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Amity Chamber Business Symposium and Expo: Photos from the Sensational Symposium!

July 22, 2026
at 3:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Yale West Campus
Conference Center - Building 800
100 West Campus Drive, Orange
These pictures say it all! Dynamic, engaged, informed, knowledgeable, and committed to the communities we serve. Featuring experts in economics, marketing, and leadership, the program delved into current economic challenges and opportunities for organizations of all sizes and scopes. Topics include:
“Navigating Economic Crosswinds: Business Opportunities and Challenges” Daniel H. O’Keefe, Commissioner, Department of Economic and Community Development
“Connecticut’s Economy Today: Trends and Impact on Small Business” Sean Scanlon, State of Connecticut Comptroller
“Shaping Connecticut’s Story: How Perception Drives Growth” Morgan Nyerick, Director of Connecticut Statewide Marketing and Tourism
“Leading Across The Generations
Eric Lopez, Founder and CEO of Arrowhead Leadership Consulting
No holds barred Q&A by extremely engaged attendees offered further insight and discussion.
And, a special shoutout to the symposium’s moderators

Jorge Santiago, CEO and President – The Milford Bank
Jennifer Schempp, Partner – Beers, Hamerman, Cohen and Burger
Barry Lee Cohen, CEO – Amity Chamber of Commerce

And..our 5-minute stretch-break trainer extraordinaire, Amy Rushlow, AT Sangha Yoga!

Photography by Robert Creigh and Steve M. Cooper