NETWORKING

The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce's Business After Hours, presented by Electric Boats of Connecticut and Lancer Hospitality, will take place outdoors at the Mystic Yachting Center on Tuesday, July 13 from 5:30 to 7p.m.The event is $10 for members and $25 for non-members. Admission will include a drink ticket and light hors d'oeuvres. Tickets can be purchased at www.mysticchamber.org or at the door.

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT will host Coffee & Contacts, a casual morning of networking, on Thursday, July 15, 8:30-10 a.m. at Flanders Fish Market & Restaurant, 22 Chesterfield Road, East Lyme. Sponsored by Farmers Insurance and LJ Shoreline Realty. Register at www.ChamberECT.com/events or 860-701-9113; walk-ins are welcome.

GRAND OPENING

Northeast Mortgage Solutions is holding a grand opening on Tuesday, July 13 at 1 Hilltop Road in Norwich. There will be a light dinner and drinks at 6:30 p.m., and a presentation at 7:30 p.m. from Swych U founder Cameron Corr on "How to pay off your mortgage in 5 to 7 years." To RSVP, contact Deva Childs at 860-934-6351 or northeastmortgagesolution@gmail.com.

MILESTONE

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT joins Curaleaf Groton to celebrate one year of being open on Saturday, July 24, noon-5 p.m., 79 Gold Star Highway. Live music, food trucks, a ribbon cutting ceremony. Learn more at www.ChamberECT.com/events or 860-701-9113.

HONORS

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT will recognize businesses and organizations for their excellence, innovation, and contributions with the Regional Chamber Awards, the ECTys, on July 22. The Southeastern Connecticut Cultural Coalition will also present their annual awards.

The 2020 winners: Small Business of the Year, Cardinal Honda; Business of the Year, Charter Oak Federal Credit Union; New Business of the Year Sea, Services North America; Community Revitalization Leader, Whaler's Inn; Nonprofits of the Year, Backus Hospital (Hartford Healthcare) and Lawrence + Memorial Hospital (Yale New Haven Health); Best Place to Work, Liberty Bank; Industry Innovator, ThayerMahan; Young Professional of the Year, Molly Bruno; Volunteer of the Year, Maria Miranda.

The 2019 Regional Chamber Award winners: Small Business of the Year, Duncklee Cooling and Heating, Inc; Business of the Year, Pfizer; Community Revitalization Leader, A.R. Building Co.; Nonprofit of the Year, Public Library of New London; Best Place to Work, Chelsea Groton Bank; Industry Innovator, Mohegan Sun; Young Professional of the Year, Matthew Spring; Volunteer of the Year, Gail Weber; Tourism Leader of the Year, Bill Furgueson; and Board of Directors Special Award, Jack Malone, SCADD.

The Chamber also will honor three Essential Worker Heroes who were selected to be recognized at the 2020 Annual Meeting: John Stafford, Property Custodian, Reliance Health; Charles Steinhart V, Chief, North Stonington Volunteer Fire Company; and Alison Watrous, Director of Nursing, Elmbrook Village.

The Southeastern CT Cultural Coalition awards: Outstanding Arts and Cultural Organization, Florence Griswold Museum, and Outstanding Business Supporter of Arts and Culture, Chelsea Groton Bank.

The celebration will be held July 22, 5-8 pm, at Latitude 41° Restaurant, Mystic Seaport. Tickets are $75 before July 16, $85 after. Event sponsorships are available. Learn more at www.ChamberECT.com/events or call 860-701-9113.

MEMBERSHIP

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT welcomes its newest members: Blue Water Development, Sexual Assault Crisis Center of Eastern CT, Inc., Dan Mackin Construction LLC, Catalina's Asian Groceries, Keith's Appliances - Mystic, Community Design Workshop, Ace Hardware - Waterford, and The Shipwright's Daughter. Visit www.ChamberECT.com to discover a full Chamber member directory.

Mystic Chamber welcomes 2021 new members: Noble Smokehouse; Bill Brown, Voice Over Artist; and Mystified. To join, call Morgan Yandow, Membership Manager, at (860) 572-9578, email at morgan@mysticchamber.org.

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