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A Message from our Director
Happy New Year! Many may ask you what your personal New Year's resolution is, but did you ever consider your professional/business resolution? We hope that you do and that the Chamber is at the top of the list. As your Chamber of Commerce, it is our mission to be your #1 "Network, Resource & Advocate" for your business every day.
As your RESOURCE, call us to support your business whether with a question, event promotion, a new idea or something else. Most recently, Marco Nardelli, owner of Nardelli's Grinder Shoppes, reached out to me to share his news of the new façade and updates that Nardelli's on Maple Street will be unveiling and how the Chamber can help share this with our members. If you need a refresher on all of the resources the Chamber offers, join us for our complimentary Members' Breakfast on the 24th.
As your ADVOCATE, review our 2017 legislative agenda here, ask to receive our public policy updates sent directly to your inbox, or join us at our legislative events. We provide the opportunity to connect face to face and ask questions to borough officials, state representatives and senators regarding business activity in the community and state. Our annual Legislative Breakfast will take place on Tuesday February 28th at Jesse Camille's featuring State Representatives David Labriola, Rosa Rebimbas and newly elected Nicole Klarides-Ditria and State Senator George Logan. Register now to reserve your seat.
If you can't resolve to commit to all three above for 2017, choose one! Whatever your goal, our Chamber team can help your business resolution come to fruition. I look forward to helping you and am available in person at 270 Church Street, phone 203-729-4511 or email cligi@waterburychamber.com.
Sincerely,
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Register Today - Upcoming Chamber Events
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January Out for Business Networking Event
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Waterbury Regional Legislative Breakfast
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CEO Speaker Series: Seminar 2 -
Ginny O'Rourke
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20th Annual Harold Webster Smith Awards
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Friday, February 3
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Waterbury Mayoral Luncheon
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A Message from Naugatuck Economic Development Corporation CEO, Ron Pugliese
The Naugatuck Chamber of Commerce held its 95th Annual Meeting on Wednesday, and it was a great evening. The Lewis A. Dibble Award was presented to Ion Bank President and CEO Chuck Boulier, and I as Chairman had the honor of presenting this very prestigious award to Chuck. He is an outstanding person, an excellent banker and a good friend to so many people.
We had a great crowd and a very successful evening. I want to thank everyone who attended, and also thank the Chamber staff for for organizing such an outstanding evening. I also have to single out both Lynn Ward and Courtney Ligi who every day work to make the Waterbury Regional Chamber such a successful and vibrant organization.
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Nobis Engineering
Friday, January 13th
122 Church Street, Naugatuck
12:30 PM
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To schedule a ribbon cutting with the Chamber, contact Membership Director Louis Lacman at llacman@waterburychamber.com or (203) 757-0702 ext. 305
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The 2017 Legislative Session has begun! We know you're busy running your business- that's why our Public Policy and Economic Development Director Dave Krechevsky strives to keep you updated on the key developments 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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95th Annual Meeting of the Naugatuck Chamber and the Lewis A. Dibble, Sr. Award Dinner
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The Naugatuck Chamber hosted its 95th Annual Meeting and Lewis A. Dibble, Sr. Award Dinner on Wednesday, January 11th. In addition to outlining the Chamber's work over the past year and goals for the future, the event served to honor Charles J. Boulier III, President & CEO of Ion Bank, as the recipient of the 2016 Lewis A. Dibble Award. Sponsors of the event included: Premier Sponsors Ion Bank and Sarracco Mechanical Services; and Supporting Sponsors Alderson-Ford Funeral Homes, Inc., All About You Home Care Services, Chittenden Insurance Group, Fitzpatrick Mariano Santos & Sousa PC, Liberty Bank, Nobis Engineering, Inc., NSI, People's United Bank, Ronald J. Pugliese, Terri's Flower Shop and Webster Bank.
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Save Big on Networking in 2017!
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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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Member News, Events and Updates
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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 topics:
THE BEST WAYS TO REWARD EMPLOYEES (ENTREPRENEUR.COM)
Every company needs a strategic reward system for employees that addresses these four areas: compensation, benefits, recognition and appreciation. The problem with reward systems in many businesses today is twofold: They're missing one or more of these elements (usually recognition and/or appreciation), and the elements that areaddressed aren't properly aligned with the company's other corporate strategies. A winning system should recognize and reward two types of employee activity-performance and behavior.
Learn More - Click Here
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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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SHOP LOCAL, SHOP CHAMBER
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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