Events

Description: Girls Inc. will be holding their Summer Camp 2025 for students entering Kindergarten through Grade 6. Campers join grade-specific groups for age-appropriate games, themed activities, swim time, interactive play, and hands-on fun at specialty stations. Rising 7th & 8th graders dive into epic adventures across the state - beaches, hikes, amusements parks, museums, and more - 4 days a week. One day is spent at the center for swimming and reflecting on the week's journey. Our high school camp gives rising 9th through 12th graders hands-on leadership experience as they assist staff and support younger campers. Leaders-in-Training help with daily activities and transitions, and enjoy a weekly off-site field trip of their own. Our summer gymnastics classes (ages 5+) build strength and confidence in a supportive setting - plus we offer private lessons! Classes run at 3:30 pm (during PM Extended Care) for an easy transition from camp to gymnastics.

Location Info: 130 Lincoln St., Meriden, CT

Contact Info: Click here to register.

Description: New to the Women's Business Development Council (WBDC)? Have you used our services but want to know what else we can help with? Come learn about the resources we offer to small businesses – most of which are offered at no cost. Join WBDC's Laura Blake,Taylor Bergeron and Sonique Solis to find out how to get started. We have something for individuals at all stages of business – entrepreneurial and financial education services, grants, promotional and community-building opportunities, and much more! Whether you're thinking about starting a business, are looking to expand your business skills, or are ready to scale, WBDC can help drive your success in a tangible and accessible way.

Contact Info: Registration is required. There is no fee for this webinar. Click here to register.

Description: Are you a small or minority-owned business in CT? CT Small Business Development Center invites you to join this 60 minute webinar to learn how to become certified as a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) or Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and unlock opportunities through state contracting! You will learn: RFPs; and the benefits of being listed in the S/MBE Diretory and CTsource. CTSBDC Business Outreach Team is available to guide you through the application process.

Contact Info: Click here to register today and take the first step toward greater visibility and new opportunities!

Description: CT Small Business Development Center invites you to join this 60 minute webinar to get the 411 on financial projections and the resources available to support you as you work on them. Presenter will be Shelly Koehler, CTSBDC, Business Advisor.

Contact Info: Click here for more information and to register.

Description: Join the Meriden Historical Society for another chapter in their ongoing lecture series sharing the story of the diverse communities that make Meriden. This evening, Erika Slocumb from the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, focuses on African Americans as they arrive in the New World. By 1775 Connecticut has over 5000 enslaved persons. Wallingford, which includes Meriden and Cheshire at the time of the Revolutionary War has many enslaved people. Often overlooked stories of African-Americans in early Meriden will be shared.

Location Info: 41 West Main St., Meriden, CT

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Description: CT Small Business Development Center invites you to join this FREE 60 minute webinar with Shelly Koehler, Moderator, CTSBDC Business Advisor, Paul Lavoie, CTDECD Chief, Manufacturing Officer, and Catherine Marx, SBA, CT Dictrict Director. Wondering where you can get assistance to support your company's growth. Attend this webinar and learn: how the SMA is increasing its support for manufacturing; what the state of CT has to offer; and how support organizations like CTSBDC and others provide free or low-cost assistance. This webinar is the first of 3 that will equip you with the information and connections you need to join the American manufacturing resurgence. Upcoming webinars will explore financing programs and resources to digitize your business from top to bottom.

Contact Info: Click here for more information and to register.

Description: Join WBDC Business Adviser Joy Braddock in this engaging one-hour class to explore a variety of pricing strategies (for service or product-based businesses) to help you optimize profits while staying competitive. From cost-plus to value-based pricing, you'll learn how to choose the right approach for your business and customer.

The session will also also include a useful pricing tool, giving you hands-on experience with calculating the point at which your business covers all costs. By the end of the class, you'll have the knowledge and confidence to set prices that balance profitability and customer appeal.

Contact Info: Registration is required. There is no fee for this webinar. Click here to register.

Description: The City of Meriden Independence Day Fireworks Celebration; STARS, STRIPES, & SALSA! @ Hubbard Park

5:30 pm Food Trucks & Face Painting, 7:00 pm Music & Dancing, 9:00 pm Firework Display over Pond. (Rain date 7-11-25)

Location Info: 999 W Main Str., Meriden, CT

Contact Info: City of Meriden

Description: Meriden Twilight Concert Series Summer 2025 Presents!! STARS, STRIPES & SALSA! Orquestra La Yunquena and Firewords follows at 9:00 pm

Location Info: 999 West Main Street, Meriden, CT 06451

Contact Info: Call 203-494-5575 or 07/02/2025.

Description: Save the date for STEAM Train's STEM GEMS Summer Camp.

Contact Info: More information to come.

Description: Recruiters and Employers: Register for your table today by contacting Angelica Lozano-Gomez via email, providing the following information:-Company name - Industry represented - Job Descriptions or Links to Job Postings - Maximum capacity of attendees (2)

There is NO cost and this includes table and chairs and lunch for all vendors. All industries are welcome!

Hosted by: Meriden Public Library

For job seekers: this event is free and open to all who are looking for employment. We look forward to seeing you if you are looking for a new job or a change in careers! Last year there were over 300 attendees!

Location Info: 105 Miller Street Meriden, CT 06451

Description: Ready to get your business in front of more customers?In just one hour, you'll learn how to easily set up and activate your Google Business Profile — a powerful (and free) tool that helps local customers find and choose your business online. Google Business Profile is a free, high-impact marketing tool that delivers real results—58% more in-store visits and 2.7× more customer trust.If you already have your Google Business Profile set up, check out our upcoming class for intermediate users to optimize your Profile performance and manage reviews.

Contact Info: Registration is required. There is no fee for this webinar. Click here to register.

Description: Join WBDC Business Advisor Zayed Rodriguez for a session on managing your business finances with QuickBooks Self-Employed. This mobile-friendly version of QuickBooks is perfect for small businesses with no employees that handle all income and expenses through business accounts or credit cards. The session will cover everything from setting up QuickBooks Self-Employed to managing cash flow, preparing for taxes, and more. If you're thinking about using QuickBooks to oversee your business finances, track income and expenses, or understand where your money is going, this class is for you!

Contact Info: Registration is required. There is no fee for this webinar. Click here to register.

Description: This will give you Basic knowledge to successfully apply for a loan and strengthen your business financial readiness. This webinar is designed to help small business owners navigate the loan application process with confidence. You will gain a clear understanding of what lenders look for, what documemts are required, and how to prepare your business financials to improve your chances of approval. Speaker will be Scott Arnold, CTSBDC Business Advisor.

Contact Info: Click here for more information and to register.

Description: Setting the right goals and executing them can get you on track and ignite your business growth. Seems simple, but why is it so hard?In this class, you'll learn the tools and strategies you need to stop running in a million different directions and focus on the work that drives your business forward. Join WBDC Business Advisor Joy Braddock to take control of your business and make it this your most productive year yet!Learn how to:• Assess your business to discover the goals that will truly support your mission and bottom line• Create action plans that prioritize, measure and break goals down into achievable steps• Implement realistic goal tracking to keep yourself accountable• Improve focus, eliminate distractions and maintain a state of flow to complete deep work• Get more done in less time and bring balance back to your life

Contact Info: Registration is required. There is no fee for this webinar. Click here to register.

Description: Do you know how well your business has been performing this year? Peek under the hood of your business with WBDC Business Advisor Tanya Kelley as she reviews strategies to help gauge the health of your business and focus on reaching your financial business goals for the new year.This class is designed for business owners operating for at least one year, that have the following financial reports: 1. 2024 Balance Sheet2. 2024 Income Statement3. 2024 Budget to Actuals Report (Optional)If you have only one of these documents, such as your Income Statement, we still encourage you to attend.If you have questions surrounding how to generate any of these financials, we encourage you to contact us to get started with a Business Advisor instead.

Contact Info: Registration is required. There is no fee for this webinar. Click here to register.

Description: Meriden Twilight Concert Series presents: Laurel Canyon Band at the Meriden Green Amphitheater

Location Info: 77 State Street., Meriden, CT 06450

Contact Info: Call 203-494-5575 or email meridenconcerts@gmail.com

Description: Seats are selling fast! Get yours today! Presented cabaret style with table seating! Patrons are inivted to BYO food and beverages!

The winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, told by Duncan Sheik and Steven Slater through what Entertainment Weekly called, "the most gorgeous Broadway score this decade," Spring Awakening explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood with a poignancy and passion that is illuminating and unforgettable. The landmark musical is an electrifying fusion of morality, sexuality and rock and roll that is exhilarating audiences across the nation like no other musical in years!

Location Info: 59 West Main Street, Meriden, CT 06450

Contact Info: Click here for ticket information.

Description: Meriden Twilight Concert Series presents: Max Creek at the Meriden Green Amphitheater

Location Info: 77 State Street, Meriden, CT 06450

Contact Info: Call 203-494-5575 or email meridenconcerts@gmail.com