14th Annual Military Appreciation Breakfast
Tuesday, September 30, 2025 (7:30 AM - 9:15 AM) (EDT)
Description
Come and join us as we express gratitude to those who selflessly serve our country. This breakfast event provides the business community with a unique chance to demonstrate their support and foster connections with service members in eastern Connecticut. Your active involvement enables us to extend numerous complimentary invitations each year to our local service personnel as a heartfelt token of appreciation.
Recognizing Those Who Serve and Support
Join us as we honor the spirit of service and community with three special recognitions:
Patriotic Business Award
Awarded to one small and one large business that consistently go above and beyond in showing unwavering support for the men and women in uniform serving eastern CT. (formerly known as Military Community Support Award)
Your 2025 Recipients are:
General Dynamics Electric Boat
Service Person of the Year
SPOY honors an exceptional active duty, reserve, or National Guard service member who has demonstrated exemplary service to their military branch and made a meaningful impact within their local community. This award recognizes individuals who go above and beyond the call of duty, exemplifying the highest values of integrity, leadership, and selfless commitment. (Selected by the Chamber's Military Affairs Council)
Your 2025 SPOY is:
ND1 (DWS/EXW) John J. Ahnen III, United States Navy
Engagement Opportunities:
Your engagement supports our complimentary invitations to local service members and branch leaders, while highlighting your brand to a diverse audience of over 200 attendees. Contact Memberships@chamberECT.com to learn more or sign up today.
Presenting Sponsor: $4,000 Sold Out
- Company representative to be seated at Head Table, with opportunity for opening remarks during event
- Two priority reserved tables 8 (16 seats)
- Company logo on marketing materials, including registration webpage, flyer, and printed program; verbal recognition as event sponsor
- Full-page, color ad in event program (5"W x 8"H)
- Opportunity to distribute literature/promotional items to each attendee via place settings and/or display table
- Company banner on display (company to provide)
Supporting Sponsors: $2,000
- Priority reserved table of 8 people
- Company logo on marketing materials, including registration webpage, flyer, and printed program; verbal recognition as event sponsor
- Full-page, color ad in event program (5"W x 8"H)
- Distribute literature or promotional items at each place setting
- Display table for literature or promotional items
- Company banner on display (company to provide)
Centerpiece Sponsor: $1,000
- Four reservations for event
- Company logo on signage accompanying each centerpiece
- Half-page, color ad in event program (5"W x 3.75"H)
- Company name on event webpage; verbal recognition as event sponsor
Stars-and-Stripes Sponsor: $1,000
- Four reservations for event
- Company banner on display near the stage
- Half-page, color ad in event program (5"W x 3.75"H)
- Company name on event webpage; verbal recognition as event sponsor
Military Table Sponsor: $450
Sponsor a reserved table seated with 2 company representatives and 6 of the Chamber's invited military guests
- Two reservations for event
- Company logo on designated table signage
- Company name on event webpage and event program
- Half-page (5"W x 3.75"H), full color program ad
Program Advertising - Chamber Members Only
Distributed to over 200 attendees including military members, ads are a great avenue to express your appreciation or promote your Military Discounts!
- Full page (5"W x 8"H), full color: $125
- Half page (5"W x 3.75"H), full color: $75
Photo-ready ads (hi-res PDF, JPG or EPS) due 1 week prior to event date to marketing@chamberECT.com. Graphic design service is available from the Chamber for $25 fee.
Donate a Door Prize
Show appreciation for our active service members by contributing a door prize. All eligible service members will be entered into a raffle drawing at the event for a chance to win. Contact ddesrochers@chamberect.com to donate your company door prize.
Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Stars-and-Stripes Sponsor
Military Table Sponsor
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Chamber Member:
Single Registration: $35
Reserved table of 8 guests (members only): $300
Non-Member: $45
Veteran, Retired, or Military Spouse (regardless of Membership): $20
Cancellation Policy: Notice must be given at least three business days prior to the event. No shows or those unable to cancel in time will be billed as applicable. To cancel, please call the Chamber at 860-701-9113.
1225 Ocean Avenue
New London, CT 06320 United States
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