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A Message from our Director
Throughout the winter months, the Chamber team places a heavy focus on public policy and advocacy efforts.
Two weeks ago, the Naugatuck Chamber hosted its annual Legislative Breakfast. Last week over 40 area Chamber members boarded a bus to Hartford for Connecticut Business Day. The following day, the Chamber welcomed members to the Legislative Reception and Policy Briefing. This newly revamped forum created an opportunity for members to network with all state and municipal officials, to hear from State Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management Benjamin Barnes, and to congratulate Senator Joan Hartley for all her hard work and efforts at the Capitol as she received the inaugural Legislator of the Year award.
This continuous effort is done for our members to directly connect and inform our legislators of their thoughts regarding this legislative session whether positive or negative.
With an evenly divided state senate and a competitive house of representatives, it is crucial for you to make your voices heard on the issues affecting your business. Public Policy and Economic Development Director, Dave Krechevsky, as well as Chamber lobbyist Armando Paolino and the rest of the Public Policy Committee will continue to be advocates for you throughout this legislative session until it ends on
June 7
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For updates on the decisions being made that can affect your business, you can keep up with Dave's Public Policy Blog by clicking here. To be sure you receive Public Policy Alerts throughout the session on any developments that have the potential to affect our members please email Dave at dkrechevsky@waterburychamber.com and ask him to confirm that you are on our Public Policy list.
In addition to all of the Chamber's work in public policy advocacy, we continue to work to provide quality programming, resources and networking opportunities for our members. I hope to see you next
Wednesday, March 22
, at the Out for Business at the new offices of Sarracco Mechanical Services in Waterbury. Sarracco and its leadership continue to be active in the Naugatuck business community and welcome all members in to see their new home.
If I can be of service to you or your business, whether it be in the realm of public policy or any of the Chamber's other services, please reach out to me at any time at
(203) 757-0701
or at
cligi@waterburychamber.com
Best,
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Register Today - Upcoming Chamber Events
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YPOWR Minute to Win It
Networking Social
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Out for Business at
Sarracco Mechanical
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Wednesday, March 22
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127th Meeting of the Waterbury Regional Chamber
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Business Expo & Health and Wellness Fair
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Tuesday, April 11
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Chamber Membership Campaign
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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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Calling All Businesses: Reserve Your Duck Day Sponsorship Today!
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Join thousands of attendees as 20,000 rubber ducks are launched into the
Naugatuck River!
In addition to the famous duck race, the day also includes a myriad of festivities, vendors and crafters, games, and live entertainment, there is something for everyone! As a sponsor, Duck Day offers your business unique marketing and on site promotional opportunities. Participating in this annual community event builds name recognition, creates brand awareness, and increases customer loyalty. Get involved in
Naugatuck's biggest event of the year - See Details Below!
Learn More About Sponsoring Duck Day!
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Annual Naugatuck Chamber & YMCA Golf Outing: June 27
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The Naugatuck Chamber of Commerce and Naugatuck YMCA are teaming up once again to bring you the 23rd Annual Golf Outing. Mark your calendar for June 27th for a full afternoon on the course including lunch, 18 holes of golf, bonus contests and dinner.
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Promote Your Business with Prize Donations
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Promote your products and services and get great exposure by donating a gift certificate or item to a Chamber function.
Donated items are drawn as prizes for our Out for Business events, Young Professionals of Waterbury Region networking events, Out for Health events, and more.
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Member News, Events and Updates
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The Howard-Whittemore Library invites you to several exciting events throughout the month of March. On March 16: Microsoft Word Workshop with CTWorks Career Coach from 10 a.m. - Noon or 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Career Coach staff will provide guidance on how to use Microsoft Word to compose, edit, format, and print written materials you can use in all business and personal situations. Registration required. March 22: DNA Testing for Genealogy at 6:30 p.m. Join us when our own Heather Young will present an informational session on how DNA testing can be helpful for your family history research. This event is free and open to all but please register to ensure a supply of handouts. Finally, on March 28 at 6:30 p.m.: Easy Accu-pressure for Health with Dr. Sarah Poulin. Dr. Sarah Poulin is a licensed acupuncturist and practitioner of Chinese medicine. Learn about Traditional Chinese Medicine- how it works, what conditions it treats, and what a typical treatment looks like. Learn several acupressure points that you can do at home for common health concerns (back pain, headaches, poor sleep, stress, sinus issues and more). Registration Required. Call Whittemore Library for more information or to register- (203) 729-4591.
View Member Profile.
Liberty Bank Academy for Small Business Underway at the Chamber
Liberty Bank's Academy for Small Business is a FREE program designed to assist small business owners to become effective and successful. This is accomplished through a comprehensive training program that provides instructions and guidance on successfully operating a small business. Upon completion of a pre-determined set of training modules, covering topics such as time management, marketing and business planning, and insurance, the business owner becomes eligible for an initial business line of credit of $5,000. Participants do not need to have an existing account relationship with the bank. Businesses that should participate include those in business for 1-5 years, those looking to make a financial investment in their business, and those looking to upgrade in their company. Classes are held Tuesdays and Thursdays in March from 5:30 - 7:30 at the Waterbury Regional Chamber. Click here for more information and the registration form. View Member Profile.
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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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