HEBRON MAPLE FESTIVAL, MARCH 18-19, 2023 – PROGRAM
HEBRON MAPLE FESTIVAL Program, MARCH 18-19, 2023 Please click here to download PDF. … [Read More...] about HEBRON MAPLE FESTIVAL, MARCH 18-19, 2023 – PROGRAM
SLICE OF LIFE Living History Event in Windham, CT
The Slice of Life is a look into the everyday life of folks in Eastern CT in the early 1800's. You can meet and talk with actors of people who lived in our community during that time period, ask them questions, help them with their "chores" and be a part of history. The event will be held on … [Read More...] about SLICE OF LIFE Living History Event in Windham, CT
STANDARD MILEAGE RATES FOR 2022 & OTHER MILEAGE TAX INFO
The Internal Revenue Service today issued the 2022 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. Beginning on Jan. 1, 2022, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups … [Read More...] about STANDARD MILEAGE RATES FOR 2022 & OTHER MILEAGE TAX INFO
DID YOU KEEP ANY OF YOUR EMPLOYEES THROUGHOUT THE PANDEMIC? YOU NEED TO READ THIS!
We have been speaking to a lot of businesses in the past several months because there are so many new laws, because they can't find good employees, etc. BUT one thing we are finding that hardly anyone knows about (even though we have written stories on this) is the EMPLOYEE RETENTION TAX … [Read More...] about DID YOU KEEP ANY OF YOUR EMPLOYEES THROUGHOUT THE PANDEMIC? YOU NEED TO READ THIS!
DO YOU OWE ANY CT TAXES FROM 2020 OR BEFORE? THERE IS HELP
The pandemic has been tough on us all, but now’s the time to get right. If you owe back taxes for periods up to and including 2020, the State of CT Department of Revenue Services is offering a limited window of opportunity to pay up at reduced interest with no penalties and no criminal … [Read More...] about DO YOU OWE ANY CT TAXES FROM 2020 OR BEFORE? THERE IS HELP
MAPLE FESTIVAL IS MARCH 19-20!!
This year's Hebron Maple Festival will be held March 19-20, 2022 in the Hebron Town Green. This is the 30th year of the festival and with almost 8000 visitors at our last event in 2019 before the pandemic, we were the "hottest" thing to do in Connecticut in March. We hope that you will pencil us … [Read More...] about MAPLE FESTIVAL IS MARCH 19-20!!
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CHAMBER FOUNDATION
Two years ago members of The Chamber of Commerce, Inc, Windham Region voted to create a charitable foundation to help those that are often underserved in our community. After much thought, the Foundation was created to help four groups of people achieve success: women and girls, artists, veterans and people of color. In June of 2021 we opened the EASTERN CT VETERANS COMMUNITY CENTER. We are currently located at the Chamber’s office, 1010 Main Street, Willimantic but are looking to find a new home that can accommodate our growing number of programs. Please stay connected with us on facebook at EasternCTVeteransCommunityCenter!
Since its inception the center has been helping thousands of veterans in Eastern CT start companies, find jobs, enroll in VA healthcare, apply for disability compensation, get fuel to heat their homes, find housing and work out issues with their veteran benefits. We have provided peer to peer support for sobriety, suicide, PTSD, loss of a loved one, Dementia, and re-entry into civilian life. Our center is run by volunteers, mostly veterans, and is funded through charitable donations. Our veterans visit other vets who are living alone at home, in nursing facilities, or who are in need of companionship. We deliver turkeys at the holidays, have a food pantry, warm clothes closet and professional attire for job seekers.
Our greatest achievement is our weekly coffee house every Wednesday from 9:00-11:00 AM where 50-100 veterans gather to talk, have fun, learn and celebrate their service and their families. We have a variety of speakers, special programs and provide our veterans the ability to speak directly to their legislators and the VA leadership. We invite every veteran, active duty military and their families to our coffee house.
The Foundation’s Community Center has more than just veteran programs. We have a women’s leadership group that meets monthly, a youth safety anti-bullying program, a Latino Coalition that has helped businesses navigate the pandemic and assisted them with applying for grants and loans. Any non-profit, emerging organization, or group of people who need meeting space can use the center. Businesses can meet with clients or use our board rooms for training. And the space is perfect for art, music and creative classes. We currently have a martial arts program every Tuesday and Thursday as well as a Dog Training program on Mondays. Our “COMMUNITY” center is just that…..it’s all about our community and bringing them together in a beautiful, warm and welcoming environment. Please stop by and visit. And if you need a space to meet, consider our home.
If you wish to support any of these programs and the many more not mentioned, you can send a tax-deductible charitable donation to: Windham Region Chamber of Commerce Foundation, 1320 Main Street, Suite 27, Willimantic, CT 06226. Thank you for helping us make a difference!!
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