2025 Annual Meeting & Auction Recap
A Night of Celebration, Community, and Connection
On June 18th, a record number of Windsor community members and business leaders gathered at The Birdcage for the Windsor Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Annual Meeting & Auction — and what a night it was! From heartfelt awards to spirited bidding, this inaugural combined event brought together purpose and party in the most unforgettable way.
THANK YOU to everyone who made this evening possible — our guests, volunteers, sponsors, donors, honorees, food & drink partners, our beneficiary nonprofits, and of course, our dynamic emcee Mel Madigan of The Bean @226, who brought energy, humor, and heart to every moment.
Celebrating Windsor’s Finest
We honored community members and businesses whose leadership, innovation, and impact shape Windsor’s future. Congratulations to our 2025 Award Recipients:
- Jerry Hallas Memorial Award – Steve Porcaro
- Frank Parker Beautification Award – Traprock Ridge Land Conservancy
- Heritage Business Award – Carmon Community Funeral Homes
- Legacy of Excellence Award – Eljen Corporation
- Emerging Visionary Award – Loft 147
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Special thanks to Windsor Federal Bank, our Community Builder Presenting Sponsor, and to our Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Supporting sponsors. Your support helps drive the Chamber’s mission and make events like this possible.
GOLD
PAFY Inc.
SILVER
Carmon Community Funeral Homes
Cooperative Systems
BRONZE
EasterSeals Capital Region & Eastern CT
SUPPORTING SPONSOR
Joyce Armstrong
Cruise Planners
ADHD Seta
Windsor Music Center
PC Development Group
The Blue Dragonfly Gift Shop
Our Members in Action
During this year’s Annual Meeting, we proudly announced two new additions to our Board of Directors:
- Mary Kate Thompson of Edward Jones, who has successfully led our Programs & Events Committee over the past year and will continue to do so in her new board role.
- Jade LaBella of Hyatt House, who has served as the head of our Ambassadors Committee and will expand her leadership as a newly appointed board member.
Both Mary Kate and Jade bring invaluable experience and energy to the Chamber, and their expanded roles will help drive the continued growth of these vital committees.
What’s Next?
We’re just getting started. In 2025, we’re expanding the Education to Business (E2B) Initiative, launching the Small Business Office Hours program, and even a refresh of our beautiful historic building as part of the Home Office Hub project.
And yes — plans are already underway for next year’s event!
Interested in being a part of it? Reach out!