Events

Description: Youth ages between 8-14 are invited to Come and Spend the afternoon with NFL Players!!

Thank You to this event's exclusive Youth Clinic Sponsor: Fosdick Fulfillment Corporation "beyond the pack"

Location Info: 331 Christian Street, Wallingford, CT 06492

Contact Info: $50 per youth/Spaces are limited, pre-registration is mandatory Contact us at: The United Way of Meriden and Wallingford 203-235-4403 or email Us at www.unitedway.org

Description: Sponsor a child to Bowl with Professional NFL Players. A Celebrity or NFL player will be on a sponsored lane.

Exclusive Event Sponsor is Fosdick Fulfillment Corp."Beyond the Pack"

Other Sponsors include: RJ Media Group, Pyramid Time Systems, Sound Spectrum Entertainment, Hunter Limousines, Webster Bank, Marcum Accountants & Advisors, and The Montano Family.

This fundraising event will benefit educational programs for our youth through the United Way of Meriden and Wallingford.

Location Info: 980 North Colony Rd., Wallingford, CT 06492

Contact Info: Cost for a Lane Sponsorship is $750 per lane. For more information call 203-235-4403 or visit their website.

Description: Join Gallery 53 as we celebrate our 111th year with a rollickin', rockin' good time!

This year, we are delighted to have COCONUTS performing! (www.facebook.com/coconutsfans/) COCONUTS offers their own unique brand of "laughter therapy" based on baby-boomer music and non-stop fun! Our big bash will feature hot and cold appetizers, desserts, wine and G53's signature martini, the "Art-ini"! Plus, our first-ever exhibit of miniature paintings!

Ticket information will be updated on our website and facebook page as it becomes available.So please… Stay tuned!. To Visit our website CLICK HERE. or go to http://www.facebook.com/Gallery53

Tickets for this event are $30.

Location Info: 53 Colony Street, Meriden, CT 06451

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 a.m 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.

Description: Albertus Magnus College is having a Professional & Graduate Studies Open House.

March 12 at 5:45 p.m. at our New Haven Campus.

Please attend our Open House so that you can:

*Find out information about our evening and online accelerated undergraduate and graduate degrees for adults.

*Get your application fee waived!!

*Have your questions answered about the application and financial aid process.

*Introduce yourself to our department chairs or graduate program directors.

(and)* Get answers to questions about our program formats and curriculum.

Please click here to register for this event!.

Location Info: 305 Huntington St, New Haven, CT 06511

Contact Info: for more information please call us at 800-394-9982 or email us by clicking on RSVP Now.(admissions-pgs@albertus.edu)

Description: Be a part of our recovery group. We are a welcoming, honest support group created just for the families and friends of people struggling with addiction.

This is a free community service offered by American Addiction Centers. With coast-to-coast treatment options and a "whole person" approach to long-term recovery, American Addiction Centers has spent decades helping people recover from drug and alcohol addiction in specialized healing environments across the country. Learn More.

Doors open at 6:30
Group meeting 7:00 - 8:30*
*Group begins promptly at 7:00

Meets every other Tuesday.

Location Info: 100 Training Hill Rd, Middletown, CT.

Contact Info: Questions? Email us at recoveryallies@contactaac.com

If you or a loved one is struggling with substance abuse, please call 860-573-4408

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.

Description: The Holiday Inn Express in Southington would like to cordially invite you to the: Grand Re-opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. There will be refreshments provided as well as Raffles and Prizes for anyone who is interested in participating. We are excited to share all of our newest additions and renovations with our fellow chamber members. Please RSVP and let us know if you would like more information. We hope to see everyone there!!

Location Info: 120 Laning St. Southington, CT 06489

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

Description: This program was made possible with grants from the James H. Napier Foundation and the CUNO Foundation.

Description: The Ambassadors have traditionally had the role of retaining and increasing membership of the Chamber, and in recent years have been developing a network for welcoming new businesses to the area and thanking businesses that continue their membership on an annual basis.

The Ambassadors Membership Committee meets at 8:30 a.m. on the first Tuesday 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.

Description: Join hundreds of business leaders at this annual event and share your business story with lawmakers. Legislators need to hear from the business community as they look to help employers grow the economy and create more jobs.

Check-in & networking: 7:30 am; followed by the program: 9-11 am; then time to visit your legislators: 11 am.

There is no fee to attend this program.

The morning begins with a welcome session, followed by breakouts that give you an opportunity to meet with your legislators and share your successes and challenges. Make your voice heard.

Sponsored by CBIA and the Connecticut Association of Chambers of Commerce (CACCE)

Location Info: 300 Capitol Ave., Hartford, CT.

Contact Info: Click here to register.

Description: The Chamber's Hispanic Outreach Leaders in Action Committee invite all members regardless of nationality to attend their monthly meetings. HOLA's Objectives are: Encourage participation in the Chamber; Encourage participation in the Community; Grow leadership from the Hispanic Community; Improve business connections; Participate in promoting Hispanic Heritage including in Meriden's Bicentennial and in October which is Hispanic Heritage Month; Share success stories of the group; Encourage and mentor the youth by providing excellent Hispanic role models; Have some fun!

Open to ALL!

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

Description: Come out for a fun night of Networking and Hockey.

Join members from the Chamber of Commerce's' across the state at 5:30 PM for an evening of networking and stay to watch the Sound Tigers take on Toronto Marlies at 7 PM at the Webster Bank Arena!

Entry Price is $30 per person Each entry includes networking, Sound Tigers game ticket, Appetizers, and ONE drink ticket.

Registration must be completed by Tuesday, March 19th, on any participating Chamber of Commerce website.

NO DAY OF GAME ORDERS. TICKETS ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. RSVP TODAY TO GUARENTEE YOUR SEATS.

For any further questions, Please contact Séan Allison at the Sound Tigers home office; Phone number- 203-345-4829 or email me at: sean.allison@harboryardse.com

Location Info: 600 Main St. Bridgeport, CT 06604

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

Description: The Young Business Leaders of Connecticut invites all young professionals between 21 and 39 years old to come and be INvolved in this group affiliated with the Midstate Chamber of Commerce that offers personal and professional growth opportunities to all. TELL US what you want / need to achieve your goals for 2018, 2019 and beyond.

Location Info: 546 South Broad St., 2C, Meriden

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

Description: Join Us for our Spiritual Lenten Reflections lectures on March 21st and March 28th.

We will be featuring subjects such as:

Human Suffering and Advance Directives

Presented by: Sister Suzanne Gross, FSE, Administrator Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care

As well as: Grief and Loss

Presented by: Sister Catherine Mary Clarke, FSE, LCSW Francis Barillaro, Hospice Volunteer

Sponsored by: Franciscan Life Center

RSVP by calling 203-237-8084 or email gretchenr@flcenter.org

This event is open to anyone who is suffering from grief, due to some kind of loss, and is looking for help. Please RSVP Today.

Location Info: 275 Finch Ave, Meriden, CT06450

Description: 2019 is the year Girls Inc. of Meriden turns 100 years old!! Do not miss out on our year long celebration of the Strong, Smart, and Bold! There will be Raffles and Prizes for all who wish to participate as well as Refreshments. Come on down and join us in our Kick off to a full year of celebrations!!!

Location Info: 130 Lincoln St, Meriden, CT 06451

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

Description: The Social Accountability Committee will be sponsoring a Mohegan Sun Casino Bus Trip on Saturday, March 23rd, 2019 for anyone who is interested in joining us.

All proceeds will be donated to the Alzheimer's Association.

The cost is $45 per person, this includes $30 back in vouchers ($15 for food AND $15 for betting wheel). It ends up only costing $15 for transportation and that includes the driver's tip!

There will games and prizes for entertainment during the bus ride.

B.Y.O.B. food and beverage on the Bus!!

The Bus will be leaving at 1:45PM from the commuter lot on route 5, right next to Zandri's Stillwood Inn in Wallingford. PLEASE BE PROMPT!!

The Bus will be leaving Mohegan Sun at 8:00 PM with an expected arrival time in Wallingford for 9:30PM.

For more information or to reserve your seat, Please email Jen Basley at JGracie@masonicare.org. Payment is due 02/15/19.

Please feel free to invite your friends and family, all are welcome!

A Fun night at the Casino that helps fund a good cause, who could ask anything better than that?!?!! We look forward to seeing you there = )

Location Info: 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd, Uncasville, CT 06382

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

Description: Manufacture Your Future

IS THIS YOU?

Connecticut resident Minimum HS Diploma/GED 18 years or older

Unemployed, Under-Employed or Dislocated Worker

Computer Experience or Mechanically Inclined Like "Hands-On" work

Good at Math

*FREE* to those who successfully complete an Assessment and Eligibility session REQUIRED after application. SUPPORT SERVICES include travel reimbursement, daycare assistance and required books, tools & clothing.

CASH STIPEND for successful completion of training benchmarks.

For FAQs, The Course Outline, and Resources Click Here.

APPLY TODAY @workforcealliance.biz/skillup

Put your strengths to work and gain the skills needed to move quickly into manufacturing jobs!

Complete the initial application form online to attend *FREE* 5-WEEK CLASS: MARCH 25 - APRIL 26, 2019 at Gateway Community College, New Haven

MANUFACTURING EMPLOYER PARTNERS

These employers and more will recruit from the class for open positions. Incentives offered for paid on-the-job training.

DID YOU KNOW? CT has 13,000+ manufacturing jobs to be filled..

Contact Info: Questions? Call coordinator: Steve Johnson 203-867-4030- ext. 233

Description: Durant's Party Rentals is our host for this incredible event to be held in their exclusive party tent. Add Speed Networking with Midstate Chamber and Greater Waterbury Chamber and you've got an incredible program! $15 pp includes refreshments and the opportunity to meet lots of new contacts for your business. Seize this opportunity and attend this valuable program.

Location Info: 20 Putnam Place, Cheshire, CT 06410

Contact Info: Call the Midstate Chamber 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.