Events

Description: Business Planning for Food-Preneurs (BPF) is designed to help you plan, expand and grow your food business. This program is seeking food entrepreneurs who have recently launched and started to sell their products (such as a food truck, catering company, or food product line).

Each of the highly interactive 8 sessions focus on a critical aspect of business development, including marketing, sales, and finance. Included in the course is one-on-one mentoring and an opportunity to apply for a $2,500 WBDC Launch Pad Grant.

Accepted applicants receive a 6-month subscription to LivePlan, the world's leading business plan writing software (a $240 value).

Classes are on Monday's - April 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, May 6th, 13th, and 20th, 2024

Contact Info: Cost is $199 or $299. Application is due by March 25th. Click here for more information or to register.

Description: Gain a comprehensive understanding of marketing and the tools to develop a strategic marketing plan. This interactive 7-session course is for business owners looking for instruction, support, and expert advice on marketing principles and the ability to put them into action.

The course culminates with a peer-to-peer review session giving you access to a live focus group and actionable feedback. You will leave this course with a comprehensive marketing plan and tactics which you can put in place immediately to help grow your business.

Classes are on Wednesday's - April 10th, 17th, 24th, May 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd, 2024.

Contact Info: Registration deadline is March 27, 2024 at 5:00 pm. Cost is $149 / $74 / $0. Click here for more information or to register.

Description: Girls Inc. presents a 4-week workshop on Thursdays where girls (ages 8+) will activate their brains using Girls Inc. Operation SMART curriculum! Your student will enjoy participating in STEM-based projects, allowing them to explore design forms and concepts to bring home creations made with their own hands and ingenuity.

Location Info: 130 Lincoln St., Meriden, CT

Contact Info: Cost is $65 for Members. Click here for more information and to register.

Description: Recharge and practice self-care with beginners gentle yoga. No cost to attendees- floor space is limited to the first 10 people. Mats, bolsters, and rolled towels are suggested but not required. Contact TriCircle for more information.

Location Info: 549 Center St, Wallingford, CT

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: Workforce Alliance invites you to join them for a day of innovation, inspiration, and education as they showcase the latest tech trends and innovations.

Location Info: 133 Elm St., New Haven, CT

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: Workforce Alliance and HUBCap Wallingford presents Medical Career Night. This is an incredible opportunity to explore various resources for career advancement, education, and propfessional growth. Representatives from United Way, Adult Education and other organizations will be joining us to share their support.

Location Info: 128 Center St., Walllingford, CT

Contact Info: For more information, call Angelica Lozano Gomez at 203-867-4030 ext. 267

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: Dunkin' Park, home of the Hartford Yard Goats Basebal, will host Connecticut Foodshare's Annual Walk Against Hunter. This FREE family friendly event will be hosted by renee DiNino and Scot Haney. The 1.5 mile walk will start at 10:00am.

Location Info: Hartford, CT

Contact Info: Click here to register.

Description: Just for You Gift Shoppe will be hosting a fundraiser to benefit the Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care. All you have to do is mention Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care and twenty percent of the day's total purchases will help the agency care for individuals and families in the home.

Just for You Gift Shoppe lends itself to wonderful gifts - just in time for Mother's Day.

Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care, serving Central Connecticut, is a licensed, nonprofit agency offering nursing care, hospice, medical social services, physical, speech, occupational therapy and home health aides.

Location Info: 979 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, Plantsville, CT

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.

Description: Gain a clear understanding of business building fundamentals and emerge from this class with a solid blueprint firmly in hand. Turn your business idea into a well thought-out road map for your venture. This 7-session course is taught virtually by industry experts in a dynamic peer-to-peer environment and is supported by online tools and decision worksheets to guide you every step of the way.

Classes are on Tuesdays and Thursdays - May 7th, 9th, 14th, 16th, 12st, 23rd, and May 28th, 2024.

Contact Info: Application due by April 26th at 5:00 pm. Registration is required. Cost is $149 for the whole class. Click here for more information or to register.

Location Info: 284 Washington St., Walllingford

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

Description: Girls Inc's 23rd Annual Strong, Smart, and Bold Awards Celebration honors those role models in our community who are positively impacting the lives and futures of Connecticut's girls and emulate our mission of inspiring girls to be Strong, Smart, and Bold.

Cocktail Hour starts at 5:00pm. Dinner and Presentations start at 6:00pm. There will be cash bar and Silent Auction.

Honoreers this year are:-Strong, Smart, and Bold Woman of the Year - Hilda Santiago, CT State Representative-Strong Award - Yvette Highsmith Francis, Community Health Center- Smart Award - Donna Hylton, STEAM Train Inc.- Bold Award - Nickimmy Hayes, Meriden Board of Education

Location Info: Alumni Hall, 105 Ella Grasso Blvd., New Britain, CT

Contact Info: Click here for more information or to register or call 203-235-7146 or e-mail.

Give to the EVERY Girl Campaign.Click here if you'd like to make a gift toward this year's support campaign.

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

Location Info: Washington St.., Walliingford, CT

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