ERCCA

A Little History

ERCCA’s primary success as a coalition of six Chambers working together is due to mutual respect and trust. Each Chamber recognizes each other as an equal partner.

There have been a few times over the years when one or two of the six Chambers could not endorse public policy issues endorsed by others, but the mutual respect remains and these instances have never hampered ERCCA’s long-term relationship or effectiveness in the region.

What Does It Do For My Business

When your business joins one of the six East of the River Chambers of Commerce, your business automatically becomes a member of ERCCA. Your business cannot join ERCCA without being a member of one of the six ERCCA chambers.

Your involvement with ERCCA extends your reach beyond your local Chamber to regional and state issues of concern to all businesses.

ERCCA assists the Chambers of the region in promoting economic, commercial, industrial, professional, cultural and civic welfare within the region.

ERCCA has been instrumental in;

• Lowering the cost of doing business in Connecticut
• Creating expanded opportunities for networking on a regional basis
• Providing group life, health, dental and disability insurance programs at competitive rates
• Serving as the voice of the business communities at all government levels

Offered Programs

ERCCA offers members involvement in programs such as their Regional Business After Hours hosted in turn by each of the six member Chambers and sponsored by local businesses.

ERCCA BAH's are informal, business/social events allowing you to meet business people from all over the region.

Similar to a mini-trade show, ERCCA BAH's provide participants with the opportunity to purchase display space at a reasonable cost and participating vendors are provided with a contact list should they choose to follow up with attendees.

Throughout the Region

ERCCA's annual Economic Outlook is held in connection with the Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA). Scheduled for January, the program features prominent speakers and provides local business owners with an enlightened forecast of the region's economic climate.

ERCCA serves on the Hartford Springfield Economic Partnership, also known as New England's Knowledge Corridor. Linked by the CT River and 1-91, Greater Hartford and Springfield form an economic powerhouse working to attract business, industry and employees to the region.

ERCCA provides support and participates in Connecticut Business Day at the State Capitol. Heldin March, Business Day provides members with the opportunity to meet with their local legislators in an informal atmosphere to discuss issues important to their businesses.

ERCCA serves on the Steering Committee for the annual CT Business to Business Trade Show. This state-wide event showcases more than 5,000 attendees. ERCCA members receive a discounted rate for display space.

The East of the River Chambers of Commerce Association Includes;

East Hartford Chamber of Commerce

Glastonbury Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce

North Central CT Chamber of Commerce

South Windsor Chamber of Commerce

Tolland County Chamber of Commerce

Contact ERCCA at

ERCCA Administrative Offices

Tolland County Chamber of Commerce

30 Lafayette Square

Vernon, CT. 06066

Phone: (860) 872-0587 ~ Fax: ; (860) 872-0588

www.tollandcountychamber.org