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15th Annual Military Appreciation Breakfast

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 (7:30 AM - 9:15 AM) (EDT)

Description

Celebrate the 15th year of the Chamber's Annual Military Appreciation Breakfast. 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.

Volunteers are welcome to help that morning with room set up. Please contact ddesrochers@chamberect.com if you are interested. 

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)

Nominate a business for this award (Starting September 3)

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)


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)

Patriotic Pride Sponsor: $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)

15th Anniversary Gift Sponsor: $2000 (Deadline September 16)

  • Two reservations for the event
  • Company logo on marketing materials, including registration webpage, flyer, and printed program; verbal recognition as event sponsor
  • Half-page, color ad in event program (5"W x 3.75"H)
  • Company logo on gift to each attending service member
  • Company name on event webpage; verbal recognition as event sponsor

Red, White & Blue 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: $500 
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.


Door Prize Gift Sponsor: $100
Make this event even more memorable for our active-duty service members by sponsoring a door prize! Your contribution will help provide exciting raffle prizes for our military guests.

Sponsorship Options:

  • Contribute $100 toward a gift basket and have your company name or brand recognized with the prize.
  • Donate a gift item or gift card valued at $100 for the door prize drawing.

To purchase this sponsorship, or to donate a custom door prize, contact Denise Desrochers at ddesrochers@chamberect.com.



Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

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Pricing

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.
Ocean Beach Park Port 'N Starboard
1225 Ocean Avenue
New London, CT 06320 United States
Event Contact
Denise Desrochers
860-701-9113
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Wednesday, September 30, 2026 (7:30 AM - 9:15 AM) (EDT)
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