Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce

11/02/2026

Ready, Get Set... It's Small Business Season! 💚

It's officially here, and we're celebrating the people and places that make our community special!

From November 1 through December 31, we're shining a spotlight on the small businesses that make the holidays brighter, our lives easier, and our community feel like home.

This year's theme is "It's the Thought That Counts."

Because every thoughtful choice matters. Whether you're shopping, dining, booking a service, sharing a recommendation, or simply showing appreciation, you're helping support the people behind our local businesses.

Let's make this a season of thoughtful choices and a strong community! 💚

Quarry Walk Shops at Seymour City of Ansonia Town of Beacon Falls City of Derby, CT Office of the First Selectman, Town of Oxford Ct. Annmarie Drugonis, First Selectwoman of Seymour Shelton, CT - City Hall

11/01/2026

🎄 Help us solve this great debate once and for all! 😂

When do YOU put up your Christmas tree?

🎅 November 1st! The sooner, the merrier!

🦃 After Thanksgiving. One holiday at a time!

🎄 December 1st. That's early enough!

✨ Or are you on Team "It's already up!"?

Let us know in the comments! 👇

10/30/2026

🤝Great conversations. New connections. An awesome afternoon! Welcoming us all is Bill Purcell the President & CEO of The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce.
The Advanced team had a blast exhibiting at SchmoozaPalooza yesterday and connecting with so many incredible local businesses.
Thank you to the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Monroe Chamber of Commerce and the Bridgeport Regional Business Council for a fantastic event!🎉

10/29/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to yesterday’s SchmoozaPalooza! We had 80 Exhibitors, several hundred attendees, and a bunch of volunteers who made this year’s event so special!
Video: Speech Pathology Group & Rehab Services of CT

10/28/2026

10/25/2026

✂️ Ribbon Cut & Official! ✂️

We were thrilled to celebrate the Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting for Designworks by JTP Construction, LLC at Quarry Walk in Oxford, CT!

Designworks by JTP Construction is an incredible new retail showroom designed for everyone—whether you’re a homeowner looking to renovate, a professional contractor bringing a vision to life, or a DIY enthusiast ready for your next project. Their new space offers expert guidance, quality materials, and endless inspiration for every stage of building and remodeling.

A big welcome to the Designworks team! Stop by Quarry Walk to tour the showroom and explore what they can do for your next home project. 🏡✨

Photos by Unitas Photography

10/23/2026

Leadership Greater Valley Explores Media & Public Relations Strategy

Effective leadership requires clear, impactful communication. For our recent Media & Community Engagement session, the Leadership Greater Valley class learned directly from key regional media figures and communications professionals on "How to PR."

We extend our sincere gratitude to our host and featured guests for an engaging and informative presentation:

Danica Collins, Director of Business Operations, Ripton Community Broadband

Reggie Davis, Community Engagement Reporter - Bridgeport, Connecticut Mirror

Eugene Driscoll, Founder/Editor, Valley Independent Sentinel

Melissa Sheketoff, host of Melissa in the Morning, WICC600 & WEBE108

Kayleigh Mihalko, Executive Director, Electronic Valley

Desira Blanchard, Communications & Community Engagement Director, Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG)

Our cohort gained insider perspectives on pitching stories, crafting compelling messaging, leveraging digital platforms, and building collaborative relationships with media partners across Connecticut.

Thank you to our guest speakers for empowering our cohort to tell their and the Valley’s story with clarity and confidence!

10/23/2026

Open house, full house! 🔑 Business networking hits different when your presentation venue is literally on the market.

The Valley Business Network (VBN) shook up their regular presentation routine with a unique change of scenery! A huge thank you to Kristin Egmont, Real Estate Agent in Fairfield County and Don Pastorello (Certified General Appraiser) for teaming up to present directly from an active home listing—offering our group an interactive look at market value, staging, and property appraisal in action.

Thank you to our hosts for a memorable and informative session!

Want to visit a VBN meeting as a guest? Send us a message or check our calendar to get involved!

10/23/2026

Autumn magic at Massaro Community Farm of Woodbridge, CT! 🌾🍂

Over 70 guests joined us for our very first dual Amity CT Chamber of Commerce & Greater Valley Chamber event—a true evening of partnership, connection, and community.

Special thanks to the Massaro team for their incredible warmth and hospitality, and to Mantras Market of Woodbridge for the phenomenal appetizers! 🤤

New relationships were sparked, cards were exchanged, and great follow-ups are underway. Thank you to everyone who made this inaugural joint event a huge success! 🙌✨

10/22/2026

Celebrating New Beginnings in Shelton! ✂️🎉

We were thrilled to celebrate the official Ribbon Cutting for Waypoint Periodontics! Joining the team, local leaders, and Chamber members to welcome them to our community was a fantastic experience.

Help us extend a warm welcome to Waypoint Periodontics as they bring exceptional periodontal care and dental health services to Shelton. Be sure to scroll through the album to see moments from the celebration! 📸✨

Photos by Unitas Photography