Events

Description: If you've ever admired the way sunlight streams through colored glass placed on a windowsill, this class is for you! Instructor Libby Hitchcock will provide a variety of colored glass circles and show you how to assemble a wind chime that will grace your yard with color and sound! Join us for a fun and easy Saturday morning workshop and leave with a beautiful product that you'll be proud to say, "I made that!"

Members - $40, Non-Members $45, cost includes materials.

Location Info: 53 Colony Street, Meriden, CT 06450

Contact Info: Click here to register.

Description: Join us in celebrating the new location for Turnkey Processing with a Ribbon Cutting! Must RSVP.

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

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

Description: Ever admired those beautiful pinecone wreaths you see around the holidays? Now you can make your own! All you need is a hot glue gun (bring your own or we'll provide one) and your personal sense of style! Instructor Ariana D'Avanzo will walk you through the steps in two fun-filled evening sessions. You'll leave with a unique custom indoor wreath you can display in your home . . . . or gift to a friend!

$75.00 - members / $85.00 - non-members / Fee includes materials

Location Info: 53 Colony Street, Meriden, CT 06450

Contact Info: Click here to register.

Description: This is one hot ticket! "Kusama: Cosmic Nature" at the New York Botanical Garden is a major exhibition of the work of celebrated Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, including the Mirrored Infinity Room, Monumental Polka Dot Pumpkins, participatory greenhouse installation and more!

?Spend the day on your own enjoying the grounds.** Your "Kusama Plus Pass" includes entrance to all of the Kusama exhibits as well as the narrated tram throughout the garden. There is also a delightful gift shop and cafe!

We will request Proof of Vaccination.

Per person price is based on 30 - 35 people, subject to increase if enrollment falls under 30 people.

Contact Info: Click here for more information and reservations.

Description: Session Two: Starting and Growing your business-Form of Business

-Options for Entry

-Start from scratch

-Buy an existing business

-Purchase a franchise

The Hamden Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Hamden Economic Development Corporation are pleased to announce the Hamden Entrepreneurs Seminar Series to begin in September of 2021. This four-part series will cover a variety of important business topics for the success of your business.

This program is designed for all small businesses, from start-up to established businesses. The program is for Hamden residents who are thinking about opening a business in Hamden. Sessions will be held via ZOOM format from 8-9:30am. There is no cost for these sessions although we ask that participants make a non-perishable food or cash donation to the Hamden Food Bank. This program is being subsidized by United Illuminating.

Please call the Hamden Regional Chamber of Commerce at (203) 288-6431 for more information.

Description: Free but registration required

If you are going into business with one or more partners, you need a legal agreement spelling out how you are going to run the business, how much each will earn, and, most importantly, what will happen if you can't get along and decide to split. The names of the agreements vary by business entity but the objective is the same- put it in writing to avoid contention.

You learn why it's crucial to get expert help to resolve topics like these in advance of trouble:

-Dealing with owners' compensation

-Management provisions

-Voting provisions including super-majority voting requirements

- Confidentiality, noncompete and "Assignment of Invention" provisions

-Tag-along, drag-along, preemptive and other rights of investor-shareholders

-" Buy-sell" provisions

Contact Info: Click here to register.

Description: Join us for a night of FUN celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with the Hispanic Outreach Leaders in Action! This night is dedicated to showcasing and celebrating Hispanic Heritage that is rich in our community! If you would like to sponsor this event or be a part of it, please call 203-235-7901 or RSVP with your information!

Location Info: 70 State Street, Meriden, CT 06450

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

Description: Gallery 53's Annual Fall Art Show generally features an eclectic mix of subjects, media, and techniques from regional artists. Paintings, drawings, photographs, and digital compositions will be accepted. Entries will be judged by talented Connecticut artist Karen Israel. Eight cash prizes will be awarded.

The show will be on exhibit in the gallery through the month of October. Plus, artists have the option of being included in the online store, and social media. To be included in the online exhibit, store and social media, artists can submit their work digitally after delivering their physical pieces to the gallery (NOTE: Gallery 53 takes a 30% commission).

Location Info: 53 Colony Street, Meriden, CT 06450

Contact Info: Click here for more information and for the online entry form.

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: 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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

Description: This event is a used book sale that will benefit the Literacy Volunteers of Greater New Haven! When you buy a book, you will receive a discount on food and drink! This is an event you won't want to miss!

Location Info: 168 York Street, New Haven, CT

Description: Join the Member's First Credit Union for a night of food, laughter and excitement!

Location Info: 556 Mulberry Street, Plantsville, CT

Description: Join us for the Opening Reception of Gallery 53's 97th Annual Fall Art Show! This year's show, "Arts Annual Harvest," will feature an eclectic mix of subjects, media, and techniques from regional artists. Entries will be judged by talented Connecticut artist Karen Israel. Eight cash prizes will be awarded at the Opening.

Park FREE in the parking garage directly across the street and enjoy free refreshments!

Location Info: 53 Colony Street, Meriden, CT 06450

Description: Join us for a night of celebration under the stars! The evening will feature a live performance by Small Town Roots, a local country and rock band from Portland. We will have fresh brick oven gourmet pizza prepared on site, craft beer tasting, wine tasting, a virtual silent auction as well a live auction-all to support our students.

Contact Info: Click here to purchase tickets!

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.

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.

Description: Free but registration required.

Strategy deals with the deliberate actions owners and managers undertake to grow their businesses. Strategic decisions involve using company resources to create value and competitive advantage, and are made under conditions of uncertainty with trade-offs between conflicting priorities. This workshop will discuss the importance of studying the external environment, developing a solid business model along core competencies, selecting strategic goals and priorities, and other crucial requirements.

Contact Info: Click here to register.