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Celebrating Our Members
August 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!
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Blake Apparel & Accessories
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LGM Injury Law
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Blissful Moments Photography
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Living Right Health Bar |
| CREDO Housing Development Corp. |
Mel Brickman - HealthMarkets Insurance Agency |
| Dr. Dental of Wolcott |
Metro PCS-BellCamp |
| Fiorita, Kornhaas & Company, PC |
Pomperaug Woods |
| Highline Car Connection |
Van Gogh Nightclub |
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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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Thursday, August 16th
12:00 PM
Grand Opening!
195 Freight Street, Waterbury
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Raw Deal Juice Bar
Friday, August 17th
11:00 AM
180 Grand Street,Waterbury
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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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Chamber Night at Crystal Bees: TONIGHT! (August 3)
Coworking Week at CoWorker Hub (August 6-10)
August 9 is International CoWorking Day and CoWorker Hub is celebrating by giving free admittance to their flexible (flex) space all week long! CoWorker Hub is excited to be part of this worldwide phenomenon of shared workspace. They proudly offer entrepreneurs and small business spaces to make their businesses grow. Join them next week, August 6 through August 10 absolutely FREE. Your day will include free WiFi, printing, coffee or tea, free parking. Come to get your work done, meet new people, collaborate and perhaps find your next desk. CoWorker Hub; Be Productive, Find Community, Work Here! Learn more at
https://coworkerhub.com/
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Executive Presence "Empowering Professional Women" (August 23)
This event is for like-minded professional women looking to explore how to consistently present themselves in the workplace to feel confident and powerful in their appearance in order to match expertise, style and personal brand. Our committee spans 5 generations at every level of our careers. This event will feature presentations on Non-Verbal Communication and Tailoring Your Look, lunch, raffle prizes, happy hour and more. This event will be held at the DoubleTree Hotel in Bristol from 12:00 Noon - 5:00 PM. Proceeds will benefit Dress for Success. Tickets are $75 per person, all Chamber members will receive $5 off at time of registration. Sponsorship opportunities available. For more information, email [email protected] View Member Profile
TLC Transportation to Saratoga (Through September 3)
Join TLC Transporatation for trips to the Saratoga racetrack. Races held every day except Tuesdays from July 20-September 3rd. TLC can provide anything from private transportation for 1 or 2 to up to Corporate Groups up to 38 in luxurious coach vehicles. Make a day out of the races at contact TLC Transportation to get you there at (860) 585-5466 View Member Profile
Main Street Waterbury Brass City Brew and 'Que (September 8)
2018 brings an evolution as The Brass City Brew Fest transforms into THE BRASS CITY BREW & 'QUE! The BCB&Q will feature the same fantastic line-up of craft beers, the popular VIP session, our Home Brewers showcase, great music, seminars, corn hole & more . . . along with new features including a Pit Master Competition, Craft Beer & BBQ Seminars, BBQ Food Vendors & much more. Stay tuned for more exciting details.
The Brass City Brew & 'Que is presented by & for the benefit Main Street Waterbury, a non-profit organization committed to the continued revitalization of Downtown Waterbury, CT. Event proceeds support Main Street's year-round programs & initiatives. For full event details, visit http://www.brasscitybrewandque.com/ View Member Profile
Obstructed View Art Exhibit (July 9 - September 13)
Member Toni Miraldi of Mural Envy has a new art exhibit on display in the Gallery at Danbury City Hall. "Obstructed View" will run from July 9-September 13th with a closing reception on Thursday, September 13 from 4:30 - 6:30 PM. This exhibit is available for view during regular building hours, Monday-Wednesday 7:30 - 6:00 and Thursday 7:30-6:30 at 155 Dear Hill Avenue, Danbury. View Member Profile
Salvation Army "The Arts & The Army" Art Showcase (September 13)
Join the Salvation Army at the beautiful Palace Theater in Waterbury for this first ever "The Arts and the Army" Art Showcase. The event will be held on Thursday, September 13 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Tickets are $30 per person and can be purchased at the Palace Theater Box Office or online at https://ctri.salvationarmy.org/SNE/Waterbury. For one night only, tickets for this event will be 10% off to Chamber Members on 8/20/2018 at the Out for Business event at the Palace Theater. Box office will be open during the event. View Member Profile.
"Who's Your Caddy?" 11th Annual Jane Doe No More Golf Outing (September 17)
Join Jane Doe No More for their 11th Annual Golf Outing at the Chippanee Country Club, Bristol. New this year, enjoy a morning flight for women and men with 18 holes of golf! Registration and light breakfast begin at 7 AM with a shotgun start at 8:00 AM. Lunch and an Awards Reception will wrap up the morning flight at 1:00 PM. The afternoon flight is SOLD OUT! The day includes raffles, contests and prizes. $750/Foursome; $200/Individual Golfer. Register at janedoenomore.org or contact [email protected]. Sponsorships are available! View Member Profile.
Designer Handbag Bingo from Waterbury Hospital Auxiliary (September 27)
The Waterbury Hospital Auxiliary presents Designer Handbag Bingo! Enjoy a fun night out with your friends on Thursday, September 27 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church located on Chase Parkway in Waterbury. Doors open at 5:00 PM and bingo starts at 6:30 PM. There will be 15 rounds of bingo and each game will feature a different designer handbag as the prize, in addition to raffles. Tickets are $35 per person which includes 3 boards per game, with additional bingo boards available for purchase. Bring your own food and drinks! (Coffee and water will be available). Reserved seating for tables of 8, 10 or 12 include one bonus board per person. ONLY 150 TICKETS WILL BE SOLD! Tickets must be purchased in advanced, no tickets at the door. Visit auxbingo.eventbrite.com, email [email protected] or call (203) 573-6221. View Member Profile
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Acts 4 Ministry Kicked Off Back-to-School Campaign With Donation From Exchange Club of Waterbury
The non-denominational nonprofit Acts 4 Ministry, Inc. received of a donation from the Exchange Club of Waterbury Charitable Foundation, Inc. that began their 14th annual Back-to-School "Swap and Shop," of school uniform tops and bottoms. During the "Swap and Shop" gently-worn donated and newly-purchased uniforms will be distributed in August free or at low costs to children throughout the Greater Waterbury region. Acts 4 is seeking new or gently-used uniform tops in white, blue (any shade), black or gray, and bottoms in khaki, navy, black and gray. All sizes accepted, sizes 6, 7, 8, and above are especially needed, plus book bags, lunch bags, rulers, folders and writing tools.Donations can be brought to the Acts 4 Ministry offices year-round at 1713 Thomaston Avenue in Waterbury 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and Saturdays between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. Items can also be placed in the Acts 4 Ministry Donation Box outside their building. Monetary tax-deductible donations can be U.S. Mailed to Acts 4 Ministry, Inc., PO Box 4524, Waterbury, CT 06704 with a memo "Back to School drive". For more information, visit www.acts4.org or contact Sarah Elizabeth Carabetta at 203-574-2287 or via email to [email protected]. View Member Profile
Branagan Communications Consultants LLC Launches PR/Publicity Campaigns For Michaels Jewelers
Barbara Branagan-Mitchell, owner of Branagan Communications Consultants LLC (BCC) in New Milford, announced that her public relations, publicity placement, marketing communications and writing/editing consulting agency's services have been secured by Michaels Jewelers to assist in increasing awareness of the fifth-generation family-owned stores and their PANDORA boutiques across Connecticut including the Danbury and Trumbull stores where new store managers are being welcomed. During 2018 Branagan-Mitchell has been celebrating 25 years of sole proprietorship success. Additional services offered by Branagan Communications Consultants LLC include writing and editing of content for websites, newsletters, branding and sales materials, brochures, and presentations. For more information, visit http://www.branagancommunications.com, email to [email protected] or call Barbara Branagan-Mitchell directly at 860-210-0149. View Member Profile
Dr. Dental of Wolcott Offering $57 New Patient Cleaning Special
For new patients only, Dr. Dental is offering a $57 New Patient Cleaning Special. Cleaning, exams and x-rays included. This service is regularly $222. Discounts may vary when combined with insurance or financing and cannot be combined with other offers or dental discount plans. Offer expires on 12/31/18 and you must mention this ad to receive the offer. Additional dental work may be recommended or required prior to providing the offered service. Dr. Dental is located on 939 Wolcott Street, Waterbury in the Shop Rite Plaza. Reach them at (203) 992-8100 View Member Profile
Ion Insurance "Quotes for a Cause" Program Benefits Jane Doe No More
Ion Insurance Corp., a full-service independent insurance brokerage affiliated with Ion Bank, presented Jane Doe No More with a check for $670, which was raised from their Quotes for a Cause program. The program was created to help local Connecticut charities every quarter by making a donation of $5 for every new insurance quote provided. A different local charity is selected each quarter. "Ion Insurance is very excited to participate in the Quotes for a Cause program", said David Drescher, President & CEO, Ion Insurance. "As a local insurance agency, we believe that giving to local non-profit organizations is a great way to thank the community for helping us become who we are today". View Member Profile.
Michaels Jewelers Names New Managers For Danbury and Trumbull Stores
Michaels Jewelers is welcoming new managers to their 132 Federal Road/Route 7 store in Danbury, Ms. Michele Geffert, and Mr. Blake Williams in the Westfield Mall at 4065 Main Street in Trumbull. Michaels Jewelers has been the first jeweler in Connecticut to earn Certified Gemologist and Appraiser titles, and it possesses one of the only AGS Accredited Gem Laboratories in the state, plus one of the largest group of jewelry and gems appraisal departments in their retail stores statewide. With 10 Connecticut locations, Michaels is the state's leading retailer of diamonds and fine jewelry. This family-run business is managed by fourth and fifth generations of expert jewelers. For information, visit https://www.michaelsjewelers.com. 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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Nick's Bistro
Nick's Bistro, an Italian bistro-style restaurant, marked its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting at 544 Straits Turnpike in Watertown on Wednesday, July 11th. Participating in the ribbon-cutting ceremony are, from left: Watertown Town Manager Robert Scannell; State Representative Joe Polletta (R-68); Business Partners Dr. Willie Boone and Diane Boone; Cooks Ashley Ribien and Michael Clemente, Owner Nicholas Napp; Chairman of the Watertown-Oakville Chamber Board of Directors Lori DosSantos of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management; and President & CEO of the Waterbury Regional Chamber Lynn Ward. To learn more about Nick's Bistro, call (860) 274-6878 or visit nicksbistro.business.site
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Stone Academy
Stone Academy, located at 101 Pierpont Road in Waterbury, celebrated the launch of the Practical Nursing Program at the Waterbury campus with a ribbon cutting ceremony and Out for Business event on July 18th. Participating in the ribbon-cutting ceremony are, from left, Chairman of the Board for the Waterbury Regional Chamber Dr. William Pizzuto, Campus Director of UCONN Waterbury; Economic Development Director for the City of Waterbury Joseph McGrath; Waterbury Regional Chamber President & CEO Lynn Ward; Stone Academy Waterbury Campus Director Demian Scalici, Stone Academy LPN Program Director Holly Mulrenan; President & CEO of Stone Academy Joseph Bierbaum, and State Representative Stephanie Cummings. To learn more about Stone Academy's new Practical Nursing program in Waterbury, or any of their programs throughout the state, call (203) 756-5500 or visit www.stone.edu.
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