COVID-19 Business Toolkit

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Our Mission:  ​The Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce takes a leadership role to support, promote, enhance and advance the general welfare and prosperity of the greater Norwich area so that its citizens, and its business and professional community, prosper.  This organization will give emphasis to the economic, civic, commercial, cultural and educational interest of the greater Norwich area to insure that the area is a desirable place in which to work, live, or visit.  

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Find what you need fast and easy.  Search our entire site, or visit our Business Directory, and find a member.

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Become a  GNACC Member, and get found in our online Members Directory.  Signing up is easy using our online Membership Application, so why wait? 
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DRIVE CHANGE:   ENGAGE YOUR LEGISLATOR
What do you envision for CT? What are your concerns? What questions do you want answered? No matter your needs, we'll put you in touch directly with a state legislator.    CLICK HERE to find contact information and resources for members of the Connecticut House and Senate.  Search by town, name, or legislative committee. You may also select all legislators, all House members, or all Senators.

​Additional Resources (also visit our Economic Development Page):  
SECOG Regional Plan of Conservation and Development  |    Southeastern Connecticut Housing Needs Assessment

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The majority of our members include businesses in NORWICH and the 10 surrounding towns within a 20 mile radius.

*   BOZRAH  *   FRANKLIN   *   GRISWOLD   *   LEDYARD   *   LISBON   *  MONTVILLE   *   NORWICH   *   PRESTON   *   SALEM   *   SPRAGUE   *  VOLUNTOWN

2017-2018 GNACC Membership Directory & Community FLIP Guide
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TIPS FOR PARKING IN DOWNTOWN NORWICH CT
The City of Norwich has established a Parking Commission to facilitate the use of parking areas in the downtown area. All street, lot, and garage spaces are monitored by the Parking Commission.


Additional nearby parking is available in the following locations, as well as on-street parking throughout downtown Norwich:
Main Street Garage, 70 Main Street, around the corner from the Wauregan Ballroom
Cliff Street Parking lot, across Cliff Street from Chelsea Groton Bank
Norwich Transportation Center, West Main Street
Update your Google listing and join a free collaborative marketing campaign for eastern CT.   Let’s Go 860 – #LetsGo860 
  • A dedicated website featuring a Google map, sharing all the businesses who would like to be listed – letsgo860.com 
  • Let’s Go 860 is being promoted in local print, digital and radio advertising generously donated by The Day, Cumulus Media, Hall Radio, and Full Power Radio.  
  • Let’s Go 860 signage is available to use in your advertising and at your location.Contact the Chamber to pick up. 
  • #LetsGo860 will be promoted on social media by participating businesses and Chambers of Commerce 
  • Let’s Go 860 is a free campaign implemented by business leaders volunteering their time to support the region’s economy 
Step 1: Update your Google listing by managing your business listing. See the information below.
Step 2: Join the Let’s Go 860 map 
LEARN MORE:  https://www.norwichchamber.com/lets-go-860.html
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GNACC is closely tracking the impact of the Coronavirus for our businesses and our community. Visit our GNACC Website for a list of resources for advice on how your business and family can plan for and respond to the virus. We will update this page as information becomes available. With the U.S. now reporting a number of COVID-19 cases, it’s important that businesses of all sizes and sectors continue to monitor the situation and are as prepared as possible to protect the health of their workers. ​
​Members Supporting Members is our Chamber’s philosophy.  ​When we support buying from each other, we invest in each other, keeping our local economy strong. It’s the right thing to do!  #GNACCSupports
Getting started is always the hardest part, and we are here to help!  The City of Norwich, Norwich Public Utilities, NCDC and The Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce have worked diligently to develop a guide to get you through what can be a daunting task.  

Doing Business in Norwich Guide. This guide takes a process that has not always been well defined and creates a map for businesses to follow.