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A Message from our President
The crisp fall weather has arrived and the Chamber staff is preparing for a very busy fall season. From awards dinners and conferences to seminars and networking opportunities, the Chamber is here to serve you and your business.
Coming up rather quickly is the
34th Annual Business Women's Forum, this year featuring crisis management expert Judy Smith. Run through the Chamber's foundation, the BWF is a truly dynamic and inspiring leadership conference for women in Connecticut that includes keynote speakers, informative workshops, networking opportunities, a fabulous afternoon reception, prizes, exhibitors and more. If you or someone you know could benefit from an invigorating and informative day out of the office, by all means, send them to
www.2016bwf.com to discover all the opportunities this conference offers.
Quick on the heels of the BWF is the
Watertown-Oakville Chamber's 52nd Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner. We are thrilled to be honoring three deserving recipients from the Watertown community this year:
Superintendent of Schools Bridget Carnemolla with the 2016 Community Leader of the Year Award,
ECI Screenprint with the 2016 Beautification Award, and
Atty. Paul Jessell of Slavin, Stauffacher & Scott, LLC with the 2016 Unsung Hero Award. I encourage you to
reserve your seat now for what will be a packed event on November 2nd at the Grand Oak Villa!
All of this is coming up in addition to our monthly
Out for Business event, the kickoff of our 2016-2017
Leadership Greater Waterbury program, and upcoming Small Business Council and Health Care Council Seminars. Stay tuned and keep scrolling for all the great things happening at the Chamber!
As always, I encourage you to contact me if I can be of service to you or your business at (203) 757-0701 or at
lward@waterburychamber.com.
Best Regards,
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Join Us! - Upcoming Chamber Events
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34th Annual Business Women's Forum
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October Out for Business and Leadership Greater Waterbury Welcome Reception
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Watertown-Oakville Chamber 52nd Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner
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Join us at upcoming ribbon cuttings to celebrate your fellow members!
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Thursday, October 13
11:30 AM
1015 Meriden Road, Waterbury
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Wednesday, October 19
12:30 PM
174 Church Street, Naugatuck
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*To schedule an upcoming ribbon cutting for your business with the Chamber, contact Membership Director Louis Lacman at llacman@waterburychamber.com or at (203) 757-0701 ext. 305.
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Welcome to all of our new members who have joined over the past month*. We encourage you to click on the names below to visit their websites and hope you can connect with them soon.
*New Members from September 1 - October 11
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34th Annual Business Women's Forum:
Create Strategies for Success in any Situation
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The 34th Annual Business Women's Forum is set for
Friday,
October 21
, 2016
with Keynote Speaker Judy Smith, crisis management expert to politicians, celebrities and stars
. This full-day conference will also feature morning Keynote Christine Cashen
, author of The Good Stuff: Quips & Tips on Live, Love, Work & Happiness. The day will also include
six talented and inspiring workshop speakers
in addition to
a full
breakfast
and
lunch
followed by a
n afternoon
wine and cheese
receptio
n. Attendees can also participate in the day's raffle for a chance to win a gorgeous white gold and diamond ring donated by Onyx II Jewelers, overnight accomodations for two to the Caribbean, a Subscription Package for two to the Palace Theater, a Day of Decadence package, Red Sox tickets, UCONN tickets, and so much more!
Sponsors are currently being accepted for the Forum with the opportunity to market to thousands of local businesswomen, gain exposure for your company, network with attendees and meet and greet with Judy Smith.
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YPOWR Link Up with Legislators Event
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The Young Professionals of Waterbury Region hosted the 'Link Up with Legislators' event on October 5th, inviting local and state legislators and candidates the chance to connect directly with young professionals in a guided discussion. Attendees were able to ask questions and talk about the issues that matter most to them with the people seeking their vote in November. Those who are not yet registered to vote were also given the opportunity to register that evening. The next YPOWR event will be a networking social on Thursday, November 10th at Brass Works Brewing Company.
Register for the November Networking Social
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22nd Annual Malcolm Baldrige Community Awards Evening
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The 22nd Annual Malcolm Baldrige Community Awards Dinner was held on September 28th, honoring Ralph Carpinella of Carpin Manufacturing with the Malcolm Baldrige Community Award, Atty. Tavis Tindall of Tindall Law Firm with the Leadership Award, and Susan Sprano of the Republican-American with the Volunteer Award. These three honorees were recognized for their service and leadership in the community and within the Chamber of Commerce. The evening included a cocktail hour, dinner, silent auction and awards presentation. Thank you to our sponsors: Diamond Sponsors Webster Bank and MacDermid Performance Solutions;Silver Sponsors Post University and Aqua Turf Club; Bronze Sponsors Carpin Manufacturing, Cly-Del Manufacturing, Crystal Rock-Water, Coffee, Office, Onyx II Fine Jewelers, O'Rourke and Birch Florist, PowerStation Events, Pullman & Comley LLC and Saint Mary's Health System; and Brass Sponsors Bank of America, Blasius Chevrolet Cadillac, Carmody Torrance Sandak and Hennessey LLP, Cornerstone Realty Inc/Albert Bros, Green Earth Energy PhotoVoltaic, Hubbard-Hall, Jaci Carroll Staffing Services, King Industries, Secor Cassidy and MacPartland PC, Shaker Auto Group/Shakers Family Ford and Kia, The Lombard Group, Traver IDC, Yamin & Grant LLC
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September Out for Business at Ion Bank
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Chamber members gathered at Ion Bank in Naugatuck on September 21st to enjoy an Out for Business event to enjoy networking, food and drinks. Attendees reconnected and strengthened their business networks as well as enjoyed a Buzz Session by Mental Health Connecticut titled "Wellbeing At Work" focusing on mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. Sponsored by Ion Bank. October's Out for Business will be held at the Mattatuck Museum in conjunction with Secor, Cassidy and McPartland on October 24th. It will feature a Buzz Session by Green Earth PhotoVoltaic Energy on how it pays to be a green business in Connecitcut, beginning at 5:00 PM.
Register for October Out for Business
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The Watertown-Oakville Chamber of Commerce hosted a booth at the Watertown Fall Festival on September 17th, connecting with community members and distributing this year's Watertown-Oakville Consumer Resource Guide in order to promote our member businesses and the Chamber's efforts in that area. Attendees were able to enjoy food, music and products from a wide variety of local vendors.
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YPOWR 2nd Annual Mini Golf Tournament
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Young Professionals of Waterbury Region hosted their 2nd Annual Mini Golf tournament on September 14th at the beautiful Hidden Valley Minigolf in Southington, followed by the evening networking reception at the DoubleTree in Bristol. Attendees networked on the course and enjoyed 18 holes of minigolf before heading to enjoy food, drinks, games, giveaways and raffles. Best Scoring Team: Brandon & Andrew from SGNL Communications, Dan Pesce from Main Street Waterbury and Adam Finlay from HD Segur Insurance; Worst Scoring Team: Jaclyn, Christina, Julie and Sherry from Yamin & Grant LLC; Best Scoring Individual: Brian from Wolcott View Manor Health & Rehabilitation Center; Worst Scoring Individual: Heather Hill from Thomaston Insurance; Best Dressed Team: the "Happy Gilmour" team- Travis, Dan, Kim and Mike from Sarracco Mechanical Services; Skills Challenge Winner - Mike, Sarracco Mechanical; "Guess the Pencils" Winner - Danielle, Webster Bank. Thanks to all those who supported this sold- out event, including foursome teams and sponsors: Ace Sponsor: Webster Bank; Fairway Sponsor: DoubleTree by Hilton, Bristol; Hole in One Sponsors: Thrivent Financial and Milone & MacBroom; Birdie Sponsors: Carmody, Torrance, Sandak & Hennessey LLP, Saint Mary's Health System, and Servpro of New Haven, Waterbury and Naugatuck Valley; and our Tee Sponsors: All About You Home Care, Crystal Rock - Water, Coffee, Office, CT Transportation Solutions, Dave Jones Realty, DoubleTree by Hilton, Employers Reference Source, ESPN, ICES, Ion Bank, MacDermid, Main Street Waterbury, Mattatuck Museum, NSI, Office of Radio and Television WJMJ Radio, Pullman & Comley, Sarracco Mechanical Services, SGNL Communications, Thomaston Insurance, Thomaston Savings Bank, Webster Bank and Yamin & Grant LLC.
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HR Corner - Your Chamber Resource
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In the HR Corner, we'll provide articles and information relevant to your business about Human Resources. We hope you can utilize these sources of information in your daily operations! Check out this month's HR Corner topic:
3 MISTAKES COSTING EMPLOYERS TOP TALENT (HRMORNING.COM)
In today's job market, there are a lot of employers competing for the best talent - including those superstars who currently work for you. That makes it paramount that your managers do everything possible to retain your best workers. Some missteps that can drive talent away? These communication fumbles by your managers:
Learn
More - Click Here
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Our Public Policy and Economic Development Director Dave Krechevsky strives to keep you updated on everything happening in Hartford that could affect your business. Follow Dave's Public Policy Blog to stay in the know and on top of developments in Public Policy.
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Enhanced Web Listings: Stand out from the Competition
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Members now have the exciting ability to upgrade to an enhanced listing on waterburychamber.com. Our newest staff member, Member Services Representative Mackenzie Marsella, is working hard to bring the benefits of these enhanced listings to you. These listings offer members the ability to stand out from their competition with features such as your company logo, a bolder listing, your social media links, videos and photos and a business description. Mackenzie's goal is to help members generate more online referrals, website clicks, social media interaction and more potential customers. Click here for more details. For questions or to activate your enhanced listing, email Mackenzie at
mmarsella@waterburychamber.com
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GET AN EASY PASS, SAVE TIME AND MONEY!
As an Easy Pass holder, you'll be automatically registered for 12 consecutive Out for Business events including the annual Business EXPO (April) and Holiday Gathering (December). Members can purchase an Easy Pass for a
one-time payment of $175 for a savings of up to $130!
Click here for details.
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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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