CommitteesWhile the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce has an amazing and efficient staff, we can't always do everything ourselves. The chamber has several committees, which are staffed by our members to assist with events and to help us keep on track and on top of current issues. Several of our committees meet on an "as needed basis" where others have scheduled monthly meetings. All committees are always looking for new members to participate and offer new ideas and opinions. the following is a run down of the chamber's committees. Groton Business Association
The GBA brings the business community together, through monthly meetings, Groton Business Updates and Economic Forecasts. The GBA also coordinates the Groton Lights Parade and Groton’s Fall Festival. Groton Business Association
Click here to download the Fall Festival Registration Form
Fall Festival Registration Form
Downtown Mystic Business Association
This group is made of businesses located in Historic Downtown Mystic. They meet regularly to coordinate advertising initiatives and community events. Their annual events include, May Day Festival, Annual Sidewalk Sale, Harvest Moon Festival, Santa Arrives by Boat, Mystic Holiday Stroll and Mystic Holiday Magic.
Mystic Outdoor Art Festival
The committee is comprised of enthusiastic residents in the community, members of the chamber, and chamber employees. The committee works year-round to coordinate all aspects of the festival from food to entertainment as well as placement of the artists.
Mystic Cooperative Task Group
The Mystic Cooperative Task Group was established in 1996 to work on issues in the Mystic area. The group includes representatives of both town governments, major tourist attractions, the local business community, appointed land use and historic commission members and local residents.
Marine Affairs Committee
The Marine Affairs Committee's mission is to coordinate cooperation and collaboration of business and boaters who affect or are affected by local coastal waterways. The committee produces the Mystic Boater's Guide to help transient boaters who visit the Mystic area.
Holiday Lighted Boat Parade
For the hearty souls who keep their boats in the water and commissioned into early winter, please join us on Saturday, November 28th, 2009, as we continue a new tradition in Mystic; a Parade of lighted and decorated vessels. Vessels will parade down the Mystic River at 6:20 pm and return to the Mystic River Park, where spectators will be gathered. Judging and awards take place for the most spectacular vessels. Vessels of any size are welcome, and the only cost to participate is a toy for the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center.
If you would like to be a part of the Holiday Lighted Boat Parade please email the application and a copy of your insurance to alexa@mysticchamber.org or you can fax it to 860-572-9273. We need the application and your insurance by 10 am on Saturday, November 28th.
The application is below as is the informative packet that has specific instructions for the day of the parade.
Holiday Lighted Boat Parade Application
2009 Holiday Lighted Boat Parade Registration Packet
Membership Committee
The Membership Committee is dedicated to maintaining the growth of the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce through promotion, recognition and by providing benefits that will help area business achieve success.
Annual Dinner
This annual event is the chamber's premier event for the year. The dinner is a celebration of new and former board members and a chance to honor someone in our community with the Community Service Award and the Edward O. McCabe Employer of the Year Award. Our silent auction nets about $10,000 and has become an important part of the evening. Dancing to The Cartells concludes this event.
Mystic Chamber of Commerce Foundation
The charitable foundation was set up to oversee the Joshua Piver Scholarship and other charitable causes as needed.
Click Here to download the Joshua Piver Memorial Scholarship
Joshua Piver Scholarship Application
Taste of Mystic
This committee meets to coordinate details of Taste of Mystic, the annual event that features the culinary delights of area restaurants. Committee responsibilities including seeking out sponsorship, coordinating the beer tent, coordinating volunteers and more!
If you have an interest in serving on one of these, contact a staff member at the Mystic Chamber. Back | 
