Events

Description: The Franciscan Life Center is offering this 6-week Anxiety Workshop with Thomas Finn, Ph.D., clinical psychologist on staff. This course will help you to: understand the biology of fear and anxiety; use controlled breathing and relaxation techniques; learn psychological roots of anxiety reactions; learn assertive communication; and learn thinking patterns that trigger anxiety and how to change the patterns.

Location Info: 271 Finch Ave., Meriden, CT

Contact Info: The cost is $50 per session. For more information or to register, please call 203-237-8084 or click here.

Description: The CT Small Business Development Center is offering this 4 session interactive course designed to empower small business owners with practical financial insights and tools. Learn key financial concepts and terms, track cash flow, report finances, and understand the importance of business credit. Speakers are Amanda Tronchin, Program Lead, and Virginia T. Spell, Urban League of Southern CT Acting CEO. Sessions will be held on April 2nd, 9th, 16th, & 23rd, 2025.

Contact Info: Click here for more information and 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.The program is led by knowledgeable WBDC Business Advisors who provide resources, support, and motivation. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable tools that can help bring your business to the next level! Classes will be held no April 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, May 7th, 14th, 2025.

Contact Info: Application Required - Apply by March 19A WBDC Business Advisor will be in contact with you to arrange an assessment interview prior to admittance to the courseClick here to apply.

Description: Fabric is your canvas; dye and ice are the tools you'll use to create impressionistic effects with Ice Dying! In this 2-session workshop, instructor Lynn Fisher will guide you through folding techniques and color selection to create unique items. See how easy it is to achieve the nuanced shading and unexpected effects that make ice dying popular!

Participants should bring fabric or items made of natural fiber such as cotton, rayon, bamboo, or linen. Cotton/spandex blends are ok as long as there is more than 50% cotton. Suitable items include clothing, tote bags, pillowcases and fabric. They don't have to be white… you can dye over lighter colors. If dying fabric, we've found 1.5 to 2 yards of material is a manageable amount. Everything should be washed ahead of time with no fabric softeners or dryer sheets. This will remove any chemicals that can interfere with the dye.

The instructor will have items washed and ready to dye, including various size t-shirts, infinity scarves, and hemmed 28" fabric squares, available for a small fee. NOTE: Participants should bring a face mask to wear as a precaution when working with the powdered dye.

Location Info: 53 Colony St, Meriden, CT 06451

Contact Info: Cost is $40 for members and $45 for non-members. For more information or to register click here.

Description: This group helps plan and solicit sponsorships for the annual tournament. This committee begins meeting in January to plan for the June tournament.

Location Info: 546 S Broad Str., Suite 2C, Meriden, CT 06450

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

Description: Join WBDC Business Advisor, Carol Cheswick, to learn why having a solid business plan is crucial for success. She will review key parts of a business plan like identifying your customers, understanding your competition, and making financial predictions. You'll get practical tips to create a strong plan for your business, helping you start off on the right foot and set yourself up for success.

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

Description: Join us after work to mingle, unwind, and have fun. Enjoy a little networking, meet some new contacts and have some fun! Fox Osteria has Ladies Night (every Wednesday) with live music by Marty Q. Relax after work with us. Everyone is responsible for their own food and beverage purchases.

Location Info: 34 River Road, South Meriden, CT

Contact Info: Pkease RSPV so that we know you are coming by calling or e-mailing the Midstate Chamber at 203.235.7901 or info@midstatechamber.com.

Description: This 2-session webinar will be held on April 23th & April 30th. Guest Speakers are Michelle Augustyn, CTSBDC Business Advisor, & Shelly Koehler, CTSBDC Business Advisor. Part 1 on April 23rd - Where to start? - Understand the different options to exit, how potential buyers assess business attractiveness, the resources to support you, and questions to ask yourself as you consider the next steps. Part 2 on April 30th - Ever thought about selling to your employees? - The sale of a business to your employees is a viable option for small business owners who are looking to exit their business. Employee ownership successions also help preserve the legacy of a business, retain jobs, and keep wealth in the local community. We will explore the different models, facts, potential benefits, and financing options.

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

Description: Join us for a walk through history with the women who have contributed so richly to the Meriden experience. From the arts to politics, from wartime to peacetime, from our earliest roots to today, join us as we learn about the women who made Meriden.

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

Contact Info: Please RSVP via e-mail or by calling 203-639-1913.

Description: Please join the Meriden YMCA & Rotary for their annual golf tournament. Enjoy a fun day at Timberlin for 2 great causes plus you could win $10,000 in their hole in one contest! More information to come.

Description: Join us for a Midstate Chamber 101 Info Session, aimed at new members, new employees, and prospective members, or those who want a refresher on how to best utilize the Midstate Chamber of Commerce!!

Location Info: 546 S 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: Come and join Women & Families Center's 3rd Annual Walk for Hope to End Homelessness. The 2024 event was a great success with nearly 200 walkers raising over $20,000 for WFC! This year, we are focuess on raising funds for the REACH Program, which provides critical support to homeless individuals throughout Central CT. A new initiative of the REACH program is the operation of the Warming Center and the potenial development of the Welcome Center, which would offer vital resources both day and night. After the walk participants will enjoy refreshments, food, music and more! All registered participants will receive a custom walk t-shirt. Sponsored by Ulbrich Stainless Steels and Specialty Metals.

Location Info: Worthington Johnson Athletic Center, 35 North Elm St., Wallingford, CT 06492

Contact Info: Click here to register. For more information contact Jody via e-mail.

Description: This committee plans cradle-to-career educational opportunities for students and member businesses. It promotes bussiness education and training partneships in the greater Meriden area. The group also reviews and approves member workshop programming and partnerships like those with SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives).

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

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

Description: Discover the fire and multicolored beauty of Fused Glass Jewelry! When you look at this glass, it appears to have more than one color at the same time, especially when viewed under different lighting. The effects you achieve when you fire these glasses is in a special kiln will remind you of the rainbow patterns in a soap bubble or the colors of dragonfly wings!

In one of our most popular classes, Lynn Fisher, will show you how easy it is to make beautiful, one-of-a-kind fused glass jewelry creations that you can give as gifts . . . Or wear yourself! This is a 3 session class on Thursdays - 5-1, 5-8, & 5-15-2025.

Location Info: 53 Colony St, Meriden, CT 06451

Contact Info: Register early as space is limited and seats fill quickly, Cost is $90 for members and $100 for non-members + materials fee of $40 payable by either cash or check is also due the first night of class. NOTE: classes are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, you can receive a credit to apply to a future class. For more information or to register click here.

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: The Midstate Chamber of Commerce presents our 2025 Business & Community Expo held inconjunction with the Meriden Daffodil Festival.

Location Info: W. Main St., Meriden

Description: WBDC's Women-Owned Business Day is a unique opportunity for Connecticut's women entrepreneurs and our state legislators to connect and share thoughts and ideas about the issues that impact Connecticut's small women-owned businesses each and every day.Join WBDC, our legislative hosts, and Connecticut-based entrepreneurs to connect in our state's capital and celebrate the real impact women-owned businesses have had on Connecticut's economy, our communities, and our families.

Contact Info: Registration is required. There is no fee for this event. Click here to Register.

Description: Health and Wellness Coumcil is dedicated to identifying and promoting best practices in community and employee health and wellness through programming.

Location Info: 546 S. Broad St., Ste. 2C, Meriden, CT

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

Description: Save the Date for Girls Inc's 24th 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. This year presented by RTX.

Honoreers this year are:-Strong, Smart, and Bold Woman of the Year - Trishna Mudumbi-Strong Award - Melissa Stoll Funaro- Smart Award - Princess Hyatt- Bold Award - Jan Edwards

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.

Description: This 4-session interactive course is designed to transform our business's financial future by developing practical skills in financial forecasting, bookkeeping, pricing strategies, and capital acquisition. This comprehensive program combines real-world applications in pricing strategies with proven tools to help you build a stronger, more profitable business. Speaker will be Amanda Tronchin, Program Lead. Sessions will be held on May 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th, 2025.

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