Hartford Chamber of Commerce - CT

04/27/2026

It's official! We're partnering with DoorDash and the City of Hartford for an all-day, in person business workshop taking place in downtown Hartford on Tuesday, May 12. ⁠
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This event brings together practical tools, expert guidance, and local city resources to support businesses on and off DoorDash, plus some serious perks like $1000 in DoorDash ad credits and a complimentary photoshoot of your menu items with a professional photographer.⁠
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The application has been extended! Apply by Friday, May 1.

Apply here: https://doordash.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3xD3nwOGOkc7OGq

Event info: https://about.doordash.com/en-us/impact/business-workshop

04/20/2026

It's official! We're partnering with DoorDash and the City of Hartford for an all-day, in person business workshop taking place at 185 Asylum Street in downtown Hartford on Tuesday, May 12.

This event brings together practical tools, expert guidance, and local city resources to support businesses on and off DoorDash, plus some serious perks like $1000 in DoorDash ad credits and a complimentary photoshoot of your menu items with a professional photographer.

Apply by Friday, April 24: https://doordash.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3xD3nwOGOkc7OGq

03/25/2026

See you tomorrow!

Don't miss your chance to network with the city's thriving small business and entrepreneurial community. Meet us at PeoplesBank Arena's Sports Bar TOMORROW, March 26. Chamber members get in free, and all tickets come with a free drink on us 🍻

Thanks to ADP and Delta Dental of New Jersey and Connecticut for sponsoring this event!

Chamber members: https://metrohartford.typeform.com/to/UNUMWSSU
General admission: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/metrohartfordalliance/2011657

03/16/2026

Our next Hustle Hour is right around the corner! Come visit us at PeoplesBank Arena's Sports Bar on Thursday, March 26! Swing by for an after-hours networking session you don't want to miss. Chamber members get in free, and all attendees get a free drink on us 🍻

Thanks to ADP and Delta Dental of New Jersey and Connecticut for sponsoring this event!

Chamber members can get their tickets at https://metrohartford.typeform.com/to/UNUMWSSU

Not a member? No problem! Register at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/metrohartfordalliance/2011657

03/09/2026

02/26/2026

Don't miss our Breakfast with the Mayor event Thursday, April 2 at Dunkin' Park! Hosted by the MetroHartford Alliance and featuring the City of Hartford's Mayor Arunan Arulampalam, attendees can network with leaders from across Hartford and gain valuable insights during our State of the City discussion.

This event is made possible with support from our title sponsor, Bank of America, media partner, Hartford Business Journal, and our host, Dunkin’ Park and the Hartford Yard Goats.

Chamber members get a special discount, RSVP at https://metrohartford.typeform.com/to/MnG8gMTd?typeform

Not a member? Get your tickets at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/metrohartfordalliance/1990025

02/25/2026

Due to inclement weather this week, we've rescheduled Hustle Hour from February 26 to April 23. If you registered for this month's Hustle Hour, no need to register again!

In the meantime, our next Hustle Hour takes place at PeoplesBank Arena Sports Bar on Thursday, March 26. Connect with Hartford's thriving business community during an after-hours mixer. Chamber members get in free, and every ticket comes with a complimentary drink on us!

Thanks to Delta Dental of New Jersey and Connecticut and ADP for sponsoring this event. RSVP by heading to https://www.facebook.com/HartfordChamberCT/events

02/18/2026

Yesterday, the Connecticut Restaurant Association (CRA) officially announced its transformation into the Connecticut Restaurant & Hospitality Association (CRHA). Here are some key takeaways:

➡️ The change brings local restaurants, bars, caterers, and lodging partners under one unified banner in order to support and grow a hospitality industry in Connecticut.
➡️ CRHA has increased its Board of Directors from 25 to 35 seats, adding seven new lodging-specific members to ensure representation across the hospitality industry.
➡️ The hospitality industry contributes more than $1.5 billion in annual state taxes and nearly $21 Billion in economic impact on the state of Connecticut.
➡️ More than 30 states have already combined their restaurant and hospitality industries to maximize impact.

Read the full release at https://www.hartfordchamberct.com/chamber-blog

01/16/2026

LESS THAN 5 TICKETS LEFT

Don't miss the first Hustle Hour of the year! We're setting the scene at The 55 Elm Club, one of the newest apartment buildings in Hartford. Mingle with fellow entrepreneurs and business owners while enjoying drinks from Dead Language Beer Project. As always, Chamber members get in free, and all tickets come with a drink on us!

We're selling out FAST - get your tickets now!

Chamber members: https://metrohartford.typeform.com/to/l9MrptBr
General Admission: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/metrohartfordalliance/2007522

Thanks to Delta Dental of New Jersey and Connecticut for sponsoring this Chamber event.

12/29/2025

Winter isn’t just a season; it’s a celebration! There’s no better time to savor the season with family and friends. Check out what's happening this week by visiting hartfordfortheholidays.com!

12/23/2025

Still looking for a place to go for that NYE drink or dinner out with visiting friends + fam? We've got options.

Students from and visited downtown Hartford - here are some of their favorite food finds 🍕🍔🍻