August 30, 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!
Save the Date! Friday, October 27th 
2017 Canton Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Stars of the Town Celebration
An evening celebration of exceptional business and community leaders.   Our 3rd Annual "Stars of the Town" is Friday, October 27, 2017 at 41 Bridge Street Live in Collinsville, CT. We are planning a night of fun and celebration as we recognize our exceptional business and community leaders. Come and enjoy our STARS cocktail hour, a delicious 41 Bridge Street dinner prepared by Chef Jimi Taylor, and the inspiring awards presentation. Music and dancing ends the evening on a high note! Tickets are only $50 per person. Sponsorships are available at six levels starting at $75 for Bronze up to $1000 for Super Star.  Click here for more information & sponsorship opportunities.
2018 Vienna & Prague - Eastern Europe Trip
Presentation - Sept. 13th at 5:30 pm
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. Click here to register for the presentation.

This is the second trip that is being sponsored by the Canton Chamber of Commerce. Brochures are available in the Chamber office.
Walk for Food & Fuel
Saturday, September 16th
Our community's support has historically enabled us to assist Canton residents in need of food and fuel. Please consider supporting Walk for Food & Fuel, by sponsorship, walking with family and friends, or any monetary donation of your choice. Sponsor's tax-deductible donation will be promoted through our website, social media, and press releases. Sponsors will also receive recognition on the day of the event. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please mail your check made payable to Focus on Canton and completed sponsorship registration form to: Focus on Canton/Walk for Food & Fuel PO Box 853 Canton, CT 06019. Any questions, please feel free to contact Rina Pane at [email protected]. For complete information, including sponsorship opportunities and walker registration forms, please click here.
Innovation Conversation - The Networking Process
Tuesday, September 26th; 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Canton Community Center, Room E
Presented by Chip Janiszewski of Happiness & Success GPSThe Canton Chamber of Commerce Education Committee brings members the latest business information and best practices, from professionals who are leaders in their field. We offer 45-60 minute workshops and seminars 5-6 times per year, with topics such as: marketing and sales, navigating legal issues, preparing for retirement and business succession planning, human resource management, healthcare reform and understanding insurance plans, essentials for business start-ups, using social media, and more. Please click here to register. 
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.
36th  Annual Wide Open Golf Classic
Friday, October 6th at Blue Fox Run
The Annual WIDE OPEN GOLF CLASSIC will hold its 36th Golf Tournament on Friday, October 6th at Blue Fox Run Golf Club in Avon.  Dr. Matthew Keefe of Canton Valley Dental along with David Regan of Burlington, Fran Amara of Farmington and Ryan Mains of West Hartford will once again organize the tournament. 
The Wide Open over the years has raised funds for the local High Schools' (Canton, Lewis S. Mills and Northwestern Regional 7) substance abuse programs, Smile Train and has also supported research for the Connecticut Children's Medical Center Oncology Department. For complete info on the tournament and the charities it has helped, please click here.
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.
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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