January Business After Hours, Member News & More! ADVANCE Newsletter January 3, 2018

January 3, 2018

J anuary Business after Hours

Thursday, January 18th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm.

Hosted by Roaring Brook Nature Center, 70 Gracey Road, Canton.

Come see the exciting Phase 1 renovations

and hear what's coming in Phase 2!

Complimentary hors d'oeuvres, beer wine and soft drinks will be served. All business owners and professionals are welcome to attend! No Charge!

Register by Wednesday, January 17th by clicking

here or calling the Chamber office at (860) 693-0405.

Bring your business cards for networking!

NEW for 2018!! Receive $135 Chamber Buck$ when your guest joins the Chamber! That's 1 year of dues for a 1-2 employee member! Your ChamberBuck$ can be used toward advertising,

dues, special events and more!

Any member who would like to supply a small item, gift certificate or special offer for the door prize raffle is welcome to do so. Please drop it off at the registration table when you arrive. Thank You!

Promote your Business in 2018!

If you've resolved to spend more time promoting your

business in 2018, we have your answer! The Chamber has several open months for Business after Hours

hosts in 2018. This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase all that your business has to offer to o ther Canton Chamber of Commerce members ! We're looking for a member business who can accommodate 25-40 members from 5-7 pm during the 3rd week of the month. It is also possible to split the host duties for 2 or more businesses (One business supplies the venue, another supplies the food or beverages). You choose the evening, Monday-Thursday! The Chamber office staff is available to assist you in promoting and planning your event. For more information please click

here or contact the office at (860) 693-0405 or

[email protected]

Gallery on the Green presents "Members' New Work" and solo exhibitions by Donna Namnoum and Jerry Grasso

Friday, Jan. 5th - Sunday, Feb. 4th

The Gallery on the Green has its annual exhibition of

"Members' New Work" plus two solo shows. The new work includes photography, painting, drawing, prints and sculpture by our membership of over one hundred talented local artisans. There will be an opening reception on January 6th from 6 - 9 pm.

The Canton Artists' Guild at the Gallery on the Green, the longest continuously-running artist guild in the state, has 3 separate galleries and hosts 9 month-long exhibitions each year. The gallery is located near the intersection of Dowd Avenue and Route 44 at 5 Canton Green Road in Canton. Hours are Friday - Sunday, 1-5 pm. The main floor gallery is handicapped accessible.

www.galleryonthegreen.org / canton [email protected] / 860-693-4102

Canton Chamber's BizLink Program

Overseen by Canton Chamber's Outreach Committee,

BizLink is a job shadowing/mentoring program which lasts an entire semester and can provide a Canton High School student with class credit. If you are interested in having a CHS student in your office or place of business to gain exposure to various jobs and career opportunities, please contact BizLink Leader, Amanda Plasky by email at [email protected] or by calling her at ShopRite at (860) 693-3666, ext. 3901.

Check Out the Canton Chamber of Commerce on Facebook!

Have you seen our new & improved Facebook page? Search for "Canton CT Chamber of Commerce" on Facebook Link

Facebook or click here to go right to our page. In the coming months we will be highlighting members, posting relevant business topics, promoting upcoming events, and talking about outreach, advocacy and community initiatives. If you have an idea for a topic or post or would like to be our featured member, please contact the Chamber office. Be sure to "Like" us and invite your customers and friends to like our page as well! We welcome your input, feedback & photos of Canton Chamber members and related events.