Chester/Deep River/Essex Division

Join the Chamber and our host, The Connecticut River Museum, as we welcome Shawonda Swain, Executive Director of the Middlesex United Way, for an informative session on the newly released ALICE report - for both Connecticut and our Middlesex region. ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – representing the growing number of single adults and families who earn less than the basic costs of living.

Friday, December 1, 2023
8:00 to 9:00 a.m.
 
Connecticut River Museum
67 Main Street, Essex


AGENDA

Call to Order    
Jeff Jacobson, Nathan L. Jacobson & Associates
Lori Frazier, WinSupply of Essex – Co-Chairs
 
Self-Introductions

Legislative Updates
Senator Norm Needleman
Representative Christine Palm

Town Updates
Cindy Lignar, First Selectman, Chester
Carol Jones, First Selectman, Deep River
Norm Needleman, First Selectman, Essex

Presentation
Shawonda Swain, Executive Director
Middlesex United Way

 Chamber News
Johanna Bond, President

Host Introduction
Elizabeth Kaeser, Executive Director, Connecticut River Museum

Adjourn

Next meeting: January 5, 2024
Location: Chapco Manufacturing, Chester


 
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