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.

Description: Join us as we continue to strengthen our new women in business group for chamber members to network, discuss leadership and industry topics, and have fun!

Location Info: 105 Miller St., Meriden, CT

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

Description: This Committee monitors local, state (in coordination with CBIA) and federal (in coordination with the U.S. Chamber) legislatve issues impacting businesses and considers programs to add value for chamber members.

Location Info: Chamber Conference Room-546 S Broad Str, Suite 2C, Meriden, CT 06450

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

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: GPS: A Guide to Plan for Success is WBDC's comprehensive business plan writing course, designed for entrepreneurs with a single, concrete business idea who are looking for instruction, support, and expert advice while building a business plan. Each of the highly interactive 9 sessions focus on a critical aspect of business development, including marketing, sales, and finance. Included in the course is the Business Advisory Event, which provides an opportunity for you to pitch your business concept to an array of business professionals and receive customized feedback about how to move forward. Complete the Course and Apply for a Launch Pad Grant - Eligible GPS graduates who complete the course and furnish a completed business plan are invited to apply for the WBDC Launch Pad Grant. This offers newly established businesses the opportunity to receive a $2,500 grant for start-up costs. Applicants must complete an application and participate in a pitch competition. A panel of judges determines grant awardees. More details and eligibility requirements can be found here. - Additionally, accepted applicants receive a 6-month subscription to LivePlan, the world's leading business plan writing software (a $240 value). Applications will be accepted through Tuesday, April 29th. Sessions will be heldon May 13th, 20th, 27th, June 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, July 8th, & 15th, 2025..

Contact Info: Application is required. Cost is $299 when accepted into the program. Click here to apply.

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

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

Location Info: 845 Paddock Ave., Meriden, CT

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

Description: Kiwanis Club of Meriden will be holding their annual Strawberry Shortcake Sale. Each delicious, homemade, 16-oz dessert supports Kiwanis projects and programs for kids in our local community. They strongly encourage pre-orders but welcome walk-in customers while supplies last!

Location Info: 193 E. Main St., Meriden (behind Masjid Al-Rawdah masque)

Contact Info: Pre-order your Strawberry Shortcakes by clicking here or call Cheryl at 203-631-9899. Pick-up at PLAV or Free Delivery to Meriden/Wallingford for orders of 6+ desserts. Any questions, please e-mail.

Description: Save the Date for the 39th Annual Ray Parmentier Golf Classic to benefit the Midstate Chamber's Sanford S. Shorr Educatoin Awards.

Location Info: Westfield Rd., Meriden

Description: Join us as we continue to strengthen our new women in business group for chamber members to network, discuss leadership and industry topics, and have fun!

Location Info: 105 Miller St., Meriden, CT

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

Description: This Committee monitors local, state (in coordination with CBIA) and federal (in coordination with the U.S. Chamber) legislatve issues impacting businesses and considers programs to add value for chamber members.

Location Info: Chamber Conference Room-546 S Broad Str, Suite 2C, Meriden, CT 06450

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

Description: This group meets every other 3rd Tuesday of the month and the main focus of this group is discussions in relation to various HR issues/topics. Join us for this very insightful discussion, networking, problem-solving, and best practices.

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: HOLA (The Hispanic Outreach Leaders in Action) engages Hispanic businesses so that, through the Chamber, they can obtain exposure, growth, and involvement in the community.

Location Info: TBD

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

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: TBD

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

Description: The Membership andAmbassador Committee will be holding their monthly meeting. The group provides outreach to prospective and active members and any member of the Chamber may join the committee if they are interested in helping the Chamber grow and retain members, while promoting their business as well.

Location Info: 546 So. Broad St., Meriden, CT

Contact Info: info@midstatechamber.com

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 STEAM Train's STEM GEMS Summer Camp.

Contact Info: More information to come.

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: TBD

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

Description: Join us as we continue to strengthen our new women in business group for chamber members to network, discuss leadership and industry topics, and have fun!

Location Info: 105 Miller St., Meriden, CT

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

Description: This Committee monitors local, state (in coordination with CBIA) and federal (in coordination with the U.S. Chamber) legislatve issues impacting businesses and considers programs to add value for chamber members.

Location Info: Chamber Conference Room-546 S Broad Str, Suite 2C, Meriden, CT 06450

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

Description: HOLA (The Hispanic Outreach Leaders in Action) engages Hispanic businesses so that, through the Chamber, they can obtain exposure, growth, and involvement in the community.

Location Info: TBD

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

Description: This will give you Basic knowledge to successfully apply for a loan and strengthen your business financial readiness. This webinar is designed to help small business owners navigate the loan application process with confidence. You will gain a clear understanding of what lenders look for, what documemts are required, and how to prepare your business financials to improve your chances of approval. Speaker will be Scott Arnold, CTSBDC Business Advisor.

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

Description: The Membership andAmbassador Committee will be holding their monthly meeting. The group provides outreach to prospective and active members and any member of the Chamber may join the committee if they are interested in helping the Chamber grow and retain members, while promoting their business as well.

Location Info: 546 So. Broad St., Meriden, CT

Contact Info: info@midstatechamber.com

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

Location Info: 511 Kensington Ave., Meriden, CT

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

Description: Join us as we continue to strengthen our new women in business group for chamber members to network, discuss leadership and industry topics, and have fun!

Location Info: 105 Miller St., Meriden, CT

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

Description: This Committee monitors local, state (in coordination with CBIA) and federal (in coordination with the U.S. Chamber) legislatve issues impacting businesses and considers programs to add value for chamber members.

Location Info: Chamber Conference Room-546 S Broad Str, Suite 2C, Meriden, CT 06450

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

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: TBD

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

Description: The Membership andAmbassador Committee will be holding their monthly meeting. The group provides outreach to prospective and active members and any member of the Chamber may join the committee if they are interested in helping the Chamber grow and retain members, while promoting their business as well.

Location Info: 546 So. Broad St., Meriden, CT

Contact Info: info@midstatechamber.com

Description: This group meets every other 3rd Tuesday of the month and the main focus of this group is discussions in relation to various HR issues/topics. Join us for this very insightful discussion, networking, problem-solving, and best practices.

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: HOLA (The Hispanic Outreach Leaders in Action) engages Hispanic businesses so that, through the Chamber, they can obtain exposure, growth, and involvement in the community.

Location Info: TBD

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

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: 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: TBD

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

Description: Join us as we continue to strengthen our new women in business group for chamber members to network, discuss leadership and industry topics, and have fun!

Location Info: 105 Miller St., Meriden, CT

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

Description: This Committee monitors local, state (in coordination with CBIA) and federal (in coordination with the U.S. Chamber) legislatve issues impacting businesses and considers programs to add value for chamber members.

Location Info: Chamber Conference Room-546 S Broad Str, Suite 2C, Meriden, CT 06450

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

Description: HOLA (The Hispanic Outreach Leaders in Action) engages Hispanic businesses so that, through the Chamber, they can obtain exposure, growth, and involvement in the community.

Location Info: TBD

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

Description: MORE information to come. Join your United Way of Meriden and Wallingford as they kick off their next year of helping our neighbors in need. Celebrate your powerful community while enjoying food and refreshments with community leaders and friends! Be sure to bring colleagues, friends and plenty of business cards.

Description: The Membership andAmbassador Committee will be holding their monthly meeting. The group provides outreach to prospective and active members and any member of the Chamber may join the committee if they are interested in helping the Chamber grow and retain members, while promoting their business as well.

Location Info: 546 So. Broad St., Meriden, CT

Contact Info: info@midstatechamber.com

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

Location Info: TBD

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

Description: Join us as we continue to strengthen our new women in business group for chamber members to network, discuss leadership and industry topics, and have fun!

Location Info: 105 Miller St., Meriden, CT

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

Description: This Committee monitors local, state (in coordination with CBIA) and federal (in coordination with the U.S. Chamber) legislatve issues impacting businesses and considers programs to add value for chamber members.

Location Info: Chamber Conference Room-546 S Broad Str, Suite 2C, Meriden, CT 06450

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

Description: The Membership andAmbassador Committee will be holding their monthly meeting. The group provides outreach to prospective and active members and any member of the Chamber may join the committee if they are interested in helping the Chamber grow and retain members, while promoting their business as well.

Location Info: 546 So. Broad St., Meriden, CT

Contact Info: info@midstatechamber.com

Description: This group meets every other 3rd Tuesday of the month and the main focus of this group is discussions in relation to various HR issues/topics. Join us for this very insightful discussion, networking, problem-solving, and best practices.

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: HOLA (The Hispanic Outreach Leaders in Action) engages Hispanic businesses so that, through the Chamber, they can obtain exposure, growth, and involvement in the community.

Location Info: TBD

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

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: TriCircle's 7th Annual Gala Brunch is open to everyone. TriCircle is an organization that provides resources for individuals, families, and communities affected by the disease of addiction. Through education and community engagement, it is dedicated to providing the tools that build strong futures.Together WE are Stronger!

Location Info: 180 Cheshire Road, Wallingford

Contact Info: Tickets, Sponsorships, and volunteers can contact: Melissa Gionfriddo, (203)631-5656

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: 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: TBD

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

Description: Join us as we continue to strengthen our new women in business group for chamber members to network, discuss leadership and industry topics, and have fun!

Location Info: 105 Miller St., Meriden, CT

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

Description: This Committee monitors local, state (in coordination with CBIA) and federal (in coordination with the U.S. Chamber) legislatve issues impacting businesses and considers programs to add value for chamber members.

Location Info: Chamber Conference Room-546 S Broad Str, Suite 2C, Meriden, CT 06450

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

Description: HOLA (The Hispanic Outreach Leaders in Action) engages Hispanic businesses so that, through the Chamber, they can obtain exposure, growth, and involvement in the community.

Location Info: TBD

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

Description: The Membership andAmbassador Committee will be holding their monthly meeting. The group provides outreach to prospective and active members and any member of the Chamber may join the committee if they are interested in helping the Chamber grow and retain members, while promoting their business as well.

Location Info: 546 So. Broad St., Meriden, CT

Contact Info: info@midstatechamber.com

Description: Join us as Paul Freedman from Yale University highlights how diverse traditions, flavors and culinary customs serve as a window into local communities. Obviously, since we can't survive without it, food matters in a fundamental, biological way. But food also is important as a cultural sign, both for good (curiosity about what other people eat) and for ill (as a symbol of despised otherness). People plan their trips on the basis of food cultures they want to experience. On the other hand, there is a long history of stereotyping food preferences as a way of showing contempt for nations and ethnicities, even hatred. Food is part of our identity and forms a key aspect of memory. For many people it has religious significance and rules govern what foods must be avoided. We will discuss these and other aspects of the cultural symbolism and significance of food, both historically and in the contemporary world. This night will kick off our 2024 community cookbook project as well.

Location Info: 41 West Main St., Meriden, CT 06451

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 06450

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

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: TBD

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

Description: This group meets every other 3rd Tuesday of the month and the main focus of this group is discussions in relation to various HR issues/topics. Join us for this very insightful discussion, networking, problem-solving, and best practices.

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: HOLA (The Hispanic Outreach Leaders in Action) engages Hispanic businesses so that, through the Chamber, they can obtain exposure, growth, and involvement in the community.

Location Info: TBD

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