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The Regional Innovation Center opened its doors in October 2023 and is a dynamic community hub that provides support and resources for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Learn more about the Innovation Center below! CEO: Tony Sheridan, President/CEO Business: Regional Innovation Center at the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Location: 92 Eugene O’Neill Drive, New…
Background Pickleball is currently the fastest growing sport in America, with an estimated 36.5 million players in the United States. With the sport of Pickleball growing at a rate of over 12% year-over-year for the last five years, the demand for available court space, especially during the winter months in the Northeast, is quickly outpacing…
Scammers are getting smarter at how they try to steal your hard-earned money, which means businesses need to get tougher in how they defend accounts and keep their business accounts safe. Some scammers are even going as far as creating fictitious websites to try to capture online banking log-in credentials. To ensure you never enter…
Chelsea Groton Bank and the Chelsea Groton Foundation were proud to be early financial supporters of the Regional Innovation Center, and now the Bank is looking forward to assisting members of the region’s business community in a more hands-on way through two programs currently occurring at the Innovation Center (92 Eugene O’Neill Drive, New London)….
In partnership with the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT, members of the Chelsea Groton Bank cash management team will be available to answer all banking-related questions in person at the Regional Innovation Center (92 Eugene O’Neill Drive, New London) on Tuesdays from 9am – 1pm during a Banker In Residence Program. “Often times, people…
Discover the inspiring journey of Kathleen Stauffer, a renowned leader in the nonprofit industry! With a compassionate upbringing, Kathleen’s years of experience have shaped her into an incredible force for good. Learn about her beginnings and how she’s empowering others as a compassionate leader. Name: Kathleen Stauffer Position: Chief Executive Officer Organization: The Arc Eastern…
This month, we’re shining the spotlight on Rod Cornish, New London restaurateur and owner of the popular Hot Rod Café in New London. Rod left the corporate world behind over 18 years ago and hasn’t looked back. Read on to learn more about how he got his start and what he loves about having a…
Melissa Bierowka recently joined Chelsea Groton Bank as Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer, based out of the Bank’s Loan Production Office in Glastonbury, CT. In this role, Melissa will develop new commercial loan relationships and maintain a portfolio of loan customers in Hartford, Middlesex, and New Haven Counties, while assisting with client needs related to…
As fraudsters get more and more creative, scams targeted at businesses continue to be on the rise. Chelsea Groton offers tools to help customers mitigate fraud, but we must work together to have the best chance against this crime. Here are a few recent schemes we’ve seen, and tips on preventing similar events from occurring…
Bozrah Automotive Repair Center was founded in 2014 by David and Beth Wigfield. David, a mechanic, handled all repairs himself, while Beth managed the appointments, bookkeeping, and other duties related to the management of the business. When they first opened the business, they rented a 2-bay garage. There was no reception area for a customer…
