August Business after Hours, Member News & more! - ADVANCE Newsletter July 19, 2017

July 19, 2017

August Business after Hours

Wednesday, August 16th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm.

Hosted by Cherry Brook Health Care Center, 102 Dyer Ave., Canton. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres, beer

wine and soft drinks will be served. All business owners and professionals are welcome to attend! No charge. Register online by Tuesday, August 15th 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!

September Business after Hours

Host Needed!

The Chamber has an immediate need for a Business after Hours host. in September. 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.

Member News...

The Underground Gallery is hosting an opening

reception for Michael Bond, Painting, on Friday, July 21st 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.

Sam Collins Birthday Bash at the Canton Historical Museum

The Canton Historical Museum is holding a Sam Collins

Birthday Bash on Sunday, September 24th to celebrate Sam Collins' birthday. The Museum participated in Sam Collins Day the last two years it was held and drew a good crowd. We plan on having mini talks throughout the day, live demonstrations on loom weaving, spinning, black smithing, classic cars displayed, pony rides and face painting for the kids, hot dog and Canton Museum soda sales, and activities on the river.

In order to hold these events, the Canton Historical Society needs sponsors. We are asking businesses in Canton and the surrounding areas to consider contributing to this great event. All sponsors will be displayed for the month leading up to the event on a banner outside the museum, as well as being featured in our next newsletter, on all advertising for the event, and on our website. If you are interested in sponsoring please contact Kim at the museum: 860-693-2793, on my cell phone at 860-942-7744, or via e-mail at [email protected]. We are hoping to get our newsletter out by the end of July, so if you are interested in sponsorship please respond by July 25th.

Platinum Sponsors - $500 or more

Gold Sponsors - $300 to $499

Silver Sponsors - $200 to $299

Bronze Sponsors - $50 - $199

The Canton Historical Society thanks you in advance for your support.

Gallery on the Green presents:

57th Anniversary Show

Friday, June 30th - Sunday, August 6th

The Gallery on the Green has its 57th Anniversary

Show - an exhibition of fine art by the over 100 members of one of Connecticut's longest running artist guilds. It is housed in a schoolhouse (circa 1872) with three spacious galleries and an outdoor sculpture garden. The anniversary show includes a stunning array of paintings, sculpture and photography.

Also on exhibit is a solo show by Sharon Dougherty entitled, "Into the Wood." Dougherty uses oil, glue, acrylic, pastel and watercolor, unusual surfaces and found objects in her mixed media art. She draws upon her experiences over many years photographing and closely observing tree surfaces and has found inspiration from the important mixed media artist Takesada Matsutani.

The opening reception is a wonderful opportunity to view the art and meet many of the artists in person. Please join us for the reception and summer party on Saturday, July 8th from 6:00-9:00 pm.

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. 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.

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.