A Message from our Director
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Although social distancing guidelines continue, the Chamber is excited to move forward with several fun and exciting efforts to foster connections and bolster your business.
We are thrilled with the success of the
"EAT LOCAL, WIN LOCAL"
program in collaboration with the Borough of Naugatuck and Naugatuck Economic Development Corporation.
Over
60 gift cards have been donated and 100+ entries have come in. To date, 45 winners have been chosen and
won gift cards to favorite local restaurants by dining in or ordering take out at a participating establishment. You can participate by saving your receipt(s), adding your name and number to them, and sending them in for your chance to win. Receipts must be dated June 8th - July 27th and sent to me via email at
c
ligi@waterburychamber.com
or mailed to 270 Church Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770 Attn: NEDC. Facebook Live Raffle Drawings will be held every Monday at Noon, with the grand prize of a $100 gift card to The Station Restaurant being given away on our final day. I encourage you to join in the fun!
Limited spots are still available to golf in our
annual outing
in collaboration with the Naugatuck YMCA on August 17th - keep scrolling for more details on that great networking opportunity.
We continue to prepare participating non-profits to raise funds for their organization through our
virtual Duck Race
. Fundraising to support these amazing organizations runs August 1st-31st, so if your organization is interested in participating,
sign up today
!
Please don't hesitate to reach out and let me know how our team can support your business in these unprecedented times. We look forward to seeing you, whether it's on the screen or in person, sometime soon.
Be Well,
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* Director's Note
* Upcoming Chamber Events
* News & Updates
*Naugatuck Members Offering Takeout/Delivery
* Hiring and Training Programs Available
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Gain Member Perks during your Foxwoods Staycation!
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Leverage your Chamber membership for discounts on food, entertainment, relaxation as well as monthly overnight stays and more!
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Meeting with the Doctors: A COVID-19 Panel
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Join a local panel of experts for a discussion on COVID-19 and get their first-hand perspective on the virus. Each doctor will share their, and their hospital’s, experience with the virus, as well as best practices for businesses to use to protect their staff, clients & customers. as more and more interaction is allowed. The doctors will work to dispel myths and misinformation about the virus, including how it is transmitted and its effects on the body.
Questions can be submitted, both in advance and during the event.
Thursday, July 23, 2 PM - 3 PM
Panelists:
Dr. Virginia Bieluch, chief of infectious disease for The Hospital of Central Connecticut and MidState Medical Center
Dr. Justin Lundbye, chief medical officer for Waterbury Hospital
Dr. Michael Simms, chief of infectious disease for Saint Mary’s Hospital
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Health Care Council Annual Awards Ceremony
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Join the Health Care Council as they celebrate 15 years with their Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony. This event will take place virtually from 8:30-10:00 AM.
2020 Honorees:
The 2020 Award for Organizational Excellence -
Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury
The 2020 Leadership Award
- Dr. Justin Lundbye, Chief Medical Officer, Waterbury Hospital
The 2020 Unsung Hero Award
- Trician Salmon, Memory Care Director, Benchmark Senior Living at The Village at East Farms in Waterbury
T
he 2020 Stephen Sasala Health Advocate Award
- Jack Birtwell, Owner & President, Porter Preston Inc. of Waterbury.
We are excited to present guest speaker Dr. Peter Hotez of Baylor University, an internationally known and respected vaccine expert and researcher. Peter J. Hotez, MD, PhD, is the Texas Children's Hospital Endowed Chair in Tropical Pediatrics and the director of the Texas Children's Hospital Center for Vaccine Development at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, where he is also dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine. In 2015, he was selected as a US Science Envoy for the State Department and White House. He is the author of “Vaccines Did not Cause Rachel’s Autism,” which tells the story of raising his now adult daughter, and “Blue Marble Health: An Innovative Plan to Fight Diseases of the Poor amid Wealth.”
Platinum Sponsors: The Perfect Promotion and Saint Mary's Hospital; Gold Sponsor: Waterbury Hospital; Silver Sponsor: Naugatuck Valley Radiology
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Naugatuck Chamber & YMCA Golf Tournament
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Learn about the variety of ways that you and your business can get involved with this great tournament that supports both the Naugatuck Chamber and the Naugatuck YMCA. Our golf committee is hard at work planning the safest and smoothest event possible on August 17th!
Due to some of the safety protocols we will be putting in place,
only a limited number of participants will be allowed on the course
, so register yourself and your foursome today!
Thank you for the companies that have confirmed their support, including: Ourting Sponsor Drew International; Dinner Sponsor Ion Bank; Cart Sponsors Drew Marine and Re/Max Rise; Air Cannon Sponsor McSherry Law Office; Drink Tent Sponsors Station-Glo and State Farm Insurance - McCormack Insurance Agency; Cigar Sponsor The Ivy at Watertown; Snack Bar Sponsor Luso Cleaning Service; Hole in One Sponsors Chittenden Group and J&M Automotive; Putting Green Sponsors Attorney Tim Fitzpatrick, Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Centers, Saint Mary's Hospital, and Synagro Northeast; and Tee/Green
Sponsors
The Arthur G. Russell Company, B & G Sports Company, Inc., Bronko Construction LLC, Buckmiller Thurston Mengacci Funeral Home, Attorney Esmeralda Bardhollari, Envirocare Pest Control, Festo Corporation, Fitzpatrick Mariano Santos & Sousa P.C., Goldenrod Corporation, Greco Inspections, Labriola & Labriola LLC, Lions Club of Beacon Falls, Morrissey Morrissey & Mooney LLC, Pedestal Technology, Stutsky Law LLC, and Valley Floor Covering.
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Virtual Duck Race Video Launch: September 6th
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Our team is excited to present a fun and easy way for local organizations to raise money online! Learn all about our virtual fundraiser and bring in some extra cash for your organization!
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Fundraising with Duck Day is as easy as 1-2-3!
2. Share your customized duck race web page with friends, family and supporters to raise as much funds for your organization as possible. (Don’t worry, we’ll create that page for you and help you find great ways to promote it!)
3. Watch September 6th when we launch our first-ever Virtual Duck Race Video commemorating the past 15 years and announcing our prize winners!
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United Way of Naugatuck & Beacon Falls 36th John E. Letts Sr. Memorial Golf Tournament (August 25)
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The United Way of Naugatuck & Beacon Falls works to advance the common good by increasing opportunities for children and youth to succeed; helping people become more self-sufficient in meeting their basic needs; and increasing financial stability. We are proud to support our partner agencies that help to meet the needs of our friends and neighbors every day. Proceeds for the annual golf event provide support to our member agencies, which provide services to our families, friends and neighbors. We ask for your support. Please consider sponsoring a hole, donating a raffle prize and recruiting players to participate in this “FUN”raiser.
To view all details and registration form, click here.
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Share your business events, news and announcements with your fellow Chamber members!
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Members Offering Takeout & Delivery
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Offering takeout, please call ahead to place your order!
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All of your favorites, always available TO GO!
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Offering takeout, delivery, curbside pickup!
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Offering
takeout
with family portions availalble, PLUS 50% Off any bottle of wine with all
takeout
orders.
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JESSE CAMILLE'S RESTAURANT
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Full menu available TO GO including individual meals and family orders. Online ordering available.
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Hiring & 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 Investments 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 states 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.
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PLUS: Need a Job Now?
NeedAJobNow.usNLx.com
contains over 400,000 job openings and continues to grow daily. While many employers are downsizing their staff, others are significantly increasing their hiring efforts due to current demands. Through this initiative, DirectEmployers and National Association of State Workforce Agencies offers a way to bridge the gap between job supply and demand by offering an easy way for job seekers to gain access to current open positions and for employers to fill positions quickly and efficiently during these difficult times.
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RECEIVE OUR TEXT ALERTS!
Text "chamber" to (203) 496-4462 to receive a few updates or reminders from the Chamber. You can respond to any text and we will receive your response!
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