Networking + Connections + Learning

Chamber Events

Date: Thursday, October 15
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: 1390 at Parkville Market, Hartford CT

Experience Hartford

Similar to our past event, the Hart Lift Showcase, Experience Hartford puts retail, restaurants, and other ventures together for one night only, letting attendees sample food and beverages, shop, and meet the business owners investing in our city. 

At Experience Hartford, you can...

  • Grab unlimited, complimentary bites of food and drinks from local restaurants and bars. 

  • See dozens of vendors under one roof, including Bloom Bake Shop, The Brownstone, Urban Lodge Brewing Ct., Hartford Stage, Hartford Flavor, Story and Soil Coffee, Tabla and Graze Cafe, Upstate Lounge, Hartford Prints!, Leadership Greater Hartford, the Hartford Public Library, and so many more.

  • Meet local organizations and nonprofits that bring the vibrancy to Hartford—and discover programming that can help you and your business level up.

  • Network with entrepreneurs, business owners, and the wider business community.

  • And so much more!

Thanks to our sponsors, Liberty Bank and NBC Connecticut/Telemundo.


Past Events

Date: Wednesday, September 30
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Location: LiteBox (1429 Park Street Unit 117 & 102, Hartford CT)

Chamber Chat: The Power of Influencer Marketing

Social media and influencers can be powerful tools for small businesses, but knowing where to start can feel overwhelming. We're bringing together local creators and marketing experts to break down what influencers do, how they can help businesses reach new audiences, and how small businesses can start building their own presence online.

Our talk is moderated by Jeannette Punsoni Dardenne, MBA, Owner of INGroup Creative, with guest influencers:

➡️ Allison Bellucci, Bellu Jean Creative
➡️ Mimi Gonzalez, Mimi Gonzalez Consulting
➡️ David Milton, The Dam Gram

Thanks to our sponsor, Delta Dental of New Jersey and Connecticut

Date: April 23, 2026
Time: 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Location: 187 Allyn Street Hartford CT

Hustle Hour

Date: Jan 29, 2026
Time: 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Location: 55 Elm Street Hartford CT

Hustle Hour

Date: Oct 30th, 2025
Time: 5pm - 7pm
Location: Downtown Hartford Marriott

HART LIFT Showcase

Date: Sept 25th, 2025
Time: 9am
Location: Makerspace, 960 Main Street Hartfor

Chamber Chat: Growing Your Existing Business

Hustle Hour

Date: August 21, 2025

Hustle Hour

Date: July 31, 2025

Date: June 26, 2025

Hustle Hour

Date: June 14, 2025
Time: 2pm - 6pm
Location: Pratt Street

Hustle Hour

Date: May 22, 2025
Time: 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Location: Feng Chop House

Hustle Hour

Chamber Chat Series: "Dollars & Sense - Navigating Finances and Funding for Growth

Date: April 30, 2025
Time: 9:00 -11:00 am
Venue: TheaterWorks
Address: 233 Pearl Street, Hartford, CT