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"At Dockside, we believe in keeping things exciting – we are more than just a beer bar. We take everything extremely seriously, our house-brewed beer, our cocktails, our food. We assembled the most talented kitchen and front-of-house crew in the state. We also strongly believe that there are things in life that should go hand in hand with all this; our community, our friends and family, and our environment being first and foremost. Fortunately, a fresh brew, a cold cocktail, and hot New Haven pizza all go hand in hand with this.
Located on the banks of the Housatonic River in Milford, CT, Dockside is more than just a craft brewery and waterfront Biergarten. Above all else, it’s a gathering place; a Fun, local haunt that aims to embrace, grow and strengthen our surrounding community simply by bringing people together."

40 Bridgeport Avenue
Milford, CT
203-693-3900
[email protected]

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CHAMBER EVENTS

*POSTPONED*
City of Milford
State of the City
Address and Luncheon

The State of the City has been postponed until the 20th of September.
If any attendee is unable to make the new date please reach out to us for a refund.  

Tickets for the new date are available to purchase on our website.
We apologize for any inconvenience.

Register Here

NEW DATE!
Wednesday, September 20th
12-3 pm
at Dockside Brewery

Join us as we celebrate Milford and the growth we continue to enjoy.
Mayor Richard Smith will give us an economic and cultural overview of the State of Milford for 2023 and beyond.
This year we celebrate at one of Milford’s favorite restaurants, Dockside Brewery.
Lunch will be served at Noon and the Mayor will speak at 12:30.

Aya Oriental Beauty Salon and Spa Ribbon Cutting
Friday, August 25th at 2:00 PM
111 Bridgeport Ave,
Milford, CT 06460

Epic Summer Event!
It’s an EPIC Summer
Welcoming current and prospective Milford Regional Chamber members.
Join Emerging Professionals, Inspiring Community (EPIC) for an evening of relationship-building and fun!
5:30 pm- Networking
6-7:30 pm – Axe Throwing
Space is limited- 20 participants maximum;
Registration Required  

Register Here

Rockin' The Beach!

Walnut Beach Summer Concerts presented The Void last week!

Thanks to The Void for a great show!

Thank you to our series sponsor

Key Cars Auto Group

and supported by promotional partners

Hyperfit MD, Milford Bank, Walnut Beach Association, and Frontier Communications.

Thank you to Cristian La Voz De Oro for joining us to close out the last concert of the Thursday Night Live West Haven Concert Series!
Thanks to all the people who attended the concert series and all the bands who played amazing music for us!

A VERY Special Thanks to Our Series Sponsor
Tropical Caribbean Authentic Latin Cuisine
and promotional partners
Frontier Communications, West Haven Parks and Rec. and Launch Communications!

CHAMBER UPDATES

Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce Call for Nominations

The Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce Nominating Committee is responsible for identifying and selecting candidates for our 2024 Board of Directors.

The Committee encourages members to recommend qualified individuals for nomination. The Chamber is committed to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion and seeks individuals for nomination that represent racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds and all other underrepresented populations.

Please submit nominations by email to [email protected]

5 Common Infections

Kids Pick Up at School

Go-Health Health Tips

While many parents and schools are focused on preventing COVID-19 outbreaks, it’s important to remember that there are other infections that also pose a risk to children’s health. Here’s what parents need to know about five common infections for which their school-aged children are at risk.

Read the full article here

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Get In Touch Foundation call for volunteers

The Get In Touch Foundation, a breast health education nonprofit based in Milford, is reaching out to interested students and others to offer a volunteer opportunity to help us table at ShopRite stores on the following dates: 8/27, 9/2, 9/3, 9/4, and 9/9. ShopRite has generously invited us to provide our resources at six locations including the Milford, Orange, Stratford, Hamden, Clinton and East Haven ShopRites.
GIT provides breast health education resources free of charge to schools all over the globe which teach on the importance of breast self-examination; we also have a free Daisy Wheel app that can be downloaded, adding to our mission of making breast health education free and accessible for all. Volunteers would check in with customer service at the designated ShopRite store. They will have everything setup, we just need people to help us spread our mission and collect donations at the entrance.

Sign Up Here to Volunteer

Where porches become stages and strangers become friends
Join us on Friday, September 8th, 2023, at 5 PM at Lisman's Landing for the electrifying Milford Porchfest Eve Kickoff Event!
Live Music Lineup:
The Rumrunners Hawkins French
Lisman's Landing
Friday, September 8th, 2023
5:00 PM

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Milford United Way 22nd Annual Golf Classic
presented by TrinityPoint Wealth

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The Women’s Business Development Council’s Opportunity Fund is pleased to announce the opening of a new application period for the Equity Match Grant (EMG) Program.

Cash grants between $2,500 and $10,000 will be awarded to qualified women-owned small businesses in Connecticut for clearly-defined projects that will have a measurable impact on the business, its growth and profitability.

The seventh round of Equity Match Grant applications will remain open through September 27.

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Folks on Spokes & Step Forward Ride + Walk for Mental Health

Returns on Sunday, October 1, 2023

(Milford, CT)- Bridges Healthcare’s annual cycling and walking fundraising event, Folks on Spokes & Step Forward Ride + Walk, is planned for Sunday, October 1, 2023, from 8:00 am to 1 pm at Fowler Field in downtown Milford. Each year for more than 30 years, hundreds of cyclists and walkers have joined together to raise funds and awareness for mental health and addiction recovery services for children, families, and adults. Participants of all ages can choose from a number of scenic CT coastline routes, including a 5K for walkers and 5, 10, 20 or 40 miles for cyclists.

Event registration fees are $50 per cyclist, $35 per walker, and $15 for kids under 18, including a free t-shirt. Children 5 and under are free. Day-of fees are $55 per cyclist and $45 per walker.

Event sponsorships are available. For more information or to register, visit https://bridgesct.org/folks-on-spokes/

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