ORANGE, Connecticut, August 1, 2024 – Since being appointed the executive director of the Orange Chamber of Commerce on July 1st, the outpouring of warm welcome wishes and support by the community has been truly overwhelming and appreciated.
Over this time, I have had the pleasure to reach out to dozens of businesses and organizations to learn, listen, and engage. The energy and commitment to creating value for their customers, networking with fellow businesses, and contributing to the quality of life of the area is outrageously impressive. Be assured, it is the Chamber’s mission to support our members and the community to work, live, and thrive!
I look forward to continuing our conversations and collaborations as we expand our program and value to members.
And speaking of programs, our premier event of the year will be the Community Awards and Annual Meeting to be held at the Courtyard by Marriott, 136 Marsh Hill Road, Orange, on Thursday, September 19th.
The hot breakfast buffet starts at 9:00 am sharp with a program that will include a State of the Town Address by Orange First Selectman, James Zeoli, and a State of the State Address by the Connecticut Business and Industry Association’s (CBIA) Vice President of Public Policy, Chris Davis.
The showcase of the meeting will be the presentations of the Orange Police Officer, and the Orange Firefighter of the Year as determined by their peers. The “Orange Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year,” will also be presented. Avangrid and Milford Bank are Platinum and Gold Sponsors of the event, respectively. More sponsorships are very much welcome to help us celebrate our community heroes!
And, before you take off for Labor Day Weekend, take time to raise a glass, exchange business cards, and enjoy with friends and colleagues, old and new! Next Thursday, August 29th, 5:00 – 7:00 pm, the Chamber is proud to be partnering with our newest Chamber member, Charter Senior Living of Orange, 197 Indian River Road for our August Business After Hours. All proceeds benefit the Orange Food Bank and the Orange CT Chamber of Commerce.
Ticket purchases include wine, beer, non-alcoholic beverages, mouth-watering hors-d’oeuves, and light refreshments. This event is made possible by the generosity and hospitality of Charter Senior Living.
Please email director@orangectchamber.com to purchase your tickets for all events or to become a sponsor. Chamber events are open to the public.
And finally…Welcome to our New and Returning Chamber Members!
In addition to Charter Senior Living, we welcomed four other new or returning members: New England Spine & Disc (NESD), Orange Wine and Liquor, ShopRite of Orange, and the pending autumn grand opening of Take a Moment, Touchless Therapy.
Located at 391 Boston Post Road, Orange, Dr Richard Carpenos opened NESD on July 10th, 2009, and has been treating patients throughout Connecticut for over three decades. Orange Wine and Liquor is owned and operated by Harry, Alu, Romi, and Selly Patel, also owners of the adjacent Orange Center Convenience store located in the Orange Shopping Center. Our longtime Chamber member, ShopRite, renewed their membership and we look forward to partnering with them on future activities.
Author: Barry Lee Cohen
Executive Director, Orange Chamber of Commerce.