PEOPLE

Chelsea Groton Bank has named Carolyn Welch, Senior Vice President, the Director of Commercial Business Growth and Development, and Rich Balestracci has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending Department Manager.

Welch joined the Bank in 2016 as Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer, and was named SVP, Commercial Lending Manager in 2018, and SVP, Director of Commercial Lending in 2021. She lives in Wallingford. Balestracci joined the Bank in 2014 and has assumed roles of increasing responsibility with the Commercial Lending team. He lives in Pawcatuck.

For more information, visit www.chelseagroton.com.

WORKSHOPS

Free SCORE Webinar Panel, “Small Business Loans: Issues and Options," sponsored by Liberty Bank, moderated by Frank LaMonaca, Southeastern CT SCORE Chapter Chair, Monday, Sept. 12, noon to 1:30 p.m., Zoom. For more information, contact Anne Driscoll, anne.driscoll@scorevolunteer.org.

GIVING

The Salvation Army’s Boys & Girls Club of New London brought children back-to-school shopping at the Adidas store at Clinton Premium Outlets and Old Navy at Crystal Mall. New London Mayor Michael E. Passero was be in attendance, as well as representatives from the Connecticut Sun. For more information, visit www.SalvationArmyUSA.org.

EVENTS

Job Fair 2022 will be held Thursday, Sept. 1 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Mystic Marriott. About 30 local employers, including Electric Boat, both casinos, school departments, banks, manufacturers and restaurants and inns, will be represented. Resources on resume writing and interviewing will be available. The Fleet and Family Support Center at the Naval Base will be available to discuss support services they provide to military members, veterans and their dependents. The free event is sponsored by The Day. For more information and to register, visit www.theday.com/jobfair.

The 50+ Wellness Expo will held Wednesday, Sept. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 10 Laura Blvd., Norwich. Exhibitors will include assisted living and retiring communities and healthcare, insurance and rehabilitation services. Additional exhibitors are being sought. Live demonstrations will be held. The free event is presented by The Day. For more information, visit www.theday.com./wellnessexpo.

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