From the Chamber

From the Chairperson

Bernie Lyster, Chairperson As Chairperson of the Branford Chamber of Commerce, allow me to welcome you to www.branfordct.com. Members are encouraged to take advantage of the various sections of our website, particularly the Membership Directory, when searching for products or services.

I look forward to working with you and am confident that the Branford Chamber of Commerce will sustain its record of success in assisting our members to reach their growth objectives and business goals.

We are blessed with an informed and dedicated body of Officers and Directors. Through their efforts, together with the strengths provided by an enthusiastic group of volunteers and our administrative staff, our strong record of enhancing the economic well-being of the Branford business community will continue.

You and the staff of your organization, are welcome to join with us as part of the Branford business community. All members and their employees are invited, and indeed are encouraged, to participate in our activities including membership on our committees. Being active in the Chamber presents a significant opportunity in which individuals can enhance their personal development and expand their skills through association with a large group of experienced, knowledgeable business colleagues. We embrace your membership and look forward to your participation and continued support.

Bernie, Chairperson

From the President

Ed Lazarus, President

The mission of the Branford Chamber of Commerce is to enhance business opportunity for the economic success of our members and the benefit of the community. As the preeminent Chamber on the shoreline, we are committed to providing value-added benefits for our members and to enhancing business opportunity in the Branford area through economic development, government involvement, and community participation.

The benefits of Chamber membership are many and include health insurance programs, educational seminars, monthly networking events, advertising and marketing opportunities, grand opening ceremonies, and our annual Craft & Community Expo. The Chamber has also instituted a Leadership Development Program which develops potential leaders of the Chamber and the community. Other community involvement includes the Read Aloud Program, School to Career Program with Branford High School, our annual Harvest Dance and Candidates Forums.

If you are in the market to purchase goods and/or services, please consider visiting a Chamber member first. Through their membership, these businesses have demonstrated a commitment to the well-being of our Branford community.

If you are doing business in Branford, please consider investing in your community by becoming a member of the Branford Chamber of Commerce.