WORKSHOPS

The Women's Business Development Council upcoming workshops:

"Elevate Your Pitch," Tuesday, May 7, Groton Public Library. Judith Clinton of Renaissance Toastmasters of Westerly is presenting.

A "Small Business Workshop in Spanish," April 24, 10 a.m.-noon, Otis Library in Norwich. Moraima Gutierrez of SBA is presenting.

Workshops are free. Register at www.ctwbdc.org or contact Susan Hackett at shackett@ctwbdc.org.

SCORE will host a series of workshops on starting a business. They will held at Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook. Sponsored by Northstar Wealth Partners, Old Saybrook office. Presenters are Anne Driscoll, Eric Munro and Arlene Saffron. The dates are Thursday, Apri 25 and May 2. They will run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact Anne Driscoll at anne.driscoll@scorevolunteer.org.

SCORE also will host:

"Measuring the Impact of Digital Marketing," Wednesday, May 8, 5:30-7:30 p.m., East Lyme Public Library, 39 Society Road, Niantic. Sponsored by Brown & Brown Insurance. Presented by Maria Miranda.

"Strategic Planning for Non-Profit Success," Thursday, May 9, noon–1:30 p.m., The Public Library of New London, 63 Huntington St. Presenter is Tom Gezo.

“Marketing Fundamentals,” Monday, May 13, 5:30–7 p.m., Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook. Margo Weitekamp is the presenter.

“How to Start & Run a Successful Non-Profit - Part I,” Tuesday, May 14, 5–6:30 p.m., The Public Library of New London, 63 Huntington St. Presenter is Bob Potter.

“Effective Small Business Time Management,” Wednesday, May 15, 6-7:30 p.m., The Mystic & Noank Library, 40 Library St., Mystic. Eric Munro is presenter.

NETWORKING

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT's Business After Hours will take place Tuesday, April 23, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Stony Creek Brewery at Foxwoods Resort Casino. Admission is $15 for Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT members, $25 for non-members, for reservations made before or on April 21. After April 21, prices increase by $5. All admission includes entry to the evening's door prize drawing. Learn more and register at www.ChamberECT.com/events or call (860) 701-9113.

Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce Networking Before Hours will be held at Leaf Shave, 40 Taugwonk Spur #30, Stonington, from 8-9:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 2. This free event includes light refreshments. RSVP at www.mysticchamber.org/event-calendar or call 860-572-9578.

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT's Education Council will host the 5th Annual Eastern CT Career Fair for local high school students on Friday, April 26, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Three Rivers Community College in Norwich. To participate as an exhibitor, visit www.ChamberECT.com/events or call (860) 701-9113.

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT's Community Concierge program will host "Let's Go Local: Night Out in New London" on Saturday, April 27, 6-9 p.m. with a four-course dinner at RD86, followed by a performance of "Titans" from the Eastern CT Symphony Orchestra at the Garde Arts Center. Tickets (all inclusive) are $40 per person. Tickets to the symphony concert only (without dinner) are $10. Learn more and register at www.CommunityECT.com or call (860) 701-9113. Community Concierge is a project of the Thames River Innovation Place, supported by CTNext.

EVENTS

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT will host a Business Luncheon with Gov. Ned Lamont on Thursday, April 25, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Port 'n Starboard at Ocean Beach Park in New London. Admission is $20 for Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT members and $25 for non-members for reservations made on or before April 23. After April 23, prices increase by $5. All admission includes lunch provided by Port 'n Starboard. Visit www.ChamberECT.com/events or call (860) 701-9113 for reservations. Sponsored by Waterford Hotel Group and Foxwoods Resort Casino.

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT has tickets on sale for its Citizen of the Year event honoring Rodney Butler, Chairman of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Council and interim CEO of Foxwoods Resort Casino. The event will take place Friday, May 17, at Foxwoods from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. Admission is $85 per person. To register, visit www.ChamberECT.com/coy or call (860) 701-9113.

GRAND OPENING

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT will host a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Hive Skate Shop/Skate Park on Friday, April 26, 3-9 p.m. at 139 Shaw Street, New London. Admission is free and open to all with no RSVP required. Learn more at www.ChamberECT.com/events or call (860) 701-9113.

HONORS

Michael C. Doherty Jr., ChFC, CLU, CRPS, an independent financial advisor affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and owner of Doherty Financial Services in Uncasville, was named to Commonwealth’s President’s Club. This distinction recognizes successful financial advisors among Commonwealth’s network of 1,950 financial advisors.  Doherty Financial is at 212 Norwich-New London Tpke. For more information, visit www.dohertyfinancial.com and www.commonwealth.com.

Always Home will honor Carissa Decelles, Ron Wertz and Mary Brodeur of Miranda Creative at its annual gala May 10 for their part in Preventing Family Homelessness. The three are the creative minds behind Always Home’s re-branding and social media campaign, #GIVE ME A SIGN. Last year, Always Home served 231 families in housing crisis. Gala tickets are on sale online at www.alwayshome.org.  

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has earned the top 5-Star rating from BauerFinancial Inc. for its superior financial performance during 2018. Financial institutions that earn BauerFinancial’s top 5-Star rating are safe, financially sound and operating well above their regulatory capital requirements. For more information, visit www.BauerFinancial.com or www.CharterOak.org. 

BauerFinancial, Inc. recently awarded Chelsea Groton Bank with Bauer’s highest 5-Star rating for financial strength and stability. The Bank has now maintained that top rating for 100 consecutive quarters. Earning and maintaining this top rating continuously for over 25 years gives Chelsea Groton the added status of being a “Best of Bauer Bank.” For more information, visit www.chelseagroton.com.

The Westerly Community Credit Union recently received the “Spreadin’ the Love (Giving Back) Award” in the Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce 2019 Chamber Choice Awards. This award was given to WCCU because of their support for charities and causes in the community. For more information, visit www.westerlyccu.com.

GIVING

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Foundation announced that it raised over $8,500 to benefit local children and families at its Bowl-a-Thon, held Tuesday, April 9 at High Rollers Luxury Lanes at Foxwoods Resort Casino. Teams included representatives from Foxwoods Resort Casino (Perfect Game Sponsor), Ear, Nose & Throat Associates of SECT (Strike Sponsor), L+M Hospital/Yale New Haven Health (Strike Sponsor), Bouvier Insurance, Charter Oak Federal Credit Union, Chelsea Groton Bank, Dime Bank, People’s United Bank, ServiceMaster Restoration by Wills, and UCFS Healthcare. Bouvier Insurance’s team raised the most funds, earning a year of free bowling at High Rollers. Proceeds from the evening support the Chamber Foundation’s scholarship program for high schoolers, as well as grants to regional non-profits. Learn more at www.ChamberECT.com/foundation or (860) 701-9113.

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