Divisions
The Chamber has fourteen 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.
Twice a year, in November and March, our monthly morning division meetings are held during the evening and feature appetizers and networking, with the goal of creating new connections.
The Chamber Divisions are: Cromwell Division, Down County Division (Chester, Deep River and Essex), Durham & Middlefield Division, East Haddam/ Haddam & Killingworth Division, Portland & East Hampton Division, Rocky Hill Division, Westbrook Division, and the Central Business Bureau of the City of Middletown (all Middletown businesses)
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: Lori Frazier, Winsupply of Essex
Deep River:
Staff Liaison: Rebecca Mead
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
View the Chester/Deep River/Essex Members
Cromwell
Co-Chairs: Rodney Bitgood, Cromwell Automotive, LLC & Cara Scianna, Liberty Bank
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
Durham Chairwoman: Debbie Huscher, Durham Agricultural Fair Association
Middlefield Chairwoman: Jen Huddleston, Indian Springs Golf Club
Staff Liaison: Joe Santaniello
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: Sara Mendillo
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
Chairman: Jeffrey Brewer, Pequot Commercial
Staff Liaison: Sara Mendillo
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: Joe Santaniello
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.
Rocky Hill
Chairperson: Henry Vasel, Sunny Farms, LLC
Staff Liaison: Joe Santaniello
Meetings occur on the third 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 Rocky Hill Division Meeting.
Westbrook
Co Chairs:
Phil Cocchiola, The Oxford Academy
Meri Wick, Westbrook Inn Bed and Breakfast
Staff Liaison: Rebecca Mead
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.
