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Celebrating Our Members
July 2017
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Hartford Healthcare at Home
Hartford HealthCare at Home recently celebrated the grand opening of its new location at 519 Heritage Road, Suite 2A5 in the Heritage Village Commercial Center in Southbury. Participating in the ribbon-cutting ceremony are, from left: Tracy Church, executive vice president and chief administrative officer for Hartford HealthCare; Chris Conway, membership director for the Waterbury Regional Chamber; Southbury First Selectman Jeff Manville; Laurie St. John, director of Hartford HealthCare at Home, and Selectman George Bertram. For information, call 860-420-80443 or visit
www.hartfordhealthcare.org.
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Wolcott Street Wine & Spirits
Wolcott Street Wine & Spirits recently celebrated their grand opening at 505 Wolcott Street in Waterbury. Participating in the ribbon-cutting ceremony are, from left: Christopher Conway, Waterbury Chamber Membership Director; Joe McGrath, Economic Development Director for the
City of Waterbury, co-owners Galina Sherents and Lev Sherents, and Chamber Ambassador Tavis Tindall of
Tindall Law Firm. For more information on Wolcott Street Wine & Spirits full selection of beer, wine and liquor, call
203-755-2234 or visit
https://wswspirits.com/
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Woodbury Saw & Mower
Woodbury Saw and Mower celebrated their new location on June 14 at
47 Main Street South in Woodbury with a ribbon-cutting ceremony as well as celebrating Flag Day by handing out flags for all in attendance. Participating in the ribbon-cutting ceremony are, from left: Owner of CL Adams Dave Newell, Chamber Ambassador and owner of Woodbury Automotive Joseph Riolo, Deborah Mitchell of Ready to Exhale LLC, Assistant to the Selectman Deb Carlton, Waterbury Regional Chamber Membership Director Christopher Conway, First Selectman of Woodubury William Butterly, Owner of Woodbury Saw and Mower Kevin Barry, employees Emiliee Carusillo, Julia Wisniewski, Dan DeGraffenried and Kevin Barry, Jr. Woodbury Saw & Mower can cover lawn care needs from small parts to those major equipment purchases. For more information on Woodbury Saw & Mower, call
203-263-4948
or visit
http://www.woodburysawandmower.com/
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Leilani Nail Spa
Leilani Nail Spa, a beauty spa offering a range of nail and massage treatments, marked its grand opening today at 1177 New Haven Road in Naugatuck.
Participating in the ribbon-cutting ceremony were, from left front: Marianne Como, Ion Bank Branch Manager; Hwacha (Lisa) Yie, Owner of Leilani Nail Spa; Courtney Ligi, Director of the Naugatuck Chamber of Commerce; and Laurie Taf-Jackson, Naugatuck Burgess; from left rear: State Senator George Logan (R-17); Mayor of Naugatuck N. Warren 'Pete' Hess; State Representative David Labriola (R-131); and Ron Pugliese, CEO of the Naugatuck Economic Development Corp. and chairman of the Naugatuck Chamber. For information on Leilani Nail Spa, call them at (203) 632-8324.
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CBBG Dessert Bar
CBBG Dessert Bar celebrated their grand opening at 469 Main Street in Watertown with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 22. Offering a variety of sweet treats, including dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan options, this new dessert and coffee bar offers indoor and outdoor seating and is looking to cater to the afternoon and late night crowd with hours ranging from Noon to 10 and 11 PM. Participating in the ribbon cutting were, from left, Membership Director of the Waterbury Regional Chamber and Watertown-Oakville Chamber Christopher Conway, CBBG Owners Nicole Braddock and Jeremy Braddock with their daughter Olivia, Chairwoman of the Watertown-Oakville Chamber of Commerce Lori DosSantos of Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and Watertown Town Manager Robert Scannell. To learn more about CBBG, visit them on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/CBBGDessertBar
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Stokes Counseling Services
Stokes Counseling Services recently celebrated the opening of its new location at 16 Hillside Ave. in Naugatuck. The business, previously located at 35 Porter Ave. in Naugatuck, provides counseling services for individuals and families. Participating in the ribbon-cutting ceremony are, from left: Ben Florsheim, outreach assistant for Sen. Christopher Murphy; Lynn Ward, president and chief executive officer of the Waterbury Regional Chamber and Naugatuck Chamber of Commerce; owner Michael Stokes, a licensed professional counselor and approved clinical supervisor; Chris Ritton-Stokes, practice manager; Burgess Rocky Vitale, and Chris Conway, chamber membership director. For information, visit www.stokescounseling.com or call 203-572-2962.
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Join us at any of these upcoming ribbon cuttings to help celebrate your fellow members! All are welcome!
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Tuesday, July 18
9:00 AM
GRAND OPENINGS FOR TWO BUSINESSES!
Brass Mill Commons, 495 Union Street,
Waterbury
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Farmers Insurance Agency
Wednesday, July 19
11:00 AM
Woodbury Saw and Mower, 1460 Meriden Waterbury Turnpike Ste 6, Southington
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Crystal Bees
Friday, September 1 ~
4:00 PM
Labor Day Weekend KickOff Event
240 Spring Street, Southington
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*To schedule an upcoming ribbon cutting for your business with the Chamber, contact Membership Services & Communications Director Julie Donato at [email protected] 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 connect with them soon and see where your next partnership can be!
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Ability Beyond
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Heavenly Pizza |
| Chip Janiszewski Enterprises, LLC |
I-95signs |
| Haas Insurance |
Just Woodbury |
*New Members June 1- July 11
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Room With a Clue
Welcome to an exciting new entertainment experience! Room With A Clue Escape Rooms are located in Watertown. Each room has a unique theme with a story line. Inside groups will navigate through a series of combination, word locks, key locks, riddles, and puzzles. Guests will work together to follow clues that lead them to "escape" before time runs out. The experience lasts approximately 90 mins. This includes 10 minutes for check in and instructions, 60 mins of in room time, and 10 to 15 mins for questions and pictures with your group at the end.
Our rooms are great for families, friends, or co-workers to celebrate a special occasion, do some team building, or just a fun night out. Easy online booking and gift cards can be purchased by going to our website roomwithaclue.net and check us out on facebook @roomwithaclueCT
View Member Profile.
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Blood Drive at Emerest Health (July 14)
Donate blood with the American Red Cross on Friday, July 14th at a blood drive held at Emerest Health of CT. The blood drive will take place in the conference room at 92 Brookside Road, Waterbury from noon to 5:00 PM. To schedule an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org and use code "Emerest". For questions, contact Rachel Ciarello at (203) 941-1700 or [email protected] View Member Profile.
Ready to Exhale: Fundraising Retreat to benefit Jane Doe No More. (July 20)
"My Time" - Relaxing, Retreating, Reflecting. Enjoy a relaxing retreat day and take a walk along the beautiful shores of Long Island Sound. Participate in activities or come relax by the water! Come and join us at Mercy By The Sea in Madison from 9 AM to 5 PM. $98 Per person. Snacks and beverages available all day, along with a delicious farm-to-table meal, private beach access, fun writing prompts and meditative activities. Add any of 7 workshops starting at $10 each. Free Drawings. Free Raffle tickets with each Registration. Space is limited - Register
www.readytoexhale.com View Member Profile
Family & Children's Aid Presents a FREE Baseball Clinic (July 22)
Enjoy a FREE Baseball Clinic with Major League Baseball Alumni. From 9:00 AM - Noon, up to 10 former MLB players will teach baseball and life skills to participants of suggested ages from 6-16. Participants will receive a free commemorative t-shirt, an authentic Rawlings MLB baseball and free to tickets to any Danbury Westerners baseball game. Plus, stay for autographs with MLB alumni! Taking place rain or shine at Municipal Stadium on July 22nd. Register at the event or online at www.fcaweb.org/Forms/waterburybb/. For more information, contact Allison Carballo at (203) 205-2633 or [email protected] View Member Profile
Mickey Mantle World Series (July 26-30)
Come out and enjoy the finest U16 baseball in the country. Don't miss your chance to see the stars of the future as they compete to become the Mickey Mantle World Series Champions in Waterbury. For one spectacular week in July, Connecticut will be the center of the baseball universe with events at Municipal Stadium in Waterbury, as well as Muzzy Field in Bristol and Fuessenich Park in Torrington. Support our local CT team, as well as up to 15 other teams, from the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Canada. Your business will be exposed to thousands of spectators, and the athletes will be able to live their dreams. Please click here for sponsorship opportunities. View Member Profile
The Watermark at East Hill Community Events (July 26 & 27)
The Watermark at East Hill invites you to their events and meetings open to the public throughout the month of July. Caregiver Support Group (Wednesday, July 26, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m) - Family and friends of those living with Alzheimer's are encouraged to attend for up-to-date research and information on the disease, treatment and maintaining a healthy balance. Director of Health Services, Denise Julian, will provide information, emotional support and problem solving tips for caregivers and family members. Professional Networking- Alzheimer's Association and A Place for Mom (Thursday, July 27, 2:00-3:30 p.m) - Join other local professionals for an afternoon of networking at The Watermark. A presentation on Alzheimer's and how to support loved ones living with the disease will be led by representatives from the Alzheimer's Association and A Place for Mom. All events are free of charge, but reservations are required. Please call 203-745-2295 to reserve a seat. For those interested in learning more about The Watermark at East Hill, please visit
http://easthill.watermarkcommunities.com
or visit their Facebook page. View Member Profile.
UNICO/Meals On Wheels Pig Roast (August 13)
The Waterbury Chapter of UNICO National is partnering with Meals on Wheels of Western CT to hold a Pig Roast to raise funds to provide Columbus Day Meals to MOW recipients in the Greater Waterbury Area. The Pig Roast will be held on Sunday, August 13th at the Prospect VFW located on 218 Cheshire Rd in Prospect, CT 06712. Event runs from 12Noon to 6:00pm with the grill serving from 1:00pm - 4:00pm. Menu includes roasted pig, hot dogs, hamburgers, assorted side salads, beans, dessert, soda & beer. Price for adults is $25 per person and $10 for children under 12. All proceeds will go directly to Meals on Wheels of Western CT. The event will take place rain or shine and there are a limited number of tickets available. For tickets or more information, please contact Lou Ruby 203.574.2227 or [email protected] or Lisa LaBonte at 203.575.4208 or [email protected] View Member Profile.
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Anytime Fitness offering Free Live Programming Group Workout
At Anytime Fitness, we understand and appreciate your commitment to the success and growth of your community. We also know that to obtain great success, businesses must support their employees in being healthy and active. Therefore, we are offering a very special benefit to all members who bring the Corporate Activation Worksheet (attached) to their work place or business. Anytime Fitness is having a contest where we provide all members with a FREE LIVE PROGRAMMING GROUP WORK OUT, either at their work place or at the club. This also entitles your employees to 7 free days of fitness and a great chance to check out what the club has to offer. What's more, this offer extends to their entire family! Perhaps the best part of this offer is there is no cost to your company. With Anytime Fitness as your partner, you can promote a healthy workplace and not spend a penny! To enter the contest, simply complete the Corporate Activation Worksheet that accompanied this letter. Email the completed form to [email protected]. Or, if you prefer, please call us at (203) 909-6566. View Member Profile.
Branagan Communications Consultants Launches Regional Publicity Campaign for 2017 Business Women's Forum (BWF)
Barbara Branagan-Mitchell, owner of Branagan Communications Consultants LLC (BCC), public relations, publicity placement, marketing communications agency announced that she has launched a statewide newspaper, broadcast and online publicity placement campaign for the 2017 Business Women's Forum (BWF) to be held October 20th. Branagan-Mitchell was recently named the 2016 Waterbury Regional Chamber Ambassador of the Year. In 2017, she is celebrating 24 years of entrepreneurial success helping companies and organizations build public awareness of their products and services by writing and placing publicity with news media via press releases and captioned photos. Branagan Communications Consultants services include writing and editing of content for websites, newsletters, and marketing materials. To learn more, visit
www.branagancommunications.com
, call 860-210-0149, or email
[email protected]
View Member Profile
Connecticut Community Foundation Giving Circle Connects and Informs Donors, Supports Women and Girls
Women of all ages and backgrounds who want to improve and enrich the lives of women and girls in Greater Waterbury and the Litchfield Hills have a new opportunity to learn about and address community issues through the Women's Giving Circle at the Connecticut Community Foundation. A giving circle is a type of group philanthropy where individual donors pool their donations with others, then make a collective decision about which charities, projects or areas of interest to support. Giving circles typically focus on an issue area or geographic region and increase the impact a single donor can make. They also offer an educational component as donors learn about and discuss issues, and decide together where the funds should be given. Over the past four decades, women's influence on giving decisions has increased, as have the number of giving circles-especially those geared toward helping women and girls. The Foundation will hold information sessions this summer in these towns for those who want to learn more: July 13, 5:30-7:00 p.m., 400 South Street, Middlebury; July 17, 5:30-7:00 p.m.: 99 Pond View Drive, Southbury; August 10, 5:30-7:00 p.m.: Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens, 1 Green Hill Road, Washington Depot. For details or to sign up for an info session or to learn more about or join the Women's Giving Circle, visit
http://bit.ly/2v4GfLL
or contact Mark Berardi at
[email protected]
or 203-753-1315 x110. View Member Profile
DigiDyer Productions' "Missy Stevens" Documentary Premiered on CPTV June 24
Rusty Dyer, the owner of DigiDyer Productions, announced that the documentary he directed and produced, Missy Stevens, The Spirit and Technique of Painting with Thread, premiered on CPTV June 24 and 25, and July 6 on CPTV Sports. The film provides insights into the nationally acclaimed fiber artist whose one-of-a-kind paintings are nationally award-winning art which has been exhibited in galleries and museums nationwide including the Museum of Arts and Designs in New York, NY and the Smithsonian Museum in Washington DC. DigiDyer Productions' full-service video production company's services include scriptwriting, research, creative development to producing, directing, graphic design, photography, cinematography, editing, post-production. The company creates and produces videos for broadcast spots, full-length documentaries, promotions, marketing, sales, event coverage, recruiting, fundraising, online/social media, training, education, video news releases, and legal depositions. To learn more, visit
http://digidyer.com
or email to
[email protected]
or call 203-525-6539 or 860-283-1105. View Member Profile.
Jules Salon In Watertown Celebrated 10 Year Anniversary
Jules Salon Owner Jules Hunt (third from left), hosted a 10 Year Anniversary celebration at her salon located at 750 Straits Turnpike in Watertown. In thanking her staff, she commented to celebration attendees that every staff member is a highly-trained color specialist and artistic hair designer. As a hair-color-specialty salon, Ms. Hunt designed the salon for the comfort of women and men, and the staff expertly color men's hair and beards. Additionally, the upscale salon only uses a luxury line of nutrient-rich products and treatments. Currently, the salon welcomes clients from throughout the Watertown, Middlebury, Southbury, Waterbury, Oakville and Thomaston region. 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.
O&G Wins Green Circle Award for Innovation, Raises $3,500 for United Way
O&G Industries, Connecticut's largest privately-held construction company, was awarded a 2017 Green Circle Sustainability award for Innovation by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. The award was presented at the Connecticut Business Summit held at the Connecticut Convention Center on June 8th. The award was presented for an O&G project at their quarry in New Milford, Connecticut which involved construction of a new hibernaculum for bats that inhabit the area. Built at least a decade ahead of its need, the new habitat is a 40-foot-long tunnel in the limestone, six feet high and seven feet wide that runs to an underground chamber 17 feet wide, 10 feet deep and 15 feet high. In addition to their most recent honor, O&G Industries recently raised $3,500 to benefit the United Way of Northwest Connecticut through their 3rd Annual Touch a Truck event. The 2017 Touch a Truck event featured over 40 pieces of equipment and vehicles from O&G's fleet, local businesses and first responders. In addition, there were activities for kids including face painting, sand art and a hay ride which were hosted by local organizations. Money was raised through a small suggested donation with all proceeds benefitting the United Way and the numerous nonprofit organizations throughout the Northwest Corner that they support. O&G has been recognized nine times since 2015 for their involvement in the community. View Member Profile.
Quilts that Care to Meet in July
Quilts that Care, an organization that makes quilts for people who undergo cancer treatment, will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 17 at The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center, 1075 Chase Parkway, Waterbury. The group will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 18 at the Bristol Public Library, 5 High St., Bristol. The group will meet from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 12 the Litchfield Community Center, 421 Bantam Road, Route 202, Litchfield. The group will meet from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 29 and from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Currently, quilts are donated to 11 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 and fabric are being accepted. Fundraising, social media and quilting volunteers are 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. Visit
www.facebook.com/QuiltsThatCare/
For information, call Deb at 860-782-1043, email
[email protected]
. View Member Profile
Raymour & Flanigan hostes Sip & Paint Event to Benefit Girls Inc.
Raymour & Flanigan in Waterbury recently hosted a Paint & Sip event to benefit Girls Inc. Sixty participants were able to learn to paint together and enjoy drinks and snacks. The group collectively was able to raise over $1,000 for Girls Inc. while enjoying themselves and viewing the furniture in the showroom. You are encouraged to stop by the showroom at 410 Reidville Drive, Waterbury and see what's going on at the store- plus be on the lookout for upcoming events with other fellow members! View Member Profile
Red Barn Consulting Announces Launch of Small Business Unit
Cindy Donaldson, President & CEO of Red Barn Consulting LLC, a marketing, operations, and sales consulting firm in New Hartford, CT is proud to announce the launch a new division at Red Barn Consulting, the Small Business Unit or SBU which will be headed up by Brand Ambassador, Amy Jock. SBU will be launching a series of workshops and webinars led by Donaldson and Jock, in the fall of 2017 beginning with operations and business planning and strategies, followed by strategic sales planning and marketing including how to market your business on a budget. "Small businesses are the backbone of our communities, and we feel very passionate about paying it forward and sharing our knowledge," says Jock. For more information about Red Barn Consulting's Small Business Unit or to schedule a free consultation please contact Amy Jock at
[email protected]
or 860-503-8094. Red Barn Consulting is a full service strategic business consulting firm offering operations, marketing and sales consulting with niche markets in insurance, financial services and health care. To learn more about Red Barn please visit
www.redbarnconsultingllc.com View Member Profile.
Sandler Training Offering two New Summer Courses
Sandler Training has debuted two new courses for the summer, "How to be a Social Selling Superstar" and "Sandler Success in Network Marketing". "Social Selling" will focus on audience identification, bonding and rapport, building and delivering your 30-second commercial, and more. Classes are every Wednesday from 3-5 PM. The "Network Marketing" course will cover traditional Sandler training topics with a special focus on success in companies that focus on 'network marketing' such as Avon, Tupperware, Primerica, etc. Classes occur every Thursday from 3-5 PM. For more information or to register, visit www.peak.sandler.com, and to learn more about Sandler contact John Fazio at (203) 512-2966. View Member Profile.
Watertmark at East Hill Boasts "60 Over 60" Resident
The Watermark at East Hill is excited to announce that one of their residents has been featured as a winner of Connecticut's first-ever "60 Over 60"awards. Duncaster, a boutique continuing care retirement community located in Bloomfield, created the award to showcase Connecticut residents over the age of 60 who continue to inspire and make impacts on their friends, families, and communities. The Watermark at East Hill's Dining Services Director, Jim Bain nominated resident Lila Howard, whom he described as a woman ahead of her time. A native of Floral Park, New York, Howard became an oral hygienist after marrying a dentist, Richard. Inspired to always try new things, Howard held numerous unique jobs, from flight school director to the first female Chairman of the Long Island MG Sports Car Club. Since relocating to Connecticut with her husband in 1986, Howard has continued to embark on new ventures and volunteer efforts. After moving to The Watermark at East Hill in 2001, Howard immediately became involved within the community and served as the Resident Council President for three terms. She is currently The Watermark's in-house photographer, capturing photos at events and celebrations and creating displays for her fellow residents to enjoy. For those interested in learning more about The Watermark at East Hill, please visit http://easthill.watermarkcommunities.com or visit their Facebook page. View Member Profile.
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