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A Message from our President
The beginning of June marks the official wrap up of our annual membership campaign and we enthusiastically welcome our newest 100 members. Our staff looks forward to supporting each of your businesses as you connect and grow with your fellow members and the business community at large. I hope to see many of our new members at our upcoming
Members Breakfast on Tuesday, June 13th to delve a little deeper into all of the ways your membership can benefit your business.
June also marks the completion of the 25th program year for the Leadership Greater Waterbury program, which this year produced 17 graduates and four group projects that worked to enhance and give back to our community. Congratulations to our LGW Class of 2017, as well as the 2017 Alumnus of the Year, the Chamber's own Special Events Director, Courtney Ligi. We are already recruiting for LGW's next program year, and encourage applicants or employers to
apply now for the Class of 2018.
The celebrations will continue throughout the month as our
Young Professionals of Waterbury Region (YPOWR) program celebrates 5 years next week with a family-friendly pizza and game night celebration. We also look forward to honoring excellence in the healthcare industry with the
Health Care Council's 12th Annual Meeting and Awards Breakfast later in the month. Please join us as we congratulate our 2017 Recipients: Peter Jacoby, MD, Saint Mary's Hospital Chairman of Emergency Services with the Leadership Award; Robin Cracco, Saint Mary's Hospital Nursing Director with the Unsung Hero Award; Meghan Lennon, Greater Waterbury YMCA Health & Wellness Director with the Stephen Sasala Health Advocate Award; and Easterseals Center for Better Hearing with the Organizational Excellence Award.
In addition to all of this, we'll be bringing you several networking opportunities this month- keep scrolling for all of our upcoming events, as well as Chamber news and updates. I hope to connect with you at one of these many opportunities to expand your business network.
As always, please reach out to me if I can be of service to you or your business at (203) 757-0701 or at
[email protected].
Best Regards,
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The 2017 Legislative Session has just officially ended! 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 including the coming special session(s). For our Watertown-Oakville members, join us at the Watertown-Oakville Legislative Breakfast coming up on June 22nd.
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Join Us! - Upcoming Chamber Events
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Health Care Council Annual Meeting & Awards Breakfast
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June Out for Business Monthly Networking Event
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Watertown-Oakville Legislative Breakfast
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Join us at upcoming ribbon cuttings to celebrate your fellow members!
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Wolcott Street Wine & Spirits
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TODAY!
Friday, June 9
11:30 AM
505 Wolcott Street,
Waterbury
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NEW LOCATION
Wednesday, June14
2:30 PM
Woodbury Saw and Mower, 47 Main Street South, Woodbury
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CBBG Dessert Bar
Friday, June 16 ~
12:00 Noon
469 Main Street, Watertown
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*To schedule an upcoming ribbon cutting for your business with the Chamber, contact Membership Services and Communications Director Julie Donato at [email protected]or at (203) 757-0701 ext. 311.
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Membership Campaign - Welcome New Members
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The Chamber welcomed 100 New Members during our annual Membership Campaign that kicked off April 1st and wrapped up on May 31st under the leadership of Vice Chairman of Membership, Tavis Tinall of Tinall Law Firm. Please welcome our newest members:
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Ability Beyond
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JP Maguire Associates, Inc. |
| Advantage Realty Group, Inc. |
KarTele Cellular Phones |
| Aligne Wealth Preservation & Insurance Services, LLC |
LaBonne's Markets |
| All About Service S & P Carting Inc. |
Lashes by Tania |
| American Asphalt |
Lasky Enterprises, LLC |
| Apple Cinemas |
Leilani Nail Spa |
| Arthritis Center of CT, Dr. Brian Peck |
Manzi Insurance |
| Attorney Vincent Liberti, Jr, Halloran & Sage, LLP |
Marc Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration |
| Auto House of Luxury |
Mary's Diner 2 |
| Bank Street Kitchen |
Mobile Pub/Mobile Pub Events |
| Banner Financial Alliance, LLC |
Murphy Boyz Printing & Marketing, LLC |
| Barron Financial Group, LLP |
Mutual of America |
| Belonick Plumbing |
Naugatuck Valley Lawn Maintenance (N.V.L.M. Inc.) |
| Berkshire Hathaway Home Services New England |
Neighborhood Housing Service of Waterbury, Inc. |
| Better Hands Companions and Homemakers |
Noteworthy Chocolates |
| Big Daddy's Pizzeria & Deli |
Ogham Art |
| Black Rose Media |
Our House Design and Construction |
| Brenda's Kitchen & Deli, LLC |
PCS |
| Bug Busters |
Pereira Academy of Karate |
| Carmax |
Perkins & Associates dba Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers |
| CBBG Dessert Bar |
Polletta Realty LLC |
| Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. |
Pursue The Clues |
| Continental Merchants |
RAA Greenfield Transportation LLC |
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Cornerstone Home Improvements
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Ready to Exhale, LLC |
| Country Loft Bed and Breakfast |
Red Barn Consulting, LLC |
| Crystal Bees |
Reliable Pools & Spas |
| Dan DiVirgilio Agency Farmers Insurance |
Rolling Waves Salon |
| Dance Attitude |
Room With A Clue |
| Daveluy's |
Sales-Scout Ventures, LLC |
| DCI Resources (The Learning Academy) |
Seven Villages Restaurant |
| Doosan Fuel Cell America, Inc. |
SilverBacks Bar and Grill |
| Doug's Clean Up |
Slavin Stauffacher & Scott, LLC |
| DT Media Group |
Southbury Barber Shop |
| E & J Parts Cleaning, Inc. |
Sprint Business Solutions-Maria Xavier |
| Economy Tire |
Stanley's Auto Body, Inc. |
| European Performance Specialists |
Sunrise Family Dental Care |
| Find Your Stuff |
Sweeney Services |
| Fire System Services, LLC |
Sweet Bella Home Cooking |
| Fresh Perspectives |
Taft School |
| Geer Village Senior Community |
Tender Years Preschool |
| Hartford Healthcare at Home-Southbury |
The Gun Store, LLC |
| Hawk Ridge Winery |
Thomaston Physical Therapy, LLC |
| HP Contractors, LLC |
Thunder Sports and Fitness |
| Industrial Paper & Plastic |
Total Body Approach |
| Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy |
Town Plot Supermarket |
| J & J Precision Eyelet, Inc. |
VNA Northwest Inc. |
| John Paul Consulting, LLC |
Watertown Auto and Truck Parts, Inc |
Thanks to all of our volunteers, especially our top 3 membership sellers:
Susan Burton, Connect-Ability Staffing Services State of CT -
13 New Members
Joe Riolo, Woodbury Automotive -
10 New Members
Tavis Tindall, Tindall Law Firm LLC -
8 New Members
Finally, thanks also to all of our campaign donors!
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Control Pros
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Palace Theater |
| Costco Wholesale |
Riverhouse Catering |
| DNR Laboratories |
Seven Villages Restaurant |
| Fasica's Chocolates |
Signatures Restaurant |
| Largay Travel |
Texas Roadhouse |
| Mountain Top Liquors |
Viron Rondo Osteria |
| Nardelli's Grinder Shoppes |
Wine N Liquor Outlet |
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Nutmeg Fine Wine & Spirits
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HR Corner: "Family Business Success Points"
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As someone who grew up in a family business, lives in a family business, and has worked for two other family businesses, I believe I am highly qualified on the subject!
My greatest advice for anyone who wishes to start a family business, or grow the business, is to always treat it as a business, not as the family! What do I mean?
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Institute business practices and procedures that would be appropriate for any business, to be used by all (family too - hiring, training, etc.). Ensure clarity of areas of responsibility.
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Create an atmosphere of open communication with all.
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Keep family squabbles out of the workplace.
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Ensure every family member in the business is interested in being there!
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Allow the family members that have the expertise contribute as times and markets change.
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Make sure you have family time that does not include "the business"!
If you struggle with any one of these six points, seek outside advisors to help you to navigate through the process of running a business successfully!
The HR Corner is brought to you by Lois Krause,
MBA, SPHR, SHRM, SCP - KARDASLARSON, LLC -
Human Resources Solutions. Learn more at www.kardaslarson.com
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Your Health Care Council Update
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The Health Care Council invites you to its 12th Annual Meeting and Awards Breakfast on June 20th! Join us to celebrate our award winners and hear from Keynote Speaker Ted Doolittle, Healthcare Advocate for the State of Connecticut. Enjoy breakfast and networking with fellow attendees.
Is your company interested in the Health Care Council or are you a current council member and want to get re-engaged please contact Courtney at [email protected] or 203-757-0701.
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Leadership Greater Waterbury Graduation - Class of 2017
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The Leadership Greater Waterbury Class of 2017 graduated on Wednesday, June 7th. The class presented their group projects to attendees: S.T.E.P.S. (Strive, Transform, Enhance, Prepare, Succeed), Project R.E.L. - Revive, Enhance, Learn, VetFest 2017, and Brass Quest Waterbury Community Scavenger Hunt. The event also honored LGW Alumnus of the Year, Courtney Ligi, Special Events Director at the Waterbury Chamber.
Thank you to Program Sponsor MacDermid Performance Solutions and
Graduation sponsors Main Street Waterbury and Leever Cancer Center
Thank you to all the employers that put their employees through the program:
| Caitlin McCullough, Crystal Rock - Water, Coffee, Office Supplies |
Ryan Cooke, Post University |
| Rita-Marie Manville, Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center of Greater Waterbury |
Paul Paniccia, Post University |
| Leanna Coiro, Eversource Energy |
Morgan Luschenat, Post University |
| Erik Anthony, FD Community Federal Credit Union |
Keon Blackledge, Saint Mary's Health System, Inc. |
| Lori Nemec, Ion Bank |
Jonathan Draper, University of Connecticut Waterbury |
| Tiffany Swiatlon, Ion Bank |
Lauresha Xhihani, Waterbury Hospital |
| Monique Dolphy, MacDermid Performance Solutions |
Julie Donato, Waterbury Regional Chamber |
| Melanie Silva, MacDermid Performance Solutions |
Olivia Jefferson, Waterbury Youth Service System, Inc. |
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Roger Ames,
People's United Bank
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Click Here to View Event Photos
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Watertown-Oakville Chamber Awards Two Inaugural Scholarships
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The Watertown Oakville Chamber awarded its first two annual scholarships on Wednesday, June 7, to two seniors at Watertown High School. The twin $1,500 scholarships were awarded to Josie Feliciano, who received the Chamber's Business Scholarship, and Ashley Gillette, who received the Chamber's STEM/Trades Scholarship. Feliciano will attend Fairfield University and study marketing; Gillette plans to pursue an engineering degree but has not yet decided on a school. She has been accepted at UCONN and Clarkson University and is waiting for a response from Harvard University.
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23rd Annual Waterbury Regional Chamber Open
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The Waterbury Regional Chamber's 23rd Annual golf tournament took place at the Country Club of Waterbury on May 15th. Golfers enjoyed a full day on the course including lunch, dinner, massages, cigars, signature drinks and more. Congratulations to CT Transportation Solutions as our first place team, including John Johnson, Bruce Morrone, Artie George, and Scott Eastwood, as well as second place team, LaTavola Ristorante and KBE Building Corporation with
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Business Matters Seminar: Bob Dickson, Dale Carnegie Training
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The Small Business Council and Health Care Council have once again teamed up to present their Business Matters seminar Series. The second session in this educational workshop series featured Bob Dickson of Dale Carnegie Training. Attendees gained an understanding of setting SMART Goals and outlining a "Wheel of Life." There was a focus on the value of writing down goals, setting goal deadlines, and the importance of setting down the whys, wheres, and whats of goals.
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YPOWR Professional Development Seminar: Boost Your Business Rapport
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In May, YPOWR Members took part in a professional development seminar "Boost Your Business Rapport" with speaker Ryan Jett from the Hypnosis Center of Connecticut. Attendees learned about sensory acuity, the ability to notice small details and changes which help you to better understand another person's perspective and model of the world. By learning this attendees hoped to improve the effectiveness of their communication skills and business relationships by speaking to other people in their preferred method of communicating. Thank you to Host and Sponsor, Comfort Inn of Naugatuck.
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12th Annual Naugatuck Duck Day and Race
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The Naugatuck Chamber hosted the 12th Annual Duck Day and Race on Sunday, June 4th. Over 70 non-profits participated in selling Duck Race tickets as a fundraiser and will receive $23,045 in funds to support their organizations.
Congratulations to the winners of the Decorated Duck Contest: 1st Place - Alderson-Ford Funeral Homes with "Indiana Duck and the Temple of Quack", 2nd Place - Ion Bank "Ducks of the Caribbean", 3rd Place - Anomatic Corporation "Guardians of Quacks".
Tha
nks to all companies that participated in the Corporate Duck Race
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A Better Way Wholesale Autos
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Ion Bank - 3rd Place!
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People's United Bank |
| Alderson-Ford Funeral Homes, Inc. |
Jim & Lori Mengacci |
Powerstation Events |
| All About You Home Care Services |
Law Office of Fred Dlugokecki |
Republican-American |
| Anomatic Corporation |
Liberty Bank |
Russell Stutsky - Atty. At Law |
| Barker Specialty Company/Barker Animation |
McSherry Law Office |
Saint Mary's Hospital |
| Big Y Foods |
Midsummer Fantasy Renaissance Faire |
Sarracco Mechanical Services, Inc. |
| Buckmiller Thurston Mengacci Funeral Home |
Mohawk Northeast, Inc. |
Scrub Wear House |
| Citizen's News |
Mountview Wine & Liquor |
Stokes Counseling Services |
| Comfort Inn |
Mutual Security Credit Union |
The Eastern Company |
| Compumail Corp. |
Nardelli's Grinder Shoppes |
The Platt Brothers & Company - 1st Place!
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| Connecticut Signcraft |
Naugatuck Economic Development Corporation |
Tomo 68 |
| Copes Waste Solutions |
Naugatuck Podiatry Associates |
UniMetal Surface Finishing LLC |
| Crystal Rock - Water, Coffee, Office Supplies |
Naugatuck Police Union |
Universal Copy |
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Eversource Energy - 4th Place!
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Naugatuck Valley Memorial/ Fitzgerald-Zembruski Funeral Home |
USA Hauling & Recycling |
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FD Community Federal Credit Union - 2nd Place!
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Naugatuck Window & Glass |
Veolia Water North America |
| Ford Pharmacy and Medical Supply |
Naugatuck YMCA |
WATR-1320-Radio |
| H.J. Bushka & Sons Lumber & Millwork Co. |
Nobis Engineering, Inc. |
Webster Bank |
| Hidden Acres Therapeutic Riding Center |
Overhead Door Company of Waterbury - 5th Place!
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YoCrunch Yogurt/ The Dannon Company |
Finally, thank you to our Duck Race Sponsors:
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Promote Your Business with Door 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 monthly Out for Business events, Young Professionals of Waterbury Region networking events, Out for Health events, and more. Donations can also be made specifically to the annual Malcolm Baldrige Awards Dinner silent auction.
When you donate, you can gain a new customer and your business is publicly spotlighted by the Chamber.
Start a Donation Today! - Click 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
[email protected]
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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
[email protected] today!
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