Events

Description: The Meriden Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO), the Meriden Office of Economic and Community Development and the Midstate Chamber of Commerce will hold a (joint) series of strategic planning events during the spring of 2024. The purpose of the event is to begin the development an economic development strategy for the City and MEDCO for the next 3-5 years.

Presentation and conversation about current real estate and business sector conditions in Meriden and in the region.

Topics will include but not be limited to:

• Market conditions and trends,
• Current real estate challenges (i.e. vacant commercial space, via COVID and the Amazon effect)
• Business Sector conditions and challenges (health care, insurance etc)
• Market Effects: i.e. Housing and Transportation, Climate Change

Refreshments will be served, so registration is required for this free event.

Location Info: 105 Miller Street, Meriden

Description: WFC Walk to End HomelessnessThe 2023 event was a great success with nearly 200 walkers raising over $20,000 for WFC!The 2024 event benefits the WYSH House program that offers transitional housing for homeless youth from Meriden, Wallingford, Middletown and across the state.

Location Info: 333 Christian Street, Wallingford, CT 06492

Contact Info: Wayne Valaitis 475-775-4890wvalaits@womenfamilies.org

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.

Description: The Chamber's Hispanic Outreach Leaders in Action (HOLA) Committee will be meeting.

Location Info: 965 East Main St, Meriden, CT

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

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: 546 South Broad St, Suite 2 C, Meriden CT 06450

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

Description: You're invited to join us on Thursday, May 2 at 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM for our free, Connecticut business mixer. Enjoy free drinks and great food as you form connections with other business owners in the area. Join us and enjoy a professional, business casual environment for some great connections.

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Location Info: 546 South Broad Street, 3E, Meriden, CT 06450

Contact Info: 203-238-4636www.processwithturnkey.com

Description: The Midstate Chamber of Commerce presents our 2024 Business & community Expo held inconjunction with the Meriden Daffodil Festival.

Location Info: W. Main St., Meriden

Description: All are invited to join us to welcome this new business and new chamber member!

Location Info: Meriden Mall Lewis Ave., Meriden

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

Location Info: 284 Washington St., Walllingford

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

Location Info: Washington St.., Walliingford, CT

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

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. The committee is working on the 2024 Legislative Action Agenda- please submit information on issues that may impact your business / organization in this legislative session.Open to ALL!

Location Info: 546 So. Broad St., Suite 2C, Meriden, CT.

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

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. The committee is working on the 2024 Legislative Action Agenda- please submit information on issues that may impact your business / organization in this legislative session.Open to ALL!

Location Info: 546 So. Broad St., Suite 2C, Meriden, CT.

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

Description: Join us for Hamden Chamber's THE MADRAS OPEN Charity Golf Tournment presented by: Toyota of Wallingford

Click link to Register.

Golf Tournment - This 18 hole player package includes the following per player: 4 person scramble at CTs premier private country club; Mimosa and Bloody Marys at registration; Exciting Contest holes for men and women golfers; Brunch, Hot Dogs on the Turn, Cocktail Hour (1 hour open bar), Dinner; Silent auction, raffle and awards reception. Player thank you gift and so much more!

Registration & Fees: New Early Bird rates expire on 2/29

Location Info: 180 Cheshire Road, Wallingford, CT 06492

Contact Info: Meegia Wojcik, 203.288.6431

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.

Description: The purpose of the Membership Committee is to develop, support and enhance the Membership Efforts of the Greater Meriden Chamber of Commerce. The Membership Committee has established four written goals:

- To Support the Efforts of the Chamber Ambassadors

- To Review and Recommend Membership Benefits

- To Conduct and Evaluate Membership Surveys and

- To Review and Recommend Changes in Dues Structure.

The Membership Committee meets at 9:00 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month.

Location Info: 3 Colony St., Ste. 301, Meriden

Contact Info: RSVP to the Greater Meriden Chamber at 203-235-7901 or info@meridenchamber.com.

Description: Are you 21-35 and looking for an OPPORTUNITY to meet fellow young folks interested in business and community while enjoying professional development segments AND giving back? Join us for this meeting!

Weigh in on branding of this group and how to reach more members and increase membership.

Location Info: 200 Research Parkway, Meriden

Contact Info: RSVP to the Midstate Chamber of Commerce at 203-235-7901 or info@midstatechamber.com.

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, Suite 2C, Meriden, 06450

Contact Info: Call the Meriden Chamber at 203.235.7901 or email us, or register online.

Description: Join us for the opening of this new business and new chamber member!

Location Info: 680 Old Colony Road Meriden

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

Description: The Meriden Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO), the Meriden Office of Economic and Community Development and the Midstate Chamber of Commerce will hold a (joint) series of strategic planning events during the spring of 2024. The purpose of the event is to begin the development an economic development strategy for the City and MEDCO for the next 3-5 years.

What are Meriden's key assets (opportunities) and challenges

• Brownfield(s) Opportunities,
• Regional Impacts on Business Growth
• Opportunities for large scale projects
• Downtown Growth and Development
• Local and regional infrastructure

Refreshments will be served, so registration is required for this free event.

Location Info: 105 Miller Street, Meriden

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.