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A Message from our President
The Holiday Season is here and so is a busy time for many of our member businesses. As you move through the month buying gifts, picking up decorations, eating sweet treats, and enjoying experiences with family and friends, we remind you to shop local and patronize your fellow members. They'll have just the thing to give your hard-to-shop-for friends and family - with a personal touch!
We hope you'll join us to celebrate this festive time of year at our
Annual Holiday Gathering
on Thursday, December 15th at La Bella Vista. We look forward to once again showcasing our member florists and bakeries as well as collecting unwrapped toy donations for children in need. This year, we are also welcoming Marty Q for
lively
entertainment as well wonderful food, drink, and camaraderie with your fellow chamber members and board of directors.
As we prepare to say goodbye to 2016 and look towards a new year with new
opportunities and challenges, I want to take a moment to thank all of our members for their dedication and support over the past year. You are what makes the greater Waterbury area a wonderful place to live, work and thrive.
On behalf of the entire Chamber staff, I wish you and your loved ones happy and healthy holidays. We look forward to continuing to serve your business in 2017!
Best Regards,
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Join Us! - Upcoming Chamber Events
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WSLR/Magical Mile Holiday Tree Lighting
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Holiday Gathering
Out for Business
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Naugatuck Chamber Annual Meeting & Lewis A. Dibble, Sr. Award Dinner
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Young Professionals of Waterbury Region:
4th Annual Influential Business CEO Speaker Series
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Join us at upcoming ribbon cuttings to celebrate your fellow members!
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HARTFORD HEALTHCARE AT HOME
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Wednesday, December 14
12:30 PM
680 Main Street, Oakville
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PASSION FRUIT TROPICAL GRILLE
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Friday, December 16
2:00 PM
1230 Thomaston Avenue, Waterbury
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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 November 1 - December 5
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Chamber Holiday Shopping Corner
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Shop Chamber Members for the Holidays and Save!
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Looking for the perfect holiday gift? Look no further than your fellow Chamber members! For everything from clothing and jewelry to gourmet food and drinks, Chamber members have it covered. Explore some options by clicking below for the perfect holiday gifts- while you shop local and support your friends and neighbors!
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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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Wolcott Street/Lakewood Road Business Association
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Wolcott Street/Lakewood Road Business Association Publishes Magical Mile Supplement; Plans Tree Lighting
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The Wolcott Street/Lakewood Road Business Association recently published their annual supplement to the Republican-American on November 17th, featuring several member businesses as well as updates and events on the Magical Mile. The publication celebrated new businesses on the Magical Mile and encouraged patronage to these local businesses. Moving forward, the association looks forward to the Annual Tree Lighting on Friday, December 9th at TC's Pawn and Jewelry Exchange on Lakewood Road. The evening will feature visits with Santa, raffles, entertainment and more!
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Submit Your Business #ThrowbackThursday
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Does your business have old photos of your building, projects, or staff? If so, send them to us and we'll promote you in a #ThrowbackThursday post on our social media. What's
#ThrowbackThursday? Social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram see a trend in posts every Thursday where individuals, businesses, and organizations showcase old photos of themselves to remember how far they've come. Email Julie at
jdonato@waterburychamber.com
to submit your business' photos for promotion.
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YPOWR/CTYP Networking Social
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The Chamber's Small Business Council and Health Care Council teamed up to present their Business Matters Seminar Series once again. This month's seminar, "The Habits of Successful People" focused on the importance of gratitude in the workplace and simple ways to stress less and appreciate more at work. Attendees learned about some ways to do simple breathing exercises and Tai Chi methods to utilize at work in order to have a more peaceful and productive work environment.
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YPOWR/CTYP Networking Social
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The Young Professionals of Waterbury Region held a networking social in conjunction with the Connecticut Young Professionals at Wing it On Tap in Naugatuck. Attendees enjoyed networking and donated toys to benefit area children through the United Way of Naugatuck and Beacon Falls.
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STEM/Advanced Manufacturing & Technology Expo
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The Chamber's Manufacturers Council hosted its Annual STEM/Advanced Manufacturing & Technology Expo in November at Naugatuck Valley Community College. Students from area schools from middle school through high school were able to connect with and learn from local manufacturers and other businesses about the opportunities in these areas. Students also had the opportunity to tour NVCC's manufacturing training facility and discover what types of careers they could pursue in the industry. Companies sponsoring the event were: Supporting Organizations: Grandville Academy, Naugatuck Valley Community College, Smaller Manufacturers Association of CT; Silver Sponsor: Cly-Del Manufacturing Company; Brass/Zinc Sponsors: Braxton Manufacturing Co., Platt Brothers & Company; Copper Sponsors: People's United Bank, Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals, Inc.; Nickel Sponsors: Advanced Educational Technologies, Click Bond, Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, H & T Waterbury, IMTI -Industrial Management and Training Institute, Pisani Steel Fabrication, Prospect Machine Products, Sonics & Materials, Traver / IDC, Unishippers
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November Out for Business - DoubleTree by Hilton
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The November Out for Business event was held at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Bristol featuring a "Monday Night Football" Theme. Attendees were encouraged to wear something promoting their favorite NFL team to be entered into a special raffle. Guests also took their best guesses at the final score for the evening's New York Giants v. Cinncinnati Bengals game in order to win an overnight at the hotel. In addition to the usual networking, food, drink, and raffles, tours of the hotel were given. Special thank you to the DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol for hosting this event!
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YPOWR Networking Social - Brass Works Brewing Company
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The Young Professionals of Waterbury Region held a networking social on November 10th at Brass Works Brewing Company in Waterbury. Attendees enjoyed networking and sampling flights of beer at the local brewery while learning about the work of the event's non-profit sponsor, Easterseals of Greater Waterbury.
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Naugatuck Mayoral Breakfast
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The Naugatuck Chamber hosted the annual Mayoral Breakfast, welcoming businesses members to a packed house at Jesse Camille's in Naugatuck. Mayor "Pete" Hess shared progress being made in the borough and talked about several projects in the works and looking ahead to the future. More community events, such as the upcoming Light the Night festival on December 3, will seek to foster community engagement with local businesses and restaurants. The Mayoral Breakfast was generously sponsored by Ion Bank and Mountview Wine & Liquor with beautiful flower arrangements donated by Terri's Flower Shop.
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:
NEW OVERTIME LAWS HALTED; LABOR DEPARTMENT APPEALS (WSJ.COM)
A preliminary injunction that was granted by a U.S. District Court Judge in Texas on November 22nd blocked the Department of Labor's (DOL) new overtime regulation nationwide that was set to take effect on December 1, 2016. This injunction means that the DOL is prohibited from enforcing the new rules at this time. The Labor Department has since appealed the injunction, which was called a "major win for the business community" by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The U.S. Chamber had challenged these new regulations along with 21 states and many businesses.
Read the Story - 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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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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