EVENTS

Incumbent directors Louis Demicco and Diane Manning were re-elected and Elena Hermonot was elected to serve as a corporator at Jewett City Savings Bank's 144th annual meeting held recently at the Jacques Cartier Club.

Demicco, president and owner of Jewett City Greenhouses, Inc., has been a director of the bank since 1994 and has served as Chairman of the Board since 2005. Manning is the president and CEO of United Services, Inc. in Dayville and has been a director of the Bank since 2007. Hermonot is co-owner and manager of Ekonk Hill Turkey Farm in Sterling.

President and CEO Kevin Merchant presided over the meeting and reported $63.6 million in loans originated over the course of the year, a 13.9 percent. The bank's total assets at year-end increased by $9.8 million, or 3.8 percent, to total $269.6 million.

Merchant also focused on the Bank's commitment to the community during the past year, including $76,000 in grants awarded by the Jewett City Savings Bank Foundation, an additional $50,000 in donations from the bank in support of a variety of local initiatives, and 1,000 hours of time volunteered by the Bank's employees throughout the year.

For more information, visit www.jcsbank.com.

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT will host the 29th Annual Chamber Golf Tournament on Monday, June 5, 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Mohegan Sun Golf Club, 7 Dows Lane, Baltic. Flight options include a morning flight with dinner, a morning flight without dinner, and an afternoon flight. Guests may register individually or as a foursome team. See pricing and reservation info at www.ChamberECT.com/golf or call (860) 701-9113. The 29th Annual Chamber Golf Tournament is sponsored by Charter Oak Federal Credit Union, Robinson + Cole, We Work for Health CT, and A Beautiful Company General Contractors.

The Young Professionals of Eastern CT are requesting volunteers to help participate in CT Family Fest in New London on Saturday, June 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. CT Family Fest is a new New London-based family fun festival taking place for the first time. Volunteers are sought to work two-shifts in the morning and afternoon. For more information, visit www.YPECT.com or call the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT at (860) 701-9113.

NETWORKING 

Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce will host a Business Before Hours on Thursday, June 8, 8-9 a.m., at the training facility of the Mystic Schooners, 800 Flanders Road. The event is free of charge and open to the public. Refreshments, announcements, and networking are on the agenda. The Mystic Schooners are a summer collegiate baseball team. Meet some of the players and the staff and coaches that have been bringing baseball to Mystic for five years. For more information visit www.mysticbaseball.com.

Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce will host a Business Before Hours on Thursday, June 1, from 8-9 a.m. at the offices of Garvey, Steele & Co., second floor, 86 Denison Ave., Mystic. The event is free of charge and open to the public. Refreshments, announcements, and networking are on the agenda. Businesses are encouraged to bring fliers and prizes for promotion. For more information visit www.mysticchamber.org/networkingevents or call Kristin Hartnett, Membership Manager, at 860-572-9578.

The Young Professionals of Eastern CT will hold a YPsocial networking event at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center on Thursday, June 1, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 305 Great Neck Road in Waterford, co-hosted with Chelsea Groton Bank. While they network, guests will enjoy barbecue from Archie's Wingz & Things and Munchie's Food Truck and play lawn games at Blue Gene's Pub on the grounds of the O'Neill. Guests are encouraged to come early at 4:45 p.m. to tour the O'Neill's theater spaces and campus. Admission is free for YPECT members, $10 for guests, and includes refreshments, wine, beer and soft drinks. Donated door prizes are welcome. Sign up online at www.YPECT.com or call the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT at (860) 701-9113. YPECT is administered as a division of the Chamber. Its Gold Sponsors include Atlantic Broadband and McCue Mortgage – Keith Turner. Silver Sponsors include Calvin Utter – Realtor, Charter Oak Federal Credit Union, and Shipway 221.

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT will hold a Business After Hours “Garden Party” at the Center for Hospice Care, 227 Dunham St., Norwich, on Wednesday, June 7, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Admission is $15 for Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT members, $25 for non-members. Register in advance to avoid an additional $5 charge for unregistered walk-ins. Learn more and RSVP at www.ChamberECT.com/events or call (860) 701-9113. A rain date is set for Thursday, June 8.

WORKSHOPS

SCORE will hold free workshops on:

"The SBA's Role in the CT Small Business Community," Wednesday, June 7, 9:30–11 a.m., Old Saybrook Town Hall, 302 Main St., SBA's Economic Development Specialist Jessica Rivera; more information: Ward Feirer, wfeirer@gmail.com.

“Improving Your Use of QuickBooks to Manage Your Business Finances,” Thursday, June 8, 9:30–11 a.m., Guilford Fire Department, 390 Church St.; presenter is Elizabeth Santaus and the sponsor is Guilford Savings Bank; more information, Bill Ward at longhillbill@gmail.com.

“(Taking the Fear out of) Small Business Selling,” Tuesday, June 13, 10-11:30 a.m., Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Road, Madison; presenter is Eric Munro; sponsor is Essex Savings Bank; more information: Bill Ward at longhillbill@gmail.com.

GRAND OPENINGS

Healthy Living, Fancy Nails, and Lola’s Fashion are now open at the Crystal Mall in Waterford, and Bounce! Indoor Inflatable Park will open at the end of the month.

Healthy Living, on the upper level, is a local stop for essential oils, air purifiers, organic bath and beauty products, Himalayan salt lamps, zero gravity lounge chairs, and more. Many products are made locally in Connecticut. Fancy Nails, on the upper level, offers manicures, pedicures, nail enhancements, and waxing services. Lola’s Fashion, on the lower level, specializes in the latest women’s trends in apparel, footwear, purses, and a wide selection of accessories. 

Bounce! Indoor Inflatable Park, on the lower level, offers bounce houses and slides. Additionally, nail salon Magic Nails has moved to the lower level.

For more information, visit www.simon.com.

HONORS

Swanson Insurance in Waterford has received the SAN President's Club Award, which recognizes consistent growth, continuous education, superior customer service and cooperative working relationships.

Swanson is located at 210 Boston Post Road and can be reached at 860-443-1500. For more information, visit www.Swasonins.com.

The Mystic Seaport book "The Charles W. Morgan: A Picture History of an American Icon" was recently honored with two awards: the Eric Hoffer Book Award for Best Legacy Non-Fiction and the da Vinci Eye Award for outstanding cover art.

Hoffer-honored books are from small, academic, and micro presses, including self-published offerings. 

The book chronicles the history of American whaling, the Morgan‘s 80-year career in the whale fishery, the ship’s time as an exhibit at Mystic Seaport, and the ship’s 38th Voyage in 2014. The book was written by Andrew W. German and Daniel V. McFadden. It was published in collaboration with The Day.

The da Vinci Eye Award cover features a photograph of a whale fluking its tail with the Morgan in the background during a sail in the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary during the 38th Voyage. The photo was taken by Museum staff photographer Andy Price.

The museum’s book "L. Frances Herreshoff Yacht Designer," by Roger C. Taylor, was a finalist in the Memoir category.

Groton Utilities has earned a Reliable Public Power Provider designation from the American Public Power Association for providing reliable and safe electric service. The designations was presented May 8 in San Antonio, Texas.

Groton Utilities was one of 110 municipal electric utilities to receive the RP3 designation and one of 42 to receive the Platinum Designation. Accepting the award on behalf of Groton Utilities were Vernon Page, Line Crew Chief; Matthew Lyon, Leader Lineman; and Dawn Renaldi, Executive Assistant – Electric. This is the fourth time in 12 years that Groton Utilities has received this RP3 recognition.

RENOVATIONS 

Apple Rehab, a nursing and rehabilitation facility, recently renovated its Watch Hill location at 79 Watch Hill Road in Westerly. Renovations include new flooring and paint throughout the residents' living areas, vinyl tile in the hallways and new floors in the rooms on the long-term care resident wing. For more information, call (401) 596-2664 or visit www.apple-rehab.com.

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