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A Message from our Director
Who do you know who could benefit from being a member of the chamber? That's the question we would love you to answer this month.
Our Chamber team is here to serve you and your fellow business owners who may not yet be members. We're welcoming potential Chamber members to our office in Waterbury on Tuesday, October 31st for a complimentary breakfast to review the benefits of Chamber membership.
Know someone who might be a good fit? Invite a friend to join us or send us their name and we're happy to reach out and invite them.
Click here for more information.
Please reach out to me at any time at (203) 757-0701 or at
cligi@waterburychamber.com to let me know how our team can further support you and your business.
Thank you,
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Register Today - Upcoming Chamber Events
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Prospective Member Breakfast
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Tuesday, October 31
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STEM/Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Exp
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Taking Care of Business Fall Business Seminars
Naugatuck Valley Community College, Founder's Hall
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
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Multi Generations
in the Workplace
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Cyber Security
in the Workplace
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Tuesday, November 28
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Mental Health
in the Workplace
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Recruitment Underway: Leadership Greater Waterbury
The Leadership Greater Waterbury Program is recruiting now for the 2017-2018 program year. L
eadership Greater Waterbury is a personal and career development program which creates lifelong partnerships and develops community awareness among future leaders in civic, professional and community organizations in the Greater Waterbury area. Its goal is to provide a creative, interactive environment for the participants to meet regional leaders and discuss the challenges that affect Greater Waterbury.
To Learn More and View an Application, Click Here.
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Is there a Super Woman in your office? Have her join in an exciting day at the 35th Annual Business Women's Forum, the longest-running full-day conference for women in Connecticut. Enjoy keynote speakers, engaging workshops, breakfast, lunch, an afternoon networking reception, giveaways, raffles and more!
Click Here and Visit www.2017bwf.com for More Information
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Member News, Events and Updates
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(Advanced Energy Efficiencies & DOOSAN)
at the
Borough of Naugatuck Wastewater Treatment Facility (VEOLIA) -
500 Cherry Street Extension,
Naugatuck
October 18th, 10:30 a.m.
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AKC Hair & Makeup celebrated the grand opening of its new location at 26 Church Street in Naugatuck on Wednesday, October 11th with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. AKC is a full-service hair and makeup salon providing a wide range of services that recently moved from their prior location in Waterbury. Participating in the ribbon-cutting ceremony are, from left: (front) Hairdresser and Makeup Artist Maria Contreras, Lead Makeup Artist and Hairdresser Nara Campos, Owner Alexis Campos, Hairdresser Shana Butler and Lead Hairdresser and Manager Lindsay Zalewski, (back) President & CEO of the Naugatuck Economic Development Corporation Ron Pugliese, Naugatuck Burgess Laurie Taf Jackson; Mayor Pete Hess; Naugatuck Chamber Director Courtney Ligi; Burgess Rocky Vitale; and Naugatuck Chamber Membership Director Christopher Conway. For information, call 203-525-3706 or visit www.akchairmakeup.com.
View Member Profile.
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Tractor Supply Company
Tractor Supply Co. celebrated the grand opening of its new store at 1160 New Haven Road in Naugatuck on Saturday, Sept. 23. The store is the farm supply retailer's eighth in Connecticut. Participating in the ribbon-cutting ceremony are, from left: Rep. David Labriola, R-Naugatuck; Alan Morris, district manager for Tractor Supply Co.; Sen. George Logan, R-Ansonia; Naugatuck Burgess Laurie Taf Jackson; Jessica-Lynn Long, assistant store manager; Burgess Rocky Vitale; Jerry Salvio, store manager; Mayor Pete Hess; Naugatuck Chamber Director Courtney Ligi, Burgess Don Wisniewski, and Marianne Como of Ion Bank. For information, call 2037-720-3776 or visit TractorSupply.com View Member Profile.
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The Chamber's monthly Out for Business event was held in September at Liberty Bank on Church Street in Naugatuck. Liberty Bank welcomed fellow Chamber members to enjoy a night out of networking, food and drink. Guests enjoyed an informative Buzz Session about de-stressing at work with Debbie Mitchell of Ready to Exhale, LLC. Attendees also played a networking game where they needed to network to 'find their match' and be entered into a raffle.
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Hiring and Training Programs Available
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Do you need help finding qualified workers for your business? Could you use some financial assistance to offset the cost of hiring and training new workers, or training your existing workforce? The Waterbury Regional Chamber is working with the Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board to help businesses in Greater Waterbury learn more about the available hiring and training programs and whether they qualify for them. This includes providing information on posting jobs on the state's CTHires.com website, as well as information about Manufacturing Innovation Fund Incumbent Worker Training, the Apprenticeship Program, Hiring Veterans, and On the Job Training programs. For information, contact Dave Krechevsky, the Chamber's director of public policy and economic development, at
dkrechevsky@waterburychamber.com or 203-757-0701.
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Promote Your Business with Prize Donations
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Promote your products and services and get great exposure by donating a gift certificate or item to a Chamber function.
Donated items are drawn as prizes for our Out for Business events, Young Professionals of Waterbury Region networking events, Out for Health events, and more.
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SHOP LOCAL, SHOP CHAMBER
We're working to promote shopping local and shopping Chamber! Our new digital initiative provides the opportunity to promote your business through our e-mail, newsletter, and social media exposure to encourage your fellow members to shop local and utilize your business. Every month, different members will be showcased- and YOU can be a part of it. Click here for further details and consider which month you'd like to sign up for. Contact Julie at
jdonato@waterburychamber.com
today!
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