Business in brief: July 22, 2012

Cheryl Galloway of Seaport Tax Services, LLC in Mystic has passed the Internal Revenue Service's enrolled agent exam covering all aspects of federal taxation. The award of the enrolled agent (EA) designation recognizes demonstrated knowledge and assures clients that the agent is up to date on the latest tax law changes and can represent clients before the examination division of the IRS.

To retain the status of an enrolled agent, individuals must complete a minimum of 16 continuing education credits per year, and a total of 72 CPEs in each three-year cycle. Enrolled agents are also governed under stringent rules set forth by the IRS.

A member of the National Association of Tax Professionals, Galloway can be reached at Seaport Tax Services, LLC, 14-11 Masons Island Road, Mystic, 860-536-TAXX (8299), or cheryl@SeaportTax.com.

Chelsea A. Corn has joined Chelsea Groton Bank as an ambassador to the community. She will participate in various events to raise community spirit. She most recently attended the 4th of July parade in Groton.

Chelsea Groton Bank is a mutually owned bank with 14 locations throughout New London County.

The Connecticut Tigers will host the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce Thursday. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. Every attendee receives a ticket to the game at Dodd Stadium starting at 7:05 p.m.

Travis Lombardi, owner of Best Health Physical Therapy, is this week's guest on The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce's public access television show Mystic Matters. The show airs Monday at 8 p.m. on Comcast Channel 12 and Thames Valley Communications Channel 12 .

Mystic Matters is hosted by Susette Tibus and Tricia Cunningham. Best Health offers quality physical therapy care. For more information on Best Health Physical Therapy visit www.besthealthpt.com or call 860-326-5454.

Builders Association of Eastern Connecticut will hold its annual golf tournament Thursday at Great Neck Country Club in Waterford. The price is $150 per person or $600 per foursome. There is a dinner-only charge of $60. Registration is at 11:45 a.m., with a shotgun start at 12:50 p.m. For more information, call 860-859-3518 or email BAEC2@aol.com.