Events
This is our combined event calendar for the Business and Community events so you can best plan your activities in the central Connecticut community. We want you to know what a vibrant and active community looks like!
July 2020
Meriden Farmers Market
Saturday, July 11, 2020 through Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 8:30 AM–12:00 PM
At The Meriden Green (between State St. and Pratt St. )
Description: Come for the Connecticut Grown Produce. This is our 10th Anniversary. Open Saturdays beginning July 11th and ending on October 17th. Market Open Rain or ShineJoin the fun!Fresh Connecticut-grown produceParking: On-street or free at Community Health Center(134 State St.)For the 2020 season, the Meriden Farmers Market plans to operateunder state guidelines for safety and social distancing.Face coverings are strongly encouraged when coming to the market.Please maintain a safe distance of at least six feet between yourself and other individuals.Please follow the directions of Farmers Market staff regarding positions in lines, locations to wait in, etc.We encourage families to limit the number of people coming to the market to the primary buyer only, if possible.Please do not come if you are feeling sick; have someone else come to the market for you.Our vendors will all be wearing face masks and gloves and will sanitize between customers.While someone is at a booth, please wait behind the line until they are finished with their purchase.Please allow our vendors to select the items you are purchasing; we want to minimize the amount of product handling.Please make your purchases and move to the next booth. We want everyone to make purchases in a timely manner.All farmers accept cash, FMNP Vouchers, Doubling Dollars coupons, and EBT coupons. Whenever possible, bring a variety of bills so you can provide exact change.
Contact Info: 860-841-0888
September 2020
Chamber Education/Technology Committee Meeting
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Tuesday, September 29, 2020 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.
October 2020
Chamber Health and Wellness Council Meeting
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Wednesday, October 7, 2020 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.
SCORE: Free Confidential Coaching for Small Business Folk
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Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
At Midstate Chamber of Commerce
Description: Please call the chamber at 203.235.7901 to make your confidential appointment with a SCORE councilor. Location Info: 546 So. Broad st., Suite 2C, Meriden, CT 06450 Contact Info: Call the Midstate Chamber at 203.235.7901 or info@midstatechamber.com.
Government and Business Development Committee
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Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 3:30 PM–4:30 PM
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 8:30 am 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.
Chamber Board of Directors Meeting
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Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at 3:30 PM
At Midstate Chamber of Commerce
Description: The Chamber Board of Directors is made up of business leaders from different sectors who meet monthly to provide oversight to the Chamber's program of work and set policy for the organization. The Board meets on the second Wednesday of each month.
Location Info: 546 So. Broad St., Suite 2C, Meriden, CT 06450
Contact Info: Call the Midstate Chamber of Commerce at 203.235.7901 or info@midstatechamber.com.
Chamber Education/Technology Committee Meeting
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Tuesday, October 27, 2020 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.
November 2020
Chamber Health and Wellness Council Meeting
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Wednesday, November 4, 2020 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.
Kiwanis Foundation Cow Chip Raffle
Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 12:00 PM
At Ceppa Field
Description: The Kiwanis Foundation of Meriden, CT, INC presents Cow Chip Raffle.
Proceeds to benefit the Kiwanis Foundation of Meriden, CT, INC.
Two Prizes will be awarded, 1st "True Plop"=$3,000.00, 2nd "True Plop"=$1,000.00.
The event will be held rain or shine. Both prizes will be awarded upon completion of the event,.
Location Info: 83 Gale Ave, Meriden, CT 06450
Contact Info: Please contact any Kiwanian or call 203-237-1140 to obtain a "registered DEED" for one square yard of the raffle pasture for $10.00 per square.Or contact Doreen at email below
Government and Business Development Committee
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Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 3:30 PM–4:30 PM
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 8:30 am 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.
Chamber Board of Directors Meeting
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Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at 3:30 PM
At Midstate Chamber of Commerce
Description: The Chamber Board of Directors is made up of business leaders from different sectors who meet monthly to provide oversight to the Chamber's program of work and set policy for the organization. The Board meets on the second Wednesday of each month.
Location Info: 546 So. Broad St., Suite 2C, Meriden, CT 06450
Contact Info: Call the Midstate Chamber of Commerce at 203.235.7901 or info@midstatechamber.com.
SCORE: Free Confidential Coaching for Small Business Folk
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Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
At Midstate Chamber of Commerce
Description: Please call the chamber at 203.235.7901 to make your confidential appointment with a SCORE councilor. Location Info: 546 So. Broad st., Suite 2C, Meriden, CT 06450 Contact Info: Call the Midstate Chamber at 203.235.7901 or info@midstatechamber.com.
Chamber Education/Technology Committee Meeting
RSVP Now
Tuesday, November 24, 2020 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.
December 2020
Chamber Health and Wellness Council Meeting
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Wednesday, December 2, 2020 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.
Government and Business Development Committee
RSVP Now
Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 3:30 PM–4:30 PM
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 8:30 am 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.
Chamber Board of Directors Meeting
RSVP Now
Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 3:30 PM
At Midstate Chamber of Commerce
Description: The Chamber Board of Directors is made up of business leaders from different sectors who meet monthly to provide oversight to the Chamber's program of work and set policy for the organization. The Board meets on the second Wednesday of each month.
Location Info: 546 So. Broad St., Suite 2C, Meriden, CT 06450
Contact Info: Call the Midstate Chamber of Commerce at 203.235.7901 or info@midstatechamber.com.
SCORE: Free Confidential Coaching for Small Business Folk
RSVP Now
Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
At Midstate Chamber of Commerce
Description: Please call the chamber at 203.235.7901 to make your confidential appointment with a SCORE councilor. Location Info: 546 So. Broad st., Suite 2C, Meriden, CT 06450 Contact Info: Call the Midstate Chamber at 203.235.7901 or info@midstatechamber.com.
Chamber Education/Technology Committee Meeting
RSVP Now
Tuesday, December 29, 2020 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.
January 2021
Chamber Health and Wellness Council Meeting
RSVP Now
Wednesday, January 6, 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.
SCORE: Free Confidential Coaching for Small Business Folk
RSVP Now
Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
At Midstate Chamber of Commerce
Description: Please call the chamber at 203.235.7901 to make your confidential appointment with a SCORE councilor. Location Info: 546 So. Broad st., Suite 2C, Meriden, CT 06450 Contact Info: Call the Midstate Chamber at 203.235.7901 or info@midstatechamber.com.