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Celebrating Our Members
January 2018
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In This Issue:
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New Members 2
) Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings
3) Member Upcoming Events
4) Member News & Updates 5
) Recent Ribbon Cutting Photos
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Welcome to all of our new members* who have joined over the past month.
We encourage you to connect with them soon and see where your next partnership can be!
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Annie C. Courtney Foundation
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Electric Banshee Tattoo |
| Bender Plumbing Supplies |
NCE Home Care |
| CNA Academy of Connecticut |
Paparazzi Boutique |
| Down to Earth Consulting, LLC |
Third Day Cafe |
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Durco Manufacturing Co., Inc.
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Waterbury Athletic Center
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*December 1- December 28
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Join us at any of these upcoming ribbon cuttings to help celebrate your fellow members - All are welcome!
For photos of our recently passed ribbon cuttings, keep scrolling!
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Friday, January 12
1:00 PM
New Location!
22 Park Place, Naugatuck
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Electric Banshee Tattoo
34 Brook Street, Waterbury
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Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers
Friday, February 23
4:00 PM
New Location!
30 North Main Street, Waterbury
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*To schedule an upcoming ribbon cutting for your business with the Chamber, contact Membership Services & Communications Director Julie Donato at jdonato@waterburychamber.com or at (203) 757-0701 ext. 311.
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CoWorker Hub To Offer Goal Setting & Vision Board Workshop (January 13)
Rachel Keyser, a consultant with Murana Management & Consulting, and co-owner of CoWorker Hub in Middlebury will present ways for participants to set and achieve their professional and personal goals via the creation of a personal vision board and setting of workable goals. Attendees should bring a notebook, old magazines, and scissors. The workshop will be held 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at CoWorker Hub where Rachel and David Keyser lease shared and flexible work/office space at affordable rates. The fee is $75/participant which will include breakfast and lunch. To register, visit https://www.meetup.com/CoWorker-Hub/ & https://www.meetup.com/wtbybiz/
CoWorker Hub is located in Suite E in the rear upper level of the 900 Straits Turnpike at the building's southern end, immediately left at the top of the driveway. Free parking is available along the rear upper level, behind Leo's Restaurant. To learn more, call CoWorker Hub at 203-725-1186 or email to coworkerhub@yahoo.com, or visit www.coworkerhub.com. View Member Profile.
27th Annual Saint Mary's Hospital Gala (February 3)
Saint Mary's Hospital invites you to join them for a very special evening to benefit their mission of providing excellent healthcare in a spiritually enriched environment. The 27th annual Gala will be held on Saturday, February 3 at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville. Funds raised will be dedicated to the new Mandell MS Center right at Saint Mary's Hospital, a center offering comprehensive care for MS patients.
This exceptional evening will begin with a cocktail hour, silent auction and Signature Basket raffle, followed by an elegant dinner, live auction and a chance to win a
stunning yellow diamond, surrounded by gleaming white diamonds, one-of-a-kind 18K gold ring,, valued at $25,000, generously donated by Onyx II Fine Jewelers of Watertown. For sponsorship information and tickets visit stmh.org/2018-gala-a-night-at-studio-54or contact the Foundation at 203-709-6391. View Member Profile
The Great Kindness Challenge in Naugatuck (January 22-26)
During the week of January 22-26, 2018
the Naugatuck Public Schools will be participating in The Great Kindness Challenge (GKC). The Great Kindness Challenge is an international proactive and positive bullying prevention initiative that improves school climate and increases student engagement by spreading kindness. The Great Kindness Challenge is one week devoted to performing as many acts of kindness as possible. Anyone willing to participate in the challenge is provided with a checklist of kind acts to complete in order to show the world that kindness matters. More information and checklists will be provided soon. Superintendent Locke and the Board of Education approved the week to be a K-12 district wide initiative and we would love for the entire town, including businesses and organizations, to participate as well. Mayor Hess has even agreed to proclaim the week Great Kindness Week in Naugatuck. Naugatuck Youth Leaders is a collaboration program between Naugatuck High School and Naugatuck Youth Services. Students volunteer to perform community service activities at the high school and in the community. For more information, please contact the advisors: Lorrie-Anne Monte at Naugatuck High School lorrie-anne.monte@naugatuck.k12.ct.us or Kristin Mabrouk at Naugatuck Youth Services kmabrouk@naugatuckyouthservices.org View Member Profile
Paint Social Art Night to Benefit Literacy Volunteers of Greater Waterbury (January 24)
Paint Social Art is a fun social art experience. No experience necessary. Bring your friends and have fun creating your own masterpiece at Raymour & Flanigan, 410 Reidville Drive, Waterbury. Cost is $30 per person and includes wine, light refreshments, soft drinks and supplies to create your own painting. Visit www.paintsocialart.com to register, and click on calendar of events for CT, January, 2018. Proceeds will benefit Literacy Volunteers of Greater Waterbury's efforts to promote adult literacy in our community. Literacy Volunteers of Greater Waterbury enriches lives by teaching English literacy skills to adults, building job readiness skills, and promoting family literacy with the commitment of trained volunteers, generous donors, and community partners. View Member Profile.
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Acts 4 Ministry, Inc., a non-denominational non-profit organization in Waterbury, received donations of socks, scarves, gloves, underwear, and mittens for adults and children, grocery and department store gift cards, from members of several Waterbury Service Clubs during a luncheon organized by the Waterbury Exchange Club. Donations will help Acts 4 Ministry meet the basic daily needs of families and individuals who experience financial distress as part of their Share the Warmth Drive. Photographed (left to right) were Susan Sprano, "Republican American" Advertising Director, Waterbury Rotary Club Past President; Cathy Chaikowski, Waterbury Exchange Club President; Ginny O'Rourke Cookson, O'Rourke & Birch Florist Owner, Waterbury Exchange Club Immediate Past President; Susie Jones Szoldra, Acts 4 Ministry Board of Directors Chairwoman; and Sarah Elizabeth Carabetta, Acts 4 Ministry, Inc. Executive Director. Mrs. Carabetta thanked members of various clubs including the Rotary Club, Kiwanis Club, Waterbury UNICO, St. Vincent DePaul Mission Homeless Shelter, and the Waterbury Exchange Club who give to people-in-need every day every year. To learn more about Acts 4 Ministry, visit
www.acts4.org, or call 203-574-2287.
View Member Profile.
Celebrating 10 Years of Saving Lives: Are You Dense MusicFest Tickets on Sale
Jennifer Ives-Groebl, selected as "New Leader in Banking"
Jennifer Ives-Groebl, Vice President and Senior Mortgage Lender with Litchfield Bancorp, has been selected as a "New Leader in Banking," a privileged distinction given by the Connecticut Bankers Association and Connecticut Banking Magazine. Jennifer joined Litchfield Bancorp in 1994 and was promoted to Assistant Vice President and Senior Mortgage Officer following her completion of the Connecticut School of Finance and Management in 1998. Jennifer covers both the Torrington and Litchfield offices of Litchfield Bancorp and is well known within the community. Jennifer's community involvement includes serving as the Assistant Treasurer with the Torrington/Winsted Rotary as well as serving on the Audit and Public Relations Committee's with the Litchfield County Board of Realtors. Jennifer was also a member of the Fuessenich Park Partnership and through Education Connection has participated in the Mentoring Program.
In regard to Jennifer Ives-Groebl being selected as a "New Leader in Banking," Thomas Villanova, President and Chief Executive Officer of Litchfield Bancorp stated, "Jennifer is an influential pillar within the banking industry and we are delighted with her growth and development through her years at Litchfield Bancorp." View Member Profile
Ion Bank Foundation Awards $2,500 Grant to Spanish Community of Wallingford
The Ion Bank Foundation awarded a $2,500 grant to the Spanish Community of Wallingford (SCOW) for their Adelante Youth Leadership Programs. These extremely successful after school programs for Latino students in grades 7-12 provide participants with appropriate support to deal with the challenges of adolescence in immigrant families. These students, assisted in communicating with their public schools, are also coached in life skills. They are encouraged to research further education options, job opportunities, and volunteer in their community. The programs are designed to build leadership skills, improve academic performance, promote community service, and reduce risky behaviors. Charles J. Boulier III, CEO of Ion Bank and President of the Ion Bank Foundation said, "The skills and lessons learned through these programs are an asset not only to the participating students and their families, but to the entire community." Pictured Left to right-Jeffrey Hernandez, Ion Bank Wallingford Branch Manager; Charles J. Boulier, III Ion Bank CEO/Ion Bank Foundation President; Maria Campos, Spanish Community of Wallingford Executive Director View Member Profile
O&G Donates Toys to 150 TYSB Families
The staff at O&G Industries load a box truck with toys as a part of the company's annual Holiday Toy Drive campaign to benefit 150 families from the Torrington Youth Service Bureau. Pictured are Tara Grieco handing a bicycle to Dave Desrochers, as Lenny Byram looks on.
View Member Profile.
Onyx II Trunk Show raises $15,150 to Benefit Jane Do No More
Onyx II Fine Jewelers of Watertown held its 2017 Trunk Show on Dec. 11, with the proceeds benefitting Jane Doe No More Inc., which advocates for and supports victims of sexual assault. On Friday, Dec. 15, Onyx II owner Daniel Sanchez, second from right, and Brand Manager James Michael Murphy, right, presented a check for $15,150 to Jane Doe No More founder Donna Palomba, center, along with Trunk Show co-chairs Lynn Ward, left, prior board member of Jane Doe No More and president & CEO of the Waterbury Regional Chamber, and Kathleen McPadden, executive vice president and chief human resources officer for Ion Bank and chairwoman of Jane Doe No More Inc. View Member Profile.
Holiday Cheer Abounds at Southmayd Home
Southmayd Home's Annual Holiday Family & Friends Party was well attended when residents, their loved ones and staff celebrated the season in style on Dec. 5, 2017, at the home, 250 Columbia Boulevard. Amid traditional Christmas décor--a glowing tree, garland, twinkling lights, bows and wreaths--guests enjoyed savory finger foods and sweets prepared by Southmayd's kitchen staff. Live music from Jim Sheehan, a regular performer at Southmayd, kept spirits bright as guests sang along to familiar tunes and seasonal carols as smiles lit up the room. Southmayd Home has been housing women 60+ in a unique family-like environment since 1898. For information, call Executive Director Kara Vendetti Cunningham, (203) 754-0360, or Outreach Coordinator Laura Marsala, (203) 725-3088. View Member Profile
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Gifted
Congratulations to our Board of Directors Member, Lori Greene, on the grand opening of her new gift shop, Gifted
. Located at 900 Straits Turnpike in Middlebury, the shop stocks a wide selection of fine china, gifts, jewelry,
Fascia's Chocolates, and more
. Pictured are Chamber Ambassador Bart Mazur of Primerica, Membership Director Christopher Conway, Owner Lori Greene, and Chamber President & CEO Lynn Ward. For more information visit their website
www.giftedct.com
or call (203) 343-7273.
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Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Centers
Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers marked the grand opening of its new location at Suite 116, 100 Prospect St., in Naugatuck, in the rear of the former Prospect Street School, on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017. The new location offers 2,500 square feet of clinical space and new equipment. Participating in the ribbon-cutting ceremony are, from left: Julie Donato, communications director for the Naugatuck Chamber of Commerce and Waterbury Regional Chamber; Naugatuck Burgess Jack DeOliveira; Ronald J. Pugliese, CEO of the Naugatuck Economic Development Corp.; Deputy Mayor Laurie Taf-Jackson; Mayor Pete Hess; co-owners Joe Caligiuri and Pete Catuccio; Tom Hill III of Tom Hill Realty & Investment LLC; Burgess Rocky Vitale, and PTSMC President Alan Balavender. For information, visit www.PTSMC.com.
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