From our president and CEO

Welcome to the newest Chamber Corporate Partners, Eastside Electric, Inc. and United Construction & Engineering, Inc. Greg Mele and Jack Baer have been tremendous supporters of the Chamber throughout the years, so we congratulate them on this decision to join a select group of businesses who commit to the Chamber on an elevated financial level.

We appreciate their dedication as corporate citizens that enables us to successfully achieve our mission of promoting economic growth while enhancing the quality of life throughout our twenty-one town region.

⏩ You may not be aware of the advantages received by this esteemed group of business leaders. Below are some of the benefits to them:

⏩ A seat at the Executive Roundtable held quarterly to present updates and generate ideas in creating and executing the strategic plan.

⏩ An invitation to the Annual Corporate Partner Reception with a keynote speaker.

⏩ Enhanced access to the Chamber’s state lobbyist.

⏩ Ongoing exposure and visibility through the Chamber’s website; custom sign displayed in the Chamber’s main lobby; recognition at all chamber events, including distinctive badges with ribbons; highlighted listing in all Chamber material; recognition plaque displayed at their business location.

⏩ Financial advantages that include complimentary seminar attendance; Leadership NW tuition discount; complimentary use of the Chamber conference rooms; 20% discount on all Chamber advertising.

We appreciate and value all of you but do consider ourselves very fortunate to have the support, generosity and dedication of our Corporate Partners who prove that “Business Leaders Working Together” is the key to our success. Manufacturing Summit

The Chamber’s Manufacturers’ Coalition will host a Manufacturing Summit on March 28 at 8 a.m. at Torrington Country Club, 250 Torrington Road, Goshen. The event is open to anyone and breakfast will be served.

Commissioner of Labor, Scott Jackson and Todd Berch, Director of Apprenticeship at CT Department of Labor are the keynote speakers for the event. There will also be a panel discussion on workforce/ hiring needs and training. Panelists will include Cathy Awwad, Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board, Michelle Caffe, CT Department of Labor, Matt Koehler, BD, Larry Pomerleau, Department Head, Manufacturing shop at Oliver Wolcott Technical High School, and Alain Malcolm, a recent high school graduate who took a soldering class at Altek Electronics that led to a full time position there.

The event is sponsored by CONNSTEP and the Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board. Admission is $20/person for Chamber members and $30/person for non-members. Attendees can RSVP at nwctchamberofcommerce.org or by calling 860482-6586.