Chamber News
Amalfi Coast November 2017
Travel to Amalfi Coast & Rome with the Hamden Regional Chamber of Commerce Nov 10-18, 2017
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August Blog: Captcha
Ever buy a concert or sporting event ticket online? You’ve neared the end, entered all of your information, credit card and such, and then the website asks you to recognize and write a bit of gibberish, that shows up in a strange box, sometimes with its letters... read more
July Blog; Madras & the Golf Tournament
Madras. First, the correct pronunciation. Is it MAD-russ, or muh-DRASS? Merriam-Webster says the latter, but dictionary.com says the former. It may depend on whether you are naming the city or the fabric. Even though the fabric got its name from the city. According to... read more
China April 2017
Travel to China with the Hamden Regional Chamber of Commerce
on an incredible all-inclusive 9 day vacation April 6-14 2017, for only $2,499
Barcelona 2017
Travel to Barcelona, Spain with the Hamden Regional Chamber of Commerce Come discover the mystical magic, vibrant vibe, and stylish allure of Barcelona, one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Spain. Authentic experiences take you to delve into this glittering city,... read more
Sicily Fall 2016
Travel to Sicily with the Hamden Regional Chamber of Commerce
on an incredible all-inclusive 9 day vacation Oct. 1, – Oct. 9,2016 for only $2,949.
June Blog; The Summer Solstice
There are, as we all know, four dates in the solar calendar that return, year after year. The two equinoxes – the vernal (spring) and autumnal (fall) equinoxes. And two solstices – the winter and summer solstice. The equinoxes are easily understood: On those... read more
May Blog: It’s All About That Cheese
There might, oddly, be no more American dish than macaroni and cheese. And yet, quite obviously, its origins aren’t American, but Italian. Or French. Okay, European. Let’s start with the origins of pasta, and the famous story that pasta was introduced to... read more
April Blog: The Nutmeg State
Connecticut’s nickname — well, one of them — is “The Nutmeg State.” Why? We are certainly not a state that grows nutmeg. Well, it goes back to Connecticut’s commercial and shipping interests. Ships laden with spices from Asia, South... read more