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1.   The worker’s opportunity for profit or loss based on the worker’s use of managerial skill—an independent contractor can make a profit and experience a financial loss; 

2.   Whether the worker makes capital or entrepreneurial investments related to the performance of work, and if so, whether such investment relative to the employer’s investment indicates the worker is an independent business; 

3.   Degree of permanence in the work relationship—a worker is likely an employee if the worker’s relationship with the organization is permanent or indefinite;

4.   Nature and degree of control exercised over the performance of work—an independent contractor exercises control over important aspects of the work being performed;

5.   Extent to which the work performed is an integral part of the employer’s business—if the worker’s role is a fundamental element of the business, the worker is likely economically dependent on the employer whereas an independent contractor’s work is unlikely to be vital to the organization; and

6.   Whether a worker uses specialized skills and initiative to perform the work.

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Do you have upcoming events, company news, holiday specials, or other-related information you'd like the Chamber to promote in our December Chamber Member newsletter or on one of our many social media platforms? You can submit your content by emailing Communications Director David Huck or Social Media Associate Amy Wergin.

Across the country and region, individuals use Chambers of Commerce's as a primary resource for visitor, relocation, business, and community information. Advertise your business or organization on one of our four Chamber websites and reach new customers. The waterburychamber.com website, for example, annually receives over 60,000 unique website visitors, amounting to more than 111,000 website views throughout the year.

When you advertise on the Chamber's website, you're getting premier placement on the home page and most-visited pages on our websites, including:

Three different sized ads will promote your business across a variety of web spaces, including a mobile-optimized version. For a small fee, the Chamber offers banner design services, should your company need them.

As part of your membership, you have access to stats on referrals from the banner ads, among other items, such as social media links, that are listed on your Chamber profile and accessible through the Member Login portal in the upper right hand corner of each Chamber website. With the more months you advertise, the more money you save! There are also discounted rates available for non-profits.

Behind the scenes and out of the spotlight, there is amazing, upbuilding work taking place to provide residents in the region with basic needs like food, access to affordable healthcare services, housing, early education experiences, and pathways to stable employment. Among the community partners leading that charge is the United Way of Greater Waterbury, which serves ten towns in the area.

The United Way kicked off their 2022-23 Annual Campaign called “Have a Direct Effect” on September 8 as a way encourage financial support to help chip away at that need. On that same day, the United Way held a Day of Caring, during which dozens of employees fanned out to partner agencies to complete volunteer projects, another example of the selfless residents and employees we have in the area. It also gave participants a first-hand experience of the needs in the community and the impact they can have through United Way.

To enroll your business in the United Way Employee campaign program, contact Tomeka Cole at 203-757-9855, Ext. 17 or by email at tcole@unitedwaygw.org. The United Way also accepts cash, checks, stocks, and planned gifts throughout the year. Individuals may give online by visiting unitedwaygw.org/give or by mailing donations to: United Way of Greater Waterbury, 100 North Elm Street, 2^nd Floor, Waterbury, CT, 06702-1512.

Lynn Ward is president and CEO of the Waterbury Regional Chamber. Contact her at 203-757-0701 Ext. 310 or lward@waterburychamber.com

This article originally appeared in the Republican American newspaper on Monday, November 7.

World-renowned fashion designer Rebecca Minkoff will be the keynote speaker during the Business Women’s Forum on March 15, 2023.

The Business Women’s Forum, which is now in its 40^th year, is Connecticut’s largest and longest running conference for women in the state devoted to professional and personal development. The event will take place at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville. Throughout the day, attendees will hear from a variety dynamic speakers and trainers, get the opportunity to network with hundreds of other professional women, and get the chance to win prizes. 

Applications are now being accepted for the Greater Waterbury Chamber of Commerce Foundation's new economic investment initiative, the Central Business District Investment Program, aimed at helping central business district property owners to lease their vacant storefronts.

Come and celebrate the holidays with community spirit! Join the Southbury Chamber on Wednesday, December 7 at the Heritage Hotel Golf, Spa, and Conference Center for an evening of decorated wreaths, live music, photos with Santa, and a pasta dinner. The cost to attend the event is $25 per person; children under 10 are free with a paying adult. Admission includes pasta and salad buffet, cookies, hot chocolate and cider, 5 raffle tickets, and a door prize entry. Participants will have the opportunity to win one of over 50 decorated wreaths, including several Grand Wreaths valued at $500+! Door prizes will be awarded every 15 minutes. Open to the public!

The Southbury Chamber held its first Board of Directors meeting on November 8 at Heritage Hotel Golf, Spa, & Conference Center. The board, made up of area business owners and representatives, elected Charlie Berger of Chatfield True Value as Chairman; Chris Anderson of the Heritage Hotel as Vice Chairman; Kathleen Lengyel of Ion Bank as Secretary/Treasurer; and Lynn Ward of the Southbury Chamber as President and CEO. The board had a productive first meeting, which included discussion of members who have recently joined, upcoming events, and more.

To see a complete list of the Board of Directors, visit: https://www.southburychamber.com/about-us.html

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In case you missed it on October 27 in the Republican American newspaper, the Chamber's Manufacturing Today supplement is available in an easy-to-read flipbook online here. Inside, you'll find feature stories, company milestones and news, industry insights, member listings, and more! The publication is overseen by the Chamber's Manufacturing Advisory Council.

On November 4, the Waterbury Regional Chamber, in partnership with the Northwest Regional Investment Board, held a STEM and Advanced Manufacturing Expo at Naugatuck Valley Community College. The event was attended by more than 580 students from the Waterbury area. At the expo, students had an opportunity to meet one-on-one with area manufacturers, tour the advanced manufacturing lab at NVCC, and hear from area workers who are enjoying and finding success in the manufacturing industry today. Thank you to the following companies who had a booth at the expo: