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Celebrating Our Members
July 2018
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In This Issue:
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New Members 2
) Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings
3) Member Spotlights 4) Upcoming Member Events
5) Member News & Updates 6
) Recent Ribbon Cutting Photos
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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!
| A. Cassidy's Cremation Services, LLC |
Fino Wood Fired Pizza & Bar |
| Carlson Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
Fiorita, Kornhaas & Company |
| Cattleya |
Flood Law Firm |
| CREDO Housing Development Corp. |
Law Offices of Thomas E. Porzio, LLC |
| Dean Custom Awnings |
Litchfield Distillery |
| Domino's Pizza (Waterbury) |
Love and Caring Homecare Agency, LLC |
| Domino's Pizza (Watertown) |
Lyons Slitting Inc |
| ECAD-Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities |
McCormack & McCormack Attorneys |
| Ferrari's Appliance |
Woodbury Yoga Center |
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Join us at any of these upcoming ribbon cuttings to help celebrate your fellow members - All are welcome!
For photos of our recently passed ribbon cuttings, keep scrolling!
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Wednesday, July 11th
11:30 AM
Grand Opening!
544 Straits Turnpike, Watertown
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*To schedule an upcoming ribbon cutting for your business with the Chamber, contact Membership Services & Communications Director Julie Donato at jdonato@waterburychamber.com or at (203) 757-0701 ext. 311.
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Action Payroll Services
Action Payroll Services has been providing quality payroll services to the greater Waterbury area for 23 years. Our client retention is unmatched in the industry because of our superior service each customer receives. In addition, our pricing model has saved hundreds of local business's upwards of 30% on processing costs.
For more information and a free second opinion give us a call at 203-597-8321 or submit a request for quote at
www.actionpayrollservices.com/quote View Member Profile
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 the Naugatuck Chamber's Annual Duck Day and Race, 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! View Member Profile.
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Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center Offers July Programs
Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center in Litchfield will present six programs during July. Wisdom House presents programs in spirituality, education and the arts, and offers hospitality for organizations whose mission is consistent with that of Wisdom House. The mission of Wisdom House is rooted in the Judeo-Christian Wisdom tradition which supports the center's commitment to sustainability and concern for contemporary issues. July programs include "Cup of Wisdom Gathering" with Rabbi Sami Shapiro July 13 to 15; "Me, Myself and I" writing workshop July 13 to 16; Directed retreats July 15 to 20; a Guided Retreat: "Be Still, Be Open, Be Transformed" July 15 to 20; "Freestyle Flower Arrangement, Sketching and Arranging" July 21. For information, visit
www.wisdomhouse.org
, call 860-567-3163, or email to
programs@wisdomhouse.org
FREE Baseball Clinic with MLB Alumni (July 21)
Presented by Family & Children's Aid, Major League Baseball Players Alumni, and the City of Waterbury, the FREE Baseball Clinic will take place on Saturday, July 21. Up to 10 former Major League Baseball players will teach baseball and life skills to participants of suggested ages 6-16. The first 200 participants will receive a free commemorative t-shirt and an authentic Rawlings MLB Alumni baseball. Stay for autographs with MLB alumni! Join in from 9:00 AM - Noon at Municipal Stadium, 1200 Watertown Avenue, Waterbury. Register online at www.FCAWEB.org/forms/BB For more information contact Allison Carballo at 203-205-2633 or email info@fcaweb.org View Member Profile.
2018 Mickey Mantle World Series (July 25-29)
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 Hunt Field in Bethel and Fuessenich Park in Torrington. Support the local CT team, as well as 11 other teams from the U.S. and Canada. Your business will be exposed to thousands of spectators, and the athletes will be able to live their dreams. For more information or to become a sponsor, contact Tournament Co-Directors Ray Brown and Tony Santoro, at sponsor@MickeyMantleWS.com;
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Tomasso Group Was A Top Sponsor of Acts 4 Ministry's Annual "Inspiration" Fundraiser
The Tomasso Group's TBI Construction Company of New Britain was one of the premier sponsors of Acts 4 Ministry, Inc. fifth annual fundraising reception "Inspiration: Inspiring acts of love" held June 28th in the Palace Theater. TBI Construction renovated and historically restored the Palace Theater in 2005, and built the Performing Arts Magnet School. Photographed in the Palace Theater lobby with Sarah Elizabeth Carabetta, Acts 4 Ministry, Inc. Executive Director was Kenneth D. Johnson, TBI Construction Company Vice President; William Tomasso, TBI Construction Company President; and J. Leo Gagne, Tomasso Group Chief Operating & Financial Officer. Completed TBI Construction projects include The Hospital of Central Connecticut Cancer Center, the Medical Arts Center of Central Connecticut, the Palace Theater Parking Garage, New Britain City Hall historic renovation, the Government Center Building and Parking Garage in New Britain, and numerous other professional/medical/commercial buildings and schools. To learn more visit
www.TomassoGroup.com View Member Profile
Entrepreneur Doreen Dilger Opens Princeton Venture Hub Co-Working Space In Siemon Building In Watertown
Business coach Doreen Dilger, author, speaker, and mentor, has opened a 3,000 sq. ft. shared co-working workspace, Princeton Venture Hub, in the Siemon Building in Watertown. Time management and productivity expert, artist, and Certified Manifest Method Coach Doreen Dilger created the space to provide its members with freedom and flexibility to productively conduct their work. Princeton Venture Hub features assigned or drop-in workspaces, lounge area, private rooms, kitchen, plus 12, 30, and 100-person conference rooms, and media room to record live or taped interviews for websites and social media platforms, fast and secure WiFi, free networking, lunch and learn events, discounted workshops, entrepreneurial and business services, plus access to the Princeton building's fitness center. For information visit
www.princetonventurehub.com
, or contact Doreen Dilger at 203-441-5751 or via
doreen@doreendilger.com
. View Member Profile.
Edward Jones Financial Advisor Wins Award for Outstanding Year
Stephen Harrington of the financial services firm Edward Jones recently won the firm's coveted Ted Jones Prospecting Award, which recognizes financial advisors who achieve high levels of success early in their careers. Harrington was one of only 1,215 of the firm's more than 16,000 financial advisors to receive the award. Edward Jones, a Fortune 500 company headquartered in St. Louis, provides financial services in the U.S. and, through its affiliate, in Canada. Every aspect of the firm's business, from the investments its financial advisors offer to the location of its branch offices, caters to individual investors. The firm's 16,000-plus financial advisors serve more than 7 million clients and care for $1 trillion in assets under management. Visit the firm's website at www.edwardjones.com and its recruiting website at www.careers.edwardjones.com. Member SIPC.
View Member Profile
Ion Bank Welcomes New Employees, Announces Promotions
Ion Bank welcomes Matthew Terribile as the AVP, Branch Manager of the Prospect branch; Mohammed Hassan as the Branch Manager of the Waterbury, 910 Wolcott Street branch; and Christina Stone as AVP, Branch Manager of the Southbury branch. All three branch managers will be tasked with supporting and developing the staff to ensure customer service excellence, community involvement and personal growth, as well as deepen existing customer relationships and grow new business. Ion Bank also announced the promotion of Laura Gallinoto to Senior Vice President, Regional Branch Manager; and Jane Pinho to Vice President, Business Development Officer. The newly created position of Business Development Officer is part of the bank's focus to increase Ion's presence and enhance their commitment to the business communities they serve. In her new role, Jane will assist in defining long-term strategic goals of achieving financial growth by building key customer relationships through new customer acquisition and retention. View Member Profile
Book BrushStroke-On-The-Go!
BrushStroke is excited to bring out the painter in all and now with BrushStroke-On-The-Go we can help our guests become artists from anywhere. What better way to celebrate your employees, team build in the office and destress with paint therapy at work when BrushStroke comes to you! Choose from a variety of items to paint on and Brushstroke-On-The-Go brings an artist, paint supplies and the fun! Perfect for work parties, employee appreciation ev
ents, team building, church events and more! If it is difficult to get to our studio in Naugatuck than stress no more and consider BrushStroke-On-The-Go! Contact BrushStroke and reserve our new and exciting BrushStroke-On-The-Go events today! Call
203-632-5309. View Member Profile.
Saint Mary's Hospital Celebrates MS Center Opening
A ribbon cutting was held to celebrate the opening of the Joyce D. and Andrew J. Mandell Center for Comprehensive Multiple Sclerosis Care and Neuroscience Research at Saint Mary's Hospital. Participating in the ceremony are, left to right: Frank Monteiro (Capital Campaign Co-chair); Waterbury Fire Chief Dave Martin (Capital Campaign Co-chair); Dr. Peter Wade (Medical Dir. for Neurology at Mandell MS Center in Hartford); Dr. Steven Schneider (President of Saint Mary's Hospital); Joyce D. Mandell; Andrew J. Mandell; Dr. Reginald Eadie (President & CEO of Trinity Health Of New England) and Dr. Robert Krug (President & Medical Dir. of MS Center in Hartford) View Member Profile
Positions Open for Growing Home Health Care Agency Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care
Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care, a faith-based, licensed home health care agency serving central Connecticut, seeks full-time registered nurses, physical therapists and home health aides to meet its growing needs. Call 203-238-1441 or visit our web site at franciscanhc.org. View Member Profile.
Grab a Slice of History: Quassy's Commemorative 110th Anniversary Magazine
Quassy Amusement & Waterpark's Commemorative 110th Anniversary Magazine has arrived at the park and copies are being distributed to guests free of charge. "The response has been fantastic," noted Eric Anderson, a park owner. "Customers have been taking copies and donating to Give Kids The World Village in collection boxes we have placed adjacent to the magazine." Give Kids The World Village is an 84-acre, nonprofit resort in Central Florida that provides weeklong, cost-free vacations to children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. In addition, Quassy has set up an online landing page so magazines can be mailed to park enthusiasts. Use promo code MAGAZINE on the ticket purchase page at www.quassy.com for the mail service. The 44-page full color magazine chronicles much of the history of the family-owned lakeside property, which opened in 1908 as a "trolley park," serviced by an electrified rail line from nearby Waterbury, Conn. Other feature articles include Coasters At Quassy, Just Add Water (advent of Splash Away Bay Waterpark), Carousel History and Quassy's Rides: A Mix Of The Old And New. The entire publication was designed in-house by the park's marketing department and printed by a local vendor. View Member Profile
Palace Theater Affinity Program
Did you know that as a Chamber member you get special discounts to select shows at the Palace Theater? As an affinity member, you receive a minimum 10% discount off most Palace events with the opportunity to receive even larger discounts on certain performances. When you purchase tickets by phone at 203-346-2000, or in person at the Palace Theater Box Office, mention to your sales and service representative before the point of purchase that you are a Waterbury Regional Chamber Member and would like to take advantage of the Affinity Discount. If you are purchasing tickets online, at www.palacetheaterct.org, use the Promotional Code: WRC. Please keep in mind that some restrictions may apply and discounts may only pertain to certain seating sections based on performance restrictions.
For more information on show specific discounts, please contact the Palace Theater Box Office at 203-346-2000. View Member Profile.
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NCE Homecare
NCE Homecare, a homecare agency providing personal care assistants, companions and homemakers, celebrated the grand opening of its offices and training room at 992 Cooke Street in Waterbury on Thursday, June 14. Participating in the ribbon-cutting ceremony are: Waterbury Economic Development Director Joe McGrath; Rep. Geraldo Reyes Jr., D-Waterbury; Waterbury Alderman Steve Giacomi, Senator Joan Hartley, D-Waterbury; NCE Homecare CEO Chaim Gewirtzman; President Nissan Gewirtzman; CFO Eli Gewirtzman; Alderman Ron Napoli Jr; and Waterbury Regional Chamber President & CEO Lynn Ward. To learn more about NCE Homecare, visit them at
http://ncehomecare.com/
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Ideal Fish
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Ideal Fish, a state-of-the-art recirculating aquaculture systems company dedicated to bringing fresh seafood to local markets, celebrated its grand opening at 64 Avenue of Industry in Waterbury on June 28. Participating in the ribbon-cutting are: Head of the Aquaculture Research Center at the Institute for Marine and Environmental Technologies Yonathan Zohar; Patricia Calayag, MD; Commissioner of Agriculture for the State of Connecticut Steven Reviczky; President & CEO of Ideal Fish, Eric Pedersen; Sr. Vice President of Flow Technologies at partner company Pentair Aquatic Ecosystems Bob Miller; President and Principal Consultant at CODATAS Steve Harris; Economic Development Director for the City of Waterbury Joseph McGrath; and holding the two ends of the ribbon are Eric Pedersen's children Tucker and Naomi. The only commercial scale facility of its kind in the Northeast, Ideal Fish seeks to provide responsibly and sustainably raised fish from water to kitchen within 24 hours of harvest. To learn more, visit
www.idealfish.com
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Thomaston Savings Bank
Thomaston Savings Bank celebrated the grand re-opening of their newly renovated branch at 585 Main Street in Watertown on Tuesday, June 26th. The bank invited guests to tour the renovated branch and enjoy some food and drink. Participating in the ribbon cutting ceremony were Watertown Town Manager Rob Scannell, bank employees, representatives from the construction project, and Chamber Membership Director Christopher Conway.
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