WORKSHOPS

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT will host a workshop covering "Productive Time Management" on March 18, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., presented by Leadership by Design, LLC. The 90-minute workshop will discuss and offer exercises on overcoming several of the 16 time-management obstacles; managing time while maximizing work success; and applying energy to what's important. Cost is $15 for Chamber members, $25 for nonmembers. For more information or to register, visit www.ChamberECT.com/events or call 860-701-9113.

SCORE will host:

"Is Being a Virtual Assistant for You?", Tuesday, March 10, 5:30–7 p.m., The Mystic & Noank Library, 40 Library St., Mystic. Belinda Wasser is instructor.

"The ABCs of a Business Plan and Understanding a SWOT Analysis," Monday, March 16, 5:30–7 p.m., Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook. Sponsored by Key Bank of Westbrook.

"Instagram 201 for Business," Thursday, March 26, 10 a.m. to noon, Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road. Presented by Miranda Creative.

For more information contact Anne Driscoll at anne.driscoll@scorevolunteer.org.

The Women's Business Development Council will host:

"Marketing Counseling," Anne DiFrancesco, Coach, Tuesday, March 10 by appointment from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., WBDC, 300 State St., Ste. 419, New London.

"Personal Finance Counseling," Samantha Cross, Coach, March 11 by appointment from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., WBDC, 300 State St., Ste. 419, New London.

"Business Counseling," Sherry Konwerski, Coach, Thursday, March 12 by appointment from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., WBDC, 300 State St., Ste. 419, New London.

"Stand Out from the Crowd: Personal Branding," Carol Cheswick, Instructor, Tuesday, March 24, 5:30-7:30 p.m., WBDC, 300 State St., Ste. 419, New London.

Programs are free. Register at www.ctwbdc.org or contact Susan Hackett at (860) 574-9246 for an appointment.

In honor of Women's History Month, Chelsea Groton Bank has developed a women's series aimed at bringing like-minded women together for networking. Events and topic discussions include women in business, preparing for a wedding, family planning and aging. Events will be held on Wednesdays in March from 5-7 p.m. at Chelsea Groton Bank's Center Groton location, 1319 Gold Star Highway, Groton. To learn more and to register, visit www.ChelseaGroton.com/ChelseaUniversity.

NETWORKING

Community Concierge will host a Let's Go Local Event "Night Out in New London" on Saturday, March 28, 5-10 p.m. beginning with dinner at RD86 followed by a performance by the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra performance of "Spring Strings." $50 per person includes dinner and symphony ticket. Community Concierge is a program of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT. To see menu choices and reserve tickets, visit www.ChamberECT.com/events or call 860-701-9113.

The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce will host a Business Breakfast at the new Ella T. Grasso Tech School at 189 Long Hill Road, Groton, on March 26, 7:45-9 a.m. Pre-registration encouraged: $15 for members, $20 for non-members, $20 walk-in, $20 for invoicing (members only). A full breakfast buffet will be served. Proceeds will go to the Grasso Tech Hospitality Program. Updates from Groton Economic Development and presentation and tour from Grasso Tech Administration. To register visit www.mysticchamber.org.

MILESTONE

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT will join Café Otis, 80 Broadway, Norwich, on March 18, 5-7 p.m., to celebrate the café's one-year anniversary with a Business After Hours and YPsocial. The event is $25 for nonmembers and those not subscribed to YP. For more information or to register, visit www.ChamberECT.com/events or call 860-701-9113.

GRAND OPENING

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT will celebrate the grand opening of Century 21 Shutters and Sails at 377 Main St., Niantic, on Friday, March 20, 4–6 p.m. with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.ChamberECT.com/events or call 860-701-9113.

EVENTS

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT will host a party for its 110th Anniversary and Annual Meeting on Tuesday, March 31, 5:30–8 p.m. at Foxwoods Resort Casino Celebrity Ballroom. The event includes the Annual Regional Chamber Awards, the ECTys, honoring outstanding accomplishments of businesses, individuals, innovators, board members and volunteers. The Chamber elects new board leadership, shares recent accomplishments, and the strategic plan for the future. Tickets are $100 before March 24, $110 after. Learn more or purchase tickets by visiting www.ChamberECT.com/events or call 860-701-9113.

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT and the Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Eastern CT, the local chapter of the National Builders Association, have partnered to produce the 8th annual Eastern Connecticut's Premier Home Show at Foxwoods on March 14-15. For more information on attending or exhibiting, visit www.ecthomeshow.com or call 860-701-9113.

HONORS

Jeannettia Varner, of Charter Oak Federal Credit Union, was named member of the year for the Coastal Chapter of BNI for the 2018-2019 fiscal year by her associates. The group meets every Tuesday at 7:15 a.m. at Charter Oak FCU Headquarters, 1055 Hartford Turnpike, Waterford.

GIVING

Fairview, Odd Fellows Home of Connecticut in Groton has received a donation of adaptive equipment from Pfizer. Pfizer presented Fairview with key turners, button hooks, zipper pulls, foil pack pill openers and prescription bottle openers. These will be made available to residents of Fairview. These items will assist individuals with maintaining their independence, and enhance their quality of life. Call for more information 860-445-3235.

Jewett City Savings Bank’s charitable foundation has awarded a total of $5,000 in grants to support four area libraries. A grant of $2,000 was awarded to the Slater Library and Fanning Annex in Jewett City and  three grants of $1,000 each were awarded to Aldrich Free Public Library in Moosup, the Preston Public Library and the Slater Library in Jewett City. For more information, visit www.JCSBank.com.

Duncklee Cooling & Heating, Inc. received Top Performer award from Connecticut Green Bank for the second year in a row. Out of more than 400 contractors who participated in the in the program, Jonathan Duncklee, President of Duncklee Cooling & Heating Inc., received a Top Performer award from Connecticut Green Bank. Duncklee and the CT Green bank teamed up with Core Plus Credit Union and Capital for Change to offer consumers efficient heating and cooling systems with low interest financing. For more information, visit www.dunckleeinc.com.

MEMBERSHIP

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT welcomes its newest members: Blair McBeth and Pro Digital Sounds Mobile Deejay Service. Visit www.ChamberECT.com to discover a full Chamber member directory.

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