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A Message from our Director
Happy June everyone! The Naugatuck Chamber's largest event of the year is behind us once again, and it's safe to say that the 13th Annual Duck Race and Festival this past Sunday was a success. Our team was so grateful for the support of the town, the sponsors, the businesses, the volunteers, and the community for taking part in the day. Together with our 90 participating non-profits, 13,000 ducks were sold and over $22,700 will go directly back to benefit those organizations. Scroll down for more photos and Duck Day winners!
The momentum continues through the end of June, when we will host our
24th Annual Golf Outing in conjunction with the Naugatuck YMCA. This full day on the course is a great opportunity to support these two organizations and have an enjoyable day of networking at the Watertown Golf Club on June 26th. If you're interested in participating as a golfer, prize donor, sponsor or volunteer, please reach out to me as soon as possible.
I hope to see you soon, either at the Golf Outing, the Chamber's monthly
Out for Business networking event, or around town. If I or the rest of the Chamber staff can be of service to your business in any way, please let me know at (203) 757-0701 or
cligi@waterburychamber.com
All the Best,
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Naugatuck Chamber & YMCA Golf Outing
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One Tournament, Two Great Organizations!
Join the Naugatuck Chamber of Commerce and the Naugatuck YMCA for their Annual Golf Outing on June 26th at the Watertown Golf Club.
Receive the full experience for one low price which includes 18 holes of golf, 25 raffle tickets, putting contest, the prize hole, lunch and dinner! Not to be missed, this great networking opportunity offers a full day on the course and great opportunities for participation, promotion and sponsorship.
For Sponsorship Opportunities, Click Here.
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Register Today - Upcoming Chamber Events
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YPOWR Friends and Family Luau
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Wednesday, June 13
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Health Care Council Annual Meeting and Awards Breakfast
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Tuesday, June 19
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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June Out for Business at Webster Bank
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Wednesday, June 20
5:00 - 7:30 PM
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Chamber & YMCA 24th Annual Golf Outing
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Tuesday, June 26
11:00 AM - 6:30 PM
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YPOWR Trivia Night and Happy Hour
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Tuesday, July 10
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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July Out for Business at Stone Academy
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Wednesday, July 18
5:00 - 7:30 PM
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13th Annual Duck Race and Festival
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Over 90 Local Non-Profits Benefit from Annual Duck Day and Race
The 13th Annual Duck Race and Festival was held on June 3rd, when 13,000 rubber ducks raced down the Naugatuck River to win prizes. Over 90 local non-profits sold duck race tickets as a fundraiser, collectively earning $22,700 for their community organizations.
Throughout the event, consumers visited local business vendors and crafters while enjoying food, games, carnival rides and strolling entertainment. The ducks crossed the finish line shortly after 2:00 PM, and the lucky winner of the big race was Naugatuck resident Marilyn Magone, pictured receiving her $5,000 first prize check with Naugatuck Chamber Director Courtney Ligi and Naugatuck Chamber President & CEO Lynn Ward.
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Corporate Duck Race Winners
Congratulations to the winners of this year's Corporate Duck Race!
1st Place: Saint Mary's Hospital
2nd Place: Big Y
3rd Place: Civil1 Engineering
Thanks to all of our Corporate Duck Sponsors that participated in this special race on Duck Day!
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Decorated Duck Contest Winners
The Decorated Duck Contest this year was full of amazing entries! Congratulations to our 2018 winners:
1st Place: "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" by Big Y
2nd Place: "Dr. Quackenstein" by Alderson-Ford Funeral Homes
3rd Place: The "Incredible Ducks" by Anomatic Corporation
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Thank you to Our Duck Day 2018 Sponsors
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Universal Copy
Universal Copy provides high-quality, on-time digital services to design professionals and document managers in nearly every industry. Their staff has over 20 years of experience and can assist you with any questions on how best to handle your next project. An amazing supporter of Naugatuck Duck Day, Universal Copy can handle any job from the smallest business cards to the largest signs, banners, posters and everything in between. Plus, with BuckAPlan.com, y
our plans are printed for only $1 per page - save time, money and headaches. Check out our longtime member and support Universal Copy and Buck A Plan for all of your printing needs!
Click To View Member Profile
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Welcome to Our Newest Member!
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Welcome to Brass City Gamers Tournament
Brass City Gamers Tournament is a charity based organization that is dedicated to assist non-profit organizations and local churches within thecommunity by conducting quarterly annual game tournaments in the local community. Their mission is to create relationships within our community, have fun, and provide a light of hope to the community by raising funds to donate to the city and the organizations that are helping within the community. To learn more, visit https://www.brasscitygamers.com.
Click To View Member Profile
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Member News, Events and Updates
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Ribbon Cutting at A Better Way Wholesale Autos
A Better Way Wholesale Autos celebrated the grand opening of its new headquarters and showroom at 49 Raytkwich Road in the Naugatuck Industrial Park on Thursday, May 17. The auto wholesaler relocated from 423 Rubber Ave., but will retain that location as a service facility. Participating in the ribbon-cutting ceremony are, from left: Tom Hill III, of Tom Hill Realty & Investment LLC; Rep. David Labriola, R-Naugatuck; Naugatuck Chamber Director Courtney Ligi; Naugatuck Economic Development Corp. CEO Ronald J. Pugliese; A Better Way President John Gorbecki; General Manager Joe Gorbecki; Operations Manager John Clouser; Controller Carol Gorbecki; Office Manager Jennifer Boland, and Waterbury Regional Chamber President & CEO Lynn Ward. For information, visit www.abwautos.com.
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Ion Bank Announces Promotion of Three Employees
Ion bank announced the promotion of three employees over the past month. Suzanne Hardy has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Controller; Kalim Jan has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Finance and Investment Officer; and Laura Gallinoto has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Regional Branch Manager. Suzanne joined Ion Bank in 2011 as an Accounting Officer and then served as Vice President, Accounting Officer.
Kalim joined Ion Bank in 2013 as a Credit Analyst; then was a Finance Manager; and Vice President, Finance Officer before his promotion to Senior Vice President, Finance and Investment Officer. Laura joined Ion Bank in 2011 as Regional Branch Manager. View Member Profile.
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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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