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Central Connecticut Chamber CEO highlights Bristol Works training, urges businesses to join
Summary
Katie D'Agostino, president and CEO of the Central Connecticut Chamber of Commerce, described the chamber's role serving seven municipalities and about 1,700 mostly small-business members, highlighted its Bristol Works workforce training and urged businesses to join during a short CT Paid Leave Authority interview.
Katie D'Agostino, president and chief executive officer of the Central Connecticut Chamber of Commerce, said the chamber represents seven municipalities and about 1,700 members and highlighted a statewide workforce training program during a brief interview on the CT Paid Leave Authority podcast.
"We represent 7 municipalities," D'Agostino said, listing Bristol, Burlington, Farmington, Plainville, Plymouth, Thomaston and Wolcott. She said roughly 87% of the chamber's members are small businesses and the group helps members by "putting the pieces of the puzzle together," providing services and connections rather than selling products.
D'Agostino described the chamber's workforce training program, Bristol Works, as "headquartered in Bristol" that nevertheless "supports the entire state," offering foundational training intended to meet employers' needs across sectors. She said the chamber runs more than 100 events and programs a year and also offers leadership development for managers who have not previously received formal training.
On the chamber's capacity, D'Agostino said the organization is "small but mighty," listing three full-time and two part-time employees who run programs and member services. She emphasized the chamber's advocacy work, saying it keeps members informed about "what's going on at the capitol" during the current legislative session.
Asked for a final takeaway for viewers, D'Agostino urged business owners to join a chamber. "Your small business will benefit from it 1000000 times over than what your membership dues are," she said, adding the chamber is available to talk by phone or email and encouraging calls from members and potential members.
Host Nancy Barrow identified herself as the CT Paid Leave Authority's engagement and podcast director and closed the segment by directing listeners to the paid leave podcast for additional interviews and information.
The chamber provided a phone number and stated office hours on the podcast; listeners should consult the chamber's official website or contact the chamber directly for current hours and the most reliable contact information.
