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Cindy Bombard is leaving her post as president and CEO of the Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce after a year and a half on the job.
She'll be celebrated with a retirement party Tuesday, June 27, from 5 to 7pm at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Bristol, the Hartford Courant reports.
"In each role, she has led the Chamber with energy, passion, and a deep love for the Central Connecticut region and business community," says the chamber in a statement.
"While others retreated during the pandemic, Bombard kept the Chamber moving forward, providing essential supplies and services for members and beyond."
Under her leadership, the Chamber welcomed Plymouth, Farmington, and Plainville "into the Central CT Chambers family and presided over significant investments in the future of the Chamber," the statement says.
Katie D'Agostino, current vice president of the Chamber, will take over as president and CEO on July 1.
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