we will be discussing future YBL activities, events and programs. All are welcome! Must RSVP.

Location Info: 1388 East Main Street, Meriden, CT 06450

Entrepreneur/Small Business Resource Fair

RSVP Now Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 5:00 PM
At Il Monticello

Description: Are you an entrepreneur, small business owner, or thinking of starting a business? Then this opportunity is perfect for YOU!

On Wednesday, September 29th, visit Il Monticello for our Entrepreneur and Small Business Resource Fair! This fair will include many organizations that aim to assist entrepreneurs and small business owners kick-start their ideas or expand current ones! Please be sure to RSVP before September 27th.

Resources include: Community Economic Development Fund (CEDF), Small Business Development Centers (SBDC), CT Department of Economic and Community Development, SCORE, HEDCO Inc., The Black Business Alliance, New England Society of Innovation and Technology (NESIT), and the Spanish American Merchants Association (SAMA).

Location Info: 577 South Broad Street, Meriden CT 06450

Contact Info: Call the Midstate Chamber of Commerce at 203.235.7901 or info@midstatechamber.com.

HR Roundtable

Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 8:00 AM
At Il Monticello

Description: This group has focused discussions in relation to various HR issues/topics. Chamber members are invited to attend for discussion, networking, best practices, etc. The group meets every other month. Doors open at 8:00am- program starts at 8:30am.

Location Info: 577 S Broad St, Meriden, CT 06450

Contact Info: Call the Midstate Chamber of Commerce at 203.235.7901 or info@midstatechamber.com.

October 2021

Chamber Health and Wellness Council Meeting

RSVP Now Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 8:30 AM
At Higher Movement, LLC

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: 164 Scott Street #12, Meriden, CT 06450

Contact Info: Call the Midstate Chamber of Commerce at 203.235.7901 or info@midstatechamber.com.

Business After Hours: United Way of Meriden & Wallingford Campaign&Award Celebration

RSVP Now Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 5:00 PM–7:00 PM
At Masonicare Ashlar Village

Description: This is a special program to recognize businesses that donate to our United Way of Meriden & Wallingford with awards AND kickoff this year's campaign.

This is a "can't miss" opportunity to meet with UWMW staff, board of directors and agency directors - all in one place! Mingle with business and community leaders from Meriden & Wallingford and learn how our United Way provides critical support to our residents, with the help of donors like you and through key relationships with area agencies.

Please be sure to RSVP.

Location Info: 74 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford, CT

Contact Info: Call the Midstate Chamber at 203.235.7901 or info@midstatechamber.com.

Business After Hours: Chrysalis of Meriden & Wallingford

RSVP Now Thursday, October 7, 2021 at 5:30 PM–7:30 PM
At Augusta Curtis Cultural Center

Description: Join Chrysalis of Meriden & Wallingford and the Midstate Chamber of Commerce for a Business After Hours Event! This Business After Hours will be a domestic violence awareness event honoring champions and survivors. Here, you will have the opportunity to learn more about Chrysalis and the services they provide as well as network with individuals within our community!

If you would like to attend, please be sure to RSVP.

Location Info: 175 East Main Street, Meriden, CT 06450

Contact Info: Call the Midstate Chamber of Commerce at 203.235.7901 or info@midstatechamber.com.

CBN-Alliance Networking Group

Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 8:30 AM–9:30 AM
At Hamden Regional Chamber of Commerce

Description: CBNAlliance OPEN Networking Group Meeting: Join Chamber Business Network Alliance which is an OPEN LEADS Group comprised of members from the Midstate Chamber and the Hamden Chamber. All industries welcome (and multiple individuals from the same industry are welcome). Network and make new connections!

Location Info: 3074 Whitney Ave Building 1, Hamden, CT 06518

Contact Info: Call the Midstate Chamber of Commerce at 203.235.7901 or info@midstatechamber.com.

Government and Business Development Committee

RSVP Now Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 9:00 AM–10:00 AM
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 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.

Midstate Chamber Board of Directors Meeting

RSVP Now Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM
At Chamber Board Room

Location Info: 546 So. Broad St., Meriden, CT

Contact Info: Call the Meriden Chamber at 203.235.7901 or info@meridenchamber.com.

Get to know the Midstate Chamber of Commerce!

RSVP Now Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 8:30 AM–9:30 AM
At Midstate Chamber of Commerce

Description: Join us to chat and gather information on how the Midstate Chamber can help YOUR BUSINESS GROW! Learn about our variety of programs as well as our phenomenal Committees. This event is FREE and we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity!

This program is designed for "not-yet members" - feel free to invite other friends in business.

Location Info: 546 South Broad Street, Meriden, CT 06450

Contact Info: Call the Midstate Chamber of Commerce at 203.235.7901 or info@midstatechamber.com.

Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. Ribbon Cutting

RSVP Now Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 5:00 PM–6:30 PM
At Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc.

Description: In response to the ongoing opioid epidemic, Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. is pleased to announce the opening of their newest Opioid Treatment Program in Meriden. The treatment center will provide Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction. Please join the celebration at the Open House Reception and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Light refreshments will be served. Clinic tours will be available.

Location Info: 285 Kensington Avenue, Meriden, CT

Contact Info: Call the Midstate Chamber of Commerce at 203.235.7901 or info@midstatechamber.com.

Chamber Education/Technology Committee Meeting

RSVP Now Tuesday, October 26, 2021 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.

CBN-Alliance Networking Group

Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 8:30 AM–9:30 AM
At Midstate Chamber of Commerce

Description: CBNAlliance OPEN Networking Group Meeting: Join Chamber Business Network Alliance which is an OPEN LEADS Group comprised of members from the Midstate Chamber and the Hamden Chamber. All industries welcome (and multiple individuals from the same industry are welcome). Network and make new connections!

Location Info: 546 South Broad Street, Meriden, CT 06450

Contact Info: Call the Midstate Chamber of Commerce at 203.235.7901 or info@midstatechamber.com.

Midstate/Hamden Chamber Comedy Night!

RSVP Now Friday, October 29, 2021 at 7:00 PM
At Il Monticello

Location Info: 577 South Broad Street, Meriden, CT 06450

November 2021

Chamber Health and Wellness Council Meeting

RSVP Now Wednesday, November 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.

Business After Hours at MembersFirst FCU

RSVP Now Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 5:00 PM

Description: Join us for a Business After Hours at MembersFirst FCU! Must RSVP.

Contact Info: Call the Midstate Chamber at 203.235.7901 or info@midstatechamber.com.

CBN-Alliance Networking Group

Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 8:30 AM–9:30 AM
At Hamden Regional Chamber of Commerce

Description: CBNAlliance OPEN Networking Group Meeting: Join Chamber Business Network Alliance which is an OPEN LEADS Group comprised of members from the Midstate Chamber and the Hamden Chamber. All industries welcome (and multiple individuals from the same industry are welcome). Network and make new connections!

Location Info: 3074 Whitney Ave Building 1, Hamden, CT 06518

Contact Info: Call the Midstate Chamber of Commerce at 203.235.7901 or info@midstatechamber.com.