Come to the chamber’s open house, travel event

The Northwest Connecticut Chamber of Commerce will host an Open House for members and non-members, Jan. 23 at 333 Kennedy Drive, Torrington from 5-7 p.m.

Join us for complimentary hors d’oeuvres, beverages, music and networking with business professionals in the region. You’ll also learn more about the Chamber and how we can help you grow your business.

Chamber membersbring a non-member with you and you’ll receive a free gift!

If you’ve ever thought about joining the Chamber, or are looking for more information on how to grow your business, advance your skills, be more involved in the community, learn from industry peers, etc., then you’ll want to attend this Open House. If you join the Chamber before February 15th, you’ll receive over $1200 in added benefits on top of your regular membership. Don’t miss out!

To RSVP, call the Chamber at 860-482-6586 or sign up online at nwctchamberofcommerce.org.

Travel to Greece or the Scandinavian Capitals

The Northwest Connecticut Chamber of Commerce will host informational sessions open to the public on Monday, Jan. 14 at 5 p.m. for Greece and 5:30 p.m. for the Scandinavian Capitals at the Chamber Office, 333 Kennedy Drive, Torrington to learn more about the 2019 trips they are sponsoring.

This is the 6th year the Chamber has partnered with Aventura World, a leading travel company with exceptional service and affordable travel packages, to offer these trips to the public. The Chamber hosts 2 trips a year and they are open to anyone who would like to experience these incredible destinations. Past destinations include: China, Japan, Ireland, Cuba, South Africa, Spain and more.

Join them April 6-14 to experience 9 days and 7 nights in Greece, the land of gods and heroes. The Peloponnese is home to an extraordinary collection of archeological sites as well as stunning mountainous scenery and charming villages where a traditional way of life has remained unchanged for centuries. On this splendid cultural journey, trace 5,000 years of Greek history while exploring the country’s archeological treasures. Walk in the footsteps of Socrates on the Acropolis and examine artifacts of Athens’ Golden Age at the outstanding Acropolis Museum, sail through the scenic Corinth canal, and enjoy the insights of the local guest speaker on the contemporary Greek economic and social scene.

Trip includes hotels, meals, day trips and airfare from JFK. There is also an optional extension to Santorini.

Consider the exploration of Scandinavia’s smart, modern cities and untamed natural beauty in the north from Sept. 9-16. The journey begins in Copenhagen, a city that offers a perfect mix of playful spirit to stunning architectural design, from the royal castles to the pretty canals, and uniquely shaped brick buildings. Oslo, a city that grew from a sprawling country town into the sophisticated metropolis it is today. Surrounded by vast archipelago, Stockholm is a true Nordic beauty, where modern city shines next to the historic old town. Includes hotels, meals, day trips and airfare from JFK. There is an optional extension to Helsinki. Sign up before March 29 for the early bird special of $3,399 per person, double occupancy for the 8 day, 6 night trip.

Call the Chamber or visit the website for more information about any of their upcoming trips- 860482-6586 or www.nwctchamberofcommerce.org/eventsprograms/chamber-travelprogram/.