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The Midstate Chamber of Commerce proudly promotes and supports our diverse business members in Berlin, Cheshire, Meriden, Wallingford and throughout central ConnecticutMidstate Chamber of Commerce: 546 South Broad St., Suite 2C, Meriden, CT 06450
We encourage you to use this guide as your “go-to” source of information on our area. Kindly frequent the
advertisers and members listed here for all of your needs. These businesses understand the importance of working together to continue to make our region a great place to
live, work, play and learn!
A very special thank you to all of our advertisers that have made this publication possible!
Advertisers’ Index:A & A Office Systems, Inc | UBEO East.............14AJ’s Oasis Cafe................................................12Aqua Turf Club................................................12The Bradley Home........................................20Cafe Ra............................................................12Clarity Output Solutions................................19Comprehensive Orthopaedics ....................22V. Czapiga & Son Kielbasa.............................12Energy Efficiency Fund.............Inside Back CoverEversource Energy...........................................8Frida Restaurant.............................................12Friends of the Meriden Public Library......22Gardner Painting, LLC ..................................17Green Olive Diner...........................................12Holiday Inn Express, Southington.................12Il Monticello ................................................12 Liberty Bank...................................................20MembersFirst CT Federal Credit Union...16Meriden Adult Education...........................18City of Meriden Economic Dev. Dept..........21Meriden Farmer’s Market................................12Meriden Humane Society..............................12Prentis Printing Solutions, Inc..........................1Law Offices of E.B. Quirk..........................18RJ Media Group............................................ 22Rose Flowers & Gifts.....................................16Russell Hall Co...............................................12Salon Nathaniel LLC.......................................10Star Auto Sales...............................................22L. Suzio York Hill Companies......................17Ting Ho Chinese Restaurant.........................18United Way of Meriden & Wallingford ..........12Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, PC..........................3Valencia Liquor & Wine ... Outside Back Cover & 19Web Solutions, Inc...........................................2Wheeler Clinic Foster Care Programs...........9Women and Families Center..........................5Workforce Alliance..............Inside Front Cover & 19
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The 5 2 5 + bu s i ne ss e s and organizations that are members of the Midstate Chamber
of Commerce have chosen to set themselves apart from other businesses. Membership in central CT’s most active chamber is the difference between just being in the community and being an integral piece of the fabric of our community.
Membership in the Midstate Chamber provides important connections for our members, improving business and supporting the growth of our communities.
Membership also allows for valuable partnerships within and amongst fellow members AND with local and regional organizations, including, but certainly not limited to:
Our members are credible, reputable businesses that describe their chamber membership as the most important connection they can have with their community.
Why join? Businesses are motivated to join for a number of factors. Some of the top reasons include:
In 2019, The Hamden Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Midstate Chamber of Commerce developed the Nutmeg State Chamber Alliance - the first of its kind in Connecticut. This partnership is not a merger but is a deliberate and a concerted effort to best support individual chamber members on both a local and a regional basis. Learn more on page 4 in our “Message to Our Readers”.
The Midstate Chamber of Commerce proudly serves and promotes our business members in Berlin, Cheshire, Meriden, Southington, Wallingford and throughout central Connecticut (CT).
Our Members are diverse in every way, ranging from small home-based businesses to large, regional entities.
We extend an invitation to ANY business in the region to join us. We also have members out-of-state who desire to align with us for our leadership and to garner market share in the central Connecticut area.
The Midstate Chamber is the HEART of the business
community ...It’s simple to join and for MANY small businesses the annual investment is less than $1 day - less than your morning cup of coffee!
» Join by completing our online membership application - (https://www.midstatechamber.com/Membership/default.asp).
» Stop by the office and meet with the friendly chamber team to initiate your enrollment.
» Join at our next event or mail in your application and payment.
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PROMOTE stand out and get noticed in
your community
CONNECTmake valuable connections
to grow your business
EDUCATE lifelong learning - on hot
topics for your biz
LEAD & ADVOCATEget things done & have a voice in key initiatives
CREDIBILITY build your reputation through membership
Midstate Chamber of Commerce
Our Offices are Located at:546 South Broad St., Suite 2C,
resources for both residents and businesses. We have compiled an extensive list of web resources and informational sites in a variety of categories. You’ll find all of these under the Resources tab at www.midstatechamber.com. including:
Economic Development Entrepreneurial Resources Financial Assistance Community Events Business Education / Training Incentive ProgramsChildren & Family ServicesConsumer Protection Governmental Affairs Healthcare Resources Youth ActivitiesMunicipal & Demographic Information Official DMV Emission Test StationsExporting / International Trade Tourism & TransportationEducation: Pre-K, K to 12 & Beyond Utility Companies ...and more!
In addition to this stellar print publication, our website: www.midstatechamber.com is a “go-to” resource for our members, the community and the world. Enjoying an average of well over 40,000 unique visits per month, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year it includes: Complete Business Directory of Members, Resources, Calendar of Events, On-line member news articles, driving directions to members businesses and much more. Our award-winning site has been recognized by The American Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives.
The Midstate Chamber’s website was recently updated, making it “mobile friendly” and it continues to enjoy tremendous traffic. Because of this level of activity, many members are discovering the added value of advertising on it
which increases their visibility and traffic to their own websites.
Would you like to increase traffic to your business website? Contact us today at 203.235.7901 - we will load your ad in just moments from the time we receive it so that your promotion begins instantly!
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...where businesses, residents and
visitors to the region find MEMBERS of the Midstate Chamber!“Our website is so
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Thank you for reading our InSight Magazine – known as “The Chamber Book”! This
publication is created to highlight the members of the Midstate Chamber of Commerce and the central Connecticut community. It is also known as THE RESOURCE for business people, residents and visitors. You can also find this stellar resource guide at www.thechamberbook.com.
The Midstate Chamber represents over 525 area businesses and organizations. Sometimes we work quietly behind the scenes with one-on-one meetings and other times we act more in the public arena with public policy statements like our Annual Legislative Action Agenda. We are involved in and work on the concerns that affect all businesses like housing, legislative issues, cradle to career education, transportation and workforce development. These are all regional initiatives that are important to the business community and that is the reason that we actively participate with a cadre of partners within and well beyond our own municipal borders, like the formation of the Nutmeg State Chamber Alliance.
In 2019, The Hamden Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Midstate Chamber of Commerce created the Nutmeg State Chamber Alliance - the first of its kind in Connecticut. This partnership is not a merger but a concerted effort to best support individual chamber members on both a local and a regional basis. With combined membership of over 900, this allows us to have a greater impact both on the business climate within the state and with officials on the local, state, and federal levels. Members enjoy reduced rates to join each chamber, allowing for even more exposure for their business! Learn more at www.midstatechamber.com.
The Midstate Chamber exists for the sole purpose of our members and while we offer many special events and programs to connect our members to each other and keep them informed, our work does not stop there.
In March of 2020, our state shut down due to the COVID-19 crisis. It is times like these that remind
us of the important work that we provide in terms of “member support”. During this ongoing COVID-19 crisis, many of our members have experienced unprecedented hardships due to loss of revenue from closures, event postponements and lost customers. We continue to work harder than ever for our members during this crisis, and have become the depository AND disseminator of critical, credible information on a special resource page on our website. This also included working with our local, state and federal officials to free up emergency loans, grants and other resources needed to support our members and their employees.
We are in this TOGETHER and will get through this TOGETHER. Our motto has become: “Improvise. Adapt. Overcome.” We are all working in unprecedented and uncertain times, but we remain committed to our members and communities. Through the annual and voluntary investments
Dan Quesnel, Liberty Bank and Chairman of our Midstate Chamber Board of Directors with Rosanne P. Ford, President of the Midstate Chamber and Nathaniel Bottone, Owner, Salon Nathaniel, and
Immediate Past Chairman of of the Board of Directors.
A Message To Our Readers
It is times like these
that remind us of the
important work that
we provide in terms of “member support”
of our members in their Chamber, our Chamber members actively support the cause to make central Connecticut a much better place to do business...and we thank them for their ongoing commitment.
The Midstate Chamber prides itself in its diverse membership and program of work - reflective of our communities and member businesses. We’re also known to be a very open and friendly organization that is always welcoming area businesses to become a member of our organization.
If you share in this excitement and energy, and you want to be involved in growing our local economy and supporting local business, feel free to contact the Chamber today and we’ll get you connected!
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The dedicated staff and Board of Directors of the Midstate Chamber of Commerce along
with numerous talented volunteers work tirelessly to provide services to members in four solid actions: Promote, Educate, Advocate, and Connect.
Stand OUT and get NOTICED: our electronic and print programs in addition to our many events offer unique promotional values to Chamber members. Sponsorship packages for our major events and Breakfast Club Celebrates program are available for every business and any budget to gain additional exposure for our members! Our array of such opportunities are the main reasons why the Midstate Chamber does not operate as a charitable organization. Dues paid to a chamber of commerce may be treated as ordinary and necessary business expenses but are not charitable deductions because we actively promote our members. A few examples of our EXCLUSIVE promotion options for members include:
» WEBSITE: midstatechamber.com: member business listings Banner ads, Home Page ads and Internal page ad options on the ACTIVE and mobile friendly web site (40,000+ unique visits each month) » InSight: The CHAMBER
MAGAZINE: Annual Membership Directory - Community Guide & Resource » Annual Business EXPO AT THE
DAFFODIL FESTIVAL » Monthly Electronic Newsletter
ads, inserts, member updates » E-MINDER SPONSORSHIPS -
we email to 1,700+ weekly » Facebook LIVE “behind
the scenes” promo spots enjoy THOUSANDS of views » And even more - call us for options
or to design a package especially for you!
PROMOTE
Our Chamber supports and enables cradle to career learning initiatives that run the spectrum from pre-K through 12th grade; college; professional development opportunities; adult education and beyond. » Member Education: Participation
in Community Focus Groups and Forums, Workshops and Seminars, The Breakfast Club Celebrates, public meetings and information sessions and more! » Community / Student Education:
School to Business Partnerships, Summer Youth Employment Program, Small Business Bootcamp, Member Presentations to Students in the Classroom, Education Awards for students, Participation in Regional Career Fairs, Advisory Groups and more.
EDUCATE
The Four Pillars
ADVOCATE
This Chamber takes a proactive role in moving, improving and positively changing the communities we serve. Connecting businesses to each other remains an important activity. Our work on education, healthcare, transportation, workforce, legislative issues, economic development and community development sets this chamber and this community apart from many others:
» Partnership with the Workforce Alliance, regional workforce development entity » MEDCO (Meriden Economic
Development Corporation) » Plan of Conservation and
Development » Representation on the Board of
Directors of the United Way of Meriden & Wallingford » The New CT rail Hartford Line
Implementation & TOD (Transit Oriented Development Initiatives)
Networking opportunities abound at the Midstate Chamber, making our organization a supportive system to help our members build new relationships and cultivate current ones to increase business opportunities. Some of our networking events include:
» Business After Hours » Business Before Hours » Meet & Greet “Pop-Up” Events » Annual Meeting & Dinner » Golf Tournament » “Virtual” Networking Programs » Breakfast Club Celebrates » Ribbon Cuttings
CONNECT
95% of professionals
consider face to face communication vital for long
term business. - hubspot
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The Midstate Chamber of Commerce is directed by a variety of committees that shape
the Chamber’s goals, services and future initiatives. ALL committees are OPEN - any member in good standing is welcome to join a chamber committee. We encourage you to join any of the following standing committees:The Education Committee provides school to career opportunities for students of all ages, educators and businesses. The commiteee promotes business education and training partnerships in the central CT area. The Education Committee also provides the continuity between projects and coordinates special events, like the Business Expo and Annual Dinner.
The Education Awards Committee is responsible for the administration of the annual student awards: Sanford S. Shorr Award, HOLA Award, the Young Business Leaders’ Dan M. Hunter Community Service Award and the Bruce H. Kannenberg & Jonal Laboratories Inc. Award. The awards are for area residents graduating from high school as well as for students returning for undergraduate and graduate studies. Applications are available in November of each year at area schools and at www.midstatechamber.com - under the Resources - Community Services tab.
The Annual Awards Committee is responsible for reviewing the applications for the business and community leadership awards and selecting the recipients of these awards. All awardees are recognized at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting in April. You’ll find more information on chamber awards on pages 11 & 12.
The Government & Business Development Committee monitors local, state and federal legislative issues impacting business. They also consider programs to add value to Chamber members’ investment. In addition, this committee creates the Chamber’s Legislative Action Agenda and coordinates events like Legislative Breakfasts and Pizza, Pasta & Politics: events that directly connect our members with our elected officials!
Chamber Committees
The Marketing & Publicity Committee helps to develop Chamber marketing materials that increase the visibility of the Midstate Chamber to members, prospective members and to the community. They assist with the chamber’s marketing efforts and recommend content and oversee the publication of InSight, the CHAMBER MAGAZINE: Annual Membership Directory & Community Guide. The committee played a vital role in creating the image for an electronic billboard, coined the term and marketing initiative “Chamber of Choice” and played a key role in the chamber’s video testimonial program and in upgrading our social media presence - especially with Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram!
The Membership Committee develops, supports and enhances the membership efforts of The Midstate Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber Ambassadors make up the Membership Committee and are a team who serve as “liaisons” for the Chamber. These individuals have the critical role of retaining and increasing membership of the Midstate Chamber in the communities of Berlin, Cheshire, Meriden, Southington, Wallingford and beyond. The group recently started a new program: Chamber Meet & Greet events to increase the visibility of the Midstate Chamber - they hold “pop-up” events throughout the area and prospective members are invited to get a true “feel” for this spectacular organization.
The Golf Committee begins work in January to plan, coordinate and execute all activities surrounding the annual
tournament in June which raises funds for Chamber activities MOST IMPORTANTLY, the annual Sanford S. Shorr Education Awards. 2020 marks the tournament’s 33rd Year!
Team Meriden Hyundai - 2019 Boardman Cup Champs! The Annual Ray Parmentier
Memorial Tournament is held in June.
The Hispanic Outreach Leaders In Action Committee raises additional funds for
education awards for students of Hispanic heritage. As a direct result of the group’s annual fundraisers, 28 area students have each received $1,000 awards for their continuing education. HOLA was formed in 2005 with the following mission: To reach out & engage Hispanic individuals and businesses in Greater Meriden so that through the Chamber, they can obtain exposure, growth, and involvement in the community. Objectives include: » Encourage participation in the
Chamber & Community & Improve business connections » Grow leadership from the
Hispanic Community; Share success stories of the group » Promote Hispanic Heritage
especially in October - Hispanic Heritage Month » Encourage
/ mentor youth by providing excellent Hispanic role models; & Have FUN!
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Committees (cont.)
The Young Business Leaders was formed in 2007. Members are engaged in community life, expanding professional and social opportunities and serve as ambassadors for the area. This group is geared toward professionals between the ages of 21 and 39 however the group welcomes people of all ages to attend their many events that include Speed Networking, community service events, professional development and social events, monthly meetings and even more! Their Miniature Golf Tournament is the main fundraiser for the Dan M. Hunter Community Service Education Award. The group has collected and donated, several tons of food for Meriden & Wallingford soup kitchens and pantries through the assistance of the United Way of Meriden & Wallingford.
The Annual Dinner Committee is a “short term” special events committee that organizes the Midstate Chamber’s Annual Meeting & Dinner, including the Silent Auction, theme and program.
The Health and Wellness Council was formed in 2008 and sponsors workshops, activities and many other events to support and raise awareness of health & wellness through the year. The council is dedicated to identifying and promoting best practices in community and employee health and wellness supporting advocacy for health care access, literacy, policy and programs. The council is OPEN to any and all businesses – for profit, not for profit, healthcare and non - healthcare.
The Board of Directors is a diverse group of individuals made up of business leaders from different sectors to provide oversight to the Chamber’s program of work and set policy for our organization. Representative of our diverse membership, these dedicated individuals serve (2) 3-year terms. The group, listed below, was elected to serve on May 27, 2020.
PresidentRosanne P. Ford
OFFICERS
Chairman, Daniel QuesnelLiberty Bank
Vice Chairman, Ralph MesiteSonic of CT
Secretary, Karen HalloranTreasurer, Amisha Tailor
TD BankImmediate Past Chairman,
Nathaniel Bottone Salon Nathaniel, LLC
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Matthew BaileyB.C. Bailey Funeral Home
Krystle BlakeRushford - a Hartford HealthCare Partner
Bob CarrClarity Output Solutions
Miguel CastroPrestige Construction Home Improvement
John DavisRazor Rep2, LLCEdward Dooling
MasonicareEric Francis
Trifecta Ecosystems, Inc.
Brian HoeingUpdike, Kelly & Spellacy, PC
Cornelius IversMeriden Housing Authority
Kerry JohnsonTravel ConsultantLinda Krampitz
Gaylord Specialty HealthcareDr. Steven Minkler
Middlesex Community College Jim Mizener
Record-Journal Publishing Co.Carrie Mott
Bouvier InsuranceChristopher Powers
Westfield Property GroupBrian Pencze
MidState Medical CenterAtty. Elwyn B. Quirk
Law Office of E. B. Quirk, LLCFrank W. Ridley
Friends of the Meriden Public LibraryAdriana Rodriguez
SCOW | Spanish Community of WallingfordCarlton Smith
Meriden-Wallingford Chrysalis
Dan VillLuchs Consulting Engineers, LLC
The picture above was taken at the Chamber’s 123rd Annual Meeting, Dinner & Silent Auction in April 2019 at the Aqua Turf. Photo by Maring Visuals
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Eversource.com
Serving the neighborhoods where we work and live.
We are proud to partner with and support the Midstate Chamber of Commerce.
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its
subsidiaries and affiliates – AT&T op-erating companies – are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and internationally. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the
nation’s largest 4G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high
speed internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet,
AT&T also offers the best wireless cover-age worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offer-ing the most wireless phones that work
in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under AT&T |
DIRECTV brands. The company’s suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced
in the world. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiar-ies and affiliates is available at www.
att.com/aboutus or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/att and YouTube at www.
youtube.com/att.
City of Meriden: The City of Meri-den—located halfway between the
regional cities of New Haven and Hart-ford—is home to a diverse and inclusive community, with miles of well-preserved
geological features and thousands of acres of park space and recreational ar-eas. The City’s central location includes Meriden’s Markham Airport, histori-cal parks, and a downtown area that
includes business ready infrastructure. Meriden is home to our national award
winning public school system. At the heart of Downtown Meriden is the
‘Meriden Green’ a 14-acre flood control/park where residents can enjoy trails,
walkways or attend a public event in the amphitheater. Across from the
Meriden Green is the newly constructed train station which is a gateway to
Hartford, New Haven, Springfield, New York and Boston and points beyond.
Meriden is a city built for business and if you’re a business owner looking to
move to Meriden or an existing Meri-den business owner looking to grow—we have great incentives and a profes-sional team ready to help! The City has everything a new or growing business needs. Come find out why the City of
Meriden is where you should call home! We look forward to working with you!
Visit www.Meridenbiz.com.
We are pleased to feature our Executive Members who represent the larger members of our Chamber and generously partner with our organization in a variety of ways. It is through their contributions of staff and resources that we can sustain the work of The Midstate Chamber of Commerce and serve to improve the business climate and the overall
quality of life for our area.
“Executive” Members
Eversource transmits and delivers electricity and natural gas and sup-
plies water to approximately 4 million customers in Connecticut, Massachu-setts and New Hampshire. Celebrated as a national leader for its corporate
citizenship, Eversource is the #1 energy company in Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies for 2020
and recognized as one of America’s Most JUST Companies and the #1 util-ity by Forbes and JUST Capital. The #1 energy efficiency provider in the nation, Eversource harnesses the commitment
of approximately 8,300 employees across three states to build a single,
united company around the mission of safely delivering reliable energy and water with superior customer service. The company is empowering a clean energy future in the Northeast, with
nationally-recognized energy efficiency solutions and successful programs to integrate new clean energy resources
like solar, offshore wind, electric vehicles and battery storage, into the electric system. For more information, please visit www.eversource.com, and follow
us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. For more information on our water services, visit aquarionwater.com.
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“Executive” Members (cont.)
5,500 ++
Number of individuals
our Executive Membersemploy in this region
alone
Cox Communications is committed to creating meaningful moments of
human connection through broadband applications and services. The largest private telecom company in America,
we proudly serve six million homes and businesses across 18 states. We’re
dedicated to empowering others to build a better future and celebrate diverse
products, people, suppliers, communities and the characteristics that makes each one unique. Cox Communications is the
largest division of Cox Enterprises, a family-owned business founded in1898
by Governor James M. Cox. Visit cox.com.
MidState Medical Center consis-tently rates among the top hospitals in Connecticut and the nation. Conve-niently located just minutes off Rte. 691 in Meriden, Conn., MidState offers free and safe parking, as well as private inpatient rooms. Services include orthopaedics, general and robotic surgery, emergency medicine, MediQuick for urgent care needs, and state-of-the-art care dedicated to weight management, cancer care, wound and hyperbarics, family birth-ing, maternal fetal medicine, sleep care, digestive health, pain manage-ment, neurosciences, cardiac care and more. MidState is a member of Hartford HealthCare, an integrated health system that includes hospitals, behavioral health centers, and labora-tory, rehabilitation and homecare services throughout Connecticut. For more information, please visit www.midstatemedical.org; for a physician referral, call 1.855.HHC.HERE.
Radio Frequency Systems (RFS) is a global designer and manufacturer of cable and antenna systems plus active and pas-sive RF conditioning modules, providing total-package solutions for wireless infra-structure. RFS serves OEMs, distributors,
system integrators, operators and installers in the broadcast, wireless communica-
tions, land-mobile and microwave market sectors. They seek to be the preferred global
supplier in wireless communications by serving their clients with superior cus-
tomer service, state-of-the-art engineering capabilities, and innovative product solu-tions. Visit them at www.rfsworld.com.
Fosdick Fulfillment Corporation What ends up in a satisfied customer’s hands
begins with a complex process of order-taking, credit processing, picking and packing and shipping. At Fosdick, we dedicate ourselves to making that
process as smooth and efficient as pos-sible. After all, we like satisfied custom-ers too. Fosdick basically grew up with the fulfillment business, working with businesses both large and small across the marketing spectrum – from GE to
American Express to Carol Wright Gifts to IBM to Publisher’s Clearing House.
When DRTV grew dramatically in the 1980’s, Fosdick was there to fill the full service needs of key players in that industry. Today, we’ve seen whole new businesses develop – in e-commerce, dot-coms, subscription programs and more. Visit them on the web: www.
fosdickfulfillment.com.
Mirion Technologies, Inc. is a leader in the measurement, detection and moni-toring of radiation. We develop innova-tive products, systems and services used to secure critical facilities, protect people
from radiation exposure and limit the spread of contamination. Mirion solu-tions are also employed in cutting-edge
research and for scientific exploration in the most remote locations on Earth, un-derground, and in deep space. To learn
more, visit www.mirion.com.
Make a difference.Be a foster parent.
Learn more: 860.793.7277 wheelerclinic.org/foster
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The Sanford S. Shorr Education
Awards histori-cally had been given to students that are Meriden residents who are graduating high school as well as students returning to college. These awards are in honor of Sanford S. Shorr, who served as Executive Vice President of The Midstate Chamber of Commerce for 29 years. The award winners exemplify the high values, outstanding character, and dedication to community service that have, and continue to, epitomize the life of Sanford S. Shorr. Proceeds from the Chamber’s Annual Golf Tournament support these Education Awards.
In 2015, our Board of Directors voted to EXPAND the eligibility of the appli-cants. NOW, any Meriden resident may apply AND ALSO any Midstate Chamber member in good standing - employ-ees and dependents may apply for the awards!
In 2006 we added an additional award from the Chamber’s HOLA (Hispanic Outreach Leaders In Action) Commit-tee that was formed in October 2005. Applicants must be Hispanic students graduating from high school or return-ing to college. Proceeds for this award are generated through fundraisers by the (Hispanic Outreach Leaders In Action) Committee.
In 2007 the Chamber’s Young Busi-ness Leaders of Connecticut were born. YBLCT members are engaged in com-munity life, are interested in expanding professional and social opportunities and serve as ambassadors for the greater Meriden area. The group created the Dan M. Hunter Community Service Educa-tion Award in 2009 - it is given annually to a graduating high school student who shows exemplary grades, above average participation in school-related activies and has proven to be a valued asset to his/her community.
In 2015, Bruce H. Kannenberg & Jonal Laboratories, Inc. Education Award was added. This 4 year award for $1,000 per year is for a Meriden resident graduating from a Meriden Public School who will be pursuing a degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or Busi-ness.
2019 Education Award Winners were recognized at a special summertime Business After Hours sponsored by TDBank and the NEW Huxley’s Bookmark Cafe.
Pictured (l-r): Gary Lambert (Middlesex Community College); Madison Clancy (graduate of Platt High School); Gemma Granados (graduate of Wilcox Technical High School); Oliva Edwards (graduate of Platt High School); Katherine Aceves (graduate of Platt High School);
Zeel Patel (graduate of Maloney High School); Simon Santos (graduate of Maloney High School). Not pictured: Courtney Bertrand (graduate of Maloney High School).
Student Education Awards
$132,500Total $$ Awarded to Area
Students since 1987
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Business Leadership Awards are annual awards - described as “lifetime achievement” - honoring a member company which has demonstrated exemplary efforts in innovation, community relations, customer satisfaction, and employee relations.
2019 Large Business Category:Jonal Laboratories, Inc.2018 Small Business Category:Shiner Signs, Inc.
The Community Partnership Award is another “lifetime achievement” annual award for an individual(s) who is recognized for dedication, volunteerism, high professional standards, and community enhancement. Congratulations to the 2019 honorees: Eileen Bongiovanni *and* Karen Roesler
The Annual Innovation Award was created in 2014 to honor leaders in industry - an individual or company —who have done something new, extraordinary, or innovative in the last 18 months, including improvements, responsiveness to challenges, etc. The 2019 recipient was: The Assisted Technology Training Center of CT, a unique partnership with The MidState ARC, Futures, Inc., Assisted Living Technologies and NESIT Makerspace. The statewide program uses technology to reduce barriers and increase the independence of clients - ranging from the elderly to disabled individuals.
The Annual Excellence in Education Award was also created in 2014 to honor an individual(s) or organization(s) in the public or private sector who contributes to education or an educational institution or program to advance / expand our education system. The 2019 recipients were GUS Robotic Team 228, Inc. and Community Classroom Collaborative Transition Program.
The William Sears Rice Award honors an individual(s) who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to downtown Meriden. Girls, Inc., was recognized in 2019 with this award.
Community Classroom Collaborative Transition Program
Chamber Awards
300 business and community leaders attended the 123rdAnnual Meeting,
Dinner & Silent Auction at The Aqua Turf Club.
The Midstate Chamber of Commerce staff and leadership believes in recognizing both companies and individuals for superior achievements. A complete list of honorees from past years - in addition to criteria and nomination forms - is available at www.midstatechamber.com. Below we highlight our most recent awardees that were honored in April 2019 at our 123rd Annual
Meeting, Dinner & Silent Auction.
“Queen” Eileen Bongiovanni
Jonal Laboratories, Inc.
Futures, Inc., Assisted Living Technologies, NESIT Makerspace and MidState ARC
Gordon Morrison, GUS Robotics 228, Inc.
Designers - Manufacturers of Quality Signs203 634 4331 Shinersigns.com
Bob Laurencelle, Owner, Shiner Signs
Karen Roesler
Girls, Inc.
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Bliss Nutrition - Sep. 2019
Dinamica 1120 AM - May 2019
Find all of our members at www.midstatechamber.com Find our member restaurants, delis, cafes, etc. at
www.midstaterestaurants.com
Diner & Pizzeria477 South Broad St., Meriden
203-379-0927www.greenolivediner.com
CAFE RA
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Ribbon Cuttings & Special Events
Bliss Nutrition - Sep. 2019
Castle Craig Playhouse March 2020
American Soul Kitchen Bar December 2019
A great way to get more involved in your Midstate Chamber of Commerce is to join us for these events! As one of the most active Chambers in the state, we pride ourselves on providing our members with a wealth of opportunity to
network with fellow members, promote their businesses, learn something new, and be actively involved in the future of our communities! Pictured on this page are just a sampling of ribbon cuttings that took place to celebrate anniversaries, grand openings or other milestones of member businesses. You’ll find a complete sched-ule of all Chamber events on our web site: www.midstatechamber.com.
La Poblanita Restaurant - October 2019
Ion Bank Meriden East - Oct. 2019
Salon Nathaniel Signature - WallingfordNovember 2019
Frida Restaurant - Nov. 2019
Dinamica 1120 AM - May 2019
Willow Brook Wellness - July 2019
Mr. Taco - July 2019
King’s House Church International December 2019
*NEW* Huxley’s Bookmark CafeMay 2019
Robyn’s House at WFCJune 2019
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FAQ page w/ infographics:# events (business)# community eventseducation awards# ribbon cuttings# new members?# - total attendees at events in yr
Meriden is a thriving, diverse and growing community with a population of approximately 62,000 and has an area of 24 square miles. Meriden is 17 miles from
Hartford, 18 miles from New Haven, 90 miles from New York and 120 miles from Boston. Meriden is at the crossroads of routes 91, 15, 5 and I-691. The new Hartford Line rail service provides 17 trains / day between New Haven and Hartford, and 12 of those trains continuing to Springfield. The Hartford Line quickly and easily connects you to New Haven Line service to New York City, Amtrak Northeast Corridor rail services, and Shore Line East service, as well as CTfastrak bus rapid transit service in the Hartford/New Britain area. Meriden, Wallingford and Berlin all have new train stations to service commuters and visitors!
The Record-Journal is the local daily newspaper. Other regional papers include the Hartford Courant and New Haven Register. Meriden is home to WMMW (AM) and is the city of license for WKSS-FM. CT Public Radio, WNPR – FM90.5, broadcasts from West Peak in Meriden.
The civic vitality in the city is reflected in its various clubs, neighborhood associations, organizations and houses of worship. Countless opportunities exist for community service, worship, education, recreation and enjoyment. The support of these groups is critical, since much of their work and fundraising is directed back into the area.
Central Connecticut offers a wide variety of accommodations, from affordable rents, to reasonably priced condos to elegant homes in desirable, growing communities in which to start a new business or raise a family.
Wallingford is located just south of Meriden and is home to over 44,000 residents and covers an area of 39.8 square miles. Situated in the Hartford-New Haven corridor, Wallingford is traversed by U.S. Highway Route 5, Interstate 91, State Highways Route 15 (Wilbur Cross Parkway), Route 68, Route 71 and Route 150.
Berlin, Connecticut, the home of “The Yankee Peddler”, is located at the geographic center of the state. It has a population of around 20,000 within its 26 square miles. Meriden and Berlin share the “hanging hills” which provide for excellent hiking.
About The Region
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The town of Meriden was founded
in May 1806 and became a City in June 1867. Meri-den was originally part of Walling-ford. In 1727 it was granted a separate meetinghouse, named for the town of Meriden, West Midlands, England. Myth has it that it was named after the Merry Den Tavern that was located near present day Route 5. The oldest house still stand-ing is the Solomon Goffe house built in 1711. In the 1800’s Meriden earned the nickname “Silver City” due to the large number of cutlery and related products which were manufactured here by several companies including International Silver and Meriden Cutlery. For more Meriden, CT history, visit http://www.cityofmeriden.org/About/His-tory_of_Meriden/.
Essential Information & ContactsCity Hall: 142 E. Main St., Meriden
Population: 62,875 Median Household Income: $57,350Median Age: 43 Net Grand List: $3,225,472,700Form of Government ~ City Council / City ManagerCity Website ~ http://www.meridenct.govCity Manager ~ Tim Coon ~ 203-630-4123 Mayor Kevin Scarpati ~ 203-630-4125City Council Office ~ 203-630-4125City Clerk ~ Denise Grandy, 203-630-4030Economic Development Department ~ Joseph Feest, Director, 203-630-4152Police Department ~ Chief Roberto Rosado, 203-238-1911Fire Department ~ Chief Ken Morgan, 203-630-5868Electric Utility ~ Eversource, 800-286-2000Gas Company ~ Eversource, 800-989-0900Meriden Housing Authority ~ 203-235-0157Television ~ Cox: 877-206-4210 | Frontier: 888-237-0588Board of Education ~ Superintendent Mark D. Benigni, 22 Liberty St., 203.630.4171Meriden Public Library ~ Clevell “Cle” Roseboro II, Director, 105 Miller St., 203-238-2347Max E. Muravnick Senior Center ~ Rick Liegl, Director, 22 W. Main St., 203-237-0066The following website will link you to many resources in the Meriden community - http://www.meridenct.gov
AdvanceCT (https://www.advancect.org/about/) - formerly CERC (Connecticut Economic Resource Center) - Town and City Profiles provide extensive demographic information. Find them all at: http://profiles.ctdata.org/
The town of Wallingford was estab-
lished on May 12, 1670. In the 1800’s, Wallingford’s industry expanded primarily with small pewter and Britannia ware manufacturers. By mid-century, Robert Wallace acquired the formula for nickel silver and established with Samuel Simp-son, R. Wallace & Company the forerun-ner of Wallace Silversmiths. Later during this period many of the small silver and Britannia plants combined to form the International Silver Company with its headquarters in Meriden. Wallingford is the 23rd most populous community of Connecticut’s 169 cities and towns.
For more Wallingford, CT history, visit www.town.wallingford.ct.us/Content/His-tory_and_Description.asp
Essential Information & ContactsTown Hall: 45 South Main St., Wallingford
Population: 44,964 Median Household Income: $77,128Median Age: 47 Net Grand List: $4,203,696,607Form of Government ~ Mayor/Council (chartered in 1962)Town Website ~ www.town.wallingford.ct.us/Mayor William Dickinson Jr., 203-294-2070Town Council Office ~ Vincent Cervoni, Chairman, 203-294-2155Town Clerk’s Office ~ Barbara Thompson, Town Clerk, 203-294-2145Economic Development Commission ~ Timothy Ryan, Economic Dev. Specialist, 203-294-2062Police Department ~ William J. Wright, Chief, 203-294-2828Fire Services ~ Richard W. Heidgerd, Chief, 203-294-2730 (non-emergency)Electric Division ~ Antonio Buccheri, General Manager, 203-294-2265Gas Company ~ Eversource, 800-989-0900Wallingford Housing Authority ~ 45 Tremper Dr., 203-269-5173Cable TV ~ Comcast by Xfinity - 1-866-942-1341 | Frontier: 888-237-0588Board of Education ~ wallingford.ccsct.com/Wallingford Public Library ~ Jane Fisher, Director, 200 N. Main St., 203-265-6754, www.wallingford.lioninc.orgWallingford Senior Center ~ William Viola, Jr., Director, 238 Washington St., 203-265-7753, www.wlfdseniorctr.com/
The following link will get you quick access to the many resources found in the commu-nity of Wallingford - http://www.town.wallingford.ct.us/
AdvanceCT (https://www.advancect.org/about/) - formerly CERC (Connecticut Economic Resource Center) - Town and City Profiles provide extensive demographic information. Find them all at: http://profiles.ctdata.org/
About Meriden, CT
About Wallingford, CT
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In 1659, Sergeant Richard Beckley purchased 300
acres from the Mat-tabasset Indians to become the first settler in what was to become Berlin. Other families followed from Farmington in 1686 to begin the first settle-ment on Christian Lane. In 1785 the Town was incorporated and was renamed Berlin (was known as Kensington on the west side and Worthington on the east side. New Britain was part of Berlin until 1850). In the middle of the 18th century, emigrants from Ireland set up the first winware business pedaling their wares from house to house. Therefore Berlin became the birth place of “The Yankee Peddler”. In 1886, the State Legislature granted a charter for what became the Berlin Fair which is still held annually on the first weekend in October. The Town council-Town Manager form of govern-ment was instituted with a charter revision in 1995-96. For more Berlin, CT history, visit: www.town.berlin.ct.us/category/subcategory.php?categoryid=14
Essential Information & ContactsTown Hall: 240 Kensington Rd., Berlin
Population: 20,245 Median Household Income: $93,328Median Age: 49 Net Grand List: $2,194,716,070Form of Government ~ Town Council-Town ManagerTown Website ~ www.town.berlin.ct.us/Town Manager ~ Arosha Jayawickrema, 860-828-7003 Mayor Mark H. Kaczynski, 860-828-7003Town Clerk ~ Kathryn J. Wall, 860-828-7036Economic Development Office ~ Chris Edge, Director, 860-828-7005Police Department ~ Chief John M. Klett, 860-828-7093Fire Chief James Simons, 860-828-6237Electric Company ~ Eversource - 800-286-2000Gas Company ~ Connecticut Natural Gas, 860-727-3000 (General Number)Housing Authority ~ Marjorie Moore Village, 860-828-4500Cable Company ~ Comcast by Xfinity - 800-934-6489Board of Education ~ Sup. Brian Benigni, 860-828-6581, www.berlinschools.orgBerlin-Peck Memorial Library ~ 234 Kensington Rd., Berlin, 860-828-7125Berlin Senior Center ~ Tina Doyle, Director, 33 Colonial Drive, 860-828-7006
The following link will get you quick access to the many resources found in the commu-nity of Berlin - www.town.berlin.ct.us
AdvanceCT (https://www.advancect.org/about/) - formerly CERC (Connecticut Economic Resource Center) - Town and City Profiles provide extensive demographic information. Find them all at: http://profiles.ctdata.org/
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Central Connecticut is the perfect place to start or expand your business. We are at the crossroads
of routes I-91, Route 15, U.S. Route 5 and I-691, and minutes away from I-84 and Route 9 ... connecting you to Vermont, New York, Massachusetts, New York City, Boston and all of New England.
Connecticut has heavily invested and expanded commuter bus and rail services. AMTRAK currently provides reliable passenger rail service. The New Haven-Hartford-Springfield commuter rail project, officially branded as “The Hartford Line,” launched services in June of 2018 and includes 17 round trips between New Haven and Hartford. Berlin, Meriden and Wallingford have new train stations - all with high-level platforms, pedestrian overpasses, ample parking, and many other amenities.
If you are in Meriden, you are only 40 minutes away from Bradley International Airport (www.bradleyairport.com) (BDL), New England’s second-largest airport that serves as the gateway to the entire Northeast. Tweed New Haven Airport (www.flytweed.com) (HVN)is only 30 minutes away and offers a convenient no hassle option for Southern Connecticut travelers. Boston and New York City airports are between 2 - 2.5 hours away. In addition, Meriden and Wallingford share the Meriden-Markham Municipal airport (www.airnav.com/airport/KMMK) providing charter flights, flight instruction, aircraft rental and aircraft sales. This facility serves the needs of local business persons as well as the recreational flyers.
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Opened in 2016, the award winning Meriden Green is a 14-acre flood control/park and economic development project located in the heart of downtown Meriden. The Meriden Green, formerly known as the “Hub” site, includes several key features including a public park with gathering places and links to the regional greenway system, pedestrian links to the new transit center, and an amphitheater and great lawn area for public events. The site is designed to detain floodwaters during major storm events and also includes 3 acres for private development located above the 100 year floodplain.
Above is an aerial view of Meriden Green & Silver City Bridge
Since its inception in the 1800s, central Connecticut has a strong, diversified business community.
Our manufacturing sector has a wide variety of products, including aircraft / communication equipment, engine gaskets, and nuclear instrumentation, specialty metals, medical equipment to premier confections and specialty food manufacturing. Our ideal location attracts diverse businesses and their employees. Connecting the communities of Meriden and Wallingford is Research Parkway, an industrial, research and develop-ment and office area. The area consists of approximately 1,000 acres of land (half in Meriden and half in Wall-ingford) along a three mile section of Route 91. This roadway is home to a number of national and international companies.An abundant supply of natural gas and electric energy is available to provide power for businesses and industries on a large scale. Wired and wireless communication services are plenti-ful including multi-carrier cell towers as well as satellite, wired broadband, DSL and multiple public and private wireless internet access sites. Service sector jobs are plentiful in central Connecticut utilizing our excellent communication services. A variety of educational and training services are available that offer unique collaborations with area businesses and schools. These partnerships provide workforce development and customized training including special-ized manufacturing training as well as high-tech computer training for school-to-career students or adults seeking new careers in the new econ-omy. The Meriden and Wallingford Adult Education Programs, Middlesex Community College Meriden Center, Post University Accelerated Degree Programs, and the Worforce Alliance / American Job Center are just a few of these resources available to area residents and businesses. Central Connecticut also has a great variety of public, private and regional magnet schools that are most wel-coming to the children of the families who work in the areas.
Regional banks, community banks, credit unions and several finance companies comprise the financial in-stitutions in the area. From full service banking and borrowing to stand alone ATMs, all financial needs are covered. Sections of Wallingford are designated as Enterprise Zones and can offer at-tractive incentive benefits, including tax abatements, for eligible business projects. The Meriden Information Technology Zone, a project initi-ated by the Chamber, is an initiative to attract new business to the city and to keep current high tech businesses growing in Meriden. This program highlights the excellent communica-tion infrastructure which already ex-ists in Meriden and offers those quali-fied businesses in the zone various tax incentives and abatements. For firms seeking an outstanding loca-tion with a business friendly atmos-phere and superior facilities, central Connecticut is the place to be. Inter-ested businesses can contact The Mid-state Chamber of Commerce or the municipal Departments of Economic Development for more information on locating or expanding in the region.
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Help for Employers Navigating a New FutureThe first six months of 2020 haven’t been what anyone has expected. Workforce Alliance is here to help employers navigate the future with new virtual ways to access the same great no-fee services.
Workforce Alliance is one of five non-profit workforce investment boards in Connecticut, supporting 30 town in Middlesex and New Haven counties including the Greater Meriden towns of Meriden, Middletown, Wallingford Durham, Cromwell, Middlefield plus Hamden, Greater New Haven and the Shoreline from Milford through Old Saybrook.
Through our network of American Job Centers in Meriden, New Haven, Middletown and Hamden plus specialty training programs and events we help employers connect to more than 16,000 jobseekers a year.
A team of Business Services Representatives lead by Coordinator Wanda Lary is organized across by In-Demand Industry Sectors 1) Manufacturing, Engineering and Bio-Science 2) Health Care, Social and Educational Services 3) Finance, Insur-ance, Real Estate, Trades and Information Technology and 4) Transportation-Distribution- Logistics and Customer Service including Retail and Hospitality.
As business open back up and assess their employee training and hiring needs, this team is here to offer:• Employer-Featured Virtual Job Clubs • On-the-Job Training Grants for up to 50% of New Hire Wages• Virtual Career Fairs • Free Job Postings• Labor Market Information • Virtual Applicant ScreeningDepending on social distancing made necessary by COVID-19, in-person hiring events may resume when it is deemed safe.
Recent events have also caused every organization – including us - to take stock of what we can do to stop racial injustice. We recognize the persistent inequalities that continue to impact communities of color. Our mission to develop comprehen-sive and community-wide options that deliver employment solutions to South Central CT has never been more important.
As we look forward, we will strive to be a resource for employers on how to diversify recruiting and hiring, plus expand upon our efforts to serve minority-owned businesses and entrepreneurs.
Visit our website at www.workforcealliance.biz/business-services for staff contact information. Main Office: (203) 867-4030 x 254.
Workforce Alliance is the workforce development board serving 30 towns in South Central Connecticut. Equal opportunity programs.
REAL is an acronym for Recreation, Entertainment, Arts, and Leisure. REAL
illustrates the quality of life in our central Connecticut communities, reinforcing the fact that it is a great place to live, a terrific place to play and a wonderful place to raise a family. You can use this Membership Directory and Community Guide or visit the Chamber web site for the current listing of the Chamber members that are here to partner with our residents and visitors to help you make memories to last a lifetime!
Parks & Recreation...Meriden’s outstanding system of parks and open space is one of the finest in the entire state. With over 3,000 acres of park land, the total percentage of Meriden’s land devoted to parks is 17.6%, and no other city in New England can match that! The city’s scenic location offers infinite opportunities to enjoy the beauties of the outdoors. East Peak/West Peak, the mountain on which Castle Craig is situated, is the highest elevation within 25 miles of the coastline from Cadillac Mountain in Maine to Florida. Castle Craig rises 1,002 feet above sea level and offers a spectacular view of the area, and on a clear day, even the Sleeping Giant Mountain range to the south, along with New Haven, Long Island Sound and the edge of Long Island may be seen. The Castle Craig Tower atop the peak is a regional landmark and is the silhouette in The Midstate Chamber of Commerce Logo. Castle Craig is located inside Hubbard Park.
Hubbard Park, built with consultants from John Olmstead, the step son of Frederick Law Olmstead, who designed Central Park in New York City, is one of the loveliest in New England. The park covers 1,800 acres and offers skating in the winter on Mirror Lake, tennis courts, a pavilion, swings and playground equipment for children, hiking, Bandshell, swimming pool, outdoor education and picnic facilities. Hubbard Park is the scene of wonderful seasonal activities, including the Daffodil Festival in
April, when 600,000 daffodils display their spectacular beauty. This event draws visitors from throughout New England and beyond. Several events are scheduled year round in the park - even in December, when, during the Festival of Lights, the park is aglow with thousands of lights fashioned into fantastic sculptures. Outdoor music concerts at the James J. Barry Bandshell are often presented free of charge and offer a variety of music to suit every taste. Meriden also offers 15 public parks and 15 playgrounds, picnic grounds with fireplaces, a Municipal golf course, 10 tennis courts, 30 ball fields, 9 basketball courts, 1 public swimming pool, and 2 stadiums. Falcon Field received a $4 million reconstruction , with artificial turf making it a state of the art facility for football, soccer and more. The Quinnipiac River Linear Walking Trail is a spectacular place to walk starting at Red Bridge and ending near the Meriden/Cheshire town line; phase II was completed in 2013 with another 1.2 miles extending behind Wilcox and Platt High Schools.
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A view of Hunter Golf Course from the 2nd Hole looking toward Violi’s Restaurant
Hubbard Park is the location of the Annual Daffodil Festival - and Midstate Chamber organizes business expo tent!
Arts, Culture & Entertainment...Meriden is a community with a wealth of cultural opportunities.The Castle Craig Theatre, home of Castle Craig Players, located in downtown Meriden, is a popular center for the arts offering performance year-round. Our communities’ schools and youth agencies, including the YMCA’s, Spanish Community of Wallingford, Boys and Girls Clubs, Women and Families Center, Girls Inc. of Central Connecticut, offer educational, recreational, training and performance opportunities as well as after school and summer programs. The Augusta Curtis Cultural Center is a rare jewel of a building. Originally Meriden’s library, this over 100+ year-old marble, Greek-revival building offers three floors of gracious space that magically turns into performance, exhibit and special event space throughout the year. The Public Libraries offer year-round exhibits of local interest, historical interest and of course, literary interest. Meriden also offers an ample selection of support services for the Arts & Culture, including Gallery 53 - Arts & Crafts Association of Meriden that offers art shows, receptions, classes and a whole lot more. Historical homes are a highlight including the 1711 Solomon Goffe House, the Andrews Homestead, and the Meriden Historical Society. Shopping... Whether you are a casual shopper, or a connoisseur with extraordinary interests, you will be delighted with the variety of retail stores. Meriden Mall is the regional shopping mall with more than 150 boutiques, jewelers, and other specialty stores. Route 5 and 15 is our main retail boulevard that is the “main drag” in Wallingford, continues with retail through Meriden and becomes the Berlin Turnpike in Berlin. Numerous other sites from local malls to Wallingford Center complete the diverse suite of offerings. C-Town Supermarket made downtown Meriden their home in 2014 and specialty markets like Noack’s Meat Products and V. Czapiga & Son offer the best in local specialties and groceries at affordable prices. All chocolate lovers know of
the superior quality and selection at Thompson Chocolate.Dining & Lodging...The area’s diversity is reflected in the many dining opportunities the region has to offer. From authentic Spanish cuisine to world famous steamed cheeseburgers, we have it all. Enjoy breakfast at one of our hometown eateries or freshly made pastries from a family run bakery. Fast food options allow for lunch on the run, or for a more leisurely paced visit one of our many fine restaurants. For business functions, select from convention facilities or one of our excellent caterers. Central CT has something for every palate and price range!
REAL Communities (cont.)
Chamber member restaurants, delis, and other food providers may be found in this directory and on www.midstatechamber.com or at www.midstaterestaurants.com.Lodging facilities comprise a range of accommodations from economy class motels to full-service conference centers. All are easily accessible along major highways with professional staff eager to assist you, whether you’re looking for a romantic getaway, planning a wedding or hosting a conference. From overnight stays to extended lodging, visitors can find accommodations suitable to their every need.
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State Legislative Delegation www.cga.ct.gov
Governor Ned Lamont 860-566-4840Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz 860-524-7384
State Senators:Mary Abrams 860-240-0584(13th District including Meriden)Len Fasano 860-240-8800(34th District including Wallingford)Gennarro Bizzarro 860-240-8800(6th District including Berlin)
The Midstate Chamber of Commerce provides access and forums to meet one on one and in groups with our elected officials on the local, state and federal level. We work with our elected officials and staff to merge the business interests with those of the municipalities and the region. Some examples include:
• We are the business eyes, ears and voice at City Council and Committee meetings. • We track business legislation in Hartford and Washington, DC.• We offer Candidate Forums, Legislative Breakfasts, “Pizza, Pasta and Politics” and other special events to provide our members with access to politicians and legislative leaders in the region. Below is a list of the state and federal legislators that represent our communities. Municipal contacts may be found on pages 15-16.
State Capitol 210 Capitol AvenueHartford, CT 06106
Legislative Office Building
300 Capitol AvenueHartford, CT 06106
www.ct.govFederal Legislative Delegation
www.cga.ct.gov
U.S. Congressional Representatives
Senator Richard Blumenthal 860-258-6940
Senator Chris Murphy 860-549-8463
Representative Rosa DeLauro (3rd District including Wallingford)203-562-3718
Representative Jahana Hayes(5th District including Meriden)860-223-8412
Representative John Larson (1st District including Berlin)860-278-8888
R.J. Carabetta & Co., P.C. Certified Public Accountants................ 203.238.9500
Robert A. Gollnick, CPA ............................................................... 203.237.1140H & R Block - E. Main St................................................................ 203.235.7977
H & R Block - So. Broad St............................................................ 203.235.3335
H & R Block - Lewis Ave................................................................ 203.639.0378
H & R Block - Wallingford.............................................................. 203.269.4361
RJ Media Group ............................................................................ 203.235.1661
Vector Media ................................................................................ 860.227.8652
Yac Promo Items by Lori ............................................................... 203.272.4999
~ Air Conditioning and Heating Services ~A-1 Services Inc. .......................................................................... 203.238.2147
Alliance All Trades ........................................................................ 860.283.9939James T. Kay Co., Inc. ................................................................. 203.634.3113
Ryan Oil Company, Inc ................................................................. 203.248.6984
Silver City Furnace Co., Inc. ......................................................... 203.237.0995
Standard Oil of CT, Inc. ................................................................ 203.334.5532
~ Alarm Services ~Mule Security Systems, Inc. .......................................................... 203.238.7561
~ Ambulance Services ~Hunter's Ambulance Service, Inc. ................................................. 203.235.3369
~ Apartment Community ~Alvista Willow Brook ..................................................................... 203.639.9988
~ Apartment Rentals and Housing ~RSR Properties, LLC .................................................................... 203.935.0406
George E. McGoldrick, AIA, LLC .................................................. 203.235.9900
~ Art Gallery ~Gallery 53 ..................................................................................... 203.235.5347
~ Art Studios ~Franciscan Pottery ........................................................................ 203.237.8084
~ Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete ~L. Suzio York Hill Companies ........................................................ 203.237.8421
~ Associate Member ~Francis Barillaro ............................................................................ 203.687.7478
A. Lee Campione .......................................................................... 203.815.8871
Frank J. Cirillo ............................................................................... 860.529.5630Clarity Output Solutions ................................................................ 860.983.7810
John DiRoma ................................................................................ 203.676.2608
Verdolini's Transmission Service, Inc. ........................................... 203.237.4379
Zoels Body & Auto Center ............................................................ 203.237.6464
~ Banking Services ~Ion Bank - Wallingford................................................................... 203.678.0294
Ion Bank - East Side...................................................................... 203.639.8866
Ion Bank Hamden ......................................................................... 203.729.4442
Ion Bank - West Side Office........................................................... 203.639.8866
Liberty Bank - Berlin...................................................................... 888.570.0773
Liberty Bank - Main Office ............................................................. 860.638.2922Liberty Bank - Meriden................................................................... 888.570.0773
Liberty Bank - Wallingford.............................................................. 203.949.6239
Liberty Bank-North Haven ............................................................. 203.285.2995
People's United Bank Meriden Super Stop & Shop Office............. 203.639.5033
People's United Bank at Centennial Plaza.................................... 203.634.7769
Santander Bank ............................................................................ 860.570.3290
TD Bank - East.............................................................................. 203.639.5010Webster Bank - Cromwell.............................................................. 860.632.6620
Webster Bank - Meriden................................................................ 203.639.2930
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. - East........................................................ 203.630.4454
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. - Main........................................................ 203.235.0971
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. - West....................................................... 203.630.4480
~ Banquet Facility ~Aqua Turf Club ............................................................................. 860.621.9335Four Points by Sheraton Meriden .................................................. 203.238.2380
Il Monticello ................................................................................... 203.265.3553
~ Beauty Salon ~Leslie K Hair and Nail Salon ......................................................... 203.235.4334
Salon Nathaniel LLC ..................................................................... 203.630.0181
Salon Nathaniel Signature ............................................................ 203.741.9110
~ Bookstores ~Friends of the Meriden Public Library ............................................ 203.639.1505
Maryheart Crusaders Inc. ............................................................. 203.238.9735
~ Building Contractors ~LaRosa Building Group, LLC ........................................................ 203.235.1770
~ Business and Financial Consultant ~ACN .............................................................................................. 860.268.3230ISOE Commercial Capital ............................................................. 203.281.4000
Making Meriden Business Center ................................................. 203.494.5575
~ Business Coaching & Training ~Knowlton Communications ............................................................ 203.443.7472
Middlesex Community College at Platt (MxCC@Platt) .................. 203.235.0774
Middlesex Community College - Main Campus.............................. 860.343.5800
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~ Cable Television Broadcasting ~Cox Business - Manchester........................................................... 860.432.5126
Cox Communications Public Access - Cheshire............................. 203.439.7080
~ Continuing Education ~Middlesex Community College at Platt (MxCC@Platt) .................. 203.235.0774
Middlesex Community College - Main Campus.............................. 860.343.5800
~ Copy Center ~AlphaGraphics .............................................................................. 203.265.9939
~ Copy Center ~Prentis Printing Solutions, Inc. ...................................................... 203.634.1266
~ Copying Equipment ~A & A Office Systems, Inc. Ubeo East........................................... 860.635.5053
~ Credit Unions ~Achieve Financial Credit Union - Meriden...................................... 860.828.2790
American Eagle Financial Credit Union - Cromwell........................ 860.568.2020
American Eagle Financial Credit Union - E. Hartford...................... 860.568.2020
American Eagle Financial Credit Union - Newington...................... 860.568.2020
American Eagle Financial Credit Union - North Haven................... 860.568.2020American Eagle Financial Credit Union - Plainville......................... 860.568.2020
American Eagle Financial Credit Union - Southington.................... 860.568.2020
Connex Credit Union ..................................................................... 203.603.5844
MembersFirst CT Federal Credit Union - Wallingford .................... 203.265.0420
MembersFirst CT Federal Credit Union ......................................... 203.237.6424
~ Crushed Stone ~L. Suzio York Hill Companies ........................................................ 203.237.8421
Francis T. Maloney High School ................................................... 203.238.2334
Meriden Adult Education ............................................................... 203.237.0602Meriden Aviation Center, LLC ....................................................... 203.648.4870
City of Meriden Board of Education ............................................... 203.379.2601
Middlesex Community College Foundation ................................... 860.343.5789
Middlesex Community College at Platt (MxCC@Platt) .................. 203.235.0774
Middlesex Community College - Main Campus.............................. 860.343.5800
NESIT Makerspace New England Society of Innovation & Techno 203.514.2257
O. H. Platt High School ................................................................. 203.235.7962Post University Corporate Partnershhip......................................... 203.596.4500
Horace C. Wilcox Technical High School ...................................... 203.238.6260
~ Electric Utility ~Eversource Energy - Waterbury..................................................... 203.597.4319
Eversource Energy - Hartford........................................................ 800.989.0900
Fosdick Fulfillment Corporation - Research Pkwy. ........................ 203.269.0211
~ Funeral Services ~B. C. Bailey Funeral Home ............................................................ 203.269.4630
Beecher & Bennett Funeral Service .............................................. 203.235.4152
John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home ............................................. 203.235.3338
Stempien Funeral Home, Inc. ....................................................... 203.235.9181
~ General Contractors ~AVT Construction .......................................................................... 203.639.1368John C. Fiderio & Sons Inc. .......................................................... 203.237.0350
LaRosa Building Group, LLC ........................................................ 203.235.1770
~ Golf Course ~Hunter Golf Club ........................................................................... 203.634.3366
Indian Springs Golf Course ........................................................... 860.349.8109
Southington Country Club ............................................................. 860.621.2461
~ Government-Municipal ~Capitol Strategies Group, LLC The Webster Memorial Building..... 860.293.2581
City of Meriden .............................................................................. 203.630.4123
Meriden City Clerk's Office ............................................................ 203.630.4030
The Offices of Meriden City Council & Mayor ................................ 203.630.4125
Meriden Fire Department .............................................................. 203.630.5868Meriden Health & Human Services Department ............................ 203.630.4226
Meriden Police Department ........................................................... 203.238.1911
Meriden Tax Assessor Department ............................................... 203.630.4065
Meriden Health & Human Services Department ............................ 203.630.4226
MidState Medical Center ............................................................... 203.694.8200
Precision Chiropractic & Nutrition Center ...................................... 203.284.9200
STAR Studio LLC ......................................................................... 203.237.5660WellCare Health Plans, Inc. .......................................................... 203.285.7732
~ Health Clubs ~The Edge Fitness Club ................................................................. 203.235.0150
~ Healthcare ~Always Best Care Senior Services ................................................ 203.269.1522Arden House Care & Rehabilitation Center ................................... 203.281.3500
Concentra Medical Centers .......................................................... 203.949.1534
Franciscan Ever There Care ......................................................... 203.630.2881
Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care .................................... 203.238.1441Masonicare Home Health & Hospice ............................................ 888.679.9997
~ Home Improvement Contractors ~CT Cellar Doors, LLC .................................................................... 866.483.0576
John C. Fiderio & Sons Inc. .......................................................... 203.237.0350
Prestige Construction Home Improvement .................................... 203.886.9183
~ Hospice Care ~Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care .................................... 203.238.1441
~ Hospital ~MidState Medical Center ............................................................... 203.694.8200
MidState Medical Center MediQuick Urgent Care Center ............. 203.694.5350
~ Hotel & Lodging Services ~Fairfield by Marriott ....................................................................... 203.284.0001
Four Points by Sheraton Meriden .................................................. 203.238.2380Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham ...................................................... 203.379.5048
Holiday Inn Express ...................................................................... 860.276.0736
~ Human Services ~MidState ARC, Inc. ....................................................................... 203.237.9975
Shelter NOW New Opportunities, Inc............................................. 203.634.1734
United Way of Meriden & Wallingford ........................................... 203.235.4403
Women and Families Center ......................................................... 203.235.9297
~ Ice Cream ~Cold Stone Creamery ................................................................... 203.235.0693
Stamford Insurance Group - SIG - E. Windsor............................... 860.627.9418
Stamford Insurance Group - SIG - Groton..................................... 860.445.8447Stamford Insurance Group - SIG - Stamford.................................. 203.359.0880
Suzio Insurance Center, Inc. ......................................................... 203.237.7403
Attorney Jon Patrucco .................................................................. 203.235.1691
Law Office of E.B. Quirk, LLC ....................................................... 203.440.0359
Ashely A. Sgro, Esq. Attorney at Law............................................ 203.859.8395
E. Jack Shorr Law Offices, LLC .................................................... 203.238.3600Solomon, Krupnikoff & Wyskiel, P.C. ............................................ 203.235.1659
The Legal Consult Group INC ....................................................... 347.603.6541
~ Mechanical Services ~James T. Kay Co., Inc. ................................................................. 203.634.3113
~ Media ~Dinamica 1120 AM ....................................................................... 860.505.8243
RJ Media Group ............................................................................ 203.235.1661
~ Medical Services ~Allergy Associates of Hartford PC ................................................. 860.246.7273The Center For Foot & Ankle Surgery, LLC .................................. 203.265.4814
Comprehensive Orthopaedics & Musculoskeletal Care ................. 203.265.3280
MidState Medical Center ............................................................... 203.694.8200MidState Medical Center - Community Relations........................... 203.694.8733
MidState Medical Center - Development Office ............................. 203.694.8742
CT Department of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) ....................... 860.740.1085The Curtis Home ........................................................................... 203.237.4338
Employers Association of the NorthEast ....................................... 877.662.6444
Kiwanis Club of Meriden ............................................................... 203.641.8147
LISA, Inc. Living in Safe Alternatives, Inc....................................... 860.424.0946
Meriden Humane Society .............................................................. 203.238.3650
Polish National Alliance - Lodge #513 ........................................... 203.269.9405
The Salvation Army ....................................................................... 203.235.6532Seniors Have Dreams Too, Inc. .................................................... 203.824.3967
Spanish Community of Wallingford SCOW.................................... 203.265.5866
TriCircle, Inc. ................................................................................ 203.631.1743
United Way of Meriden & Wallingford ........................................... 203.235.4403
Wheeler Clinic Alternative in the Community.................................. 203.235.1654
Wheeler Clinic Foster Care Programs ........................................... 860.793.7277
~ Nursing Homes ~The Bradley Home ........................................................................ 203.235.5716
Connecticut Baptist Homes ........................................................... 203.237.1206
The Curtis Home ........................................................................... 203.237.4338
East Ridge Manor, Inc. ................................................................. 203.634.0564
Meriden Center - Genesis Health Care ......................................... 203.238.2645Regency House of Wallingford, Inc. .............................................. 203.265.1661
~ Office Equipment & Supplies ~A & A Office Systems, Inc. Ubeo East........................................... 860.635.5053
~ Office Refreshment ~Triple Springs Spring Water Co. ................................................... 203.235.8374
Ray Valenti - RE/MAX Professionals ............................................ 203.238.1977
Silver City Properties LLC/ Gulino Real Estate .............................. 203.237.5397Weichert Realtors, The Zubretsky Group ...................................... 203.376.7846
~ Real Estate Services ~Colliers International ..................................................................... 203.497.3955
~ Religious Items ~Maryheart Crusaders Inc. ............................................................. 203.238.9735
~ Religious Services ~Bibleway Church Worldwide, Inc. .................................................. 203.237.7592
King's House Church International ................................................ 614.429.9331
Mount Hebron Baptist Church ....................................................... 203.235.0449New Life Church ........................................................................... 203.630.3012
Our Lady Queen of Angels Parish ................................................. 203.235.6381
St. Andrew's Church ..................................................................... 203.237.7451
~ Remodeling ~Ferazzoli Imports of New England ................................................ 860.346.1923
V. Nanfito Roofing & Siding .......................................................... 203.639.1634
~ Restaurants ~AmericanSoul Kitchen Bar ............................................................ 203.440.3016
The Asian Invasion ....................................................................... 203.235.2059
Avanti Restaurant & Pizza ............................................................ 203.440.9990Back Nine Tavern ......................................................................... 860.621.6383
Banana Brazil Buffet & Grill Restaurant ....................................... 203.440.9151
The Local Pizzaria ........................................................................ 203.235.2245Ting Ho Chinese Restaurant ......................................................... 203.630.0332
~ Retirement Community ~Elim Park ...................................................................................... 203.272.3547
Masonicare ................................................................................... 888.679.9997Masonicare at Ashlar Village ......................................................... 888.679.9997
~ Roofing Contractor ~Macri Roofing Inc. ......................................................................... 203.235.4830
V. Nanfito Roofing & Siding .......................................................... 203.639.1634
~ Sand and Gravel ~L. Suzio York Hill Companies ........................................................ 203.237.8421
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~ Security Services ~Gentle Jungle Pet Store ................................................................ 203.238.0507
Mule Security Systems, Inc. .......................................................... 203.238.7561
Phil's Lockshop, Inc. ..................................................................... 203.237.4602Tactical Success, LLC .................................................................. 512.765.4233
~ Service Organizations ~Boys and Girls Club of Meriden, Inc. ............................................. 203.235.8185
Meriden Lions Club ....................................................................... 203.235.8582
Meriden-Wallingford Civitan Club c/o President MJ Higgins........... 203.213.8139
New Opportunities, Inc. ................................................................ 203.639.5060
New Opportunities, Inc. - Waterbury.............................................. 203.575.9799Rotary Club of Meriden ................................................................. 860.608.4293
SCORE - New Haven Chapter 66.................................................. 203.865.7645
Women and Families Center ......................................................... 203.235.9297
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