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A Message from our Director
The 2017 Legislative Session is in full swing, and our mission is to keep you informed of the latest news from Hartford that can impact your business. Hopefully you read the latest Public Policy Alert sent from our Public Policy and Economic Development Director, Dave Krechevsky.
The Chamber is working submit testimony to the Labor & Public Employees Committee stating the Chamber's opposition to the proposed minimum wage increases. If you also feel strongly about this issue, I urge you to also submit testimony to the committee by emailing your thoughts to labtestimony@cga.ct.gov. Make sure you identify yourself, including your title, the name of your business and its location. If you would like a sample letter please let me know and we will be glad to help.
The most effective way to be engaged in our government is to connect directly with your local legislators. The Chamber is offering you the opportunity to do just that on Tuesday morning, February 28th, when we host our annual Legislative Breakfast at Jesse Camille's. Invited legislators include
State Senator Joan Hartley, State Representatives David Labriola, Rosa Rebimbas as well as newly-elected Representative Nicole Klarides-Ditria and Senator George Logan.
I hope to see you at the Legislative Breakfast. Register to attend this members-only event by clicking here or by calling (203) 757-0701.
Best,
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Register Today - Upcoming Chamber Events
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February Out for Business Networking Event
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YPOWR CEO Speaker Series: Carmen Romeo
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Friday, February 24
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Naugatuck
Legislative Breakfast
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Business Expo
Exhibitor 'Booth Camp'
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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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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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Nobis Engineering Celebrates Ribbon Cutting
Nobis Engineering, an environmental, geotechnical and civil engineering firm with locations in five states, recently marked the grand opening of its new location at 122 Church St. in Naugatuck. Participating in the ribbon-cutting ceremony were, from left: Burgess Rocky Vitale; Lynn Ward, president and CEO of the Naugatuck Chamber of Commerce; Ron Pugliese, CEO of the Naugatuck Economic Development Corp. and chairman of the Naugatuck Chamber; Timothy F. Carr, senior client manager for Nobis; Mayor N. Warren 'Pete' Hess; Ken R. Koornneef, president of Nobis; Raymond P. Janeiro, client manager for Nobis, and Courtney Ligi, director of the Naugatuck Chamber. For information on Nobis, visit
www.nobisengineering.com.
View Member Profile.
Naugatuck Community Showcase (February 11)
The Naugatuck PSC (Parent School Council) will be hosting a community event to showcase the wonderful community benefits available in Naugatuck. They are reaching out to local businesses, non-profit groups, community organizations and clubs for participation in the 2nd Annual Community Showcase.
Saturday, February 11, 2017 from 10:00am to 1:00pm at the Naugatuck High School Gymnasium.
Questions? Contact Jen Stone at 203-232-3876 or jstone624@sbcglobal.net.
Naugatuck Historical Society Savor CT (February 18)
Join the Naugatuck Historical Society for Savor CT 2017. This event will be held on February 18, 2017, from 7:00 PM-10:00 PM at the
Portuguese Club, 110 Rubber Avenue, Naugatuck.
Sample the flavors of different wines, beers, spirits and food all made in Connecticut. $15 for members (of the Portuguese Club or the Society) $20 for non-members. $25 at the door (everyone) Tickets available at the Museum on Church and Fine Wines & Liquors. Call Wendy Murphy for information on tickets, becoming a featured restaurant or any other information, 203 218 5349 or
wendy.murphy@snet.net.
Special thanks to our key sponsors Fine Wines & Liquors and the Naugatuck Portuguese Club.
Thanks to our event Corporate Sponsor Attorney Frederick A. Dlugokecki, each guest will receive a free souvenir tasting glass. Snow Date: February 25th. View Member Profile.
Wellmore Adds Longer, Convenient Walk-In Hours
Wellmore's Children's Outpatient Office in Naugatuck, located at 150 Meadow St., has added convenient walk-in hours to better serve the children in your community. Families are welcome to bring their children for a behavioral health assessment on Saturdays between the hours of 9:00am and 12:00pm. Wellmore hopes that through their relationship with local schools and organizations, they can expand services and continue to provide for the youth in Naugatuck and its surrounding communities.
Wellmore has teams dedicated to evidence based interventions which include: Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), MATCH (Modular Approach to therapy for Children with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma or Conduct Problems) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Clinicians are licensed or licensed prepared practitioners. Wellmore accepts Medicaid and most commercial insurances.
For more information about the variety of children's programs Wellmore has to offer, please visit them online at
www.wellmore.org.
View Member Profile.
Naugatuck Ranked in Top 10 Cities in CT in Healthiest Housing Markets Study
Financial technology company
SmartAsset
released the rankings from its
third annual Healthiest Housing Markets Study
and Naugatuck made the list at number 10! The study measures market health by the average number of years residents spend in homes, home values, ease of sale, and the costs associated with ownership. Additional details on the study, including our methodology and interactive map, can be found 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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