Industry & Peer Councils

Healthcare Council

Our Healthcare Council was created based on the premise that health and wellness are increasingly important issues to area businesses. From providing insights into chronic diseases to the effects poor health has on productivity and employee attendance, the Council is an educational resource on health and wellness for businesses throughout the Greater Valley region. Our membership reflects the variety of providers in our region. From private practitioners such as dentists and chiropractors, to physical therapists, nurses and representatives of long term health care facilities and hospitals. The Council’s members include medical practitioners, administrators, managers, and salespeople, among others. Our diversity helps us to offer a broad range of educational and outreach services.

The Healthcare Council meets the 3rd Friday of each month at 8:15 am at various locations. Click here to request additional information. 

Women In Networking Council (WIN)

The Women In Networking Council was formed as a way to share hurdles unique to women in business by providing a warm, friendly atmosphere that is supportive, educational & dynamic. Members are a mix of female entrepreneurs, business owners, and key players in B2B services.

In addition, WIN developed an Entrepreneurial Grant Program for Women In Business. The WIN members produce and host an annual fundraiser to support this grant and their fund with the Valley Community Foundation. To date over $50,000 has been distributed to  support economic development in our region. 

They meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 9:00 am.

Click here to request a copy of the current Grant Application. 

Technology Council (TIED)

TIED (Technology, Innovation, Education & Development) was created to help make local technology and innovation resources more easily available to businesses to help contribute to economic growth in the Valley.

They meet on the 1st Thursday of each month at 8:15 am.

FUEL – Valley Young Professionals

There are many young, motivated, and successful professionals between the ages of 21 & 40 living and working throughout the Lower Naugatuck Valley region. Unfortunately, there are few organized opportunities that cater to this generation’s professional and social need.

With a combination of lively after hour networking events and professional development opportunities, FUEL makes it easy to build a strong professional and social network that both natives and transplants can instantly engage in.

FUEL provides opportunities to improve your career, develop your leadership abilities, meet new people and give back to the Naugatuck River Valley community – all while having a great time!

Visit their website for more detailed information.

They meet at a various times & locations each month. 

Hotelier Group

This group is comprised of the Valley area Hotel Managers and Sales Directors.

They meet at least twice annually and as needed to discuss the issues and concerns facing their industry.

 Human Resource Council

The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce Human Resource Council provides an opportunity for area businesses to discuss employment related topics, exchange ideas with their peers and receive professional development and training. All of our meetings and programs are open to all area businesses – owners, managers, HR professionals and others handling HR for their business. This is a great opportunity to keep up with the latest HR trends, gain more knowledge, and meet and connect with your peers.

They host meetings in January, March, May, July and October with featured presentations by area experts. Click here to request additional information.