Jingle Bell Trolley – Where In The Valley Projects Meeting

For more information contact Avon Canton Chamber of Commerce at 860.675.4832 ext. 1.

The Morning Business Network Connection meets the FIRST WEDNESDAY of each month at EITHER:

Ethan Allen/Canton
(February, April, June, August, October, December)
OR
     Raymour & Flanigan Furniture/Mattresses
(January, March, May, July, September, November)

This event offers a chance for you to better acquaint yourself with other area businesses and to take advantage of interesting business topics from a new speaker every month. Every attendee also has the opportunity to briefly introduce themselves and their business.

If you are a Member — you may attend every month or whenever your schedule allows.  If you are a Non-Member Business that is interested in the Avon/Canton Chamber and have not yet attended one of our networking events — then come as our one-time guest and get a feel for all that our organization has to offer.

Learn About Different Business Topics from a New Speaker Every Month! We are featuring an Avon/Canton Chamber member each month who will provide the group with a 3-minute presentation on a business-related topic. This Month’s Presenter: TBA | TBA Topic: TBA Speakers are selected from those in attendance for the following month’s meeting Must be present in order to be considered

This month we are collecting CANNED NON-PERISHALBE FOOD
for the ONE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE Food Drive to benefit the Avon and Canton food pantries

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Members – FREE | First Time Guest – FREE
Registration Required by: Monday, May 4

Complimentary coffee generously provided by Chamber members

For more information contact Avon/Canton Chamber of Commerce at 860.675.4832 ext. 1.

HEALTH & WELLNESS CONNECTIONS
gives area Health & Wellness professionals OAR:

The Avon/Canton Chamber’s
A.W.E (Area Women Entrepreneurs)

The A.W.E. is a networking group that inspires and supports women business owners/employees by offering a platform for meaningful engagement and an environment that fosters professional growth.

Meeting the 3rd TUESDAY of each month, participants share valuable insights into their unique challenges and discuss topics that are of special interest to women in business.

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MEMBERS and FIRST TIME GUESTS WELCOME
(Women that do not own a business but are employed by one are welcome to attend)
Registration Requested by: Thursday, May 14

Topic: TBA
Facilitated by TBA of TBA

Have an idea for a future topic?
Don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

For more information contact Avon/Canton Chamber of Commerce at 860.675.4832 ext. 1.

Thank You to the Members and Guests who attended the Chamber’s 60th Annual Meeting & Awards

We hope you enjoy some pictures from the 2025 Annual Meeting [below] Captured by Chamber Photographer
Airen Miller of Airen Miller Photography

 

Loren Bristol Spirit Award 2025
	Honoree Joanne Beers Avon Dollars For Scholars (center), surrounded by past recipients (l-r): Michael Mezheritskiy/Milestone Asset Management Group, Lisa Bohman, ACCOC, John Carmon/Carmon Funeral Home & Family Center, Robin DiNicola/Edward Jones, Steve McGuff/SJM Consulting, Peggy & Peter Bakker/PMB Consulting, Christine Buhler/ACCOC President, Ed Queirolo/E.N.E. Realty Associates, Jim Gordon/Gordon Associates, Len Dunstan
Large Business of the Year 2025
	Masonicare at Middlewoods of Farmington Staff of Masonicare at Middlewoods of Farmington along with (far left) ACCOC President Christine Buhler, (3rd from left) Bianca Turcotte-Reome/Executive Director/Masonicare at Middlewoods of Farmington, (5th from left) Ginny Brown/Director of Community Relations/Masonicare at Middlewoods of Farmington, (far right) Jon-Paul Venoit/President & CEO/Masonicare
Small Business of the Year 2025
	Exact Media Services (l-r): ACCOC President Christine Buhler, Gena Hamilton/Exact Media Services, Sylvia Colvin – 2022 Small Business of the Year Recipient/Keller Williams Legacy Partners-Team Veranda
New Member Advocate of the Year 2025
	Liz Ackerman/The Shops at Farmington Valley Recognized for Recruiting TWO New Chamber Members! (l-r): Brian Magna/ACCOC Board Vice President/President-Elect/Magna Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Center, Liz Ackerman/The Shops at Farmington Valley, Cat Pellino, ACCOC Board Member/Northwest Community Bank/Canton

 

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61st ANNUAL MEETING INVITATION and INSTRUCTIONS
Early Bird Reservations NOW OPEN

INVITATION (click below)

INSTRUCTIONS: Paying by CHECK — CLICK HERE To Download the RESERVATION FORM Paying by CREDIT CARD — CLICK HERE to MAKE YOUR RESERVATION Deadline For Reservations: Wednesday, May 13    List of NOMINATED OFFICERS and DIRECTORS 2026

Location:  Farmington Polo Club

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

8:30 AM to 9:15 AM        Arrival/Buffet Breakfast

9:15 AM to 10:45 AM      Annual Meeting/Awards Presentations

Cost
Early Bird Ticket: $38/person – April 17-30 ONLY
Regular Ticket Price: $43/person – May 1-May 13
Note: There is an additional $4-$5 Processing Fee per person with reservations paid by Credit Card and made through Eventbrite

2026 Avon/Canton Chamber Awards

Large Business of the Year
Ethan Allen/Canton

Small Business of the Year
Marie Cancellieri Coaching

Loren Bristol Spirit Award
recipient to be announced at the Annual Meeting

New Member Advocate of the Year
recipient to be announced at the Annual Meeting

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The presentation of the highly anticipated Loren Bristol Spirit Award and the New Member Advocate of the Year, along with other Special and Volunteer Recognitions make this THE Chamber networking event most business leaders attend each year

• Meet the Chamber’s Committees and See What They Have Been Doing For You… 
• Get a Recap of Highlights & Benefits and a Glimpse at What’s In Store for the Coming Year… 
• Welcome the Chamber’s New Officers and Directors… 
• Say ‘Thank You’ to our Retiring Directors… 
• Celebrate the Accomplishments of our Honorees… 
• And other Great Surprises… 

Don’t miss out on this premier Chamber Event!

For more information contact Avon Canton Chamber of Commerce at 860.675.4832 ext. 1.

The Chamber’s Health & Wellness Connections networking group invites you to join them for WALKIE TALKIES.

Taking place typically the 4th Tuesday of the month in downtown Collinsville, WALKIE TALKIES are a great way for you to casually converse with area health/wellness practitioners, all while enjoying some fresh air and a healthy activity for mind and body.

Each program begins with a 15 minute informative overview of a different health/wellness topic presented by various members of the Chamber’s Health & Wellness Connections, who will then lead the group on an hour, go-at-your-own-pace walk.

May’s Presenter: Sheila Rush | iCRYO/Avon Topic: TBA

Want To Participate?
Walkie Talkies are Free, Open To The Public and Take Place Rain or Shine
Registration is Requested
In the event of inclement weather: the group will still initially gather at the designated area, following which the presentation and walk will be moved to a nearby indoor location.

New Meeting Location:

For more information contact Avon/Canton Chamber of Commerce at 860.675.4832 ext. 1.