CHAMBER NEWS & UPDATES
Right Step Mortgage has been named the
Regional Chamber Business of the Week
As a Senior Mortgage Loan Officer at Right Step Mortgage, Dawn Callahan prioritizes clients above all else. Her focus on customer satisfaction sets her apart as a wholesale broker, ensuring competitive rates, faster closings, and seamless transactions.
In addition to her outstanding work at Right Step Mortgage, Dawn also serves on the West Haven City Council, demonstrating her commitment to both business and community.
📍 Located at 730 Hopmeadow Street, Suite 1S, Simsbury, CT
📞 Contact: 203-605-0589
Weekly wrap up with Simon
Week Ending April 5
Join Simon each Tuesday for a weekly wrap up of what's happened across our Chamber family.
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CHAMBER EVENTS
COMING THIS WEEK!
Organize your Organization!
A Seminar for Executives of
Non- Profits

Join us for an insightful seminar tailored to empower non-profit organizations in maximizing their impact. 

Panelists
Jen Fiorillo - CEO & President Bridges Healthcare
Allie Levene - Levene Legal 
Richard Popilowski Chief Development Officer at Beth El Center

This seminar is provided at no charge to executive members of non-profit organizations

Lunch will be provided by B's Twisted Eats
Wednesday, April 10th at 12:00 PM
at The M.A.C
40 Railroad Ave., Milford CT
Please register if you are planning to attend so we have an accurate head count for lunch.
EPIC Pizza Party
Wednesday, April 10th
6:00 - 8:00 PM
8 Thousand Pizza
1201 Boston Post Rd (The Mall)

Join us and forge meaningful relationships that could lead to profitable collaborations and career advancements!

And did we mention free pizza?!

Ribbon Cutting

You're invited to the Ribbon Cutting event for Precise Construction Services!
Join us on Thursday, April 11th at 11 AM to celebrate the grand opening of Precise Construction Services, specializing in mold removal and general construction.
📍 185 Research Dr. Unit 3, Milford, CT

This event is open to the public!
Come meet the team, tour the facility, and learn more about their services. Visit www.useprecise.com for more information.
Tyde at Walnut Beach
Wednesday, April 17th, 5 - 7 PM
72 Broadway Milford CT

Join us for Business After Hours as we celebrate the Grand Opening of Tyde at Walnut Beach!
Your ticket includes 2 Drink tickets, Entry for Raffle Prizes, and a fabulous view.
Everyone who purchases their ticket online will be entered into our special 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 specific details of marketing plans that will be to your benefit
Lunch is provided by Small American Kitchen
Tickets $15 Chamber Members Only
Marketing Your Business
Thursday, April 18th
11:00 AM

Our panel includes:
Bob Abbate, BAM Marketing
Dr. Yue (Christine) Liu SCSU School of Business, Professor of Marketing
 Alisa White, TrinityPoint Financial

Sponsored by:
Chimichurri Ribbon Cutting Grand Opening

Friday, April 19th
4:00 PM
2 Schooner Ln., Milford

Come and experience the vibrant and authentic flavors of Argentina as we celebrate the grand opening of Chimichurri.

Remarks and Ribbon Cutting will take place from 4:15 - 4:45, followed by a reception.
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!
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
Tyde at Walnut Beach Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
72 Broadway, Milford, CT

We had an unforgettable day welcoming Tyde at Walnut Beach to Milford at their Ribbon Cutting ceremony!
A record-breaking number of Chamber Members, community members, friends, and family gathered to celebrate.

2024 Chamber Trust Golf Classic Presented by Colonial Toyota

Sponsorship Opportunities
The Milford Chamber Trust is a charitable arm of the Milford Chamber of Commerce, dedicated to fostering educational and professional development within the community. The Trust is primarily funded through the annual golf tournament, sponsored by Robert Crabtree and his team at Colonial Toyota.
Multiple sponsorship levels available!
Your sponsorship 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.
Join us in congratulating Legacy Member Alinabal, Inc. on reaching an impressive milestone of 57 years as a valued Regional Chamber Member!
Situated at 28 Woodmont Road, Milford, CT, Alinabal, Inc. has been a steadfast pillar of reliability and innovation in their industry.
Reach out to them at 203-877-3241 to experience firsthand their exceptional services and commitment to excellence.
Here's to many more years of shared success and collaboration!
OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS
The Downtown Milford Business Assoc. Food Truck Festival
Come have some food and fun at the DMBA's Inaugural Food Truck Festival to kick off our Downtown Milford Farmers Market season! On Sunday, April 14th from 10-3, there will be a great lineup of over 10 food trucks, music, vendors, activities, plant sale, raffle and more! So mark your calendars and come on down to Wasson Field in Milford (70 W River Street)!
LANDLORD ENGAGEMENT BREAKFAST

Friday, April 19
90 New Haven Avenue Milford, CT 


The goal of this breakfast is to educate landlords on the resources available when partnering with Beth-El Center and to assist us in investing $5000 to strengthening partnerships with landlords. The program will include story sharing on successful placements, learning the programs of Rapid Rehousing, Rapid Exit and Diversion services and collectively generating an action plan to best use a recent award to support landlords we partner with!

Men Who Cook is back!

TEAM’s 16th Annual Men Who Cook fundraiser will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024. We had the most successful year EVER last year, raising close to $80,000 for our programs, and we are working towards another record year!
We hope you will be able to join us for an evening of culinary creations from over 30 teams of volunteer chefs in our community, along with drinks, dancing and raffles.
TEAM’s Men Who Cook fundraiser is essential to keep programs such as Meals on Wheels, housing and food support programs, income tax assistance, home heating help, the regional diaper bank, medical transportation for older adults, and so many more running and able to meet the needs of all who are in need of a little help. With more people than ever turning to TEAM in the most difficult of circumstances, we hope you will stand alongside us as we aim to ensure all who turn to us have the support and resources they need. And by attending Men Who Cook, you will be a part of making a meaningful difference in the lives of over 17,000 individuals and families who turn to TEAM each year.

Milford Rotary Shred Event
Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 9 AM
440 New Haven Ave, Milford, CT

Join us between 9 AM and 12 PM on a mission to support our community. Bring your documents and electronic devices for secure disposal, and let's contribute to a great cause. Here are the details:
Dispose of your sensitive documents and electronic equipment securely.
How:
Paper goods will be destroyed on-site.
Electronics will be transported to a specialized facility for safe destruction on the same day.
All proceeds from this fundraiser will go back into our community.
Convenience:
Enjoy our convenient drive-thru service. Just pop your trunk, and we'll handle the rest. If you'd like, you can even reclaim your containers afterward.
Pricing:
$5 for a bag of paper.
$10 for a bankers box.
$20 per electronic item (we'll accommodate bulk quantities of small items).
Help us protect your privacy while supporting your community!

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