WORKSHOPS

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT will host a workshop on Wednesday, June 14, from noon-1 p.m. on “Web Conversions to Capture Your Audience.” This workshop will be held at the Chamber’s office at 914 Hartford Turnpike, 2nd floor in Waterford. Marketing experts from Miranda Creative, Inc. will show how your company can reach its business goals by engaging clients via email, social media, and the web. Guests are encouraged to bring their lunch. Admission is free for members, $10 for non-members. Advance registration is requested as space is limited. RSVP online at www.ChamberECT.com/events or call (860) 701-9113.

SCORE will hold free workshops on:

“(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.

“How to Quick Start Your Business Plan,” by SCORE counselor Jim Toner, Thursday, June 22, 6–8 p.m., Dime Bank, 290 Salem Turnpike, Norwich, more information: Ward Feirer, wfeirer@gmail.com.

GRAND OPENINGS

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT's Leadership Program Class of 2018 will host a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony celebrating renovated spaces at Norwich's Madonna Place on Wednesday, June 14 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at 240 Main St. The Leadership Class of 2018 recently completed a top-to-bottom refresh of the kitchen and family spaces used by Madonna Place clients. A ceremonial ribbon will be cut at 5:30 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. Admission is free and open to the public with no RSVP necessary. Learn more at www.ChamberECT.com/events or call (860) 701-9113.

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT will hold a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony welcoming ALDI to Waterford on Thursday, June 15 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at 122 Boston Post Road, adjacent to the Ocean State Job Lot. There is no cost to attend and no need to RSVP. Learn more online at www.ChamberECT.com/events or call (860) 701-9113.

NETWORKING

BNI Coastal chapter will hosti a visitor's day at 7:15 am June 20 at Charter Oak Credit Union's headquarters community room located at 1055 Hartford Tpke., Waterford. The Coastal chapter has several open categories it is looking to fill.

The Young Professionals of Eastern CT will hold their next YPsocial networking event on Thursday, June 15, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Sound at Gateway Commons, 1 Maple Tree Lane, East Lyme. Complimentary food, wine, beer, and soft drinks will be provided. Donated door prizes are welcome. Admission is free for YPECT members, $10 for non-members and guests. Sign up online at www.YPECT.com or call the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT at (860) 701-9113.

EVENTS

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT announced that due to inclement weather its 29th Annual Chamber Golf Tournament will take place on Monday, July 10, at Mohegan Sun Golf Club, 7 Dows Lane, Baltic. See pricing and reservation info at www.ChamberECT.com/golf or call (860) 701-9113. The tournament was originally scheduled for June 5.

HONORS

Lucas Landherr, Ph.D., Associate Teaching Professor at Northeastern University’s College of Engineering, has received the 2016 Outstanding Teacher Award from the Northeast section of the American Society for Engineering. At the end of April, the Stoneham resident was honored during the ASEE Annual Awards Banquet Program held at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell.

In addition to his work in the classroom, Landherr, a native of Preston, has authored science comic books as a way to help students grasp challenging engineering concepts and performed a stand-up comedy production during the University’s Chemical Engineering Day.

Chelsea Groton Bank recently recognized eight employees for outstanding contributions to the bank and community: Alyssa Bryan, Senior Direct Banking and eCommerce Representative; Megan Foster, Assistant Branch Manager at the Bank’s Center Groton branch; Kimberly Friend, Marketing Design & Communications Specialist; Tom Gouin, Senior Teller at the Bank’s Sprague branch; Alyssa Kumpf, Accounting Assistant; and Elizabeth Owen, Credit Analyst were presented with the Chelsea Award. The George Strouse “Spirit” Award was presented to Beth Glynn, AVP, Retail Loan Originator, and Alex Masse, VP, Business Banking Manager.

The Chelsea Award is presented each year to individuals with exceptional performance in the areas of sales, initiative and customer service. The “Spirit” Award pays tribute to George Strouse, former Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and member of the Board of Trustees. This award is presented annually to employees who embody, and consistently demonstrate, the values and spirit of Chelsea Groton Bank through leadership, attitude and community service.

For more information, visit www.chelseagroton.com.

United Community & Family Services is accepting nominations for the 2017 Palmer Davies Leadership Award, which recognizes an outstanding leader in the community who has improved the health and well-being of the community or region through advocacy, leadership and by fostering a community spirit that reflects the mission and values of UCFS.

Nomination forms are available at www.ucfs.org or by calling Pam Kinder at 860.822.4146. Completed nomination forms are due by Friday, July 14. The award will be presented at the 140th Celebration September 15.

GIVING

The Chelsea Groton Foundation of Norwich has awarded $3,000 to The Arc New London County’s vocational/employment program for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Funds will be used to offset costs of purchasing a commercial bakery oven for the agency’s Culinary Arts program. The Arc’s “Classic Crunch” cookies are sold at ShopRite New London and Norwich, Mohegan Sun Employee Store and Service Station, Thames Valley Alternative Relief Center, Ledyard Village Market, Muddy Waters Café, Connecticut College Student Café, Fiddleheads Food Co-Op, Lawrence & Memorial Hospital Lobby Shop, and Flander’s Fish Market & Restaurant in Niantic. 

The second annual "Liberty Lends a Hand" campaign encourages Liberty Bank’s nearly 700 employees to volunteer for community service projects or to collect items requested by nonprofits. It also invites community organizations to contact the bank if they are seeking volunteers for a specific project.

Last year, bank employees volunteered for projects such as: landscaping for Habitat for Humanity; painting the Boys and Girls Club of Waterbury; cooking a barbecue for veterans in New Haven; and a makeover of the High Hopes Therapeutic Riding stables for a gala fundraiser in Old Lyme.

Liberty Bank offers every employee four full paid days off for community service each year. During 2016, about one-half of Liberty’s employees volunteered a total of nearly 14,000 hours of their time to help 291 nonprofit organizations.

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