About the GBA
The purpose of the Groton Business Association (GBA) is to promote Groton businesses.
WHO WE ARE
• We are a division of the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce.
• A cross section of local business and civic leaders in Groton.
• Under guidance of the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce, we are the most active division of any chamber of commerce in eastern CT.
• Our steering committee meets monthly to focus direction of the Groton Business Association.
• Groton Business Association is run by people you know. People who are in business just like you - people who are networking, making contacts, and improving their own business prospects as they work to improve yours. Please join us.
WHAT WE DO
• We concentrate on issues and opportunities, with the focus of “improving the visibility of greater Groton as THE PLACE for the public to shop, visit, and dine”.
• The GBA creates unique venues for local business to interact with the community at large including the Groton Fall Festival and the Groton Holiday Lights Parade.
• We meet monthly on the third Thursday to showcase our member businesses.
• We co-sponsor civic and legislative events.
• Promote Groton business via GrotonBiz.Com, our interactive internet site.
BENEFITS TO YOUR BUSINESS
• Personal attention
• Support
• Ability to showcase your business
• As a member of the Groton Business Association, your business will have an introduction to the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce and its many benefits.
DIRECTION FOR 2009
The Groton Business Association pledges to maintain its support of business success in Groton by doing the following:
• Increase membership
• Increase business exposure
• Increase communication for its members
We will keep you informed as to statewide issues, as we continue to concentrate on local issues that affect your business success. The Groton Business Association’s only agenda is the welfare of its members.
- About the GBA
- Contact Us
Contact Us Groton Business Association of the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce - Steering Committee
- Major Events Committee
This committee coordinates the GBA's two major events, Groton's Fall Festival and the Groton's Holiday Lights Parade and Tree Lighting. - Destinations Committee
This is a committee that is charged with enhancing tourism in Groton,CT. The first initiative was creating a shuttle service to historic Groton for Cruise Ship passengers coming into New London. Stops on this shuttle include Fort Griswold and the Ebenzer Avery House, the Avery Copp House and the WWII Submarine Vets Memorial.