Reiling takes the helm at New Milford Chamber

The Greater New Milford Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has announced the Chamber’s new Executive Director, Bob Reiling. Reiling assumed the position on April 17.

Denise Del Mastro, who has served as Executive Director of the Chamber since 2005, will remain at the Chamber as Director of Operations.

Chamber President Jennifer Birdseye said the Chamber is looking to “be better, stronger, faster” in a time when other chambers are consolidating and regionalizing,

The New Milford Chamber remains one of the smaller, local chambers with a “unique and special group of individuals,” she noted.

Birdseye said the Chamber seeks to grow, and further its mission of: providing networking and learning opportunities for its members and the community; supporting businesses in all stages of growth; and building partnerships with other organizations that give businesses and the community the tools necessary to succeed.

“I am excited for this opportunity to be a leader and partner in the business community,” said Reiling.

Del Mastro said Reiling brings to the table assets that will further propel the Chamber into the future.

“I’m eager to develop new forums and mechanisms to promote, assist and expand businesses and their reach throughout New Milford and beyond,” he added.

Reiling is no stranger to the town or the business community.

He was raised in New Milford, graduated from New Milford High School, and demonstrated success in sales and growth while leading several businesses.

In more recent years, he founded the nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, the Ostomy Foundation, and has co-coordinated and co-directed the New Milford River Run 5K & Kids’ Superhero Sprint, a RiverFest event.

Reiling also has a working relationship with the Town of New Milford through which he has collaborated on projects, such as New Milford Restaurant Week.

“I look forward to meeting more members of the community and building relationships among them,” Reiling emphasized.

He will meet many individuals at the Chamber’s next business seminar May 16 and the Business Scene May 17.

For more information, call the 11 Railroad St. office at 860-354-6080, email nmcc@newmilford-chamber.com, visit www.newmilford-chamber.com and follow/like @greaternewmilfordchamber on Facebook and follow “Greater New Milford Chamber of Commerce” on LinkedIn.