CHAMBER NEWS & UPDATES
Minella & Tramuta has been named the
Regional Chamber Business of the Week
Dedicated to Quality Representation And Proven Experience, Minella & Tramuta is located at 9 Lafayette Street in Milford, CT. Whether you're seeking legal guidance for personal matters or business affairs, their team offers expert legal services you can trust.
Reach out to them at 203-573-1411 or visit their website to discover how they can assist you.

Let's celebrate their contributions to our community and continued success together!
Weekly wrap up with Simon
Week Ending April 19th
Join Simon each Tuesday for a weekly wrap up of what's happened across our Chamber family.
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CHAMBER EVENTS
Remarks and Ribbon Cutting will take place from 4:15 - 4:45, followed by a reception.
TODAY at 4!
AFC Urgent Care Ribbon Cutting
Tuesday, April 23rd
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: 354 Saw Mill Rd., West Haven

Locally owned and operated, AFC West Haven offers urgent care, occupational medicine, and other non-emergency health care services. Experience their high-tech, high-touch approach, featuring digital x-rays, state-of-the-art diagnostics, and electronic medical records.
HyperFit MD
New location Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening

Join us for a special ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, April 25th at 11 AM to celebrate the relocation of HyperFit MD, A Preventative Age Management Center!
HyperFit MD has moved to their new location at 2080 Bridgeport Ave to accommodate their growing practice.

Don't miss out on this exciting event! Open to the public!
Dr. Charles Guglin and Francesca Guglin are excited to celebrate this milestone with you!
urSwim Ribbon Cutting
Thursday, April 25th at 3PM
Connecticut Post Mall,
inside L.A. Fitness


Dive into the celebration as we mark the grand opening of UR Swim's latest location. Explore their offerings and discover a world of aquatic fitness and fun!

May Business After Hours at Dave & Buster's

Dave & Buster's boasts more state-of-the-art games than ever before, along with a mouthwatering menu featuring everything from wings to steaks. And don't forget about the innovative drinks selection! Plus, catch all the action of your favorite game on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound.
Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to network, unwind, and have a blast with fellow Chamber members and guests.

Tickets are $20 for members and $30 for non-members.
ticket includes food and 2 drink tickets. But that's not all!
Wednesday, May 15th
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
1201 Boston Post Road, Milford

Purchase your ticket now and receive a free special entry in our Early Bird Raffle!
11:00 - Noon Panel discussion with Q&A
Noon - Lunch is served
12:45- 3:00 - educational Workshop to hone in on way that you can keep your business in compliance and keep your intelectual propetrty as your own.
Lunch will be provided
Tickets $15 Chamber Members Only
Lunch 'N Learn - It's the Law

How does the law affect your business? 
What you don't know CAN hurt you

Our panel will be:
Alan Harrison - Sandollar Law - Intelectual Property 
Allie Levene - Levene Law - Employment Law

Sponsored by:
2024 Summer Health & Wellness Fair
We're seeking vendors interested in participating in the 2024 Summer Health & Wellness Fair at Old Grove Park in West Haven

All applications will be reviewed and approved by the Health and Wellness Committee.
Due to space limitations, there will be a cap on the number of vendors in each field, so submit your application early!
Applications must be received by Monday, May 20th.
Each vendor will be provided with a 10 x 10 space. Don't forget to bring your tent, tables, and chairs for your setup.
Contact Phyllis Mullins for more information
203-415-6885
Fridays After Five are back!
This year's concerts are sponsored by Joe Tramuta, Minnella & Tramuta LLC, Attorney at Law, with support from On the Mark, Weichert Realtors.

Music Starts at 6PM
May 24th - Kathy Thompson Band
May 31st - Shakedown
June 7th - Remember September
June 14th - Steppin Danger
June 20th (Thursday) - Silver Steel band
June 28th - Rumrunners
2024 Chamber Trust Golf Classic Presented by Colonial Toyota

Monday, July 29th
8:00 AM thru 04:00 PM
This event sold out last year - Sign up early!

Our First Year at
Racebrook Country Club
246 Derby Ave
Orange, CT
CHAMBER UPDATES
April Business After Hours Tyde at Walnut Beach was amazing!
Thank you to Tyde at Walnut Beach for graciously hosting our April Business After Hours at their stunning new venue located at 72 Broadway, Milford, CT.

We extend our gratitude to everyone who attended and made the evening a memorable success! Your presence added to the warmth and vibrancy of the event.

Congratulations Chimichurri on your Ribbon Cutting Grand Opening!

Come and experience the vibrant and authentic flavors of Argentina as we celebrate the grand opening of Chimichurri at 2 Schooner Ln., Milford

April Lunch N' Learn on Marketing Your Business was last week.
Thank you to all who attended and to our fantastic panel for taking the time from their busy days to be with us!
Our panel included:
Bob Abbate, BAM Marketing
Dr. Yue (Christine) Liu SCSU School of Business, Professor of Marketing
 Alisa White, TrinityPoint Financial

Special shout out to Small American Kitchen for providing lunch!

Sponsored by:
Join us in recognizing Legacy Member Cody-White Funeral Home for their 54 years of membership!
Located at 107 Broad Street in Milford, Cody-White Funeral Home has been a pillar of support for our community during times of loss and remembrance.
You can reach them at 203-874-0268.
Their compassionate service and comforting facilities provide a welcoming environment for families to gather in remembrance and celebration of lives lived well.


2024 Chamber Trust Golf Classic Presented by Colonial Toyota
How to support the scholarshop fund!
Your sponsorship or donations not only promotes your business but also leaves a lasting impact on the lives of aspiring scholars in our community. Your support plays a pivotal role in empowering deserving students to pursue their academic goals.
To learn more, click the button or email Simon.

Let's come together to invest in the future of our community through education.



Donate prizes, services, gift certificates or other items for our Tournament Raffle. Procedes from the raffle go to funding the trust.
Email Simon for more information on donating raffle prizes.
OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS
Beth-El Double the Hope Challenge Campaign
Our Double the Hope Matching Challenge is almost there!!
We are just $3,850 away from our $25,000 Goal.
A huge Thank You to all those who have already given to this special campaign to match the $25,000 challenge from Kingdom Life Church and Barrett Outdoor Communications.
Won’t you take a moment today to double your donation to Beth-El Center and help people in the Greater Milford area who are facing housing instability and food insecurity move to independence?
All gifts made by April 30 will be matched dollar for dollar.
Please help us reach our Goal!

How does Milford Micro work?
Instead of buses on fixed routes, Milford Micro passenger vans and vehicles operate on-demand in a designated zone to connect you to where you want to go…when you want to go. When you order a ride, the program will look to match you with a vehicle headed in your direction – it’s as simple as that!
Milford Micro
The newest way to get around
Starting April 8th, 2024
  
What Is Milford Micro?
Milford Micro is an innovative, accessible, on-demand ride service. This exciting service is available to anyone wanting to get to work, go to restaurants, and more! Funded by the Connecticut Department of Transportation and the Milford Transit District, the program uses accessible vans and sedans to bring people all over Milford. This program utilizes fully vetted and trained drivers and is operated by a local company, M7.
Pantochino Productions Inc presents
“The Executioner’s Wife”
April 26-May 12 

At Milford Arts Council, the MAC, 40 Railroad Avenue, Downtown Milford

Heads will roll…with laughter!
Set in medieval times, “The Executioner’s Wife” is a musical
‘sitcom’ following an executioner and his scheming wife in her quest for popularity and acceptance. Part Mel Brooks, part I Love Lucy, part Monty Python—it’s laugh-out-loud fun. (For Adult and teen audiences).
Cabaret Seating! Bring your own food and drink to enjoy during the show! Recommended for audiences 13 and up.
All seats $30.00 - Click Below!
The Ward-Heitmann House plant sale

32nd Auction!
Rotary Club of West Haven

The Rotary Club Foundation, Inc. 501(c)3 and The Rotary Club of West Haven are bringing back the Annual Benefit Auction which will be held on Saturday, April 27th at Cielo Ballroom. This is our Club’s major fundraiser and we count on our Rotarians, friends and members of the greater West Haven community to participate in this fun and festive event that supports programs like: Dictionaries for every third grader in West Haven, High School Students of the Month, Blind Veterans Luncheon, UN Day, Career Shadowing Day, Rotary Youth Leadership Conference, Amber Alert Project, ‘Operation Warm’ coat donations to WH grammar schools, Scholar-Athlete Awards, West Haven Adult Ed Scholarship, Rotaract (UNH) and Interact (Notre Dame & West Haven ) High School and Bailey Middle School Clubs.
Healing Through Music
A fundraiser for Epilepsy and SUDEP Awareness honoring Heather Lindsey's Memory

Event net proceeds will be divided between Heather's daughter Olivia's educational fund and the Epilepsy Foundation of CT Inc.
For questions regarding the event email:
Mark or Betsy
Thank you for your support. It is greatly appreciated!
Downtown Milford Spring Festival

The Downtown Milford Business Association is excited to bring you a new Spring Festival on the Milford Green on Saturday, May 4th from 10am-3pm! Join us for an old fashioned spring fair with a plant sale, used book sale, raffle, lots of vendors, and fun activities for the kids. And of course, our local downtown businesses are ready to welcome you and the good weather! (Raindate: May 5)
The Milford Artisan Market will take place on Saturday and Sunday, May 11 and 12, 2024 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on the Milford Green at 168-176 Broad Street in downtown Milford, CT.
Over one hundred local artisans will be selling their handmade items including pottery, woodwork, jewelry, natural products, paintings and more. The event will also feature Mother’s Day photo opportunities, kids’ activities, a free yoga class, live music, food vendors and artist demonstrations. Admission is free. The event is sponsored by LeafFilter and Renewal by Andersen.

The event is organized by Artisan Events by Ally
Juneteenth Fundraiser
Please help defray the costs associated with the Juneteenth Celebration on June 15, 2024 10am-3pm on the historic Milford Green. 

May 16th 5:30-8:30

Prom Reboot
A night To Remember

Two for one tickets while supplies last! 

Prom Reboot: Adults Only