EMPLOYMENT

Attorney Jonathan Aubin has joined Waller Smith & Palmer. Aubin was recently admitted to the bar for the state of Connecticut. He received his BA from the University of Connecticut and his JD from Quinnipiac University School of Law, magna cum laude, where he served as the Publication Editor of the Quinnipiac Law Review.Aubin graduated from Norwich Free Academy. He can be reached at 860-442-0367 or at jraubin@wsp.legal.

Patricia Startz of New London has been appointed a business banking relationship manager for the Connecticut market for KeyBank. She previously worked for Bank of Boston, Fleet Bank and Citizens Bank. Kristin Bures of Prospect also has been appointed to the position. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, KeyBank has branches in Old Saybrook and Centerbrook. For more information, visit www.key.com. 

WORKSHOPS

Ken Florian, President of Corgenius, will discuss Advising Clients Through The Toughest Times Of Life (in grief and transition) at the Estate and Tax Planning Council of Eastern Connecticut quarterly luncheon Wednesday, Dec. 5 from noon-2 p.m. at Thames Club, 290 State St., New London. The ETPCEC is a professional organization for accountants, attorneys, bank trust officers, charitable and educational organizations, financial planners, life and health insurance agents and advisors, probate judges and stock brokers. Those interested in this program and applying for membership can get more information and an application at www.etpcec.org.

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT will host a workshop about ConnectiCare Medicare Plan Information on Monday, Dec. 3, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. at the Chamber’s office, 914 Hartford Turnpike, second floor, Waterford. Presenter is Mark Lee of Mark Lee and Associates. Admission is free and open to the public. Learn more at www.ChamberECT.com/events or call (860) 701-9113. 

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT will host a workshop about “Working with Trust – Creating a Rewarding and Productive Workplace” on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. at the Chamber’s office, 914 Hartford Turnpike, second floor, Waterford. Workshop presenter is Richard Hews of Pathways of Growth. Admission is free for anyone who works for a business affiliated with the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT. Non-member admission is $10. Learn more and RSVP at www.ChamberECT.com/events or call (860) 701-9113.

 The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT and the Community Foundation of Eastern CT will host a Nonprofit Conference on the topic of “Leading Practices of High-Performing Boards” on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Holiday Inn – Norwich, 10 Laura Boulevard. Admission is $40 per person and includes access to the full-day program, along with breakfast and lunch. Contact the Community Foundation of Eastern CT to inquire about scholarship availability. Learn more and reserve your spot at www.ChamberECT.com/events or (860) 701-9113. 

SCORE will host workshops on:

"QuickBooks: Advanced & Hands-On," Thursday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-noon, Guilford Savings Bank, 589 Boston Post Road, Madison.

"(Taking the Fear out of) Small Business Selling," Tuesday, Dec. 11, 5-6:30 p.m., The Public Library of New London, 63 Huntington St. Presenter is Eric Munro.

"Maximizing LinkedIn for Your Professional Career or Business," Wednesday, Dec. 12, 9:30–11:30 a.m., East Lyme Public Library, 39 Society Road, Niantic. Presenter is Maria Miranda of Miranda Creative.

For more information, contact Anne Driscoll at anne.driscoll@scorevolunteer.org.

NETWORKING

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT and the Young Professionals of Eastern CT will host a combined Business After Hours and YPsocial networking event on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Spa at Norwich Inn, 607 West Thames St., Norwich. Admission is free for current YPECT members, $15 for Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT members, $25 for non-members, and includes food, beverages, and door prize entry. RSVP in advance to avoid an additional $5 fee for walk-ins at www.ChamberECT.com/events or call (860) 701-9113. YPECT is a program of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT. Its sponsors include Homestead Funding and Charter Oak Federal Credit Union.

The Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce will host a New Member Meet & Greet on Friday, Dec. 7. 8–9 a.m. at GNACC, 114 Main St. Coffee and pastries provided. No charge. For more information, visit www.norwichchamber.com/events or call (860) 887-1647.

EVENTS

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Foundation's 35th Annual Holiday Gala will take place on Friday, Dec. 7 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Mohegan Sun's Uncas Ballroom, sponsored by the Mohegan Tribe, Backus Hospital, Family First Life, and People's United Bank. As part of the Gala's 35th year, the first 50 guests to donate $100 or more will take home a pearl pendant necklace from Simply Majestic in Mystic. Admission is $95 per person or $1,100 for a reserved table of 10. Learn more at www.ChamberECT.com/gala or call (860) 701-9113.

The Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Legislative Breakfast on Tuesday, Dec. 4 from 7–9 a.m. at the Holiday Inn, 10 Laura Boulevard, Norwich. $10 GNACC members and $15 non-members. Price includes hot breakfast. For more information, visit www.norwichchamber.com/events or call (860) 887-1647.

GIVING

Ocean State Job Lot customers can choose a cause, give to that cause, and get their donation back in the form of an OSJL Crazy Deal Gift Card as part of the Choose, Give, Get promotion. Through Dec. 5, any customer who donates $50 or more to one of eight causes supported through the OSJL Charitable Foundation will receive their donated amount back in a gift card. Causes supported by the Foundation are: military and veterans, food insecurity, child welfare, healthcare (fighting cancer/disease), education, animal welfare, performing arts, and homelessness. For more information visit www.OceanStateJobLot.com.

Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub raised over $544,000 during this year’s Boys & Girls Club Fundraiser, which took place Oct. 1 through Nov. 4th at all Ninety Nine Restaurants across New England and upstate New York. The funds will benefit 65 local Boys and Girls Club chapters with 100 percent of the money raised going directly to these dedicated clubs. The 21-year partnership between the Ninety Nine and the Boys & Girls Club has resulted in over $4.3 million raised to-date. For more information, visit www.99restaurants.com.

The Eastern Connecticut Association of Realtors Housing and Community Outreach Committee will hold its annual Community Benefit Raffle and Auction on Dec. 6 at Lake of Isles in North Stonington to raise money for local charities. Non-profit organizations can request funding for a specific dollar amount for a specific use at www.easternctrealtors.com or by calling 860-892-2595. Requests must be submitted by Dec. 29.

ANNUAL MEETING

The Norwich Arts Center, an entirely volunteer-staffed organization, held its Annual Meeting on Oct. 22 at the Marriott Courtyard in Norwichtown. The board unanimously voted the following slate of officers for 2018-2019. Karen Staples, President; Kris Nickerson, Vice President; Thom Keaney, Treasurer, and Matt Greene, Secretary. During the meeting, they honored the outgoing Secretary Roberta Vincent who has held the position for over a decade, and Charlie Chase the now immediate Past President. Also recognized were volunteers Donna Jewell, Dee Keaney and Sue Masse.

The remaining Board of Directors include Jill Fritzsche, Mary Kay Kelleher, Susan Kenney, Pat LaPierre, Peter Leibert and Susan Masse. For more information, go to www.norwicharts.org.

ACQUISITIONS

The Pawcatuck-based extrusion technology manufacturer Davis-Standard, LLC announced this week it acquired Thermoforming Systems LLC of Yakima, Washington. TSL designs and manufactures thermoforming equipment to the food-packaging industry in North America.

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