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We have reached Travelers Championship week in Middlesex County!
I would like to begin by putting a bow on our Annual Travelers Championship Breakfast, which was held this morning at the Sheraton Hartford South Hotel in Rocky Hill. Attendees enjoyed hearing some great stories and a new perspective on the tour from Gary Young, Senior Vice President of Rules & Competitions for the PGA Tour. Each year, the Championship welcomes thousands of attendees, guests, and professionals to central Connecticut, which is a huge economic driver for our region. A huge thank you to Andy Bessette, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer for Travelers Companies, Nathan Grube, Tournament Director, Rob Croce, Director of Business Development for Travelers Championship, and Travelers Companies for their continued support of the Middlesex Chamber. For more info on the Travelers Championship, please click here. See you at the TPC this week!
Next week, we look forward to celebrating 12 chamber members during our 2024 Small Business Awards Ceremony on Thursday, June 27 at St. Clements Castle, Portland. This year, we are proud to present 12 awards to very deserving Middlesex Chamber members throughout the county and beyond! Our 2024 Small Business Champions are as follows:
- Business of the Year (1-30 employees) – PrideStaff, Rocky Hill
- Business of the Year (31+ employees) – NAPA Genuine Parts Company, Middletown
- Business Growth & Expansion Award – Noah’s at 63 Main, Essex & Tate’s Restaurant, Middletown
- Manufacturer of the Year – Chapco, Chester
- Entrepreneur of the Year – Justbecause Media, Middletown
- Minority Owned Business of the Year – SoulFully Vegan, Berlin
- Non Profit Business of the Year – Cromwell Childrens Coalition, Cromwell
- Outstanding New Business under 5 years – Harrie’s Jailhouse, Middletown
- Retail Business of the Year – The Man Cave & She Shed Too! - Middletown
- Tourism/Hospitality Business of the Year – The Kate, Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center – Old Saybrook
- Veteran Owned Business of the Year – Float 41, Cromwell
- Woman Owned Business of the Year – deMelis Atelier, Higganum
To join us as we celebrate this year’s recipients, please click here.
Looking ahead to the month of July, register today for some great events taking place throughout the county:
- Tuesday, July 9 – KeyBank Workshop Series "Sexual Harassment Prevention Training"
Register Here
- Saturday, July 13 – Cornhole Tournament
Register Here
- Wednesday, July 24 – Business After Work hosted by Courtyard by Marriott, Cromwell
Register Here
In closing, I would like to congratulate one of our longtime members, DATTCO, Inc. on 100 great years of service! From their humble roots on a dairy farm in Berlin, CT to New England's top bus dealer and world class motorcoach division, DATTCO has kept their company values and inherent family culture close to heart. On behalf of the entire chamber, I would like to wish Don and the DATTCO team continued success and growth over the next 100 years and beyond! To read more about this great achievement, please click here.
See you at the Travelers Championship!
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