June Business after Hours, Member News & more! - ADVANCE Newsletter June 7, 2017

June 7, 2017

June Business after Hours

Wednesday, June 21st from 5:00 - 7:00 pm.

Hosted by Edward Jones of Canton, 285 Albany

Turnpike . Come and celebrate the start of summer at Edward Jones in Canton! Enjoy summer food and fun. Make sure you're here by 5:30 pm if you want a sweet summer treat. There will be plenty of networking, and for once, flip flops qualify as business attire. The fun happens from 5:00 to 7:00 pm - don't miss it! All business owners and professionals are welcome to attend! No charge. Register online by Tuesday, June 20th by clicking here or calling the Chamber office at (860) 693-0405.

Bring a prospective new member ! If your guest joins the Chamber, you get $25 Chamber Buck$ which can be used toward your dues, advertising, special events and more!

Bring your business cards for networking!

Any member who would like to supply a small item, gift certificate or special offer for the door prize raffle is welcome to do so. Please drop it off at the registration table when you arrive. Thank you!

Roaring Brook Veterinary Hospital hosted May 15th Business After Hours

Business Manager, Tim Burns, and Kennel Manager, Dan Benner, welcomed 40 Chamber members and

guests to an enjoyable evening of networking and conversation. Tim and his staff lead interesting tours of the hospital facility which has been substantially upgraded over the past few years to serve the wide variety of domestic and exotic creatures that make up their clients. Several local businesses were the sources of the food and refreshments: Wine & Liquor Warehouse, The Village Café & Bistro, and Cake Gypsy.

Roaring Brook Veterinary Hospital has cared for pets in Farmington Valley for more than 30 years. Dr. Peter

Berk, Dr. David Staudacher and the staff at Roaring Brook welcome you and your pet into their family.

Roaring Brook's goal is to provide every pet that comes through the doors with veterinary medical care of the highest caliber. Complete veterinary care, veterinary chiropractic care, avian and exotic pet medicine and luxury pet boarding are just some of the services they offer.

Roaring Brook Kennels operates under the direction of Roaring Brook Veterinary Hospital, so the entire staff is directly supervised by veterinarians and technicians.

Roaring Brook is more than simply a boarding facility; They're your pet's home away from home.

FAVARH at Rotary on Friday, June 9th

Enjoy breakfast and learn all about FAVARH's Job Development Program.

On Friday, June 9th, Bill Neagus, FAVARH's Job Developer will make a presentation to the Rotary Club of Avon-Canton about the benefits of hiring FAVARH participants.

A few of our Chamber members currently employ clients from FAVARH. If you would like to learn more about the job opportunities and services available, please join us at the regular Friday morning breakfast meeting of the Rotary of Avon-Canton. The meeting this week will be held at Tower Ridge Country Club at 140 Nod Road in Simsbury. The meeting starts promptly at 7:30 AM, so please plan to arrive no later than 7:15 AM in order to meet with the Rotary members. A full buffet breakfast is included.

We hope that Chamber members will be inspired to hire a FAVARH crew.

RSVP to [email protected] or 860-693-0405 to ensure we have adequate seating available.

Member News...

The Underground Gallery is hosting an opening

reception for Clinton Deckert, Paintings, on Friday, June 9th from 6-9 pm. Meet the artist. Refreshments will be served and it is open to the public. The Underground Gallery is located at 122 Main Street, Lower Level, Collinsville. For more information and photos, click here .

Gallery Hours are Friday nights: New Artist Openings from 6-9 pm; Saturdays and Sundays: 11 am - 4 pm, or by appointment. Contact them at 860-693-6689.

Member News...

Chamber member Lisa Sharp will be exhibiting her f ine art photography series 'Water Mirage' and 'Blooms' at the Canton Public Library, 40 Dyer Avenue, Canton, from June 1 - July 31, with an artist reception on Saturday June 10th, from 2-4 pm. Refreshments will be served. Lisa creates nature based photography in an abstract form, seeing the geometric and organic shapes, repetitive patterns, gradation of colors and contrast of shadows that are created naturally around us, often removing the subject matter from the common everyday viewpoint and exemplifying it in a way that will mystify the viewer.

NW CT Entrepreneurial Center to host Bookkeeping and QuickBooks Seminar

The Entrepreneurial Center of Northwest Connecticut will host a Bookkeeping and QuickBooks seminar at Northwestern CT Community College, Founders Hall, Room 107, Park Place East, Winsted on Saturday, June 10, 2017, 9 to 11 a.m. The seminar will be free although registration is required.

Please click here for details and registration info.

Gallery on the Green presents "Member-Guest Show,"a Solo Show by Joe Hoke and an Exhibit by Hartford Art School Faculty

The main floor of the gallery features newly created work by artist members and invited guest artists. Come view the imaginativeness and talent of diverse local artists in an intimate exhibition space.

Joe Hoke's solo exhibit on the second floor is entitled,

"Lake Champlain Afternoon." Spectacular paintings capture the ever-changing collision of rain, clouds, fog and sun. Hoke, a graduate of Pittsburgh Art Institute, is an award-winning painter and national award winner for both advertising copywriting and art direction.

For more information about Gallery on the Green and this show, please visit their website by clicking here.

CHS Substance Free Graduation Party

For over 22 years, Canton High School senior parents have hosted an all-night substance- free party on the evening of graduation for the senior class. This year's event is scheduled for Friday, June 23rd, 2017 at Farmington Farms.

Many of you have supported our efforts in the past or may have already contributed this year for that we are truly grateful. If you haven't yet, it's not too late. We hope that you will support us with your tax-deductible contribution. Whatever you give is appreciated, after all the safety of our children and special memories of graduation are PRICELESS!

Please click here to find out how you can help!

41 Bridge Street Comedy Night Benefit

Friday, July 14, 2017; 8-10 pm

Join the Canton Chamber of Commerce for Comedy

Night at Bridge Street Live! Reservations are available via the ticket office or at (860)639-9762. Tickets are $15 general admission or $25 for VIP Reserved Seating.

Business after Hours Hosts Needed

The Chamber has several openings for Business after Hours hosts in September, October & November, 2017 as well as into 2018. This is a great opportunity to have other Canton Chamber of Commerce members network at YOUR place of business! We're looking for a member business who can accommodate

30-50 members from 5-7 pm during the 3rd week of the month. You choose the evening (Monday-Thursday)! The Chamber office is available to assist you in promoting and planning your event. For more information please click here or contact the office at [email protected] or (860) 693- 0405.

Earn ChamberBuck$

Bring a guest to any Canton Chamber of Commerce event - Business after Hours, Morning Leads Network, Golf Tournament, etc. When your guest joins the Chamber, you get $25 in ChamberBuck$ credit. ChamberBuck$ can be applied toward renewal dues, advertising or event registrations. There's no limit to how much you can earn!

Canton Chamber of Commerce Coming Attractions

Please click here for the current Coming Attractions List. All members of the Canton Chamber of Commerce and New Hartford Business Council and their guests and all business owners and professionals are welcome to attend these events.

Check Out the Canton Chamber of Commerce on Facebook!

Have you seen our new & improved Facebook page? Search for "Canton CT Chamber of Commerce" on Facebook Link

Facebook or click here to go right to our page. In the coming months we will be highlighting members, posting relevant business topics, promoting upcoming events, and talking about outreach, advocacy and community initiatives. If you have an idea for a topic or post or would like to be our featured member, please contact the Chamber office. Be sure to "Like" us and invite your customers and friends to like our page as well! We welcome your input, feedback & photos of Canton Chamber members and related events.