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A Message from our Director
It's a new year and the Chamber has kicked off 2018 with a fantastic 96th Annual Meeting on Wednesday evening. I extend one last note of Congratulations to Mayor Pete Hess, who was presented with the Lewis A. Dibble, Sr. Award at the event (Scroll Down for Event Photos).
During the awards presentation, Mayor Hess expressed a commitment to continuing to pursue a brighter and more vibrant future for Naugatuck, and asserted that communicating and connecting with our legislators is a vital component of that vision. I encourage you to be part of that vision by engaging in the conversation and connecting with our legislators.
One of the new opportunities we've developed for you to do just that comes through our partnership with the Waterbury Regional Chamber: the upcoming
Legislative and Economic Summit on January 23rd. This event, featuring a brand new format that includes a keynote address, breakout sessions, and our Legislative Agenda, will provide a forum for you to engage more closely with our regional legislative delegation on issues that are most important to the business community. While the Summit will cover issues relevant to our entire region, we will also have our
Naugatuck Legislative Breakfast on February 28th which will feature our Naugatuck legislators and keep the focus closer to home.
Whether through the aforementioned advocacy efforts, our networking opportunities or our many Chamber resources, the Chamber team would love to help you reach your business goals in 2018. Please reach out to me at any time at (203) 757-0701 or at
cligi@waterburychamber.com to let me know how our staff can further support you and your business.
Thank you and Happy New Year,
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Register Today - Upcoming Chamber Events
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Legislative & Economic Summit
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Quarterly Members Breakfast
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Harold Webster Smith Awards Breakfast
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Friday, January 12
1:00 PM
New Location!
22 Park Place, Naugatuck
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Young Professionals Influential Business CEO
Speaker Series
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Community Cornerstones and Driving Change in Higher Education
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8:00 AM
UCONN, 99 East Main Street, Waterbury
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8:00 AM
NVCC, 750 Chase Parkway, Waterbury
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8:00 AM
Post University, 800 Country Club Road, Waterbury
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Naugatuck Chamber 96th Annual Meeting and Lewis A. Dibble, Sr. Awards
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Lewis A. Dibble, Sr. Award Presented to Mayor N. Warren 'Pete' Hess
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On January 10 the Naugatuck Chamber of Commerce held its 96th Annual Meeting and the Lewis A. Dibble, Sr. Award Dinner at The Crystal Room. Chamber Chairman of the Board Ron Pugliese, CEO of Naugatuck Economic Development Corporation, provided an update to attendees on progress of the Chamber over the past year and acknowledged our incoming and outgoing Board Members. The Lewis A. Dibble, Sr. Award was presented to Mayor Pete Hess, who shared an optimistic vision for the future of Naugatuck and reasserted his commitment to make Naugatuck 'the best town in Connecticut.' Thank you to all who attended to support Mayor Hess and the Chamber. Premier Sponsors: Ion Bank, Sarracco Mechanical Services. Gold Sponsors: Liberty Bank, People's United Bank, Pullman & Comley Silver Sponsors: Alderson-Ford Funeral Homes, Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP, Down to Earth Consulting LLC, Fitzpatrick Mariano Santos Sousa P.C., The Lombard Group, Ronald J. Pugliese, Terri's Flower Shop, Webster Ban.
View Event Photos
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Welcome New Member: Down to Earth Consulting
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Welcome to the Chamber's newest member, Down to Earth Consulting, LLC! Down To Earth Consulting is a New England and metro New York-based geoenvironmental services consulting firm which has been established by the team of Raymond Janeiro, P.E., and Daniel Lamesa, P.E. They provide geotechnical engineering and environmental consulting services in New England and metro New York.
Down To Earth's geotechnical engineers provide solutions to owners, developers, municipal, and state entities involved in assessing and resolving subsurface problems. Their services span a wide range of issues including: property redevelopment, infrastructure improvements, property sale and due diligence. Click here to View Member Profile.
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Member News, Events and Updates
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Ribbon Cutting: Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Centers New Location
TPhysical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers marked the grand opening of its new location at Suite 116, 100 Prospect St., in Naugatuck, in the rear of the former Prospect Street School, on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017. The new location offers 2,500 square feet of clinical space and new equipment. Participating in the ribbon-cutting ceremony are, from left: Julie Donato, communications director for the Naugatuck Chamber of Commerce and Waterbury Regional Chamber; Naugatuck Burgess Jack DeOliveira; Ronald J. Pugliese, CEO of the Naugatuck Economic Development Corp.; Deputy Mayor Laurie Taf-Jackson; Mayor Pete Hess; co-owners Joe Caligiuri and Pete Catuccio; Tom Hill III of Tom Hill Realty & Investment LLC; Burgess Rocky Vitale, and PTSMC President Alan Balavender. For information, visit www.PTSMC.com.
View Member Profile.
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The Great Kindness Challenge in Naugatuck (January 22-26)
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During the week of January 22-26, 2018 the Naugatuck Public Schools will be participating in The Great Kindness Challenge (GKC). The Great Kindness Challenge is an international proactive and positive bullying prevention initiative that improves school climate and increases student engagement by spreading kindness. The Great Kindness Challenge is one week devoted to performing as many acts of kindness as possible. Anyone willing to participate in the challenge is provided with a checklist of kind acts to complete in order to show the world that kindness matters. More information and checklists will be provided soon. Superintendent Locke and the Board of Education approved the week to be a K-12 district wide initiative and we would love for the entire town, including businesses and organizations, to participate as well. Mayor Hess has even agreed to proclaim the week Great Kindness Week in Naugatuck. Naugatuck Youth Leaders is a collaboration program between Naugatuck High School and Naugatuck Youth Services. Students volunteer to perform community service activities at the high school and in the community. For more information, please contact the advisors: Lorrie-Anne Monte at Naugatuck High School
lorrie-anne.monte@naugatuck.k12.ct.us or Kristin Mabrouk at Naugatuck Youth Services
kmabrouk@naugatuckyouthservices.org
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Room for Rent at Balanced Body
Room for rent for a massage therapist or other holistic modality in a Chiropractic and wellness center. Looking for a motivated therapist with a special interest in therapeutic work and a holistic mindset to join our team. Learn more about us at
www.BalancedBodyCT.com or stop in at 223 Meadow Street, Naugatuck. Call: 203-723-9257
View Member Profile.
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Ion Bank Foundation Awards $
2,500 Grant to Spanish Community of Wallingford
The Ion Bank Foundation awarded a $2,500 grant to the Spanish Community of Wallingford (SCOW) for their Adelante Youth Leadership Programs. These extremely successful after school programs for Latino students in grades 7-12 provide participants with appropriate support to deal with the challenges of adolescence in immigrant families. These students, assisted in communicating with their public schools, are also coached in life skills. They are encouraged to research further education options, job opportunities, and volunteer in their community. The programs are designed to build leadership skills, improve academic performance, promote community service, and reduce risky behaviors. Charles J. Boulier III, CEO of Ion Bank and President of the Ion Bank Foundation said, "The skills and lessons learned through these programs are an asset not only to the participating students and their families, but to the entire community." Pictured Left to right-Jeffrey Hernandez, Ion Bank Wallingford Branch Manager; Charles J. Boulier, III Ion Bank CEO/Ion Bank Foundation President; Maria Campos, Spanish Community of Wallingford Executive Director
View Member Profile.
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The Chamber is bringing an exciting new opportunity for members and their guests to travel to beautiful Tuscany. This 9-Day excursion will depart on October 10, 2018 and is a one-hotel holiday. An informational session will be held at the Chamber offices on Monday, February 12 from 5:30 - 6:45 PM. Limited space available!
Click for Full Trip Details
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Hiring and Training Programs Available
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Do you need help finding qualified workers for your business? Could you use some financial assistance to offset the cost of hiring and training new workers, or training your existing workforce? The Waterbury Regional Chamber is working with the Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board to help businesses in Greater Waterbury learn more about the available hiring and training programs and whether they qualify for them. This includes providing information on posting jobs on the state's CTHires.com website, as well as information about Manufacturing Innovation Fund Incumbent Worker Training, the Apprenticeship Program, Hiring Veterans, and On the Job Training programs. For information, contact Dave Krechevsky, the Chamber's director of public policy and economic development, at
dkrechevsky@waterburychamber.com or 203-757-0701.
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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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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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