EMPLOYMENT

William Filippone, RN, BSN, MBA, has joined Westerly Hospital as Associate Chief Nursing Officer. Filippone will be responsible for the oversight of patient care services, reporting to Kerin Da Cruz, vice president of operations. Filippone has more than 20 years of experience in numerous healthcare settings. Most recently, he served as senior director of Patient Care Services at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Boston. He holds an MBA from the University of Texas, a B.S. in Nursing from Georgetown University and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Rhode Island. For more information, visit www.westerlyhospital.org.

WORKSHOPS

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT will present "Storytelling for Business Development" on Thursday, July 12 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Atria Crossroads Place, 1 Beechwood Drive, Waterford. Michelle Yozzo Drake is the presenter. Admission is free for members and $10 for non-members. RSVP at www.chamberECT.com/events or 860-701-9113.

The Connecticut Department of Labor's "Micro Career Fairs" will continue on July 11, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Montville American Job Center, 601 Norwich-New London Turnpike Suite 1, Uncasville. Jobseekers should bring copies of their current résumé. Register for the job fair at www.CTHires.com.

EVENTS

The Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce Healthy Living Committee is accepting vendor applications for its Healthy Living Festival, Sept. 15, 10 a.m.-2 pm. at Dodd Stadium. To apply, call 860-887-1647 or email info@norwichchamber.com.

The Sailfest Charter Oak Federal Credit Union 5k Road Race will take place on Sunday, July 15 through downtown New London. Registration is $25 per individual. A military rate is available for $15. Register and find more info at www.ChamberECT.com/race  or call (860) 701-9113. This road race is made possible through the support of Charter Oak Federal Credit Union and Atlantic Broadband.

NETWORKING

Young professionals are invited to a social at Whaler's Brewing, 1174 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, R.I., on Thursday, July 12, from 6-8 p.m. Whaler's will offer complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. Admission is $5. RSVP at www.chamberECT.com/events or 860-701-9113.

The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours will be held July 10 at 5:30 p.m. at Freedom Boat Club, Mystic Shipyard East, 18 Stafford St. There will be a boat ride for those interested. Members, $10; non-members, $20. Visit www.mysticchamber.org to register.

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT's next Business After Hours event will take place on Wednesday, July 11, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa, 625 North Road, Groton. Admission is $15 for Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT members, $25 for non-members. Register in advance to avoid an additional $5 walk-in fee at www.ChamberECT.com/events  or call (860) 701-9113.

GIVING

The Mystic River Mudheads will holst the Mudhead Benefit Cup for Center for Hospice Care on July 13 and 14. The Racer's Jam is slated for July 13 at 6 p.m. under the tent at Mystic Shipyard. Sailors and non-sailors are welcome. The fourth annual Dinghy Race by Volvo Construction Equipment, known as the SECOR Volvo Race in previous years, is back on July 12 and 13. The race will finish at Mystic Shipyard. For more information or to register www.mudhead.org.

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