News for Chamber

Pat Munger Construction Company, Inc. is pleased to announce the transition of Karen DelVecchio into the role of Relationship Manager, a position created to further strengthen client partnerships and long-term engagement.  Karen joined Munger Construction in 2018 and has played a key role in business development, building awareness of the company’s capabilities and cultivating relationships ...read more

Email newsletters are one of the highest-return marketing tools a small business can use. Email marketing drives an average ROI of $36 for every $1 spent — higher than any other channel. For Middlesex County businesses competing in a relationship-driven market that stretches across 14 towns, a consistent newsletter keeps you top of mind long after the sale.The Assumption Worth Rethinking: Is ...read more

For Immediate Release: Chester, CT: January 15, 2026 – Chapco, Inc., today announced a major expansion with its move to a new 150,000 sqft state of the art manufacturing facility in Deep River, CT. Founded in 1964, Chapco, Inc. has grown to supply advanced fabrication and assemblies to partners across the defense industrial base, medical technology, energy, AI infrastructure, and commercial ...read more

When a small business experiences rapid growth, the excitement is often matched by chaos. Demand surges, processes strain, and teams scramble to keep up. Yet, with the right structure, systems, and mindset, sudden expansion can be transformed from a threat into a strategic advantage. Below, we explore the tools, frameworks, and governance strategies that help founders scale sustainably without ...read more

Design can feel like a closed-door club. Between expensive tools, endless jargon, and the looming threat of “looking amateur,” many small business owners freeze before they even begin. But here’s the secret: you don’t need an art degree to build brand visuals that work. You just need a few clear moves, the right rhythm, and tools that let you think with your hands. This is for the entrepreneurs ...read more

Getting a business off the ground is one kind of challenge. Keeping it alive is another. But figuring out how to grow—how to do it smartly, sustainably, and without selling out the soul of the thing—is where strategy separates itself from noise. Growth, in truth, doesn’t follow a formula. It’s a blend of experimentation, timing, instinct, and the right moves at the right stage. Here’s what smart ...read more