EMPLOYMENT

Daniel L. King recently joined Suisman Shapiro as an Associate, focusing his practice in business/commercial law and litigation. He received his B.A. in history from Providence College in 2008, and his J.D. from Suffolk University Law School in 2012. King was admitted to the bars of Connecticut and Florida in 2013. He also received a Master of Laws degree in International Business & Economic Law from Georgetown University Law Center in 2013.

Before joining Suisman Shapiro, he spent nearly three years as an Associate in the Federal practice of Deloitte. King is a 2004 graduate of Ledyard High School.

Suisman Shapiro Attorneys at Law is located at 2 Union Plaza, New London. For more information, call (860) 442-4416 or visit www.suismanshapiro.com.

EVENTS

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut will participate in Tourism Advocacy Day April 24 in Hartford. The event is hosted by the Connecticut Tourism Coalition and will begin at 10 a.m. in the Old Judiciary Room in the State Capitol building. All individuals and businesses involved in the tourism industry are invited to attend meetings with House and Senate leaders. Joshua’s Limousine Service will provide a free coach bus, which will pick participants up from the Crystal Mall at 8:30 a.m., returning at approximately 2 p.m. There is no cost to ride or to participate. For additional information, contact Cara MacDonald at CMacDonald@ChamberECT.com.

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT has rescheduled its “State of Waterford” update for Friday, March 31, 7:45-9 a.m. at Waterford Town Hall, 15 Rope Ferry Road. First Selectman Dan Steward and Superintendent of Public Schools Thomas Giard will present an update. Waterford’s Economic Development Commission will also honor Mijoy 747 Fishing, one of the town’s oldest businesses, at this meeting. Admission is $5 for Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT members, $10 for non-members, and includes light continental breakfast. Learn more online at www.ChamberECT.com/events or call (860) 701-9113. The 2017 State of Waterford update is made possible through the support of Charter Oak Federal Credit Union.

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT will honor Mary Lenzini, President & CEO of the Visiting Nurse Association of Southeastern CT, as eastern Connecticut's Citizen of the Year on May 31 at Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa in Groton. For tickets and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.ChamberECT.com/coy or call (860) 701-9113.

WORKSHOPS/NETWORKING

Liberty Bank, in collaboration with Higher Edge, will launch a tuition-free Academy for Small Business to assist with the creation and growth of new small businesses. The Academy for Small Business will offer an eight-class curriculum, covering topics such as financial management, recordkeeping, risk management, marketing and tax planning. The program will run April 4-27.

Entrepreneurs must be in business for between one and three years to attend the program and do not have to be Liberty Bank customers. This opportunity is available on a first-come, first-serve basis and the class is limited to 20 business owners.

After successfully completing of at least six classes, participating business owners will be eligible for a $5,000 line of credit from Liberty Bank, with a potential matching line of credit from the Community Economic Development Fund.

For more information about the program, visit www.liberty-bank.com/asb. The deadline is March 31.

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT will host a Member Benefit Workshop on Wednesday, April 5, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association, 47 Mohegan Ave., New London. During this free, casual workshop, Chamber staff will explain how to take advantage of the many benefits of belonging to the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT. All guests may attend Business After Hours afterward at no cost. Register online at www.ChamberECT.com/events  or call the Chamber at (860) 701-9113. All guests must possess a valid photo ID to enter the U.S. Coast Guard Academy’s campus.

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT will hold its next Business After Hours networking event on Wednesday, April 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association, 47 Mohegan Ave., New London. Admission is $15 for Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT members, $25 for non-members, and includes entry, food, wine, beer, soft drinks, and door prize entry. Register in advance to avoid an additional $5 fee for walk-ins at www.ChamberECT.com/events or call (860) 701-9113. All guests must possess a valid photo ID to enter the U.S. Coast Guard Academy’s campus.

SCORE will host “How to Start and Run a Successful Non-Profit Business” Tuesday, April 18, 10–11:30 a.m. at The Public Library of New London, 63 Huntington St. For more information, contact Bob Potter at bobpottr@aol.com.

GIVING 

The Chelsea Groton Foundation was recently given a $5 million endowment from Chelsea Groton Bank. The gift, made possible through the sale of stock, was given with the intent of providing the foundation with additional funds for the continued support of organizations that impact our region in the areas of health, human and social services; education; economic development; and arts and culture.

The foundation is accepting applications for the spring grant cycle until Friday, April 21. Local and regional charitable organizations interested in applying should visit chelseagroton.com to access the fillable application and information on specific requirements.

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