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A Message from our Director
Welcome Spring! Spring is my favorite time of year because Duck Day is only 43 days away or maybe 42 depending on the day you are reading this.
This means 43 days until a fun-filled day for families in downtown Naugatuck and the surrounding towns. Over 15,000 duck race tickets have been distributed to 70+ non profits.
To find where to buy a ticket, click here!
50+ business
es, artists and food vendors will also
be spread over two acres and join forces with Rubber City Blues Band and Blue Union
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Come down on June 4th to Maple Street and Dunk your Favorite "SUPERHERO",
Have a Meet & Greet with Princesses,
See AmazingFlame Throwers,
Take a Spin on some Amusement Rides,
Try your luck at Games,
Find Detective Naugaduck
in our Scavenger Hunt and so much more for
everyone to enjoy.
Want to get in on the fun and be there, click here!
Many opportunities are still left for businesses to partake and join in on Duck Day, whether its your first time or your 12th time! Share your ideas with the Chamber and see how you can enjoy the day
as so many others do. Please reach out to me at any time at (203) 757-0701 or at
cligi@waterburychamber.com
Thank you,
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Register Today - Upcoming Chamber Events
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Naugatuck Chamber
Membership Campaign
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Business Matters Seminar:
Accomplish It All
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Friday, April 28
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YPOWR Socks for All Collection- Naugatuck Walmart
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Sunday, April 30
9 AM-12 PM
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May Out for Business and New Member Welcome Reception
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Naugatuck Chamber & YMCA Golf Outing
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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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Health Care Spotlight: Dr. Allyson Rovetto
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Allyson Rovetto, M.D., is a board-certified pediatrician, specializing in all aspects of pediatrics at Pond Place Pediatrics, an affiliate of Saint Mary's Hospital located at 166 Waterbury Road in Prospect. Dr. Rovetto provides well-child check-ups, camp, sports and school physicals and sick and urgent care visits, as well as a Medical Home Model of Care that provides support and care coordination for children with special needs and their families. Dr. Rovetto's special interests include nutrition and childhood development. She received her medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine, and completed her residency at Mount Sinai Children's Hospital. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Holistic Medical Association. Dr. Rovetto is active in the community she serves and was recently named Medical Director of Naugatuck Public Schools. She is Vice President of the Prospect Lions Club and chairs their scholarship committee.
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12th Annual Duck Day and Race
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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. Register now for June 27th for a full afternoon on the course including lunch, 18 holes of golf, bonus contests and dinner.
Click Here!
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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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Howard Whittemore Library April Events
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
Ion Bank Foundation Awards $5,000 Grants to Columbus House and Wellspring Foundation
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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.
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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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