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A Message from our President
As our members prepare for the busy holiday season in November, the Chamber works on preparing the future workforce for jobs in manufacturing and technology. On November 18th, we will welcome hundreds of students to the STEM/Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Expo at Naugatuck Valley Community College. Thanks to a more focused event developed under the guidance of Manufacturers Council Chairman Rich DuPont, students and local manufacturers will be able to connect and discuss future opportunities in these critical fields. We encourage our members to stop by from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM in the Technology Hall Atrium to explore the future of manufacturing.
We're also in the midst of our informative Business Matters educational workshop series. Through an eye-opening presentation by members of the Waterbury Police Department titled "Safety in the Workplace" early this month, our attendees were able to take vital information on protecting themselves and their companies back to the workplace. We look forward to the second seminar in this series, "
The Habits of Successful People," on December 2nd.
For a little more levity and fun, join us for our upcoming
November Out for Business at the beautiful DoubleTree by Hilton in Bristol. We're working on an enjoyable and interactive football theme with wonderful prizes in addition to the usual networking, food and drink. And don't forget to save the date for our annual
Holiday Gathering on Thursday, December 15th.
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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Naugatuck Mayoral Breakfast
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Out for Business-
Monday Night Football Theme!
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STEM/Advanced Manufacturing & Tehcnology Expo
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Business Matters Seminar: Habits of Successful People
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Holiday Gathering Out for Business
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Join us at upcoming ribbon cuttings to celebrate your fellow members!
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Saturday, November 12
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
405 Highland Avenue, Waterbury
GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION
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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 October 1 - November 8
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Harold Webster Smith Awards - Now Accepting Nominations
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The Chamber is seeking nominations for the 2017 Harold Webster Smith Awards. These awards celebrate the legacy of Harold Webster Smith by honoring those who exemplify excellence in their fields. Please review the criteria for the Entrepreneur of the Year Award, the Manufacturer of the Year Award, and the Small Business of the Year Award and nominate your colleagues who deserve recognition. Nomination forms are due by November 23rd. The Harold Webster Smith Awards Breakfast will take place on February 3rd.
View/Download the Nomination Form Here
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Business Matters Educational Workshop: Safety in the Workplace
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The Chamber's Small Business Council and Health Care Council have teamed up once again to present Business Matters Educational Seminars. The first seminar, "Safety in the Workplace" featured members of the Waterbury Police Department presenting information on technology security, disaster plans, backup systems, and active shooter scenarios. Attendees were given advice on different measure to take before, during, and after potentially harmful situations to them or their business. For more information on the next seminar in the Business Matters Series, "The Habits of Successful People,"
click here. The first seminar was sponsored by Griffith Bailbonds LLC.
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52nd Annual Watertown-Oakville Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner
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The 52nd Annual Watertown-Oakville Chamber Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner took place on Wednesday, November 2nd at the Grand Oak Villa. Honorees were Superintendent of Watertown Schools Bridget Carnemolla with the 2016 Community Leader of the Year Award, ECI Screen Print, Inc. with the 2016 Beautification Award, and Atty. Paul Jessell of Slavin, Stauffacher and Scott with the 2016 Unsung Hero Award. The event also served as the platform for the Watertown-Oakville Chamber to announce two new scholarships to be awarded annually to graduating seniors from Watertown High School. The Chamber will award the first Watertown-Oakville Chamber Business Scholarship and the Watertown-Oakville Chamber STEM/Trades scholarship in the amount of $1500 each in spring of 2017. Guests enjoyed dinner, drinks and silent auction.
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October Out for Business & Leadership Greater Waterbury Welcome Reception
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Chamber members and Alumni of the Leadership Greater Waterbury program gathered at the Mattatuck Museum on October 24th to enjoy an Out for Business event to enjoy networking, food and drinks. The LGW Class of 2017 was introduced to members of the business community as they begin their journey in the leadership program. Attendees reconnected and strengthened their business networks as well as enjoyed a Buzz Session by Green Earth Energy PhotoVoltaic focused on the benefits of being a "green" business in Connecticut. This event was sponsored by Secor, Cassidy & McPartland PC and the Mattatuck Museum. November's Out for Business will be held on November 14th at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Bristol and feature a 'Monday Night Football' theme.
View More Event Photos Here -
Register for November Out for Business
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34th Annual Business Women's Forum
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The Business Women's Forum held their 34th Annual Event on October 21st. Keynote speaker crisis management expert Judy Smith as well as morning keynote Christine Cashen engaged and informed attendees at this full-day networking conference for women. The event featured six workshops in addition to the two keynotes, along with breakfast, lunch, and a fabulous afternoon networking reception featuring amazing raffle prizes and door prizes. In addition, the Business Women's Forum once again awarded scholarships to two deserving young women pursing business at Post University. Women from across the state came together to enjoy this engaging and inspiring conference.
View More Event Photos Here
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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:
5 THINGS RECRUITERS NOTICE FIRST ON YOUR RESUME (TALENTHQ.COM)
Recruiters skim resumes in seconds and still glean enough information to decide on a candidate. I have found this to be true across industries, positions and levels. I have recruited for a variety of industries (financial services, management consulting, tech, media, non-profit), positions (client-facing, administrative, strategy, creative) and levels (unpaid interns thru multiple six-figure hires), and my recruiting colleagues and I always skim. With multiple jobs open at any one time and hundreds of resumes to review, it's simple math that each resume gets seconds of attention. Here are five items on your resume that recruiters notice first:
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 staff 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. Our 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 Alison at
aamato@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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