The Chamber of Commerce is a medium for area business people to network, share information and ideas and collaborate on issues affecting the business community and general well being of the regional area. Through the monthly activities and events offered, area business people are afforded the opportunity to come together in both business and social settings.
The Chamber also serves as the organizational mechanism in bringing together private business and resources to assist the locale, it provides a portfolio of services to assist member companies in growing their respective businesses and offers assistance to firms inquiring about the area. However, business growth is not the sole purpose of the Chamber.
The Greater New Milford Chamber is a catalyst for positive and progressive growth and continuous improvement in the lifestyles of the people in its hometowns. It is also a marketer of the communities it serves, by sponsoring festive and cultural events such as the lighting of the trees on the Green during the holidays and spearheading the town’s Fourth of July festivities, among other community activities.
2026 Executive Board
Patti Oberg, President
All American Waste
president@newmilford-chamber.com
Richard Herrington, First Vice President
Nicholas/Tobin Insurance
rherrington@nicholas-tobin.com
Rich Vallinaggi, Second Vice President
Rich’s Wings and Things
RichsWingsandThingsCT@gmail.com
Yana Amato, Treasurer
Directors
Jennifer Birdseye
Webster Bank
jbirdseye@websterbank.com
Kristen Gizzi
Litchfield Crossings
kristeng@litchfieldcrossings.com
Wayne Locke
Prospect Hill Advisors
wayne@prospecthilladvisors.com
Tammy Reardon
Nuvance
TammySReardon@gmail.com
Brandon Sprague
Active Health
BrandonS17@acthealth.org
Scott Mulhare
Bakewell & Mulhare
Scott@bakewellmulhare.com
Emeritus Directors
Cheryl Bakewell
Bakewell & Mulhare
Annette Field
Ray Kish
Chamber Staff
The Chamber offers many ways for you to be involved and help shape the growth of your community. Your participation will increase your interaction with other members, make an important individual contribution to the area – and be a great deal of fun.
Every year the Chamber organizes and presents a number of events to enhance the community as a whole and provide ways in which our members can be involved. These events include: Crystal Winter Gala, a recognition and awards dinner/dance; New Milford Fireworks Celebration in July; Village Fair Days in July; Tree Lighting Ceremony in November; Small Business Saturday in November; Hands On Train Display in December; Breakfast Networking Events; monthly Business Scenes; and Lunch & Learn seminars.
You are welcome to be an active member of one or more Chamber committees. As a member you will be helping to develop and implement the goals and strategic plans of the Chamber. Your creative input and volunteer spirit will contribute to the success of these events, and you will benefit from being part of the group and sharing in the satisfaction of a job well done.
You will quickly discover that this is a dynamic organization of enthusiastic individuals who are committed to promoting local enterprises like yours and maintaining the Chamber’s excellent reputation. With over 300 members from the Greater New Milford region there are many reasons to join us. Being a member underscores your company’s professionalism and integrity, and shows the public that you share the Chamber’s belief in the importance of fairness and trustworthiness in all business dealings.
