Founded in 1964, this dynamic, pro-active organization lives by its motto, Advancing the Regional Agenda through Business Leadership. The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce represents the Connecticut business community of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Oxford, Seymour, Shelton and the surrounding area. The Chamber is currently comprised of a  cross-section of our area’s businesses large & small and across many sectors which include financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, professional services, technology, transportation, utilities, and non-profit. As a member driven organization, the Chamber relies on many volunteer businesses and community leaders to achieve its mission. 

Our Mission

The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce provides leadership to enhance economic growth, development, prosperity and quality of life in the region.

Contact Us

Address:
10 Progress Drive, 2nd Floor
Shelton, CT 06484
Phone: 203-925-4981
Email us

Your Chamber Staff

With over 80 years combined Chamber involvement, your Chamber staff also has worked in small & family businesses to major corporations as well as in economic development, hospitality, construction, non-profit, retail, and other industries.

Bill Purcell

Bill Purcell

President & CEO

Nancie Gray

Nancie Gray

Vice President, Marketing/Special Events

Laura Gorman

Laura Gorman

Membership Director

Your 2024 – 2025 Board of Directors

Jennifer Bull
PKF O’Connor Davies

Tom Burden
M&T Bank

Bing Carbone
Modern Plastics

Patrick Charmel
Griffin Health Services

Kevin Foley
Cushman & Wakefield of Connecticut

Robert Hannagan
PerkinElmer

Tom Haynes
Haynes Group/Quarry Walk

Christiana Jones
Jones Family Farms/Winery 

 

Ken Kreiger
Spector Furniture

Gary Lane
United Illuminating

Robert Lesko
Cross Insurance – Shelton

George Logan
Aquarion Water Company of Connecticut

Michael J. Marafito
Pullman & Comley

Dan McAloon
United Healthcare

Ramon Peralta
Peralta Design

Joseph Pinto
IMA Connecticut

 

 

 Jeremy Radtke
Better Packages

Debra Samorajczyk
Wesley Village/Healthcare Council

Amanda Schenkle
Regional Water Authority

Michael Sciamanna
Webster Bank

Rob Scinto
R.D. Scinto, Inc.

Bruce Sofferman
Smile Dental Center

Melanie Strout
School & State Finance Project/FUEL 

Kenneth Weinstein
Newtown Savings Bank

Your Chamber Ambassadors

This group’s mission is to adopt and engage new members in the activities of the Chamber. They are an extension of your Chamber staff and help us empower you to success.

Carlos Arrindell – Rose Insurance Agency
Matt Davis – Complete Payroll Solutions
Kayla Hawley – Speech Pathology Group
Kayleigh Mihalko – Cloud Media Marketing
Joe Perun – M&T Bank
Joe Pinto – IMA Connecticut