Chamber On the Move: Harrie s Jailhouse restaurant opens in historic building
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Honeycone Craft Ice Cream of Chester celebrated six months in business April 23. From left are Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce Vice President Jeff Pugliese, Chairman of the Essex, Deep River and Chester Division Geoffrey Jacobson, state Rep. Christine Palm, First Selectwoman Lauren Gister, Owner Tula McDougal, owner’s daughter and partner Christine Barabe, owner’s husband Jim McDougal, and the partner’s husband Jim Barabe.Contributed photo / Middlesex County Chamber of CommerceShow MoreShow Less
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Larry McHugh is president of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce in Middletown.Contributed photo / Larry McHughShow MoreShow Less
On the Move: Black Hall Outfitters, Firestone opening in Westbrook, Middletown
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Larry McHugh is president of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce in Middletown.Contributed photo / Larry McHughShow MoreShow Less
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LabCorp of Cromwell held a grand opening April 14. From left are Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce Cromwell Division Chairman Rodney Bitgood, Regional Manager of Business Development of the Connecticut Division Brian Bartel, Associate Vice President, FQHC Northeast Diagnostics, Joe Palughi; LabCorp Vice President Ken Sprague, Town Manager Anthony Salvatore, Chamber past chairman Jay Polke, Director of Planning and Development Stuart Popper, and Chamber President Larry McHugh.Contributed photo / Middlesex County Chamber of CommerceShow MoreShow Less
On the Move: Ice cream shop, physical therapy office open this week
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Larry McHugh is president of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce in Middletown.Contributed photo / Larry McHughShow MoreShow Less
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Latin Flavor in Middletown held a grand opening April 8. From left are Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce President Larry McHugh, Chairman Tom Byrne, Central Business Bureau Chairwoman Pamela Steele, chef Lydia Perez, owner Edwin Maldonado, Mayor Ben Florsheim, state Rep. Brandon Chafee and chamber ambassador and Common Council Minority Leader Phil Pessina.Contributed photo / Middlesex County Chamber of CommerceShow MoreShow Less
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MIDDLETOWN The chamber calendar is hot with activity as the weather warms up in Middlesex County.
On the Move: New ping-pong, billiards place to open in Middletown
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Relish670 in Middletown held a grand opening March 10. From left are Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce President Larry McHugh, Mayor Ben Florsheim, owners Harold Oliver and Debbie Licho, state Sen. Matthew Lesser, Economic Development Specialist Thomas Marano and chamber ambassador and director of fund development for the Middlesex YMCA, Lori Lodge.Contributed photo / Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce
MIDDLETOWN Optimism continues to rise in Middlesex County as we move closer to spring, and closer to a responsible reopening of our beloved state of Connecticut.
On orders from Gov. Ned Lamont, and as of this Friday, the indoor event capacity will increase to 50 percent of the venue capacity capped at 100, and outdoor events will increase from the current limit of 50 to 200 people. The governor also recently announced the easing of pandemic-based restrictions on capacity limi
Chamber On the Move: Looking back on a challenging year
Larry McHugh
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Larry McHugh is president of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce in Middletown.Contributed photo / Larry McHugh
MIDDLETOWN It is hard to believe, but we have reached the holidays in Middlesex County and throughout our great nation.
The holiday season is a time to reflect on the past year, to express appreciation for those most important to us, and to look ahead with a positive attitude to the year ahead. This year, that sentiment feels especially appealing.
During this holiday week, I would like to take this opportunity, on behalf of the chamber, to offer a heartfelt thank you to the public health directors and other professionals from throughout Middlesex County that have done such an amazing job in this very challenging year. These folks, whether they represent one of our municipalities, or one of our local health districts, have been accessible to the business community, they hav