Cote Promoted to Vice President of Regional Chamber of Commerce

EASTERN, Connecticut – Sheri Cote, the director of operations at the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut since 2008, has been named vice president of the 1,600-member business advocacy group.

Chamber President Tony Sheridan made the announcement, saying Ms. Cote has played a key role in the chamber’s operation and continued growth.

“This promotion is recognition of Sheri’s valuable contribution to the chamber and through it, the business community of eastern Connecticut,” he said. “I speak for our board of directors when I say that our organization is in a much better position to work on behalf of the business community because of Sheri’s skills and hard work.”

Ms. Cote began at the chamber in 2004 as the organization’s finance manager, responsible for Chamber benefactor relations, fund allocations and agreements, among other duties.

She was promoted four years later to be the Operations Director, with responsibility for the entire scope of activities within the rapidly-growing business group.

Prior to that, she was employed at the McLaughlin Research Corporation in New London and Systems Engineering & Analytics in Groton. Her community service includes membership on the Waterford Board of Education, to which she was elected in 2007 and as Vice Chair of LEARN, the regional education service center based in Old Lyme.

Ms. Cote is a graduate of Charter Oak State College, with a Bachelors of Science degree in Business Administration.

About The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut:

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut is a collaborative of business and community leaders dedicated to securing and enhancing the economic vitality of eastern Connecticut. The chamber works to create value for its members and the region by providing forums for business networking, leadership and discussions of issues that affect the region; providing opportunities for members to showcase their products, services and accomplishments; helping small businesses succeed through educational programs; and working to reduce the costs of doing business in Connecticut.  For more information: www.chamberect.com