Riverwalk Freedom Festival returns for 22nd Year

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Milford’s Riverwalk Freedom Festival, organized by the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford (CCGM) will return for the 22nd year on Saturday, September 16 with live bands, specials throughout downtown businesses, vendors and more. Downtown streets will be closed to accommodate over 100 crafters, businesses and organizations. The event culminates in a stunning firework display at dusk. “Many of our …

Greenman-Pederson celebrates with ribbon cutting

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The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford, friends and family recently celebrated a Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Celebration with Barry Benton, Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. (GPI) at their location at 119 Neurology Way, Milford. Founded in 1966, GPI is a leading engineering consulting firm that specializes in the innovative design and construction of transportation infrastructure and building projects. Our experts provide comprehensive engineering, design, planning, and construction …

Main Street Home Loans opens in Milford

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The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford, friends and family recently celebrated a Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Celebration with the owners of Main Street Home Loans at their new location at 1006 Mattlind Way in Milford. “Main Street Home Loans is a local residential mortgage company that prides itself on exceptional service, a vast array of products and local processing and underwriting to make the …

Affordable housing focus of recent CCGM luncheon

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It is difficult to develop a strong workforce without housing to support those who are employed at local businesses. Currently, Milford, like many cities in the United States, is dealing with an affordable housing crisis which is making it difficult for some employers to fill positions. The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford will focus this year on methods to …

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Popular Milford events returning for 2023

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With the pandemic finally in the rearview mirror, many people are looking forward to events for the upcoming year, many of which have had to be cancelled or scaled down since 2020. Several organizations are looking forward to bringing back some of the events that have looked different over the past few years or have been missing completely. “We are …

Harry K Foundation fights childhood hunger

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Established by Harry Keswani, the Harry K Foundation’s sole focus is to address childhood hunger in Delaware. According to board member Debbie Millman, the foundation partners with the Food Bank of Delaware to provide supplies for pantries located at Morris Early Childhood Center and the Milford High School. “I met Harry K. when I was in banking,” Millman said. “As …

Milford Museum to benefit from holiday auction

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The Milford Museum has been chosen as the recipient of proceeds from the Tastes of Milford Holiday Auction sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Milford. The auction is in its 15th year and benefits a different non-profit each year. “The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford will be celebrating their last major event, the 16th Annual Holiday Auction …

Riverwalk Festival brings thousands to downtown Milford

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The largest outdoor festival in Milford lived up to its name on Saturday, September 17 with as many as 13,000 people attending the Riverwalk Freedom Festival. The event included a Pet-riotic Parade, pat park, a Red White and Brew Garden, live music and ended with a large firework display. “This year’s Riverwalk Freedom Festival was truly the best one yet,” …

Riverwalk Freedom Festival Planned for September 17

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Milford’s largest outdoor festival will return September 17 when the Riverwalk Freedom Festival kicks off at 9 AM throughout downtown. This year, there will be a few new attractions along with the popular activities and events from years before. “In addition to all the great things taking place at this year’s event, the Milford Senior Center will be open for …

Milford Advocacy for Homeless holds ribbon cutting

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Although they do not have an official office space, the Milford Advocacy for the Homeless recently held a symbolic ribbon cutting on the steps of the Windsor Building where the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford is housed. The ribbon cutting was designed to bring attention to this grassroots organization whose focus is providing services for Milford’s homeless and helping …