EMPLOYMENT

Attorney Kyle J. Zrenda of Suisman Shapiro was sworn in as a member of the bar of the Mohegan Gaming Disputes Court on Aug. 11. Zrenda has also been admitted to the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Court. For more information, visit www.suismanshapiro.com.

WORKSHOP

SCORE webinar, "Advertising on and Measuring the Impact of LinkedIn," sponsored by Essex Savings Bank; presenter is Brand Manager Meghan Crawford of Miranda Creative; Wednesday, Sept. 15, noon-1:30 p.m., Zoom. For more information, contact Anne Driscoll at anne.driscoll@scorevolunteer.org.

NETWORKING

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT will host a Business After Hours and YPSocial at Monza Karting, Foxwoods Resort Casino on Aug. 25, 5-7pm. Bring a school supply to donate. $15 for members, $25 for nonmembers. Register at www.ChamberECT.com/events or 860-701-9113.

The Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce will host Business After Hours, co-hosted by Kleemann Service Center and Rose City BNI, on Thursday, Aug. 19 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. The event is at Kleemann Service Center, at 401 N. Main Street, Norwich. GNACC Members $15 and non-members $20. RSVP at 860-887-1647 or www.norwichchamber.com/events.

The Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a BizBlender Networking event sponsored by Prime 82 on Tuesday, Sept. 7 from 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at 181 West Town St., Norwich. GNACC Members $10 and non-members $15. Lunch included. RSVP at 860-887-1647 or www.norwichchamber.com/events.

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT will host a Business Breakfast and Mini-Expo: The Business of Cannabis on Sept. 8, 7:30-10 a.m. at the Holiday Inn, 10 Laura Blvd., Norwich, sponsored by Triton Technologies and Curaleaf. Featured speakers will include Michelle Seagull, Commissioner, state Department of Consumer Protection; Kurt Smith, Business Line Manager, Fuss & O'Neill, Inc.; and Kyle Zrenda, Attorney, Suisman Shapiro. To attend or display, visit www.ChamberECT.com/events or 860-701-9113.

OPEN HOUSE

The Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce BAB Open House will be held at Chelsea Groton Westside Branch on Thursday, Aug. 26, from 7:30–9 a.m. at 444 West Main St., Norwich. To register, visit www.norwichchamber.com/events or call (860) 887-1647.

EVENTS

The Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce Healthy Living Festival will be held Saturday, Sep. 25 from 10 a.m.-2p.m. at Dodd Stadium. This free events will feature healthcare screenings, interactive demonstrations, public safety and kids section, face painting, vendors, Amber Alert and crafters. Applications being accepted for vendors, farmers, businesses/organizations. For information email Angela Adams at angelaadams@norwichchamber.com or visit www.norwichchamber.com/events or call at (860) 887-1647.

HONORS

Chelsea Groton Bank was the leading Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) lender in the region. The Bank approved 1,027 loans totaling over $116 million. In addition, Chelsea Groton developed their own Small Business Relief Loans. For more information, visit www.chelseagroton.com.

MEMBERSHIP

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT welcomes its newest members: Wild Briars Family Farm, North Stonington; The Cow Bell Trading Post, Preston; Creative Services, Inc., Mansfield, Mass.; and DGT Associates, Inc., Preston. Visit www.ChamberECT.com to discover a full Chamber member directory.

GNACC welcomes their newest members: Rustic Streats, LLC; Rider Insurance Agency/Farmers Insurance, Norwich; Eastern Regional Tourism District; Blue Water Development; Fanning Dental Care, Norwich; Haj Wellness, llc, James Hodge; Patrice and Associates, Taftville; and Waters Website Developer, Norwich. For more information contact Angela Adams at (860) 887-1647 or visit www.Norwichchamber.com.

The Coastal Chapter of BNI in Waterford welcomes its newest members: Cara Joseph, of Caramia Wellness, and Michael Whitehouse, of The Guy Who Knows A Guy. Visit www.coastalbni.com to see the complete member directory. Meetings are held every Tuesday at 7:15 a.m. via Zoom.

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