August 23, 2017
SAVE THE DATE!
September Business after Hours
Wednesday, September 20th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm.  
Hosted by Union Savings Bank, 188 Albany Tpke., Canton.  Complimentary hors d'oeuvres, beer Union Savings Bank wine and soft drinks will be served.  All business owners and professionals are welcome to attend!  No charge. Register by Tuesday, Sept. 19th by clicking here or  calling the Chamber office at (860) 693-0405.
 
Bring a prospective new member!    If your guest joins the Chamber, you get $25 Chamber Buck$ which can be used toward your dues, advertising, special events and more! 

Bring your business cards for networking!
 
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!
Cherry Brook Health Care Center hosts August Chamber Business After Hours
About 25 members and guests were treated to an enjoyable evening of networking, conversation, and fabulous food. Hosts Rebecca Stephenson, Admissions Director, and Jacob Bompastore, Center Administrator, introduced their staff and welcomed everyone to the 100-bed facility at the top of Dyer Avenue in Canton. Cherry Brook is a not-for-profit member of the New Horizons family. The delicious food was the highlight of the evening, and Rebecca assured everyone that the residents enjoyed the same fine cuisine. Cherry Brook Health Care Center is the 2016 Business of the Year, proudly displaying their award by the reception desk. CBHCC is a HERO level sponsor of the upcoming Walk for Food & Fuel on Saturday, Sept 16th, organized by Focus on Canton to help needy Canton residents with food, monetary assistance and heating oil. Chamber President, Gary Roman, spoke briefly about upcoming Chamber events, especially the annual Stars of the Town at 41 Bridge Street on Friday, October 27th.  Each member gave a business overview to round out the evening's program.
2018 Vienna & Prague - Eastern Europe Trip
The Canton Chamber of Commerce invites its members and the community to experience the jewels of Eastern Europe - Vienna and Prague for only $2699 from March 20 to 27, 2018.

Oliver Bergeron, President of C I Destinations, will present a detailed visual description of the trip to Eastern Europe's principle cities of Vienna and Prague.   The  trip presentation will take place at the Canton Community Center on Wednesday, Sept. 13th at 5:30 PM.  Anyone attending the presentation will receive the optional side trip to Kutna Hora for free.

This is the second trip that is being sponsored by the Canton Chamber of Commerce. Brochures are available in the Chamber office.
Gallery on the Green presents:  "Autumn Members Exhibition"plus 2 solo exhibits 
Friday, Sept. 1st  - Sunday, Oct.1, 
The Gallery on the Green presents "Autumn Members Exhibition" and two solo shows.  The 100+ members of one of Connecticut's longest running artist guilds are showing new and exciting prints, paintings, photographs and sculptures.

The gallery is located in Canton at 5 Canton Green Road (corner of Dowd Ave. and Rt.44).  The gallery is open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 5 pm.  The main 1st floor Founders Gallery is handicapped accessible. 
For more information, visit the gallery's website: www.galleryonthegreen.org or call 860-693-4102. Cost:  Free - the public is warmly invited.
Member News...
The Underground Gallery in Collinsville hosts  receptions for new artists, on Friday evenings from 6-9 pm.  Come m eet the artists! Refreshments will be served and it is open to the public. The Underground Gallery is located at 122 Main Street, Lower Level, Collinsville. For more information and photos, click  here .

Gallery Hours are Friday nights: New Artist Openings from 6-9 pm; Saturdays and Sundays: 11 am - 4 pm, or by appointment. Contact them at 860-693-6689.
Sam Collins Birthday Bash at the Canton Historical Museum
The Canton Historical Museum is holding a Sam Collins Birthday Bash on Sunday, September 24th  to celebrate Sam Collins' birthday.  The Museum participated in Sam Collins Day the last two years it was held and drew a good crowd.  We plan on having mini talks throughout the day, live demonstrations on loom weaving, spinning, black smithing, classic cars displayed, pony rides and face painting for the kids, hot dog and Canton Museum soda sales, and activities on the river. Please click here for all the details! 
Looking for Business after Hours  Hosts!
The Chamber is looking for Business after Hours hosts in November, 2017 and into 2018.   This is a great opportunity to  have other Canton Chamber of Commerce members network at YOUR  place of business!  We're looking for a member business who can accommodate  30-50 members from 5-7 pm  during the 3rd week of the month.  You choose  the  evening (Monday-Thursday)! The Chamber office is available to assist you in promoting and planning your event. For more information please click here or contact the office at  [email protected]  or  (860) 693- 0405.
Earn ChamberBuck$
Bring a guest to any Canton Chamber of Commerce event - Business after Hours, Morning Leads Network, Golf Tournament, etc. When your guest joins the Chamber, you get $25 in ChamberBuck$ credit. ChamberBuck$ can be applied toward renewal dues, advertising or event registrations.  There's no limit to how much you can earn! 
Canton Chamber of Commerce Coming Attractions
Please click here for the current Coming Attractions List.  All members of the Canton Chamber of Commerce and New Hartford Business Council and their guests and all business owners and professionals are welcome to attend these events.
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 LinkFacebook 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.
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