EMPLOYMENT NEWS

Joetta Stewart, DDS, has joined the dental health practice of United Community & Family Services in Norwich. Stewart attended the University of Texas San Antonio for her Bachelors of Science degree in biology. She received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio. She also served in the United States Air Force.

Stewart will be accepting new patients at The Edward and Mary Lord Family Health Center in Norwich. To schedule an appointment, call 860-892-7042.

Richard Diaz of New London is affiliated with the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage office in East Lyme. As a sales associate, Diaz will provide residential real estate services in New London County. Diaz can be reached at 860-739-6277. For more information, visit ColdwellBankerHomes.com.

Michelle Jacobik, owner of Prosperity After Divorce in Preston, recently completed a specialized educational program in professional divorce analysis and is now a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst offered by The Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts. 

In 2014, Jacobik retired as a partner in SAVA Insurance and became a Dave Ramsey Trained Independent Financial Wellness coach. She can be reached at (860) 334-1351.

EVENTS

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT's next Business After Hours networking event will be on Tues. Aug. 2, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at 2 Wives Pizza, 45 Huntington St., New London. Enjoy a complimentary raw bar, grilled pizzas, beer and wine, and other refreshments as you mingle. Guests new to Business After Hours can arrive early at 5 p.m. for "Mastering Networking," a free mini-workshop led by a Chamber Ambassador. Admission is $15 for Chamber members, $25 for non-members. Register in advance to avoid a $5 penalty fee at ChamberECT.com/events or call (860) 701-9113.

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT is accepting reservations for its annual Sea Jet Cruise, Dessert Showcase, & Lighthouse Tour on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 5-8 p.m., departing from the Cross Sound Ferry Services dock in New London.  Those aboard the MV Sea Jet 1 will enjoy desserts from local caterers and restaurants, and complimentary refreshments courtesy of Cross Sound Ferry. Tickets are $30 per person, including boat ride, lighthouse tour, desserts, and wine, beer, and soda. Pre-registration with payment is requested; walk-ins will not be admitted. Learn more online at ChamberECT.com/cruise or call (860) 701-9113. This event is made possible through the support of Cross Sound Ferry Services, Beecher Carlson, and CTM Media Group.

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT is calling all runners, athletes, and fitness buffs for the Total Life Fitness Challenge on Saturday, Sept. 17, 7:45-10 a.m. at Mohegan Sun’s Thames Garage. The Total Life is a Fitness Challenge that sends participants through a grueling 2+ mile fitness course with obstacles including stairs, tire run, hale bale hurdle, balance beam, traversing walls, and assorted fitness stations. This is a self-challenge event and will not be officially timed. Proceeds raised support the Channel 3 Kids Camp. Admission is strictly limited to 250 participants, with pre-registration strongly encouraged. Suggested donation to participate is $20 per individual, $10 for military personnel. Participants must be 14 or older to register. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Learn more online at www.TotalLifeExpo.com or call the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT at (860) 701-9113. Following the Total Life Fitness Challenge, participants are invited to stay for the Total Life Expo: a free health expo of living well in mind, body, and spirit, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mohegan Sun’s Convention Center. 

HONORS

Three of Charter Oak Federal Credit Union’s mortgage officers have been named among the top 10 statewide among credit unions for dollar volume and loan numbers. The second annual “Top Loan Originators” survey by the Commercial Record cited Ann Gauthier, Sharon DiMarco and Meg Polubiatko as being in the top of their field.

The Charter Oak loan originators were featured in the June edition of The Commercial Record. Rankings were based on loan closings between April 1 of last year and March 31 of this year.

BUSINESS NEWS

Essex Boat Works, LLC was purchased in February of 2016 by Richard E. Carlson of Essex.  Under the new ownership, the boat yard has added the only 100-ton lift on Eastern Long Island Sound, a yacht sales and brokerage division and expanded service, slips and storage.

Diana Gregory is the Controller, Bob Jarrett is Director of Sales and Marketing/Managing Broker, John Lewis is Yard Manager and Donna Dean is Office Manager.

One of the oldest remaining shipyards in the country, the location of Essex Boat Works in the heart of the village dates back to the War of 1812, where the building of the U.S. warships were performed. For more information visit www.essexboatworks.com or call 860-767-8276.

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