Brews for Boats

Come for the fun while supporting your local community rowing group, Central Connecticut Rowing! Sept 20 at Concentric Brewery. General Admission: $50 includes live music, bbq, free drink ticket with raffles and auctions. MUST buy tickets online by 9/13.

Concentric Brewery-Portland

Gilead Mental Health Resource Center Family Support Group

Gilead’s Mental Health Resource Center is excited to launch a free open Family Support Group for those who have a loved one living with a mental health diagnosis. Watching a loved one struggle with a mental illness can be difficult. Participants will learn coping to......More

Gilead’s Mental Health Resource Center is excited to launch a free open Family Support Group for those who have a loved one living with a mental health diagnosis. Watching a loved one struggle with a mental illness can be difficult. Participants will learn coping tools, importance of self-care, peer-to-peer discussion, listen to guest speakers and learn about helpful community supports and resources.  

175 East Main St., Middletown, with the option of attending virtually. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please call 860-530-4357 or email [email protected].

Westbrook Division

Welcome back after the summer break! Looking forward to seeing you at our September meeting, hosted by the Town of Westbrook.  Please note that we are starting our division meetings half an hour earlier (7:30 a.m.) to give us more time for coffee and networking and t......More

Welcome back after the summer break! Looking forward to seeing you at our September meeting, hosted by the Town of Westbrook.  Please note that we are starting our division meetings half an hour earlier (7:30 a.m.) to give us more time for coffee and networking and to ensure we've wrapped up by 9:00 a.m.  Please bring your updates to share - tell us what you've been up to over the summer break, any new product or service offerings, or a recent accomplishment or milestone... we want to know!  In addition to member news, we'll hear from our town officials and local economic development commissioners.  Tuesday, September 22, 2026 7:30 to 9:00 a.m.  Westbrook Town Hall, 866 Boston Post Road Please RSVP by Friday, September 18, so we can provide our host with an accurate headcount.  Thank you. 

Westbrook Town Hall Multi-Media Room 866 Boston Post Road Westbrook, CT

Coffee with Class: Using Your iPhone

Curious about your iPhone but not sure where to start? This class is designed especially for those who are new to smartphones or want a refresher. We’ll cover the essentials, including how to navigate your device, adjust settings, use key apps, and stay connected wit......More

Curious about your iPhone but not sure where to start? This class is designed especially for those who are new to smartphones or want a refresher. We’ll cover the essentials, including how to navigate your device, adjust settings, use key apps, and stay connected with family and friends. Learn at a comfortable pace in a supportive environment that encourages questions and hands-on practice. Register today!

Chelsea Groton Bank Salem Branch 156 Willimantic Road Salem, CT

WOMEN’S COWORK DAYIN BERLIN

Bring your laptop, your goals, and your to-do list. Connect with intentional women, enjoy refreshments, and get the work DONE. WOMEN’S COWORK DAY Come with a goal. Leave with progress. This isn’t another networking event where we spend the whole time ......More

Bring your laptop, your goals, and your to-do list. Connect with intentional women, enjoy refreshments, and get the work DONE. WOMEN’S COWORK DAY Come with a goal. Leave with progress. This isn’t another networking event where we spend the whole time talking about what we want to do. This is our “girl, bring your laptop—we’re getting this done” day. ?? Because sometimes what women need isn’t another class, another podcast, or another list of things we should be doing. We need sisterhood + space + accountability. Think of it like the mastermind meeting you wish you had: women sitting around the table, sharing resources, talking through ideas, making connections—and then actually getting quiet enough to DO THE WORK. Whether you own a business, are building one, work professionally, have a creative project, are developing your next move, or simply have something you need to finally finish—you belong in the room.

JMAIIA Center 37 Webster Square Road Berlin CT 06037

Annual Awards Dinner

Wednesday, September 23, 2026   Join us as we gather for the 130th Annual Awards Dinner, an evening dedicated to celebrating the Middlesex Chamber, our members, and the community leaders and partners who make our work possible.   This special night will honor anothe......More

Wednesday, September 23, 2026   Join us as we gather for the 130th Annual Awards Dinner, an evening dedicated to celebrating the Middlesex Chamber, our members, and the community leaders and partners who make our work possible.   This special night will honor another successful year of collaboration and impact and celebrate the 2026 Distinguished Citizens - Rodney Bitgood, Scott Brown and James Crawford, as well as Nonprofit Leader Distinguished Citizen Cynthia Clegg. We will also present the Chief Michael L. Green Award to Retired Middletown Police Chief Lynn Baldoni in recognition of her outstanding service and leadership. The evening will include recognition of Chamber leadership, including Past Chairwoman Pam Steele, as we reflect on another successful year and look ahead to the future. We look forward to celebrating these remarkable individuals and sharing a memorable evening with our Chamber community.

Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station 55 Bridge Road Haddam, CT

Mystic Book Club: Until Midnight

Interested in reading books based in CT, or written by authors who have lived in the Nutmeg State? Our Mystic Book Club could be the activity for you! Our September book is "Until Midnight" by Luanne Rice. This book is by a Connecticut author.   From the jacket: ......More

Interested in reading books based in CT, or written by authors who have lived in the Nutmeg State? Our Mystic Book Club could be the activity for you! Our September book is "Until Midnight" by Luanne Rice. This book is by a Connecticut author.   From the jacket: "Rhode Island’s picturesque Ocean House is the perfect setting for Kate Woodward and Conor Reid’s fairy-tale wedding weekend. But there may not be a happily ever after.   When an old friend of Conor’s disrupts the rehearsal dinner and reveals a blindsiding secret?a claim that she and Conor share a child?Kate calls off the wedding, thinking things can’t get any worse. Until the next morning, when that same woman is found with her throat slashed.   As investigators close in and suspicions mount, the evidence points to a mystery deeper than anyone imagined. The soundproof boat with telltale signs of something sinister. The mansion on the hill that lures in young girls and doesn’t let them go. A secret society whose members might be more familiar than not. And the truth of the dead woman’s past that draws Kate and Conor into a nightmare."   Please register online, and then stop into the Mystic Branch to pick up a free copy of the book. Register today!

Chelsea Groton Bank Mystic Branch 2 Water Street Mystic, CT

East Haddam/Haddam/Killingworth Division

The Chamber has eight geographically based divisions which meet on a monthly basis throughout Middlesex County. These divisions focus on local economic development issues and each meeting features an update from local municipal officials. Twice a year, in November an......More

The Chamber has eight geographically based divisions which meet on a monthly basis throughout Middlesex County. These divisions focus on local economic development issues and each meeting features an update from local municipal officials. Twice a year, in November and March, our monthly morning division meetings are held during the evening and feature appetizers and networking, with the goal of creating new connections. The East Haddam/Haddam/Killingworth Division occurs on the fourth Thursday of the month (unless otherwise noted) at different locations. This division does not meet in the Summer months of July and August.  

Haddam Town Hall 30 Field Park Drive Haddam, CT

Legislative Committee

The Legislative Committee works hard as the chamber’s voice on important public policy issues in the State of Connecticut.  The committee is responsible for creating the chamber’s Public Policy Agenda on a yearly basis, and hosts major legislative events every year. The......More

The Legislative Committee works hard as the chamber’s voice on important public policy issues in the State of Connecticut.  The committee is responsible for creating the chamber’s Public Policy Agenda on a yearly basis, and hosts major legislative events every year. These include: the Legislative Breakfast with the Middlesex County legislative delegation, and four leadership events featuring leaders from each of the legislative caucuses in Hartford. The Legislative Committee will continue to pursue legislation that encourages Connecticut businesses to invest and grow opportunities for good, well-paying jobs.    This committee is a closed committee. If you would like more information on how you can get involved please contact Johanna Bond at [email protected]

Middlesex Chamber 318 High Street Middletown, CT or join via Zoom

Homeschoolers Book Club: The Darkest Part of the Forest

Join us for an engaging class for students ages 9 to 16. We will be reading "The Darkest Part of the Forest" by Holly Black.   From the jacket: "In the woods is a glass coffin. It rests on the ground, and in it sleeps a boy with horns on his head and ears as poin......More

Join us for an engaging class for students ages 9 to 16. We will be reading "The Darkest Part of the Forest" by Holly Black.   From the jacket: "In the woods is a glass coffin. It rests on the ground, and in it sleeps a boy with horns on his head and ears as pointed as knives....   Hazel and her brother, Ben, live in Fairfold, where humans and the Folk exist side by side. Since they were children, Hazel and Ben have been telling each other stories about the boy in the glass coffin, that he is a prince and they are valiant knights, pretending their prince would be different from the other faeries, the ones who made cruel bargains, lurked in the shadows of trees, and doomed tourists. But as Hazel grows up, she puts aside those stories. Hazel knows the horned boy will never wake.   Until one day, he does...."   In addition to reading the story, class sessions will include relevant math and science lessons and will also integrate personal finance activities. Register today!

This book club will be held over Microsoft Teams.

THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE

Community Shred Day with Hard Drive Destruction

All members of the community are invited to take advantage of our safe and secure shredding and recycling service. Bring up to three file size boxes of confidential, personal, and business documents for complimentary shredding.   We will also be collecting non......More

All members of the community are invited to take advantage of our safe and secure shredding and recycling service. Bring up to three file size boxes of confidential, personal, and business documents for complimentary shredding.   We will also be collecting non-perishable food items for Care and Share of East Lyme. Items in need are canned and dry goods, that are not in glass containers, in the following categories: tuna, meats, stew, vegetables, fruits, pasta, rice, instant potatoes, dried beans, peanut butter, and baby food.   For this event, we’re offering free Hard Drive destruction, with a limit of 60 Hard Drives.

East Lyme Public Library 39 Society Road Niantic, CT

Credit Basics and Beyond

Unlock the secrets of financial success with our credit class! Discover how to build and maintain credit scores, understand the hidden mechanics behind credit reports, and learn strategies to leverage credit for your financial goals. Whether you're starting from ......More

Unlock the secrets of financial success with our credit class! Discover how to build and maintain credit scores, understand the hidden mechanics behind credit reports, and learn strategies to leverage credit for your financial goals. Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to boost your existing score, this class offers valuable insights and practical tips. Don't miss this opportunity to take control of your financial future and turn your credit into a powerful asset! Register today! MEMBER FDIC | Equal Housing Lender

Chelsea Groton Bank New London Branch One Montauk Avenue New London, CT

Chamber Building Committee

The Building Committee, established in January 2023, was created to survey and address infrastructure improvements to the Chamber building.   Built in 1915, the building has faced many challenges with flooding, a leaking roof and in desperate need of new windows, door......More

The Building Committee, established in January 2023, was created to survey and address infrastructure improvements to the Chamber building.   Built in 1915, the building has faced many challenges with flooding, a leaking roof and in desperate need of new windows, doors, and a first-floor renovation.   Led by Tim Myjak, the committee is comprised of eight building industry professionals who will continue to develop a plan to address the improvements and identify budget needs. This group is critical to ensuring this building can meet the modern needs of today, as we continue to serve as the center for business and economic development, and to reflect the energy and spirit of the Chamber.

Middlesex Chamber 393 Main Street Middletown, CT