Chamber News & Updates

"In the early eighteen-seventies, Milford had no banking institutions of any kind. To deposit their savings, residents made use of banks in nearby cities. Recognizing the need for a bank in Milford, a group of public-spirited citizens applied to the State for a charter. An act of incorporation was passed during the 1872 session of the General Assembly and was approved by the Governor on June 26th of that year.

The first meeting of the incorporators was held in August 1872. Because of delays so frequently attendant upon the starting of a new enterprise in a small community, no active measures towards opening for business were taken until 1875. On January 18, 1875, at a meeting of the incorporators held in the Town Hall, it was decided to commence business. The bank opened shortly thereafter"

Milford Bank has multiple locations around the region.

*Today they opened a brand-new location at 

51 Roses Mill Road, Milford, CT!*

203-783-5700

[email protected]

www.milfordbank.com

Website

Milford Bank Locations

Chamber Events

Special Offer

Everyone who purchases a ticket for the State of the City will receive a $25 I Love Local gift card!

I Love Local is good at a variety of over 30 businesses, including Dockside Brewery!

Join us at Dockside for a delicious lunch buffet, enjoying one of the best views in the area! We are gathering to 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.

New Date!

Wednesday, September 20th

12-3 pm

at Dockside Brewery

Lunch will be served at Noon and the Mayor will speak at 12:30.

Register Here

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

Kinship Glassworks Ribbon Cutting

Tuesday, September 12th at 11 AM

23 Seemans Lane

Milford, CT 06460

Wednesday, September 13th

5 - 7 PM

305 Captain Thomas Blvd

West Haven, CT 06516

Live music by Nick Sproviero!

Admission- $20 members

Prospective members- $30

Admission includes food, 2 drink tickets and unlimited networking!

Register Here

Coastal Connecticut Counseling

Ribbon Cutting

Saturday, September 16

12 PM

58 Wellington Road

Milford, CT

Congratulations to Aya Oriental Beauty Salon and Spa on your Ribbon Cutting!

111 Bridgeport Ave,

Milford, CT 06460

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Rockin' The Beach!

Walnut Beach Summer Concerts presented The Lost Marbles last week!

Thanks to everyone who came out to enjoy a beautiful summer afternoon at the beach with us! Also, a huge thank you to The Lost Marbles for putting on 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.

Don't miss the last show of the season

Key Cars Auto Group presents

"Rockin' The Beach!"

Walnut Beach 2023 Summer Concert Series

Sunday, September 3rd featuring

The Rum Runners!

A Special Thanks to Our Series Sponsor

Key Cars Auto Group

and promotional partners

Hyperfit MD, Milford Bank, Walnut Beach Association and Frontier 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

Member Video!

Have you seen our Youtube channel?

Check out our interview with

The Breakwall Restaurant

now open at 305 Captain Thomas Blvd, West Haven, CT

*While you are there, please like & subscribe to our channel!*

Watch the video here

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In The News

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

More Information

Did you know B's Twisted Eats Express offers catering?

35 River Street, Milford, CT

203-283-9009

[email protected]

Check out their website

All In for Milford September Community Gathering

This month we will learn about affordable housing options and how we can work together to help make the city we love a community where everyone has a place to live and food to eat; where everyone's voice is heard, and we all can thrive!

Thursday, September 7th

Dinner: 6:30-7 PM ·

Gathering: 7-8:30 PM

Mary Taylor Memorial United Methodist Church

168 S Broad Street, Milford, CT

So we can plan food and refreshments, please RSVP

Register Here

Design Your Dream Retirement

Discover expert strategies for maximizing social security, mastering Medicare, growing your investments, and creating a lasting legacy. Create the blueprint for the active retirement you've always dreamed of and start ticking off your bucket list today!

Tuesday, October 3rd at 6:00 PM

Milford Library

57 New Haven Ave

Milford

For more information call 203-878-0681 or email [email protected]

Register Here

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.

This is a great opportunity for high schoolers to get their community service hours taken care of right at the start of the school year and to satisfy requirements for Key Club, National Honor Society and other clubs.

Sign Up Here to Volunteer

email any questions

Milford United Way 22nd Annual Golf Classic

presented by TrinityPoint Wealth

More information and registration

read a message from Joan Smeland

Milford Kiwanis 31st Annual Golf Tournament

Register Here

Network of Executive Women Membership Open House

Open House - Prospective Members Welcome!

Sept 21st!

Register today and meet women helping women!

Celebrate the opening of the new Milford Bank location

and

Crack the Code

Come celebrate Milford Banks newest location at

51 Roses Mill Rd!

Crack the code and you could be a winner!

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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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Exclusive Milford Regional Chamber Event!

Thursday, August 31st

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

at

Sunmed - Your CBD Store

972 Boston Post Road

Milford, CT

Milford Irish Festival 2023!

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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