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Celebrating Our Members
April 2017
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Vein Clinics of America, Southbury
Vein Clinics of America on Thursday marked its grand opening at 775 Main St. South, Unit 220/230, in Southbury. Participating in the ribbon-cutting ceremony were, from left: Gautam Shirhattikar, chief financial officer for Vein Clinics of America; Southbury First Selectman Jeff Manville; Selectman Jennifer Naylor; Dr. Desiree Clarke, the clinic's lead physician; Lynn Ward, president and CEO of the Waterbury Regional Chamber, and Sabrina Isherwood, chief marketing officer for Vein Clinics. For information, call (203) 405-7148 or visit www.veinclinics.com.
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Quilts that Care
Quilts that Care, a nonprofit organization of 60 volunteers who make and donate quilts to cancer patients at 11 hospitals in the state, marked the grand opening of its facility at 130 Scott Road in Waterbury on Friday, March 17. The organization, founded by Deborah Van Steenbergen, has donated more than 1,300 quilts in four years. Participating in the ribbon-cutting ceremony are, from left: Louis Lacman, membership director for the Waterbury Regional Chamber; Joseph McGrath, Waterbury economic development director; Van Steenbergen; Quilts that Care board member Randi Bellemare; Treasurer Ray Lynch, and board member Doug Ouellette. For information, visit
http://quiltsthatcare.org.
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Minuteman Press
Minuteman Press, a print shop specializing in a variety of high-quality print pieces including business cards, mailers, brochures and more, marked the grand opening of its franchise at 170 Grand Street in Waterbury on Tuesday, March 21. Participating in the ribbon-cutting ceremony are, from left: Joseph McGrath, Waterbury economic development director; Lynn Ward, president & CEO for the Waterbury Regional Chamber; Matt Byrne, owner of Minuteman Press; Pat McKinney, director of finance for the Waterbury Development Corporation; and Carl Rosa, CEO of Main Street Waterbury. For information, visit
http://waterbury-ct.minutemanpress.com.
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Oronoque Eye Care
Oronoque Eye Care celebrated the opening of its Waterbury location on Wednesday, March 22, with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The full-service eye care office, offering comprehensive eye exams, glasses, contacts and more, is located at 3528 East Main Street in Waterbury. Participating in the ribbon-cutting ceremony are, from left: Joseph McGrath, Waterbury economic development director; Gerry Matthews, property owner with Mattews Commercial Properties; Dr. Kurt J. Tichy, owner; Dr. Karen Bonnanzio, owner; Jeff Litwak, Practice Manager; and Lynn Ward, president & CEO for the Waterbury Regional Chamber. For more information, visit Oronoque Eye Care online at
www.oronoqueeyecare.com
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Join us at upcoming ribbon cuttings to celebrate your fellow members!
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Saturday, April 8
12:00 Noon
621 Main Street, Watertown
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Frank Pepe
Pizzeria Napoletana
Monday, April 17
10:30 AM
160 Reidville Drive,
Waterbury
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Carolyn's Place Mobile Pregnancy Center
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Tuesday, April 18
10:00 AM
PAL Parking Lot, 64 Division Street, Waterbury
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Skintique
Friday, April 21
2:30 AM
2030 Straits Turnpike, Middlebury
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*To schedule an upcoming ribbon cutting for your business with the Chamber, contact Membership Services & Communications Director Julie Donato at jdonato@waterburychamber.com or at (203) 757-0701 ext. 311.
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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 web sites and hope you can connect with them soon.
*New Members March 1 - April 5
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Relaxing Getaway Grand Opening This Weekend
Relaxing Getaway Massage will be having its Grand Opening on Saturday, April 8th and Sunday, April 9th from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will take place on Saturday at 12:00 p.m. Be sure to stop by either day for coffee, tea, and other refreshments, as well as a FREE 10-minute Table Massage (spots are limited). If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Relaxing Getaway at (203) 206-6857. Stop by at 621 Main Street in Watertown. Relaxing Getaway's owner, Linda Norton, is a Licensed Massage Therapist with over six years of experience; her specialties include Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Prenatal Massage. Call today to book an appointment at (203) 206-6857!Use a feature article to connect with readers directly. Your style may be warm and casual or serious and no-nonsense depending on your audience. View Member Profile.
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Upcoming Business Expo: Visit Your Fellow Members
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Your fellow members will be featured in the Chamber's upcoming Business Expo and Health & Wellness Fair on April 11th!* Want your name on this list?
Not planning on exhibiting, but want to attend the Expo for networking and fun? Be sure to register as an attendee on www.waterburychamber.com!
| Abilities Without Boundaries |
Liberty Mutual |
| AllStar Home Appliance Center |
Litchfield Bancorp |
| Allume Home Care |
M.J. Daly, LLC |
| Arts & Culture Collaborative, Waterbury Region |
Main Street Waterbury |
| Barker Specialty Company |
Mental Health Connecticut |
| Brass Mill Pharmacy |
Minuteman Press |
| Cheshire House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center |
My Eye Dr.
Naugatuck Valley Radiology
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| Comcast Business Class |
Nurse's Touch Cleaning Services |
| Comcast Spotlight |
Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. |
| Connecticut Department of Labor |
OptiCare Eye Health Centers |
| Corporate Display Specialties, Inc. |
O'Rourke & Birch Florist, Inc. |
| Country Club of Waterbury |
People's United Bank |
| Diagnostic Radiology Associates |
PhysicianOne Urgent Care |
| Discount Office Solutions |
Profnet |
| Doubletree by Hilton |
Relaxing Getaway Massage |
| Earth Core Energy Services |
Renewal by Andersen |
| Easterseals of Greater Waterbury |
Republican-American |
| Elderly Caregivers |
Savings Bank of Danbury |
| Emerest Health Care |
Servpro of Waterbury |
| FD Community Federal Credit Union |
Siemon Realty Company |
| Green Earth Energy PhotoVoltaic Corporation |
SoVita Chiropractic Center |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Waterbury |
The Club
The Palace Theater |
| Hearing, Balance & Speech Center |
Thomaston Savings Bank |
| Heritage Hotel and Conference Center |
Tina Pirozzoli Photography |
| Ion Bank |
University of New Haven |
| J.H. Barlow Pump & Supply, Inc. |
Webster Bank |
| Jane Doe No More |
Wesson Energy |
| Jeff Brown Agency |
Western Connecticut SCORE |
| Karmic Inspirations, LLC |
Wheeler Clinic |
| Liberty Bank |
William Raveis Real Estate |
*Registered as of April 3
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Tomorrow Isn't Promised: A Legacy of Love (April 18)
Please join members of Season's Hospice and Palliative Care for "Tomorrow Isn't Promised: A Legacy of Love." This loving and informative discussion will focus on the most important gifts you can leave your loved ones. Join in at the Shepherdson Community Center Auditorium in Middlebury on April 18th from 2:30-4:30 PM. Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP by April 16th to (203) 490-1000. View Member Profile.
Literacy Volunteers of Greater Waterbury "Wines of the World - An Evening in Italy" (April 21)
The Board of Directors of Literacy Volunteers of Greater Waterbury will present their annual Wine Dinner and Auction fundraiser on Friday, April 21 at 6:00 p.m. at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville. Chris Berman of ESPN will serve as the Master of Ceremonies. The evening will also feature a Live and Silent Auction with 100+ items. Joe Cavanaugh and Angelica Cervantes will be honored for their commitment to literacy in our community. For more information on the event, including auction donation and ad opportunities, call 203-754-1164. Registration is $80 per person and includes hors d'oeuvres, dinner and dessert. Proceeds will benefit the educational programs of Literacy Volunteers of Greater Waterbury. Founded in 1974 and celebrating 40+ years of service in our community, Literacy Volunteers of Greater Waterbury enriches lives by teaching English literacy skills to adults, building job readiness skills, and promoting family literacy with the commitment of trained volunteers, generous donors, and community partners. View Member Profile
Jane Doe No More 10th Anniversary Gala (April 28)
Mayor Neil O'Leary and State Representative Dr. William Petit, President of Petit Family Foundation, invite you to the 10th Anniversary Gala & Dr. Henry C. Lee Awards at the Palace Theater on Friday, April 28th, starting at 6 PM. Join us as we celebrate the impact of Jane Doe No More's work in the fight against sexual violence over 10 years. Enjoy live music by Jones vs. Jones with special guest Marty Q, delicious food, open bar, specialty desserts, dancing and more. On stage performances by Nick Fradiani, Deondra & Desirae Brown of The Five Browns and an interpretive shadow dance choreographed and performed by the Connecticut Dance Theater.Tickets are available at
www.palacetheaterct.org
. For more details visit
www.janedoenomore.org
or call 203.729.0245. View Member Profile.
Howard Whittemore Library April Events
Tuesday, April 11: Detox Your Home at 6:30 p.m. Want to take your Spring Cleaning to a new level? Marie Bristol will discuss the everyday chemicals that may be in your household and how they can affect your family. Find out more about the dangers of common cleansers and some recommendations on natural alternatives. Tuesday, April 18: Sea Tea Improv's Whose Line is it, Anyway? Show at 6:30 p.m. Sea Tea (get it?) is a Connecticut professional comedy team. Its members have trained with famous ensembles such as Second City and Upright Citizens Brigade. Join us for a hilarious evening when they'll be in town to stage a Whose Line is it, Anyway? - style show. They'll be looking for your topic ideas and might even bring you into the uproarious action. Registration required. Monday, April 24: Drop-In assistance with New Opportunities from 2:00 - 4:00 PM. Need help filling out Social Security, Medicare, or energy assistance forms? Searching for help with housing and assistance programs? Want to get additional education or training opportunities? For these and other subjects, Cinthia Ruiz-Alvarez from New Opportunities in Waterbury will be in on the last Monday afternoon of each month to assist you on a variety of topics. Cinthia can help you get started or point you in the right direction. All conversations are free and confidential. No appointment required. View Member Profile
Acts 4 Ministry, Inc.Sponsorship Deadline Approaching For "Inspiration" Fundraiser (April 17)
Acts 4 Ministry, Inc. will host their annual fundraising reception, "Inspiration: Inspiring acts of love", Wednesday, May 10th 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Palace Theater. Sarah Elizabeth Carabetta, executive director of the Waterbury-based non-denominational, non-profit organization, states, "This fundraiser celebrates how our organization impacts positive changes in the Greater Waterbury community. We support the daily needs of families and individuals in financial distress through collection and distribution of reusable and new furniture, clothing and housewares." Premiere sponsors of the event are the Tomasso Group and Bourassa Catering. Additional sponsors are being sought through April 17 including motivational sponsors at $1,500, influential at $1,000, beneficial at $500 and friends at $250. Tickets are $45 and can be secured at
www.Acts4.org
. For sponsorship inquiries, contact Mrs. Carabetta at 203-574-2287 or via email to
executivedirector@acts4.org
. View Member Profile
Connecticut Community Foundation's Give Local (April 25 and 26)
On April 25 and 26, Connecticut Community Foundation will host its fifth annual online community giving event, Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills, and nonprofit organizations who provide services in the region are invited to participate. Participating agencies can receive substantial dollars while also raising awareness for their vital work through the broad media exposure and marketing reach generated by hundreds of local businesses, individuals and organizations leading up to and during the event.Throughout the campaign, donors make online contributions at www.GiveLocalCCF.org . Every gift made during Give Local is stretched further with bonus funds contributed by the Foundation and event sponsors. Nonprofits may win cash prizes, too. Nonprofits serving towns in the Foundation's 21-town area are encouraged to participate and can register any time before April 3. Organizations outside this service area can apply to participate by March 15. View Member Profile.
Education and Arts Enrichment Open House (May 4)
New Opportunities, Inc.,/Palace Theater and New England Talent Search, Inc., are sponsoring a 4-Year Education and Arts Enrichment Program for 8th and 9th grade students. A special guest from the NYC entertainment industry will be attending. Open House on May 4th from 6:00 - 8:00pm at the New Opportunities Auditorium. Location: 232 N. Elm Street, Waterbury. RSVP: By April 28th. Call for further information: 203-575-4238. Refreshments will be served.
View Member Profile.
Annual Egg Hunt at Quassy (May 7)
Quassy Amusement Park's Annual Egg Hunt For Prizes, 3 p.m., Sunday, May 7, at the lakefront property, located at 2132 Middlebury Road, Middlebury, Conn. Youngsters are reminded to bring their own bag or basket to collect candy and eggs in the Great Lawn area of the park. It's also Carload Weekend, which means up to 10 persons in a car receive an all-day ride wristband for only $45, parking included. Rides operate 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Support the Greater Waterbury Champership Fund by attending. For more information about Quassy visit
www.quassy.com.
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Palace Theater Presents: Palace 10.2 (May 19)
The "party of the decade" returns to Waterbury! Be there as we celebrate the culmination of the Palace's twelfth season with the latest version of the theater's wildly popular event, Palace 10.2: City Lights, City Nights. Featuring six different parties in one location, Palace 10.2 engages guests to explore six different spaces throughout the theater, each buzzing with specialty bars, plentiful food stations, and live music running the spectrum of musical interests.
The pre-party kicks off at 5:00 p.m. outside on the theater's loading dock, with an array of craft beers, food trucks, and a live performance by Rubber City Blues Bar. At 6:00 p.m., the doors swing open to the Grand Foyer featuring a New Orleans themed streetscape where guests will enjoy food, specialty drinks and musical entertainment by the Chris Coogan Quintet. From there, guests can venture to the Poli Club for an evening of blues, "Chicago Style" with Danny Draher presented by NEAE. Then patrons can mosey to the Vegas lounge on the mezzanine with local talent Lee Dimo and special guest Phil "Elvis" Maiorano. Finally, guests can party the night away on stage at a trendy Miami nightclub featuring Perfect Timing Band (formerly Higher & Higher). The night ends on a high note with an interactive performance with pianist Sean Lewis in the orchestra bar lobby. Whatever your preferred destination, this interactive evening lets you select the playlist and create an individualized party experience you'll never forget.
Tickets: $75 Includes two drink tickets and complimentary food stations. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Palace Theater's Annual Campaign. Visit
www.palacetheaterct.org
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Cardinal Business Financing Announces Exclusive Partnership
Cardinal Business Financing, Inc. and U.S. Pitchcare, LLC have announced an exclusive partnership for the financing of U.S. Pitchcare products. U.S. Pitchcare, a Connecticut based company sells turf maintenance equipment to golf courses and municipalities (sports turf fields) under the names of Air2G2 Inject, Bredo and Campey Imants. The equipment is cutting edge technology and provides never before results for turf maintenance. U.S. Pitchcare has provided services to a variety of professional sports teams including the Mets, Yankees and Red Sox. Cardinal Business Financing, Inc. is a local commercial lender providing financing solutions for small and medium sized businesses. They specialize in equipment leasing, working capital loans and commercial real estate lending. They are committed to finding the correct financing solution for their clients that provides an excellent return on investment and cash flow management. To learn more, please visit
www.cardinalbusinessfinancing.com
or call Daniel Casanta at 866-578-5999 x101 or write
dan@cardinalbizfin.com
. View Member Profile.
Costco Wholesale Celebrates Opening of New Liquor Store
Check out the brand new liquor store at Costco Wholesale located at 3600 East Main Street, Waterbury. Featuring fine wines, spirits and beer. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday: 10:00 AM-8:30 PM and Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM.
Electrific Solutions offers Consultation Review for Chamber Members
Carolyn Finch of Electrific Solutions Inc. and Professional Speaker/ Body Language Expert
offers Greater Waterbury Chamber members a Consultation review of your networking speech
(elevator speech) and a 10% discount off a coaching session if you would like to create your elevator speech which could generate leads and find paying clients. Contact: Carolyn at:
carolyn@carolynfinch.com
or call (203) 405 3972 to be comfortable speaking while marketing your products and services. View Member Profile.
Ion Bank Foundation Awards $5,000 Grants to Columbus House and Wellspring Foundation
The Ion Bank Foundation has awarded a $5,000 grant to Columbus House for the Wallingford Emergency Shelter Program. This program operates as part of the Middlesex-Meriden-Wallingford Coordinated Access Network (CAN), an interagency collaborative that enables shelters, housing agencies, and other social service providers to communicate and coordinate services. For each family and individual, the goal is housing stability and personal prosperity. The Ion Bank Foundation has also awarded a $5,000 grant to the Wellspring Foundation of Bethlehem, CT for the Outpatient Hardship Fund in their Middlebury office. Established in 1977, Wellspring provides mental health and special educational services to assist individuals, children and families working through emotional, psychological, and educational difficulties which prevent them from establishing heathy and meaningful lives. Photo - left to right - Jessica Allen, Ion Bank Woodbury Branch Manager; Amy Langevin, Wellspring Outpatient Services Coordinator, Mark Johnson, LMFT, Wellspring Assistant Clinical Director and Director of Outpatient Services, Charles J. Boulier III, President & CEO of Ion Bank and the Ion Bank Foundation; Diane Stewart, Ion Bank Watertown Branch Manager. View Member Profile.
Ion Bank Announces Top Employee of the Year for 2016
Ion Bank has awarded their top annual customer service commendation to Kelly Magalhaes, Residential Mortgage Closer. The Bank's SARF Award is given quarterly to the employee who best exemplifies the Bank's service standards. The annual award recipient is chosen from this group. "A focus on the customer and providing outstanding customer service are fundamental features of the Bank's service standards," said Charles J. Boulier III, President & CEO, Ion Bank. "It distinguishes Ion Bank from other regional banks. It is an honor to exemplify those features." Mrs. Magalhaes has been an Ion Bank employee for 11 years with over 18 years of experience in the Residential Lending/Legal Industry. She is a graduate of Naugatuck Valley Community College, Waterbury, CT with a degree in Paralegal Studies. A lifelong resident of Naugatuck, Kelly resides with her husband, Joe and their children, Kyla and Julianna. View Member Profile.
J2H Digital Publishes New Book, "From Ranking to Revenue: A Business Owner's Guide to Successful Search Engine Optimization"
Jason Healey, owner of J2H Digital Marketing Agency, has just published "From Ranking to Revenue: A Business Owner's Guide to Successful Search Engine Optimization". Nationally renowned SEO expert Healey states that studies show that consumers and other businesses trust search engines like Google to find local products and services, and he provides a simple process for readers to rank their businesses higher in search results. In his new book, Healey outlines simple, step-by-step instructions for performing market research, identifying keywords to attract target consumers, how to optimize a website for paramount search capabilities, use of strategic inbound links, plus ways to measure ROI-Return On Investment. The paperback sells from $19.99 on
www.amazon.com
. To contact J2H Digital, email Jason Healey at
jason@j2hdigital.com
, call him at 617-506-9998, or visit
www.j2hdigital.com.
Jules Salon in Watertown Hosted Wednesday Morning BCG
Jules Salon Owner Jules Hunt, left, hosted the chamber's Wednesday morning Business Connections Group on March 1st. Ms. Hunt was photographed with chamber members John Fazio of Sandler Training in Southbury and Diane Bearce of Ameriprise Financial Services in Middlebury. Creator and owner of Jules Salon at 750 Straits Turnpike in Watertown for 13 years, Jules Hunt gave a highly engaging presentation to the 40 plus attendees. She emphasized that the salon staff are all highly-trained color specialists and artistic designers of hair for women and men and that the upscale salon only uses a luxury line of nutrient-rich products and treatments. Jules Salon is open Mondays through Fridays 9:00 am to 7:00 pm and 9:00 am to 5 pm on Saturdays. To learn more, visit
www.JulesSalonCT.com
, or call 860-945-1700. View Member Profile
Kara Oneglia of O&G Industries Named Best Supporting Woman in Business
O&G Industries Vice-President Kara Oneglia was named as the inaugural Best Supporting Woman in the Role of Business by the Northwest Connecticut United Way's Women's Leadership Initiative Committee. Kara is a fourth generation member of O&G's leadership team and manages all aspects of the company's Masonry division including its Beacon Falls Fabrication Center and seven Connecticut-based retail locations. Since Kara took over leadership of the division in 2012, O&G has grown to become one of the largest suppliers of masonry products and services in New England. The announcement was made March 20th press conference at Torrington City Hall. A formal presentation of the award will be made at the Northwest Connecticut United Way's May 12th Woman of the Year Gala at Torrington Country Club. View Member Profile
Quilts that Care to Meet in April
Quilts that Care, an organization that makes quilts for people who undergo cancer treatment, will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 17 at The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center, 1075 Chase Parkway, Waterbury. The group will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 4 and 18 at the Bristol Public Library, 5 High St., Bristol. The group will meet from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 5 and 19 at The Litchfield Community Center, 421 Bantam Road, Route 202, Litchfield. The group will meet from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday April 10 and 24 at Quilts that Care Headquarters, 130 Scott Road, Waterbury. The group will meet from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 at Quilts that Care Headquarters, 130 Scott Road, Waterbury. Currently, quilts are donated to 12 Connecticut Hospitals, including The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center, VITAS HealthCare, Bristol Hospital, New Milford Hospital and The Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at The Hospital of Central Connecticut. Donations of fabric shop gift cards, 100 percent cotton fabric, twin-size quilt backings, cotton flannel and quilting materials are being accepted. Fundraising, social media and quilting volunteers are being sought. Quilters are especially needed. Monetary donations can be given through PayPal at
www.quiltsthatcare.org
, or at P.O. Box 166, Watertown, CT 06795. For information, call Deb at 860-782-1043, email
Deborah@quiltsthatcare.org
. View Member Profile
Skintique Offers Available Space to Rent
Space for rent at great Middlebury location. Ideal for a massage therapist. 2030 Straits Turnpike, Middlebury CT. Ample parking available. $300/month. Contact Bonnie Barros, Skintique, for more details at (203) 206-6946. View Member Profile
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