Mohegan Sun was recently recognized as “Industry Innovator” by the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut’s annual awards, also known as the “ECTys,” aiming to recognize excellence in both business and the community. The “Industry Innovator” award showcases businesses of any size that have shown strong ability to adapt to the marketplace by introducing or embracing new concepts or technologies to better serve customers. This award also takes into account businesses that provide unique opportunities for
New Haven and Uncasville, CT (Dec. 8, 2020) – Yale New Haven Health, the Mohegan Tribe and Mohegan Sun have announced a new community COVID-19 collection site in the Mohegan Sun Thames Garage.
The drive-through site was selected to provide more community testing in the Uncasville region, but also to allow Mohegan Sun team and Tribal members access to fast, safe COVID-19 testing. The Thames Garage location is open to the public and Mohegan team members by appointment only.
The new Yale New Haven Health VETS ROCK 2020
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Mohegan Sun celebrates active duty military, veterans and reserves with a day of valuable programs and resources. This expo is focused on enhancing the lives of our service members by providing information on virtual job fair opportunities, veteran service organizations and other resources. Veterans, reserves and active duty members can pre-register for the free event as well as register if they are interested in being fitted for a suit through Save-A-Suit.
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After a long and successful career in health care, Bill Stanley, vice president for government and community relations at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, will retire in mid-October, L+M Healthcare President and CEO Patrick L. Green announced today.
“Bill has devoted more than two decades to L+M in one of its most challenging areas - fundraising. Bill’s talent and skills have resulted in his having played an important role in the growth and development of this hospital. My sincerest thanks and best As the Mohegan Tribe has reopened portions of their reservation, including the Mohegan Sun entertainment destination, new safety protocols and operating procedures have been established to protect guests and employees. Working to ensure not only the physical but also the mental health of their guests, Mohegan Sun has recommitted support for the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling (CCPG), continuing a decades-long partnership. This support comes in the form of annual funding and partial sponsorship of Thames Valley Council for Community Action (TVCCA) has partnered with Franco’s Comedy for Your Cause and the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce (GNACC) to host a virtual comedy fundraiser on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 7:00 pm. The event will raise money for TVCCA’s Meals on Wheels program, which has seen a dramatic increase in requests for services that include nutritious meals and wellness checks for homebound seniors. TVCCA delivers about 1,000 meals a day to homebound seniors throughout Eastern
CT Council on Problem Gambling to Conduct Statewide Awareness and Education Events During March
Governor Ned Lamont has issued a proclamation declaring that March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month in the State of Connecticut. Problem and Disordered Gambling is a public health issue that affects thousands of Connecticut adults and impacts the lives of their loved ones. It is estimated that approximately 70,000 Connecticut adults meet the clinical criteria for gambling disorder, and an additional 285,000 Norwich, CT - Norwich Arts Center held its annual meeting on Wednesday, January 22 at the Courtyard by Marriott in Norwich. During the meeting a vote was held for the 2020-2021 slate of officers. They are as follows: Kristen Nickerson, President; Faye Ringel, Vice President; Thomas Keaney, Treasurer and Patricia LaPierre, Secretary. Kris Nickerson, a Senior Accounts Manager for the Hartford Business Journal in Hartford, is a Norwich resident and has been on the Norwich Arts Center Board of Directors since Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) has named Nick Gilham Director of Social Media. He will oversee social strategy, marketing, content, monitoring and operations for all MGE properties. Dana Lambersky has been promoted to Director of Convention Services for Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, where she will play a new and vital role in the planning and organization of the growing calendar of meetings, incentives, conference and exhibitions at Mohegan Sun.
“Nick Gilham comes to MGE with a wealth of More Music: James HarrisFriday, January 31 at 7 pm
Join us for a performance by local guitarist and vocalist James Harris. James is known for his unique and interesting interpretations of well know acoustic classics: Beatles, Stones, Dylan, Neil Young; 80’s and 90’s rock with a jazz influence, and a variety of his own compelling original works.
Tickets $15
18 and under admitted free. Cash, check & credit card accepted at the door.
Cash or check accepted at the door, or visit our website for advance The Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling (CCPG), in collaboration with Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun, will conduct education and outreach events in observance of Responsible Gaming Education Week, which takes place from September 15-21, 2019.
CCPG staff will be on hand at Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun to raise public awareness of responsible gaming, problem gambling, and the availability of prevention and recovery services statewide. Responsible Gaming Education Week (RGEW) provides an opportunity to share Three Rivers Professor of Accounting Edwin Muenzner recently established the William F. Muenzner Sr. Memorial Scholarship in honor of his father. Professor Muenzner explained that all of the good qualities that he possess today were taught to him through his father’s example of compassion and impeccable work ethic. William F. Muenzner Sr. spent nearly his entire life working to provide for his family. At the age of 17, he graduated from high school in Lawrence, Massachusetts, and began his work life in the The public is invited to join the Mohegan Tribe at their annual Mohegan Wigwam Festival at Fort Shantok, Village of Uncas, on Saturday, August 17 and Sunday, August 18 from 10 am to 7 pm.
Learn more about Mohegan culture and traditions including Native American crafts, foods, dancing and drumming. The festival is open to all ages, is family-friendly and admission is free. No pets, please.
Parking is at Mohegan Sun’s Thames Garage and shuttles will run throughout the day, each day (including for Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has announced that its two Assistant Vice Presidents who oversee its extensive branch network in eastern Connecticut have successfully completed the Credit Union League of Connecticut’s intensive management program for high-potential executives.
Michael Ballirano and Sonya Armstrong, Charter Oak’s Assistant Vice Presidents and Regional Retail Sales Managers, were among the small group of credit union executives selected annually for the competitive two-year program at the Eastern CT – The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Foundation has announced that scholarship applications are open to local senior-year high school students interested in pursuing higher education or vocational opportunities. The deadline for applications is April 30, 2019. Applications are available from ChamberECT.com/foundation.
This spring, the Foundation’s Board of Directors will select four scholarship recipients based on a variety of criteria including academic persistence, community involvement, Tourism/hospitality industry professionals invited to increase their knowledge of eastern CT arts, cultural, and tourism attractions
Eastern CT – A coalition of eastern CT tourism and hospitality industry partners, led by the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT, will host an industry “Fam Tour” (familiarization tour) of regional arts, cultural, and tourism attractions on Monday, April 29 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Registration is open at ChamberECT.com/famtour or (860) 701-9113.
Produced in partnership Eastern CT – The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Foundation has announced the distribution of $120,000 to 37 eastern CT non-profits that will improve the quality of life for thousands of children in the region.
This year’s disbursement reflects the highest-ever amount distributed by the Foundation and marks a twelve percent increase over the 2018 grant disbursement.
The Foundation raised funds throughout 2018 with fundraisers including the 7th Annual Bowl-a-Thon at High Rollers Luxury Lanes at Foxwoods
Wednesday, April 10, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Norwich, CT – Three Rivers Community College will be hosting Vets Connect, its annual veterans resource fair, a one-stop resource for jobs, education, health services, networking and more. This year the fair will include 40 organizations and 20 yellow-ribbon colleges. Vets Connect will be held on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Three Rivers Community College’s Multi-Purpose Room, and the expanded education resources will be nearby in the Local Treasures Series: The Mohegan Tribe~25 Years Since Federal Recognition, with Mark BrownWednesday, March 6 at 6pmJoin us for an evening with Mark Brown, the only member of the Mohegan Tribe who has served on its Tribal Council continuously since 1995, in conversation with community leader Bill Stanley (Yale-New Haven L+M Hospital). How has the Mohegan Tribe’s growth contributed to our local and state economy, as well as the Tribe’s health and welfare? What does it mean to be a sovereign nation? What
> Click to learn more. Waterford, CT – Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has promoted Sonya Armstrong and Michael Ballirano to Assistant Vice Presidents and Regional Retail Managers of the credit union's expansive branch network in eastern Connecticut.
“Sonya and Michael have extensive experience managing some of our busiest and largest branches and that will serve them well as they take on their new responsibilities managing our regional branch system,” said Brian A. Orenstein, Charter Oak’s President and Chief Executive Businesses to be Recognized at Nov. 2, 2018 Military Appreciation Breakfast
Eastern CT – The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT’s Military Affairs Council has selected Antonino Acura of Groton and Comcast NBCUniversal as the recipients of the 2018 Military Community Support Award. Both businesses will be recognized at the Chamber’s 9th Annual Military Appreciation Breakfast, which will be held Friday, November 2, 2018 from 7:45 to 9:15 a.m. at Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa in Groton.
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The community is welcome to experience Mohegan culture at Fort Shantok in Uncasville CT on Saturday, August 18 and Sunday, August 19, 2018.
When/where
Saturday, August 18 and Sunday, August 19, 2018
10:00am to 7:00pm each day (Grand entry at noon each day)
Fort Shantok, Uncasville, CT (on the Mohegan Reservation)
In detail:
The public is invited to join the Mohegan Tribe at their annual Mohegan Wigwam Festival at Fort Shantok, Village of Uncas, on Saturday, August 18 and Sunday, August 19 from Norwich, CT ̶ Proud families of Three Rivers Community College students packed the room on Wednesday, May 2, when the Three Rivers College Foundation (TRCF) held the twenty-sixth annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony.
Generous contributions led to a record-breaking number of scholarships awarded to 212 students. The total sponsorships awarded came to just over $410,000 which includes $50,000 of summer scholarships. Many students who have exhausted their financial aid and cannot afford summer courses Waterford, CT – Charter Oak Federal Credit Union reported strong gains in its assets, which topped the $1 billion mark in 2017, along with growth in net income, lending and membership during a “standout year” for eastern Connecticut’s largest credit union.Brian A. Orenstein, Charter Oak’s President and Chief Executive Officer, told members attending the credit union’s 79th Annual Meeting that 2017 “was a great one for Charter Oak – a truly standout year in so many ways.”
“We’ve gone from a tiny credit Longtime hospitality veteran to lead sales effort for destination spa and resortNorwich, CT – Gary Baker, CMP, hospitality veteran of both Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods, has joined The Spa at Norwich Inn’s executive leadership as Director of Sales. Baker will lead the team in developing all markets including corporate, association, events and weddings.
Baker was responsible for a number of ground-breaking events at Mohegan Sun during his tenure as Director of Convention Sales & Services. Barrett-Jackson’s Eastern CT – The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Foundation has announced the distribution of $107,400 to 38 eastern CT non-profits that will improve the quality of life for thousands of children in the region.
The Foundation raised funds throughout 2017 with fundraisers including the 6th Annual Bowl-a-Thon at High Rollers Luxury Lanes at Foxwoods Resort Casino in April and the 34th Annual Holiday Gala held at Mohegan Sun in December.
“I would like to thank the community for its continued support of During this special edition of Signings & Sightings, newly published author, Michelle Jacobik will debut her first book, Prosperity After Divorce: Take charge of your finances & create the life you really want using Lifestyle Re-Design Planning (TM), to her hometown audience. Jacobik will engage fans in a live discussion followed by a book signing.
*Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Michelle will be signing copies of her book, which will be available for purchase inside The Cabaret Eastern CT – The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut Foundation announced that grant applications are available for eastern CT non-profits and charities that benefit local children and families. Applications are available online from www.ChamberECT.com/foundation or by calling the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut office at (860) 701-9113.
The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that raises funds for local children in need through On October 4, 2017, the Thames River Innovation Partners (TRIP) announced David McBride as its new Executive Director. TRIP was founded as an unprecedented alliance between the public sector, private enterprise, and nonprofits to build prosperity throughout the Thames River region. Its partners include the City of New London, City of Groton, Town of Groton, CURE Innovation Commons, Spark Makerspace, the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, and the University of Connecticut.
“It’s an honor to take New London, CT – Today, the Thames River Innovation Partners (TRIP) announced David McBride as its new Executive Director. TRIP was founded as an unprecedented alliance between the public sector, private enterprise, and nonprofits to build prosperity throughout the Thames River region. Its partners include the City of New London, City of Groton, Town of Groton, CURE Innovation Commons, Spark Makerspace, the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, and the University of Connecticut.
“It’s an honor to Check out the new menu at Pautipaug Pub at Mohegan Sun Golf Club! Eastern CT – The United States Department of Commerce has announced a partnership that includes the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, the Connecticut Office of Tourism, the Connecticut Airport Authority, and Aer Lingus, which together will participate in a tourism trade mission to Dublin, Ireland and Manchester, UK from September 16-20, 2017.
The tourism trade mission, titled the “Tastes & Sights of Connecticut,” will introduce tourism operators, travel agents and representatives from travel
Housing remains a key economic indicator in the region bolstered by strong job growth at Mohegan Sun and Electric Boat, as well as successful workforce development by the Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board (EWIB).
According to the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, rising home sales and new rental housing construction in New London, Groton and Norwich is helping to spawn a noticeable economic recovery in the region, especially as hospitality, entertainment, and manufacturing keep Incredibly proud of our seafaring heritage, in 2016 southeastern Connecticut collectively celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Naval Submarine Base and Submarine School in Groton. The year-long celebration, titled CTSUBCEN, included programs, events and activities like the popular CT Sub Trail, a public art project. All the proceeds from the CT Sub Trail benefited the U.S.S. Groton Sail Foundation.
Through the generous support of strong community partners like Stifel, a “fleet” of 21 fiberglass Norwich, CT – The Chelsea Groton Foundation of Norwich has awarded $3,000 to The Arc New London County’s vocational/employment program for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
Funds will be used to offset costs of purchasing a commercial bakery oven for the agency’s Culinary Arts program. The Arc’s “Classic Crunch” cookies are sold at ShopRite New London and Norwich, Mohegan Sun Employee Store and Service Station, Thames Valley Alternative Relief Center, Ledyard Village Market, Agency Honors Credit Union for Partnership Spanning Four DecadesWaterford, CT – Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has received two Chairman’s Awards from the United Way of Southeastern Connecticut in recognition of Charter Oak’s longtime partnership with the Gales Ferry-based social services agency.
United Way bestowed its Loyal Company of the Year Award and its Benefactor Award to Charter Oak during the agency’s 2016-17 Campaign Celebration and Chairman’s Awards Presentation on May 5th at the Mohegan United Way of Southeastern Connecticut hosted its Campaign Celebration event on May 5th to recognize local businesses and organizations that ran outstanding fundraising campaigns and volunteer year-round on behalf of United Way. More than 350 community leaders and volunteers gathered at Mohegan Sun to celebrate around the theme "Anyone can be a hero."The Campaign Celebration was sponsored by Mohegan Sun and the subsequent snack packing project was sponsored by the MDA-UAW Local 571 so that no donor dollars Mystic Area Shelter and Hospitality needs your help striking out family homelessness!
Mystic Area Shelter and Hospitality’s annual gala is set for May 5 at Mystic Seaport’s North Lawn and River Room at Latitude 41°. The sports-themed fun begins at 6:30 p.m. and includes games, gourmet tailgating fare, open bar, major league silent and live auctions, and dancing to the beat of Power Posse. Attire is casual, with favorite team jerseys and sneakers encouraged.
The gala is the nonprofit agency’s Credit Union Promotes Six To Serve Its Growing Branch Network Waterford, CT – Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has announced the promotion of six employees on its Branch Operations team to serve its expanding branch network across eastern Connecticut.
“This is a highly talented team of individuals who’ve excelled in our branch operations, so I’m confident that their new responsibilities will help us better serve our growing membership and branches in New London and Windham counties,” said Brian A. Eastern CT – The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Foundation has announced the distribution of $113,300 to 38 eastern CT nonprofits that will improve the quality of life for thousands of children in the region.
The Foundation raised funds throughout 2016 with fundraisers including the 5th Annual Bowl-a-Thon at High Rollers Luxury Lanes at Foxwoods Resort Casino in April and the 33rd Annual Holiday Gala held at Mohegan Sun in December.
“The number of grant requests this year was unprecedented at Waterford, CT – Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has opened its newest full-service branch at Mohegan Sun to serve its growing membership there and will also offer employees a new network of ATM machines at multiple Mohegan properties, including the Eagleview Employee Center and the Mohegan Tribe’s Community and Government Center.
The Mohegan Sun Branch, which opened on Monday, March 6th, is Charter Oak's 16th branch to serve its expanding membership across eastern Connecticut and is part of the credit Originally published in The Day on January 29, 2017
by Brian Hallenbeck
Ledyard, CT – Joshua’s Limousine Service aims to please.
“Five percent of what we do is transportation,” Gary McKeon, the Gales Ferry-based livery’s director of operations, said in an interview last week. “The rest is customer service.”
Take the football fan who flew down to the Alabama-Clemson game in Florida earlier this month.
“We gave her a ride to the airport, got her a hotel reservation in Tampa, set up her transportation to Eastern CT – The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut Foundation announced that grant applications are available for eastern CT non-profits and charities that benefit local children and families. Applications are available online from www.ChamberECT.com/foundation or by calling the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut office at (860) 701-9113.
The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that raises funds for local children in need through Regional partnership will promote this key sector of Connecticut’s economy
Eastern CT – The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT has announced the formation of the Greater Mystic Tourism Marketing Committee (GMTMC), a 12-member group that will facilitate and streamline the region’s efforts to grow eastern CT’s position as the state’s premier tourism destination.
The new committee, a unit of the Chamber, will be chaired by Andy Wood, Senior Vice President of External Relations at Mystic Aquarium. The Preston, CT – Senator Paul Formica (R-20), Senator Heather Somers (R-18) and Representative Mike France (R-42) on Tuesday attended the unveiling of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority’s plan to redevelop the former Norwich Hospital property as a tourism destination.
“Seeing this redevelopment plan come together is an incredible step forward for our region. Tourism is a key factor in expanding our economy and developing new job opportunities, especially here in eastern Connecticut. These plans show a Groton, CT – Lori Dufficy, SVP, Director of Sales & Service at Chelsea Groton Bank, was recently selected as a New Leader in Banking by the CT Bankers Association and The Warren Group. This honor is awarded to up-and-coming professionals from across Connecticut considered to be outstanding employees who have made a notable impact in their bank and their community; only thirteen individuals were selected for recognition. The recipients were honored at a special awards dinner on Thursday, January 12 at Enjoy theFlorida Georgia Line concert
with special guests Dustin Lynch and Chris Lineand support UCFS Healthcare
Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.
$125 per ticketMohegan Sun Arena - SkyboxIncludes food and dessert, cash bar.
For tickets, please contact Jennifer Ermler at (860) 822-4147 or JErmler@UCFS.org. New Facility Will Be 16th in Credit Union's Growing Network Across Eastern CTWaterford, CT – Charter Oak Federal Credit Union will open a new full-service branch at Mohegan Sun in spring 2017 as part of its continuing multi-year expansion of its branch network in eastern Connecticut.
"This new branch will offer Mohegan Sun employees all the amenities of our other full-service branches while being conveniently located on site for easy access by the casino's employees, tribal members and tribal employees," The parade will proceed through Downtown New London to Mohegan Sun Casino
New London, CT – On November 9, 2016 VetsRock 5-day event hosted by the Mohegan Sun and Til Duty is Done kicks off at Mike’s Famous Harley-Davidson with a procession to the Mohegan Sun. The ride leaves Mike’s Famous Harley-Davidson, 951 Bank Street, New London, CT at 11:00am. It will travel down Bank Street in New London to Route 32 to the event location at the Mohegan Sun. All motorcycles and cars are welcome to ride along. This Businesses to be Recognized at Nov. 4, 2016 Military Appreciation Breakfast
Eastern CT – The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT’s Military Affairs Council has selected GEICO of Waterford and the Mohegan Tribe as the recipients of the 2016 Military Community Support Award. Both businesses will be recognized at the Chamber’s 7th Annual Military Appreciation Breakfast, which will be held Friday, Nov. 4 from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. at Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa in Groton.
The Military Community Support Award During October, donate a coat and receive a complimentary entrée, regular sub or five free wingsWhat:
During the month of October, Mohegan Holding Company-owned restaurants are hosting a coat drive to benefit local charities. To thank the community for its donation of a new or gently used coat of any size: get a complimentary entrée with a donation at Smashburger, a regular sub with a donations at Jersey Mike’s Subs, five free wings with a donation at Arooga’s, or $5.00 off a $25.00 purchase with a Oct. 22 fundraiser for Sofia Sees Hope to feature Jean Bennett M.D., Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Mystic, CT – Dr. Jean Bennett, M.D., Ph.D., a groundbreaking researcher from the University of Pennsylvania who is working to cure blindness, will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Dinner in the Dark event to benefit local charity Sofia Sees Hope.
In its first two years, Dinner in the Dark raised more than $130,000 to fund research into rare retinal diseases. With the third dinner coming up Mystic, CT – The Denison Pequotsepos/Coogan Farm Nature & Heritage Center’s 15th annual Wild Mushroom Festival, which celebrates wild edibles and offers mushroom delicacies prepared by local chefs and vendors, is 1-4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 25 at the Nature Center, 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic.
Participating restaurants this year are Capt. Daniel Packer Inne, Gray Goose Cookery, Maize ‘n’ Manna Wholefoods, Maple Lane Farms, Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream, Zest Fresh Pastry, The Mystic Boathouse, Milagro Cafe, Don't miss your opportunity to join some of the nation's most prominent business executives, thought leaders, and academic experts. Get your business involved in the Geno Auriemma UConn Leadership Conference:
Leadership Transitions and Building Winning Teams
October 26 - 27, 2016
Mohegan Sun Convention CenterReview this year's confirmed speakers
As the University of Connecticut's premier leadership event, the Geno Auriemma UConn Leadership Conference is a distinctive opportunity for both accomplished One-Day Free Event Showcases Mental, Physical Health
Eastern CT – The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, in partnership with the Mohegan Tribal Council, has announced that the fourth annual Total Life Expo will take place Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016 at Mohegan Sun’s Convention Center from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The Total Life Expo is a quality-of-life event that encompasses all aspects of living well in mind and body. It is presented by the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT and the Mohegan New Haven, CT – Frontier Communications today announced the launch of Vantage Sports Network (VSN-CT) from Frontier Communications, a new all-local channel dedicated to bringing viewers year-round coverage of Connecticut’s high school, collegiate and youth sports.
The channel will officially launch in early September and will be exclusive to Frontier’s Vantage TV™ customers. It will air 7 days a week on Channels 600 and 1600 HD. Content and programming will be developed by Noah Finz, former WTNH Sports On Saturday, August 20, donate two food items and receive a free regular sub!What: On Saturday, August 20, Jersey Mike’s Subs in Norwich is hosting a food drive to benefit the United Way’s Gemma E. Moran United Way/Labor Food Center. As a thank you to the community for their participation, donors will receive a free regular sub with a donation of two (2) food items.When/where: Saturday, August 20, 2016 from 10:00am to 9:00pm
Jersey Mike’s Subs at 36-44 Town Street/Norwichtown Commons Mall in Norwich, CT The Medal of Honor Recipient Recognition ’56 Ford Thunderbird will be the centerpiece of an interactive exhibit and heroes tribute coming to the dealership during the
2016 holiday season and beyondNew London, CT – On Sunday, August 14, at 1pm the public is invited to witness the unveiling of a one-of-a-kind Medal of Honor Recipient Recognition 1956 Ford Thunderbird at Mike’s Famous Harley-Davidson.
The Medal of Honor car is an awe-inspiring artistic tribute to our country’s military heroes who have When:Wednesday, August 17
Breakfast at 7:30 a.m.
Program at 8 a.m.
Meal packing at 8:30 a.m.Where:
Mohegan Sun Casino
Uncas Ballroom in the Convention Center
1 Uncasville Boulevard
Uncasville, CT 06382
Please join us! Hear the "state of the United Way," engage a young leader, and feed someone facing hunger...all in one morning!
Virginia L. Mason, President & CEO of United Way of Southeastern Connecticut, invites you to the 2016 Community Leaders Breakfast. Hear the "state of your local United Way" Veterans invited to learn more about job opportunities at Frontier and to apply
for sales and service positions in Connecticut
New Haven, CT – Frontier Communications today announced it will be hosting a job fair for military veterans at Mohegan Sun. The event will be held on Sunday, July 10 from 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Mohegan Sun’s “Spring Gateway,” located just outside the arena box office.
Representatives from Frontier will be on-hand to meet with veterans interested in applying for one of many United Way of Southeastern Connecticut hosted its Campaign Celebration event to recognize local businesses and organizations that ran outstanding fundraising campaigns and volunteer year-round on behalf of United Way. Those in attendance were also among the first to learn how much had been raised during the organization’s annual fundraising campaign. More than 320 community leaders and volunteers gathered at Foxwoods Resort Casino to celebrate the achievement.
At the event, 2015-16 United Way Campaign Chamber Foundation Provides $103,987 to 35 Nonprofits That Benefit Local Children and Families
Eastern CT – The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Foundation has announced the distribution of $103,987 to 35 eastern CT nonprofits that will improve the quality of life for thousands of children in the region.
The Foundation raised funds throughout 2015 with fundraisers including the 4th Annual Bowl-a-Thon at High Rollers Luxury Lanes at Foxwoods Resort Casino in April and the 32nd Annual Holiday Gala held Eastern CT – The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut Foundation announced it raised $115,000 at its 32nd Annual Holiday Gala at Mohegan Sun on December 11. The funds will be used to assist children’s charities throughout our region.Lou Ziegler, the Foundation’s Board Chair, worked tirelessly to continue the success of the Gala. He acknowledged the community, especially the volunteers, for their continued support of the annual event.
Ziegler noted, “This event would not be possible without the Bottomless Champagne, Dinner & Dessert Buffet, Live & Silent Auctions Highlight Regional Favorite Event
Funds Raised Support Children’s Charities Throughout Eastern CT
Eastern CT – The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Foundation has announced that it will hold its 32nd Annual Holiday Gala at Mohegan Sun’s Convention Center on Fri. Dec. 11, 2015 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $95 per person and are available from the Chamber of Commerce’s website at www.ChamberECT.com or can be ordered directly We now have brand new luxury suites for sale in the award-winning Mohegan Sun Arena.
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Governor Malloy will present the State’s successes of the past year, outline its current situation, and discuss his expectations for the coming year. He will then take questions
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
at Mohegan SunA day to make a difference by providing our veterans with valuable resources along with world-class entertainment and workshops to celebrate Veterans Day.The Vets Rock Expo will spotlight many opportunities for veterans with selected companies, organizations, government agencies, and non-profits in the following categories:• Housing• Education• Support Networks• Jobs• Therapy• Employment• Recreation• Community Service• Veteran Benefits• And The Earth Skybox at the Mohegan Sun Arena will be the setting Sept. 18 for a special concert promotion benefitting the New London Homeless Hospitality Center.
Four classic ’90s performers – Boyz II Men, Wilson Phillips, En Vogue and Coolio – will be joining forces that evening for a concert at the Arena.
Guests who order skybox tickets through NLHHC will enjoy snacks and desserts, soft drinks and an unparalleled view of the performances. Doors open at 7:30 with the concert beginning at Chamber’s and Mohegan Tribal Council’s Total Life Expo Returns Sept. 19One-Day Event to Showcase Mind, Body, Spiritual Health
Eastern CT – The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, in partnership with the Mohegan Tribal Council, has announced that the third annual Total Life Expo will take place Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015 at Mohegan Sun’s Convention Center from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The Total Life Expo is a quality-of-life event that encompasses all aspects of life – mind, body, and spirit. It
First-Ever Non-Profit Collaboration among Mashantucket Pequots and Mohegan Tribe to Benefit Prostate Cancer Research at Dana Farber
North Stonington, CT – The 20th Annual Prostate Cancer Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, June 22, 2015, at Lake of Isles Golf Course - for the first time.
The tournament is organized by Sheffield Pharmaceuticals in collaboration with Arnold Palmer's endorsed Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF), and the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. PCF is the largest global Charter Oak Supervisor Named Investigator of the Year
Waterford, CT – Cathie Forier, a Supervisor of Corporate Security for Charter Oak Federal Credit Union, has been named “Investigator of the Year” by the Connecticut chapter of the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators (IAFCI).
“We’re proud to see Cathie’s investigatory skills recognized by such a respected global organization,” said Brian A. Orenstein, Charter Oak’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “Cathie is The Thames club is hosting an event to help benefit cancer fighters & survivors. Tickets for members are discounted at $10 per person and guests are $20. We’d love if you could come and help support this great cause. Listed below are the vendors participating. There is also going to be raffle tickets sold for great gifts. You can purchase tickets for this event at the Club through Jen or Mia and also at Bijou Salon 256 Boston Post Rd in Waterford, the Drunken Palette 259 State St. New London or Birdseye Mitchell Etess Named Chamber’s Citizen of the Year
Waterford, CT – Mitchell Etess, longtime CEO of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (MTGA), has been named Citizen of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut. He becomes the 65th person so honored by the region’s largest business organization.
Etess will be recognized May 27 at a banquet held in his honor at Mohegan Sun. Further details will be announced soon.
“Mitchell Etess is known throughout Connecticut and beyond for everything
Chamber Foundation Provides $88,674 to 27 Nonprofits to Benefit
Thousands of Children and Families in Region
Waterford, CT — The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut Foundation today announced the distribution of $88,674 to 27 eastern Connecticut nonprofits that will improve the quality of life for thousands of children in eastern Connecticut.
The Foundation raised funds throughout 2014 with fundraisers including the Annual Bowl-a-Thon at Foxwoods in April and the Annual Holiday Gala held at Now in its 20th year, the Annual Men Against Domestic Violence Radiothon will be a 5-day on-air and on-line campaign. The awareness and fundraising effort, which benefits Safe Futures, will run from Monday, February 2 through Friday, February 6, 2015, during which listeners of WCTY 97.7, WNLC 98.7 FM, ROXY 100.9 FM and WICH 1310 AM will hear on-air spots to engage the community against domestic violence and will be invited to visit AgainstViolence.org, a special website that will give listeners ways to take Waterford, CT – December 12, 2014 –Jeffrey Brown Jr. is the winner of Charter Oak Federal Credit Union’s recent promotion and has won two tickets to Justin Timberlake’s The 20/20 Experience World Tour, happening Saturday, December 13, 2014, at Mohegan Sun. The recent promotion was launched in October, and was primarily promoted on Facebook and in Charter Oak’s 14 branches.To learn more about Charter Oak’s current promotions, visit CharterOak.org, stop into a branch, or call 860-446-8085 or 800-962-3237.
Mohegan Sun Named “Industry Innovator” by Eastern Connecticut’s Chamber of Commerce Annual ECTy Awards
Mohegan Tribe, Mohegan Sun and Yale New Haven Health launch new testing site at the Casino
Mohegan Sun Hosts Vets Rock 2020 on November 6
New! Track and Trampoline Private Reservations
Bill Stanley, Vice President, Government and Community Relations, Announces Retirement
Mohegan Sun Supports the Physical and Mental Health of Guests as Casino & Resort Reopen for Business
TVCCA Meals on Wheels to Host Virtual Comedy Fundraiser
Governor Lamont Issues Proclamation Declaring Problem Gambling Awareness Month in Connecticut
Norwich Arts Center Appoints Officers
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) Recruits Nick Gilham as Director of Social Media
An Acoustic Evening with Guitarist and Songwriter James Harris at La Grua Center
Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling Observes Responsible Gaming Education Week With Awareness &
Three Rivers Community College Professor Creates Endowed Scholarship in Honor of his Father
2019 Mohegan Wigwam Festival to be held August 17 & 18
Charter Oak AVPs Complete Executive Education Program
Chamber Foundation Accepting Applications for Student Scholarships
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Chamber Partners to Host Tourism Industry 'Fam Tour' April 29
Chamber Foundation Provides $120,000 to 37 Non-Profits That Benefit Local Children and Families
Three Rivers Community College to Host Veterans Resource Fair April 10
Mark Brown of The Mohegan Tribe to Speak at La Grua Center March 6 - 25 Years Since Federal Recognition
LEARN Presents the 3rd Annual Disability Summit March 16 at Mohegan Sun
Charter Oak Promotes Two To Assistant Vice President
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Chamber Announces Antonino Acura, Comcast as Military Community Support Award Recipients
Survival Systems USA Offering Leadership/Team Development Experience
2018 Mohegan Wigwam Festival to be Held Aug 18 & 19
Three Rivers College Foundation Awards $410,000 in Scholarships
Charter Oak Reports 'Standout Year' in 2017
Gary Baker Joins The Spa at Norwich Inn
Chamber Foundation Provides $107,400 to 38 Eastern CT Non-Profits
Michelle Jacobik (Prosperity After Divorce) Author Talk & Book Signing at Mohegan Sun Cabaret!
Chamber Foundation Accepting Grant Applications from Eastern CT Children's Charities
Business Express: David McBride Named Executive Director of Thames River Innovation Partners
Meet David McBride, Executive Director of the Thames River Innovation Partners
New Bites at Pautipaug Pub
U.S. Department of Commerce Takes ‘Tastes & Sights of Connecticut’ to UK and Ireland Sept 16-20
Business Express: All Signs Point to Strong Economic Recovery
Stifel Shows Civic Pride with No Clowning Around Donation
Chelsea Groton Foundation Awards $3,000 for The Arc New London County's Training Program
Charter Oak Receives United Way Awards
Mohegan Sun and its Employees Receive United Way's Highest Award
Sport Jerseys Preferred at 'Home Field Advantage' Gala May 5
Charter Oak Announces Branch Operations Promotions
Chamber Foundation Provides $113,300 to 38 Nonprofits
Charter Oak Opens New Branch at Mohegan Sun
Students: Free Jump at Naskart Every Thursday
Joshua's Limousine Focused on Details, Customer Satisfaction
Chamber Foundation Announces 2017 Grants Available
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Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Announces Formation of Greater Mystic Tourism Marketing Committee
Formica, Somers, France Applaud Mohegans’ Redevelopment Plans for Norwich Hospital Property
Lori Dufficy of Chelsea Groton Bank Named ‘New Leader in Banking’
UCFS Offering Skybox Tickets to Florida Georgia Line Concert at Mohegan Sun March 11
Naskart Announces New Year's Day 2017 Grand Opening
Charter Oak to Open Branch at Mohegan Sun
Mike's Famous Harley-Davidson to Host 'The Vietnam Veterans Wall That Heals' Ride, Parade
Chamber Announces GEICO and the Mohegan Tribe as Military Community Support Award Winners
Mohegan-Owned Restaurants Across New England Hosting Coat Drive to Benefit Local Charities
Innovative Researcher Will Speak at 3rd Annual 'Dinner in the Dark' Event
DPNC's 15th Annual Wild Mushroom Festival Set for Sunday, Sept. 25
Chamber Members: Participate in the UConn Leadership Conference at Mohegan Sun Oct. 26-27
Chamber's and Mohegan Tribe's Total Life Expo Returns September 17 to Mohegan Sun
Frontier Announces New All-Local Sports Channel in CT
Jersey Mike’s Subs in Norwich Hosting Food Drive To Benefit Gemma E. Moran United Way/Labor Food Center
Medal of Honor Car to be Unveiled at Mike's Famous Harley-Davidson
United Way of Southeastern CT Community Leaders Breakfast: Aug. 17 at Mohegan Sun
Frontier Communications to Host Job Fair for Military Veterans at Mohegan Sun July 10
United Way Honors Local Businesses, Announces Annual Campaign Results
Chamber Foundation Announces 35 Grant Recipients for 2016
Chamber Foundation's Holiday Gala Assists Eastern CT Children's Charities
Chamber Foundation's Holiday Gala Returns Dec. 11 to Mohegan Sun
Luxury Suites at Mohegan Sun Arena Now Available
Chamber to Host Breakfast with Governor Malloy on Oct 28
Vets Rock at Mohegan Sun on Nov 11!
Skybox Event at Mohegan Sun Supports Homeless Hospitality Center
Chamber's and Mohegan Tribal Council's Total Life Expo Returns Sept. 19
Mashantucket Pequots, Mohegan Tribe Collaborate to Benefit Cancer Research at Dana Farber
Charter Oak Supervisor Named Investigator of the Year
Thames Club Hosting Cancer Benefit April 19
Mitchell Etess Named Chamber of Commerce's Citizen of the Year
Chamber Foundation Announces 27 Grant Recipients for 2015
Men Against Domestic Violence Radiothon Feb. 2-6
Charter Oak Names Winner of its Concert Ticket Promotion
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