Michael Moses. Photo by Steve Cooper.
The Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce has named Michael Moses as its new president.
Moses worked for 30 years in the media industry, including three stints as a publisher, most recently in the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts. While there he served on the executive committee of the Northampton Chamber of Commerce and the boards of the Downtown Northampton Association, United Way and Amherst Cinema.
According to the Milford Chamber, Moses has had experience handling multi-million-dollar budgets and is versed in working with membership models, contract negotiations, new product development, community relations, marketing, writing and digital innovation.
“Whether through my work as a publisher, CEO, CRO or director, in both the for-profit and nonprofit space, the achievement of positive results for employees, clients, and the communities served is my primary focus,” Moses said.
“It is thrilling to be working with Michael, who is of a similar mindset; working towards a vision of a thriving community to live, work and play,” said Paige Miglio, chair of the MRCC Board of Directors and executive director of the Milford Arts Council. “Businesses and nonprofits have been through immeasurable challenges over the past 18 months, and it will take someone with great empathy and insight to advocate for their needs, support them in a changeable future and stand beside them to bring our community and infrastructure back better than ever. Michael will be a great asset to Milford and the MRCC.”
“It is an honor for me to take on the role of president of the Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce,” Moses said. “My years of serving both readers and businesses as a publisher, coupled with my board service with multiple chambers and arts organizations has provided me with insight into the magnificent work that the chamber does for its members and communities it serves. This has been and still is a challenging time for our business community as we begin to emerge from the impact of COVID-19. Our membership will be looking for support from the chamber more than ever before and I am committed to continue the fine work of the talented staff and board.”
The Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce has been a fixture in the city since 1954, serving businesses and nonprofits, both large and small, throughout Milford, as well as businesses in Orange and West Haven.
Moses started his role as president for the MRCC on Sept. 27. He will be the third president in the past year, following the departure of Pam Staneski and a brief stint by Christine Matthews Paine.
Despite turnover at the top, the organization has continued to grow throughout the pandemic, having recently moved to a larger and more modern facility inside the CT Post Mall and adding 77 new businesses since the beginning of 2020.