West Hartford Chamber To Host Economic Development Luncheon
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Economic Development Coordinator Kristen Gorski (right) and Economic Development Specialist Lauren Siegel provided the Economic Development Update at the West Hartford Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Jan. 15, 2025. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
The West Hartford Chamber of Commerce will hold the annual Economic Development Luncheon at the Pond House Cafe on Jan. 27, 2026.
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Business leaders, community stakeholders, and residents are invited to the Town of West Hartford’s annual Economic Development Luncheon on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Pond House Café.
Hosted by the West Hartford Chamber of Commerce, the program will offer an in-depth look at the projects, investments, and initiatives driving West Hartford’s continued growth. Presenters Kristen Gorski, Economic Development Manager, and Lauren Siegel, Economic Development Specialist, will share updates on completed and in-progress developments, future projects, new businesses, and infrastructure improvements.
“West Hartford’s economic momentum continues to accelerate,” said Chris Conway, President & CEO of the West Hartford Chamber of Commerce. “Kristen Gorski and Lauren Siegel are ideally positioned to present this comprehensive update, and as the Town’s direct connection to our business community, they play a vital role in our ongoing economic expansion.”
A Q&A session will follow the presentation. Lunch will be provided by the Pond House Café, and advance registration is required.
Tickets are $60 for West Hartford Chamber of Commerce members and $65 for non-members. Sponsorship opportunities are still available.
For more information, please contact Kate Kobs at [email protected].
Those unable to attend in person can watch the live broadcast via West Hartford Community Interactive on Comcast Channel 96, Frontier TV Channel 6097, or on WHCI’s YouTube channel.
This year’s Presenting Sponsor is M&T Bank. Gold Sponsors include CLA, Liberty Bank, and PeoplesBank.
Registration is available at: https://bit.ly/2026EconDevWH. Ticket sales will close on Friday, January 23, at 2:00 p.m., or once capacity is reached.
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