Submitted by Haley Stafford
(October 22, 2025) — Chairwoman Pamela Steele of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce has announced that the Chamber’s 24th Annual “Support the Troops and Honor the Veterans” Member Breakfast Meeting will be held on November 3, 2025.
The Breakfast Meeting, sponsored by Middlesex Health, will be held at the Sheraton Hartford South Hotel from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
The Chamber looks forward to welcoming Major General Francis J. Evon, Jr., Adjutant General of the Connecticut National Guard and the Connecticut Military Department as its keynote speaker.
Two awards will also be presented at the event, the William J. Pomfret Veteran Community Service Award, and the AT&T Veteran Support Champion of the Year Award.
The William J. Pomfret Veteran Community Service Award is presented annually to a veteran of the United States Armed Forces who has shown a selfless commitment to community and public service in Middlesex County. This year’s recipient is Edward “Ted” Turner.
The AT&T Veteran Support Champion of the Year Award is presented annually in November at our Support the Troops and Honor the Veterans Member Breakfast Meeting. It is presented to a business or organization that supports active duty military personnel, veterans, and their families through employment, philanthropy, spousal support, and other means. This year’s recipient is AmeriTech Contracting LLC.
Chamber President Johanna Bond noted, “We are very much looking forward to the 24th Annual Support the Troops and Honor the Veterans Member Breakfast Meeting. We are honored to have Major General Francis J. Evon, Jr., Adjutant General of the Connecticut National Guard and the Connecticut Military Department as our speaker and thank him for his service to nation. We also look forward to honoring Ted Turner with the William J. Pomfret Award, and AmeriTech Contracting LLC with the AT&T Veteran Support Champion of the Year Award. Finally, I want to thank Middlesex Health CEO Vin Capece and his team for sponsoring this important event, and Chairman Phil Cacciola and our outstanding Support the Troops Planning Committee for their great work.”
Due to the support of Middlesex Health, troops who are currently serving can attend this event free of charge. Please call the Chamber to register, 860-347-6924 or email info@middlesexchamber.com.
The cost is $30. Advance registration is required, please register online: www.middlesexchamber.com.
