Divisions
The Chamber has nine 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. The Chamber Divisions are: Cromwell Division, Down County Division (Chester, Deep River and Essex), Durham & Middlefield Division, East Haddam & Haddam Division, a Killingworth Division, a Portland & East Hampton Division, Westbrook Division and three divisions in the City of Middletown, Central Business Bureau, Westfield and South Middletown.
Central Business Bureau
Chairman: Pamela Steele, Pamela Roose Specialty Hand Knits
Staff Liaison: Cathy Duncan
Meetings occur on the first Thursday of each month at 8:00 a.m., in the Chamber Conference Room
During the meetings, there are City & local updates, as well as information about upcoming events.
Check out our Calendar of Events for the next upcoming Central Business Bureau (CBB) Meeting.
Chester/Deep River/Essex
Chester Chairman: Geoff Jacobson, Nathan L. Jacobson & Associates, Inc.
Essex Chairwoman: Sharon Lewis, AdviCoach
Deep River:
Staff Liaison: Sandy Heinly
Meetings occur on the first Friday of the month at 8:00 a.m. at different locations.
This division does not meet in the Summer months of July and August.
Check out our Calendar of Events for the next upcoming Chester/Deep River/Essex Division Meeting
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Cromwell
Chairman: Rodney Bitgood, Cromwell Automotive, LLC
Staff Liaison: Cathy Duncan
Meetings occur on the second Thursday of the month at 8:00 a.m. at different locations.
This division does not meet in the Summer months of July and August.
Check out our Calendar of Events for the next upcoming Cromwell Division Meeting.
Durham/Middlefield
Middlefield Chairwoman: Jen Huddleston, Indian Springs Golf Club
Staff Liaison: Sandy Heinly
Meetings occur on the second Wednesday of the month at 8:00 a.m. at different locations.
This division does not meet in the Summer months of July and August.
Check out our Calendar of Events for the next upcoming Durham/Middlefield Division Meeting
East Haddam/Haddam
East Haddam Chairwoman: Jenn Hayn, Julia Balfour, LLC
Haddam Chairman: Mike Bennett - Bennett & Smilas Associates, Inc.
Staff Liaison: Sandy Heinly
The East Haddam and Haddam Divisions meet on the 4th Thursday of each month at 8:00 AM at different locations.
This division does not meet in the Summer months of July and August.
Check out our Calendar of Events for the next upcoming East Haddam/Haddam Meeting.
Killingworth
Chairwoman: Ann Pellegrini, Edward Jones
Staff Liaison: Sandy Heinly
Check out our Calendar of Events for the next upcoming Killingworth Division Meeting.
Portland/East Hampton
Portland Chairman: Dan Strong - Disaster Restoration Services, LLC
East Hampton Chairwoman: Catherine Egan - Bevin Bros Manufacturing Company
Staff Liaison: Sandy Heinly
Meetings occur on the first Wednesday of the month at 8:00 a.m. at different locations.
This division does not meet in the Summer months of July and August
Check out our Calendar of Events for the next upcoming Portland/East Hampton Division Meeting.
South Middletown
Chairwoman: Beth Williams, The Village at South Farms
Staff Liaison: Cathy Duncan
Check the Calendar of Events for the next upcoming South Middletown Division.
Westbrook
Co Chairs:
Phil Cocchiola, The Oxford Academy
Meri Wick, Westbrook Inn Bed and Breakfast
Staff Liaison: Sandy Heinly
The Westbrook Division meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 8:00 a.m. at different locations.
This division does not meet in the Summer months of July and August.
Check out our Calendar of Events for the next upcoming Westbrook Division Meeting.
Westfield
Chairman: Brian Kronenberger - Kronenberger & Sons Restoration, Inc
Staff Liaison: Cathy Duncan
Check the Calendar of Events for the next upcoming Westfield Division Meeting.
