We are a collaborative of business and community leaders dedicated to securing and enhancing the economic vitality of eastern Connecticut.
With a regional chamber, you’re part of something bigger.
Chamber Foundation
Provides resources for expansion of programs and pilot programs that benefit local children and families.
Strength in Numbers
We bring regional concerns to the attention of state and national government, and to the media.
Committees & Divisions
Our standing councils support interests of our business community through focused initiatives.
Partnerships
We work closely with other prominent regional organizations in order to support our local economy.
Annual Report
The report covers the Chamber’s operations, accomplishments and activities throughout the year.
Vision:
The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut:
- Creates forward-thinking regional coalitions
- Builds a positive business climate to meet current and future needs of our members
- Supports balanced economic development and growth
- Actively works to strengthen our region as a great place to live, work and play
We are a collaborative of business and community leaders dedicated to securing and enhancing the economic vitality of eastern Connecticut. Our priorities are:
- Creating Value for our Membership and our Region
- Providing forums for business networking, leadership development and working on issues of concern of our local councils
- Providing opportunities for our members to showcase their products, services and accomplishments
- Advancing the success of small business through educational programs
- Working to reduce the costs of doing business in Connecticut
- Building and Promoting a Strong and Sustainable Regional Economy
- Creating regional awareness locally, statewide and nationally
- Acting as “the voice of business” for our region in Connecticut government
- Advocating for membership diversity and opportunities for their growth and development
- Actively working to enhance our region’s hospitality and support for our military personnel and their families
- Promoting our region’s value and virtues as a great place to live, work and play
- Developing the Chamber’s Staff and Infrastructure to support continued Membership Growth, Value and Service
Staff

President and CEO

Vice President

Director of Programs

Membership Investment Manager

Membership Investment Manager

Office Manager

Business Services Representative

Program Coordinator

Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Web and Graphic Designer

Administrative Assistant
Board of Directors 2018
Chair
Al Ayers
Electric Boat Company
Vice Chair
Jennifer Granger
United Community & Family Services
Vice Chair
B. Michael Rauh
Chelsea Groton Bank
Secretary
David Pugliese
Levine Insurance Group
Past Chair
Eileen Duggan
Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law
Legal Counsel
Jeffrey Godley
Brown Jacobsen, P.C.
President
Tony Sheridan
Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT
Ex-Officio
Kayla Thompson
Young Professionals of Eastern CT
Board Members
John Antonino, Antonino Auto Group
Kevin Brown, Mohegan Tribe
Stephen Coan, Mystic Aquarium
Patricia Richardson, The Day Publishing Company
Eileen Howley, LEARN
Stan Mickus, Cross Sound Ferry
Paul Nugent, Pfizer, Inc.
Jean Swift, Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation
Norton Wheeler, Mystic River Building Company
Steve White, Mystic Seaport