Peer Groups

The Chamber helps facilitate the creation of industry and peer groups for members seeking to engage with other members. If you are interested in starting your own peer group, contact JoAnn Ryan, President & CEO at 860-482-6586 or joann@nwctchamberofcommerce.org.

Currently, the following peer groups are open to the membership:

HEALTH COUNCIL

The Health Council, a peer group comprised primarily of individuals and companies involved in healthcare in Northwest Connecticut, meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Meetings focus on specific areas of interest, including: employee recruitment and retention, workforce development, on-the-job training programs and grants, legislative updates that affect the health care industry, facility tours and more.

To be added to the Health Council, please contact JoAnn Ryan, President & CEO at 860-482-6586 or joann@nwctchamberofcommerce.org.

INSURANCE COMMITTEE

The Insurance Committee is a peer group comprised of individuals from the insurance industry throughout Northwest Connecticut that meets on the third Wednesday of every month at 8 a.m. In addition to supporting the programs offered by the Chamber Insurance Trust, the group welcomes speakers on insurance products and services from a variety of providers. The group welcomes new members to join. Please contact the Chamber at 860-482-6586 for information.

MANUFACTURERS’ COALITION

The Manufacturers’ Coalition, a group comprised of individuals from manufacturing companies in the Northwest corner, meets on the first Friday of every month. All members of the business community are welcome to attend. Meetings focus on specific areas of interest including: employee recruitment and retention, workforce development, on-the-job training programs and grants, legislative updates that affect manufacturers, facility tours, sharing of best practices, and the development of industry-specific curriculum for local educational institutions.

The Chamber holds an annual Manufacturing Summit in September that features guest speakers which have included the Governor of Connecticut, the State Comptroller, the Commissioner of the Department of Economic and Community Development, and leaders of area manufacturing companies.

To be added to the Manufacturers’ Coalition, please contact Info@nwctchamberofcommerce.org

SMALL BUSINESS COUNCIL

The Small Business Council has been established for the small business owner/manager – the decision makers – to discuss challenges, share solutions and work as a back-office consortium. Many small business owners have issues that they stumble upon throughout their workday that they may not have experience with – but another small business owner does. The Chamber’s Small Business Council is a resource for the owners and managers so they can keep their businesses running smoothly.

The group meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 8 a.m. Membership in Northwest Connecticut’s Chamber of Commerce is required for participation in the Small Business Council. To be added to the Small Business Council, email Info@nwctchamberofcommerce.org.