Events

Description: The Meriden Warming Center will start operations on Monday, Dec. 2nd 2024 and run until May 1, 2025. The warming center will be operated by New Opportunities. The warming center will close each morning at 7 AM, except during severe cold weather activations from the Governor. The warming center will be able to accommodate 30 individuals (male and female) nightly on a first come first serve basis. A light dinner and breakfast will be provided.

Location Info: 169 Colony St., Meriden, CT

Description: New to the Women's Business Development Council (WBDC)?Have you used our services but want to know what else we can help with?Come learn about the resources we offer to small businesses – most of which are offered at no cost. Join WBDC's Laura Blake,Taylor Bergeron and Sonique Solis to find out how to get started. We have something for individuals at all stages of business – entrepreneurial and financial education services, grants, promotional and community-building opportunities, and much more! Whether you're thinking about starting a business, are looking to expand your business skills, or are ready to scale, WBDC can help drive your success in a tangible and accessible way.

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

Description: This group has focused discussions in relation to various HR issues/topics. Join us monthly for discussions, networking, problem solving, and best pratices.

Location Info: Midstate Conference Room-546 S. Broad Str., 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 would like a refresher on how to best utilize the Chamber! Stop by bring another prospective business owner and have your questions ready!!

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: 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: American Job Center-87 West Main Street, Meriden, CT

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

Description: Social media marketing may get all the buzz, but emailing your clients is still the best way to drive and close sales. Join WBDC Business Advisor Joy Braddock to learn how to create Lead Nurture and Sales Email Campaigns that work hand-in-hand to bring buyers through your door and turn them into customers. All you need is the right framework and insights to help you craft what can be your #1 sales generating tool.

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

Description: Join the Meriden Historical Society as the Wallingford Historical Society shares our early colonial history before Meriden was Meriden and was a part of Wallingford. Hear about our early colonial roots. As an added bonus, they will have a sneak preview of their new West Gallery, Polished Perspectives: The Art of International Silver, for all those who attend. The new gallery is truly beautiful.

Location Info: 41 West Main St., Meriden

Contact Info: Click here to register or call 203-639-1913.

Description: If you work with independent contractors or freelancers, you may be required to submit 1099s for to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Department of Revenue Services by January 31. The 1099 form is used to report income that is paid by your company for services performed by a person or business who is not your W-2 employee.Do you have a question about submitting your 1099s?During this hour, a WBDC Business Advisor will be available to answer your questions and help you get prepared.

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

Description: Good afternoon to all of you. We have some updates for you: We will be having a combined meeting of the Midstate Chamber & Hamden Regional Chamber Gov't. Relations Committees to create the Alliance Legislative agenda on Fri., Jan. 3rd @ 1 pm

Location Info: 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 the opening of our new gallery devoted to the history of International Silver and stay for a great lecture after on Meriden's early history with the Wallingford Historical Society.

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

Description: Join us as the Wallingford Historical Society presents our shared colonial past in the 18th century.

Location Info: 41 West Main St., Meriden, CT 06450

Description: Do you know how well your business performed last year? Peek under the hood of your business with WBDC Business Advisor and financial expert, Tanya Kelley, as she reviews strategies to help gauge the health of your business and focus on reaching your financial business goals for the new year. This class is designed for business owners operating for at least one year, that have the following financial reports: 1. 2024 Balance Sheet2. 2024 Income Statement3. 2024 Budget to Actuals Report (Optional)If you have only one of these documents, such as your Income Statement, we still encourage you to attend.If you have questions surrounding how to generate any of these financials, we encourage you to contact us to get started with a Business Advisor.

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

Description: I would like to invite you all to a great networking event! It is Tuesday Jan 28th at 8 am in our Milford office. Come meet our celebrity DJ's from PLR, Star 99.9, Webe 108, WYBC and more! Network with like minded businesses and enjoy a free breakfast, and tour our radio studios! I'm attaching the flyer for more information. Please mention that I invited you so I can look for you at the event. I hope to see you all there, and I'll see you at our next meeting as well!

Location Info: 440 Wheelers Farm Rd., Suite 302, Milford, CT 06461

Contact Info: RSVP203-671-8367.

Description: If you work with independent contractors or freelancers, you may be required to submit 1099s for to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Department of Revenue Services by January 31. The 1099 form is used to report income that is paid by your company for services performed by a person or business who is not your W-2 employee.Do you have a question about submitting your 1099s?During this hour, a WBDC Business Advisor will be available to answer your questions and help you get prepared.

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

Description: The Maloney and Platt High School's Counseling Departments invites you to join them for their Annual Scholarship Fair. Learn about the different scholarships that are available for incoming college students.

Location Info: 121 Gravel St., Meriden, CT

Contact Info: Snow date is January 30th. To RSVP please call 203-238-2334 x350 or e-mail.

Description: The Midstate Chamber, and the Cheshire Chamber invites you to our Annual Legislative Roundtable Breakfast, to bring you closer to your CT Legislators. Our state representatives and senators from Meriden, Cheshire, Berlin and Wallingford area have been invited. These elected officials welcome this opporunity to sit with you in a small group setting. Our CT Legislators serve on virtually every legislative committee in Hartford so bring your questions and concerns to their attention.

Location Info: 34 River Road, Meriden, CT 06451

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

Description: Please join us for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Albert Owens Scholarship Breakfast featuring a variety of outstanding musical presentations, Student Essay Winners, Countrified Breakfast, Keynote Speaker Stephanie Thomas-Connecticut, Secretary of the State. All proceeds go directly for student scholarships.

Location Info: 121 Gravel St., Meriden, CT.

Contact Info: Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children. Ads are available and prices range from $15 to $125 and send directly to Prentis Printing. Please RSVP at 203-235-5571.

Description: Franciscan Life Center presents a 2 session retreat - A Caregiver's Wellbeing. This workshop for those caring for a lvoed one with dementia will be presented by Thomas Finn, PhD, Donna Finn, MS, PT, and Sister Cathering Mary Clarke, FSE, LCSW. Topics include: Managing Caregiver Stress; Identifying Resources; Understanding types and symptons; and Deepening Relationships with God and Family.

Location Info: 271 Finch Ave., Meriden, CT

Contact Info: For more information or to register call 203-237-8084.

Description: Transform your business idea into a concrete, actionable plan. In this 7-session virtual course, you'll gain a clear understanding of essential business-building fundamentals. Led by industry experts, BCC offers a dynamic peer-to-peer learning environment, supported by online tools and decision-making worksheets to help guide you every step of the way.By the end, you'll have a solid blueprint to move your business forward with confidence.Applications will be open through Monday, January 27. Classes are on Tuesdays and Thursdays - Feb. 4th, 6th, 11th, 13th, 18th, 20th, 25th, and 27th, 2025.

Contact Info: Registration is required. There is $149 fee when you accepted into the program. Click here for program application.

Description: First Thursday is a social mixer for entrepreneurs, consultants, and executives looking to make meaningful connections to help further their businesses. We invite you to enjoy great music, an open bar, and Hors-d'Oeuvres while networking with likeminded individuals. These events only come every few months, so don't miss out. First Thursday attracts individuals from across New England, and we hope that you'll join us for our next networking event. Make sure to RSVP ahead of time.

Location Info: 546 South Broad St., Suite 3E, Meriden, CT 06450

Contact Info: Click here to register.

Description: WBDC's most comprehensive training program, GPS: A Guide to Plan for Success, is designed for individuals seeking expert guidance while building a business plan. This 9-session course takes you from concept to growth, providing the tools, support, and motivation needed to develop a detailed and effective plan for your business. Led by experienced instructors, you'll receive invaluable resources to help you start, manage, and scale your business.Applications will be accepted through Thursday, January 23.This unique and interactive 9-session program is designed for aspiring and emerging entrepreneurs who possess a written business concept and are ready to take the first step in the business planning process. Classes are on Wednesdays - Feb. 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, March 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, and April 1st, 2025.

Contact Info: Registration is required. There is $299 fee when you accepted into the program. Click here for program application.

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: Listen as Martha Coloresi shares her research on houses of worship through out the history of Meriden and how religion has played an important part in the development of our community, showcasing how its houses of worship reflect the community's historical evolution and cultural diversity. From the city's earliest congregations to its modern places of faith, the presentation highlights the architectural beauty, spiritual traditions, and social impact of these sacred spaced. Attendees will learn about the founding of Meriden's churches, synagogues, and other religious institutions, the immigrant communities that shaped them, and the role these spaces played in Meriden.

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

Contact Info: Click here to register.

Description: Join us for Literary Libations - Sipping for a Cause. Enjoy wine, craft beer, and spirits tasting along with refreshments, music and raffles. Only $25 per person. More information to come. Sponsored by The Friends of the Meriden Public Library and the Grop Shop. All proceeds will go to support programming at the Meriden Public Library.

Location Info: 105 Miller St., Meriden, CT

Contact Info: Tickets will be on sale starting December 2, 2024 in the Friends Bookstore at the Meriden Public Library. Monetary donations or baskets to raffle will be accepted now. Checks are to be made out to "Friends of the Meriden Public Library". In the Note section please indicate "Literary Libations". Send checks to The Friends of the Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller St., Meriden, CT 06450. Donations can also be made via your credit card by clicking here and clinking on the MPL Literary Libations fundraiser donate button. For basket raffle donations or more information, please contact Marian Amodeo at 860-324-9777 or via e-mail.

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

Contact Info: Click here for ticket information.

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: Learn stories from Meriden's Irish past like the story of Michael Donlon (1876-1909) whose monument on 250 Gypsy Lane. He was born in Galway, Ireland, but by 1909 he was living with his uncle on Pratt Street in Meriden, Connecticut. He had been working as a porter at the Meriden railroad station for about three years at the beginning of 1909. On January 2 of that year, he was moving one of the baggage trucks towards the north end of the station to meet the New York to Boston express train which was due to stop in Meriden at 2:12 pm. As the train was nearing the station, he noticed a woman and child on the tracks in the path of the oncoming locomotive. According to witnesses, he unhesitatingly rushed to their aid and pushed them out of harm's way before being struck by the train himself. Hear from Meriden residents of Irish descent as well.

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

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

Description: Save the Date for this Open House to celebrate the new location of Ramah Barmo's StateFarm Office. More information to come.

Location Info: 1309 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin, CT

Description: Join the Meriden Historical Society for their opening night reception of their newest exhibit. Step back in time and experience the remarkable journey of how news has traveled—from handwritten newsletters and town criers in colonial Meriden to the instant digital updates of today. This exhibit explores the transformation of news delivery, showcasing the tools, technologies, and methods that have informed and connected communities throughout history.Visitors will learn about the role of early newspapers in Meriden, the rise of the telegraph, the impact of radio and television, and the revolution of the internet and social media. Discover how Meriden's role in these transitions mirrors the broader shifts in American communication and culture. Whether you're a history enthusiast, technology buff, or simply curious about how news has evolved, this exhibit offers a fascinating look at the past, present, and future of news.

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

Description: Save this date for THE NETWORKING AFFAIR of theyear. Join us in celebrating the 2025 honorees and welcoming our new and veteran board member. More information to come.

Location Info: 556 Mulberry St., Plantsville, CT

Contact Info: Call the Midstate Chamber at 203.235.7901, email info@meridenchamber.com, or register online.

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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