136 Marsh Hill Road, Orange
ORANGE, Connecticut, September 9, 2025 – The Milford Bank has been named the 2025 Business of the Year by the Amity Chamber of Commerce. Chosen by the chamber’s board of directors, The Milford Bank will be celebrated at the Amity Chamber of Commerce Community Awards and Annual Meeting on September 25th at the Courtyard by Marriott, 136 Marsh Hill Road, Orange.
Ted Novicki, President of the Amity Chamber’s Board of Directors, and Senior Director – Regulatory Affairs for Avangrid, said, “The Milford Bank has done so much for the chamber and our community by having members of their organization faithfully serving on our board of directors, sponsoring events, and serving as a trusted financial institution with Chamber funds. I can’t think of a more deserving pillar of the business community to receive the Business of the Year Award.”
Jorge Santiago, President & CEO of The Milford Bank, said, “The Milford Bank is honored to be recognized by the Amity Chamber of Commerce. We truly value our partnership with them in helping to meet the needs of the local business community. From the fun vibe of their networking events to the educational Business Symposium that was hosted this year, we believe the Amity Chamber of Commerce is an important partner for our business.”
Barry Lee Cohen, CEO of the Amity Chamber said, “The Milford Bank, along with our other Corporate Partners and growing list of event sponsors, has allowed the Amity Chamber to rebrand, expand geographic coverage, introduce new programs, and increase membership by over 57% since July 1, 2024. Jorge Santiago’s, Tina Mason’s, and the bank’s team of professionals’ commitment to and trust in the Chamber has been essential as we continue to create value for our membership and the communities we serve.”
Mason is the Vice President and Branch Manager of The Milford Bank, located on Roses Mill Road in Milford, and also serves on the Amity Chamber Board of Directors alongside Novicki and a dedicated team of fellow members and business professionals.
Amity Chamber Community Awards will also be presented to the Orange and Woodbridge Police Officers of the Year, and Orange and Bethany Firefighters of the Year. Amity Chamber Corporate Partners, including Avangrid (Platinum Level), The Milford Bank (Gold Level), and Coastal Bridge Advisors (Gold Level), are sponsoring this year’s event, along with Chamber members Baybrook Remodelers (Silver Level), Comcast Business (Silver Level), and 7 Brew Drive Thru Coffee (Bronze Lev
Tickets are only $50 each for Chamber members, police officers, firefighters, veterans, senior citizens, and their families. Admission includes a hot buffet breakfast and the opportunity to network with elected officials and fellow business and community leaders throughout the region. Seats are limited, and no tickets will be available for purchase at the door. Click this link to register today! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/cmt86fu
