Greater Valley Chamber Events Newswire

Valley Business Network (VBN) 12/3/2025 7:45 AM - 12/3/2025 9:15 AM

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 17:54:45 GMT

This group is meeting in-person only

Coffee & General Networking: 7:45 am - 8:00 am; Meeting starts promptly at 8:00 am.

To register to attend: please contact the Chamber Staff facilitator.

Valley Business Network is a category-exclusive networking group that meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month. VBN members represent a variety of industries and professions. The group's objective is to be a forum for relationship building with the goal of helping members to grow their networks. Additionally, VBN helps members become more informed business people, by sharing their expertise and learning from educational presentations provided by members and guest speakers.

Visitors are welcome. For more information on this Business Referral Group contact the Chamber today.

Please note:
Greater Valley Chamber membership is required to belong to this referral group.
VBN membership is by application and acceptance of the Advisory Board. There is a separate yearly membership fee due upon acceptance.

Meeting times/days may change due to special presentations, holidays, weather, etc.
Snow Policy: If Shelton schools are cancelled or delayed, the meeting will be held virtually.

Jingle Mingle Annual Holiday Gathering 12/3/2025 4:30 PM - 12/3/2025 6:30 PM

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 14:16:11 GMT

Online registration for this event is now closed. Walk-ins are welcome. Hope to see you later!

'Tis the season to celebrate connections and community!

It's the most wonderful time of the year—and the best time to network!

Get ready to celebrate at the Greater Valley Chamber's Jingle & Mingle Annual Holiday Gathering! This is the holiday event you don't want to miss. PLUS: This year's event includes an open house for the spectacular new residential community - The Shelton Grove.

Here’s what’s in store for this festive evening:

Culinary Delights: Savor delicious hors d’oeuvres and desserts from Nieves Hospitality.
Holiday Buzz: Enjoy music, a cash bar, and a chance to win one of our fun door prizes!
The Main Event: Unforgettable networking... and the highly anticipated Festive Seasonal Attire Contest is back! Dress to impress—and win!
Give Back: Please bring a donation for the TEAM, Inc. Toys 4 Kids program! Volunteers will be onsite to collect.(Checks should be made payable directly to TEAM, Inc.)

Let's raise a glass to a successful year!

$25 Member Rate; $40 General Admission - Your registration includes one drink ticket.

Please note: 48 hour notice of cancellation required.

Tech+ (formerly TIED) Council Monthy Meeting 12/4/2025 8:15 AM - 12/4/2025 9:15 AM

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 18:16:58 GMT

Hot Tech Topics Roundtable Discussion

The Tech+ Council (formerly TIED) was developed to serve as resource of trusted advisors. It is a way to help bring an understanding of how technology can enhance business - and that is not as scary as it may seem. It is a forum for collaboration and innovation for Valley technology leaders as well as a way to bring awareness to local resources providing support, answers, education, development, and information in the technology fields. The Tech+ Council coordinates regular informative seminars on technology issues affecting area businesses.

Compromised of individuals and companies including but not limited to; Managed Service Providers, Cyber Security, Computer networking, Computer productivity, data usage, internet presence, social media, software training, data analytics and those not in the industry but interested in learning.

The council meets on the first Thursday of each month at 8:15 AM. Membership in the Greater Valley Chamber is required for membership in the group; however, anyone is welcome to come to any meeting to learn more about the group or about the topic of the month.

(Meeting times/days may change due to special presentations, holidays, weather, etc. Snow Policy: If Shelton schools are cancelled, or delayed, the meeting will be held virtually.)

WIN - Women In Networking Council Holiday Breakfast & Grant Presentation 12/9/2025 8:30 AM - 12/9/2025 10:00 AM

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 18:08:54 GMT

Online registration has closed for this event. Please email us if you are interested in attending.

We welcome you to join us for this special in-person event celebrating the past year's successes and the 2025 WIN Entrepreneurial Grant recipients. Enjoy a hearty breakfast buffet, great conversation and more.

The Women In Networking (WIN) Council was formed as a way to share hurdles unique to women in business by providing a warm, friendly atmosphere that is supportive, educational & dynamic. Members are a mix of female entrepreneurs, business owners, and key players in B2B services. They meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month -- Coffee & Networking prior to the start of the meeting. Those looking succeed, achieve & prosper through sharing individual knowledge, skills and resources are welcome.

In addition, WIN developed an Entrepreneurial MicroGrant Program for Women In Business in the six Valley communities served by the Greater Valley Chamber. a variety of fundraisers to support this grant and their fund with the Valley Community Foundation. Since the Grant was created over $82,000 has been distributed to 88 women-owned businesses in our #ValleyCT. They also have a named fund through the Valley Community Foundation.

Please note:
Greater Valley Chamber Membership is required to belong to the group.
Area women in business are welcome to attend one meeting as a guest prior to joining.
There is a separate annual fee to belong to the group. For more information contact the Chamber today.

Meeting times/days may change due to special presentations, holidays, weather, etc.
Snow Policy: If Shelton Schools are cancelled or delayed, the meeting will held virtually only.

Seeds to Leads Holiday Breakfast 12/10/2025 7:45 AM - 12/10/2025 9:00 AM

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 17:18:02 GMT

Members Only Holiday Breakfast

This group is meeting in-person only.

To register to attend: please contact the Chamber Staff facilitator.

Seeds to Leads is a category exclusive networking group. Their group goals are to build trusting personal and professional relationships that lead to professional referrals and business success. S2L members hold one another accountable for the services they offer and the professional handling of their cross referrals so they all may continue to grow and prosper. Guest speakers visit to educate them on issues relevant to the times. They meet the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month.

Coffee & Informal Networking 7:45 am; Meeting starts promptly at 8:00 am.

Please note:
Greater Valley Chamber Membership is required.
Guests may attend a meeting prior to joining.
There is a separate application and fee for the networking group.
For more information on this Business Referral Group contact the Chamber today.

Meeting times/days may change due to special presentations, holidays, weather, etc.
Snow Policy: If Shelton schools are cancelled, or delayed, the meeting will be held virtually.

2025 Holiday Breakfast & Awards Celebration 12/12/2025 7:30 AM - 12/12/2025 9:30 AM

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 20:06:56 GMT

Due to the overwhelming response for this event, registration has closed. Thank you for your understanding.

In the spirit of the season, please join us for this last official major event of 2025 to celebrate the year and the accomplishments of our members. This year, we honor and recognize the accomplishment and achievements of these Chamber members.

Milestone Awards:
RD Scinto, Inc (50 years)
The Kennedy Collective (75 years)
Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP (125 years)

Silver Hammer Award:
67 Family Diner of Seymour, for their remarkable recovery and expansion following the devastating flood of August 2024.

Partnership Award:
Masonicare/United Methodist Homes on their recent successful merger.

Community Champion Award:
David Morgan, President & CEO, TEAM, Inc.

In addition, volunteers from TEAM, Inc., will also be there collecting for their Toys 4 Kids program. (Checks should be made out to directly to TEAM, Inc).

Check-in, Buffet Breakfast & Networking: 7:30 am – 8:00 am
Program: 8:00 am – 9:30 am

Valley Business Network (VBN) Holiday Breakfast 12/17/2025 7:45 AM - 12/17/2025 9:15 AM

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 17:54:55 GMT

Members Only Holiday Breakfast

This group is meeting in-person only

Coffee & General Networking: 7:45 am - 8:00 am; Meeting starts promptly at 8:00 am.

To register to attend: please contact the Chamber Staff facilitator.

Visitors are welcome. For more information on this Business Referral Group contact the Chamber today.

Meeting times/days may change due to special presentations, holidays, weather, etc.
Snow Policy: If Shelton schools are cancelled or delayed, the meeting will be held virtually.

Healthcare Council Holiday Breakfast 12/19/2025 8:00 AM - 12/19/2025 9:15 AM

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 18:35:12 GMT

Members Only Holiday Breakfast

Topic:
Presenter:

Anyone interested in learning more about the monthly topic is welcome to attend.

Coffee & informal networking 8:00 am; Meeting & program start promptly at 8:15 am.

If you are planning to attend as a guest, please contact the Chamber to confirm the location and to help us with our planning.

Comprised of individuals and companies in the Healthcare Industry including medical, insurance and care services, the Healthcare Council is a committee of the Greater Valley Chamber with a purpose to educate members, the business community, consumers, and government representatives on ways to reduce employee absenteeism costs, increase worker productivity and reduce overall healthcare costs. The Healthcare Council meets the third Friday of each month.

Please note:
Membership in the Greater Valley Chamber is required to become a regular member of the group.
Additional annual fee applies. For more information on the Healthcare Council contact the Chamber today.

Meeting times/days may change due to special presentations, holidays, weather, etc. Snow Policy: If Shelton School are cancelled or delayed, the meeting will held virtually only - those who have pre-registered will receive an email with a link to access the online meeting.