March/April 2006 - Newtown Chamber of Commerce

March/April 2006
Chamber of Commerce of Newtown, Inc.
Volume 52
IN THIS ISSUE
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Spring is in the air! After an odd winter of
freezing days, .... ............................. page 2
AROUND THE CHAMBER
Eye on Business
A Simple Lesson for Business . . . and Life
The most important piece of knowledge I have
learned in both business. ................... page 3
Previews
Open House at Taunton Press........... page 4
Panel Discussion............................. page 4
Reviews
Fat Tuesday! Mardi Gras Breakfast..... page 4
Tri-Chamber Meeting....................... page 4
For Your Information
Save Your Ink Cartridges. .................. page 8
Update Your Profile........................... page 8
Charge It!........................................ page 8
AROUND THE TOWN
An Update from the Economic Development Commission
We are experiencing a new rush of interest in
commercial and industrial development around
Newtown.... . .................................. page 5
www.newtown-ct.com
Avancé Esthétiques and Ashlar of
Newtown Honored for Their Generosity
Together with the Newtown
Rotary, the Chamber of Commerce honored two companies that have displayed
extraordinary generosity towards the Newtown community and other organizations
and causes.
Now in its third year, the
Business of the Year award
was established as a means Tom Gutner, President of Ashlar of Newtown (far right),
of recognition for those busi- shares the excitement with his team.
nesses in town who contribute
All these companies were deserving of
considerably to the town community, the award, making it difficult to make a
by donations, sponsorships or time, ef- decision for the members of the orgafort and experience volunteered.
nizing committee comprised of ChamTwo awards are presented, one to a
business with more than 25 employees
and the other with 25 or fewer employees. This year’s finalists in the small
category included Avancé Esthétiques,
Coach’s Deli and Captain Wood Carpentry. In the large category, the finalists were Ashlar of Newtown and
Union Savings Bank.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHTS
Newtown Color Center
Tim Morris...................................... page 6
Genesis Hair Studio
Denise Vadas................................... page 7
DEPARTMENTS
Promote Your Business................... page 9
Get Involved.................................. page 9
Business Bits. .............................. page 11
Membership Application......... page 11
Calendar of Events....................page 12
Chamber Administration....... page 12
203-426-2695
Judy Volpe of Avancé Esthétiques proudly
displays her award.
ber President, Pat Linnell, Alan Clavette
of Clavette Joselyn & Co., Frank Gavel
of Raymond James Financial and Mike
Snyder of Allstate Insurance.
This year, we congratulate Avancé Esthétiques and Ashlar of Newtown with
the distinction of Business of the Year.
The number of organizations that have
benefited from the contributions of these
two companies is astounding. From
programs with children and seniors to
efforts to raise money for charitable organizations like cancer research, their
contributions are immeasurable.
The following organizations are just a
sample of those who benefit from the
investment Avance and Ashlar have
made to the community: Breast Cancer, Hospice, Heart Fund, Women’s
Center in Danbury, Kevin’s Community Center, Spay & Neuter Association of Newtown, Meals on Wheels,
Newtown Ambulance, Newtown High
School Music, the Learning Center of
Newtown and many more.
President’s Message
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Dear Chamber Members,
Spring is in the
air! After an
odd winter of
freezing days,
piles of snow,
and
some
spring-like
temperatures,
I thnk we are
all looking forward to the annual renewal and energy that comes in the form of warm
weather, chirping birds, and lots of
sunshine! The Chamber has lots of interesting events in store and we hope
you will make time to join us at one
or more of our networking functions.
They are designed to meet your needs
and to help your business blossom!
Thank you to Judy Volpe of Avance
Esthetiques for sponsoring our Mardi
Gras Breakfast held at Edmond Town
Hall in February. In addition to a fabulous buffet breakfast courtesy of Jane
Sharpe, alias the caterer, we were given a brief history of the Town Hall and
how the Town Hall Managers run this
historical building.
Congratulations go to Avance Esthetiques and Ashlar of Newtown for
receiving the Chamber and Rotary
“Business of the Year Award” for 2005
in the small and large businesses categories. Their support and commitment
to Newtown are honored and appreciated. Lots of events coming up - be sure to
check the calendar. Also, the Chamber
is meeting with the EDC in an effort to
coordinate their initiative to bring more
business into Newtown. With our input, we are looking forward to the success of this venture.
As we approach this new season, I hope
your businesses continue to thrive and
that your membership in the Chamber
is helpful in that regard. Don’t forget there are plenty of ways to get involved
in the Chamber......we need bright
ideas, energy and thoughtfulness! We
need you!
Energetically yours,
Pat Linnell
364-0167
Newtown Savings Bank headquarters located at 39 Main Street, Newtown, CT
Tel. 203-426-2563
www.nsbonline.com
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Member FDIC
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Eye on Business
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kindergarten - be polite and honest, make
friends and always try to do the right thing
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better, they truly can work for you.
I’ll see you around town.
Publisher of Hometown Phone Books, Steve
Bigham is a lifelong resident of the area having grown up in Newtown. He now lives in
Southbury with his wife Lisa and daughter
Leah. He can be reached at 203-264-2951
or at [email protected].
I was fortunate to have grown up in
Newtown and spent several years at The
Newtown Bee before going out on my
own. People knew me and that helped get
my foot in the door. I made the most out of
Nancy A. Haas, President
P.O. Box 146
Newtown, CT 06470
Phone: 203-426-029; 866-426-4227
Fax: 203-270-1547
[email protected]
www.haasconsultingservices.com
Changing Perspectives – Changing Behavior
Judy Volpe
Owner
www.avanceesthetiques.com
Sand Hill Plaza • South Main Street • Newtown, CT 06470
203 • 270-8911 • 1-800-348-9059
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Chamber Happenings
Previews...
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SAVE THE DATE
CHAMBER MEMBERS
INVITED TO EDC MEETING
April 18, 2006
7:30 p.m.
Senior Center, Sandy Hook
Join the EDC at their regular
meeting and get an overview of
what they do and how they can
help businesses in Newtown.
Reviews...
OPEN HOUSE AT
TAUNTON PRESS
April 20, 2006
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
63 South Main Street
Join Tim Rahr and his team at
Taunton Press for networking.
PANEL DISCUSSION:
“Solving Your Small Business
Tech Support and Website Issues”
May 17, 2006
Time and Location TBD
Listen to the experts and learn how
to overcome technical problems in
this interactive session.
Fat Tuesday! Mardi Gras Breakfast
Chamber members enjoyed a touch
of the Mardi Gras celebration during a
breakfast held in the Alexandria room
at Edmond Town Hall. Jay Gill of the
Town Hall Board of Managers updated
the group on the latest renovations at
the Town Hall and included interesting
tidbits about the history of the building.
The event was sponsored by Avance Es-
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thetiques and the fabulous breakfast was
prepared by Jane Sharpe.
Tri Chamber Meeting Viewed as a Triple Play
Three area Chambers gathered for a celebrated opportunity to network and build
contacts with business professionals in
several neighboring towns.
People’s Bank sponsored the popular
Tri-Chamber After Hours event held at
the Fireside Inn, which also drew support from the Bridgeport and Stratford
Chambers in addition to the Newtown
and Monroe associations.
Todd P. Martin, Chief Economic advisor
of People’s Bank presented an overall positive Economic outlook for the area. His
presentation showed that housing remains
very strong while the Construction sector
has seen the strongest growth. The presentation concluded with the longer–term
challenges the state must focus on including, transportation, affordable housing,
high business costs, workforce issues, energy problems, competing effectively and
the need for innovation and education for
continued success.
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Around the Town
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An Update from the Economic Development Commission
By Elizabeth Stocker, AICP, Director of Community Development
Town of Newtown, Connecticut
Even as the news spreads about the
ongoing commercial projects that are
making progress, we are experiencing
a new rush of interest in commercial
and industrial development around
Newtown. The Economic Development Commission is seeing a new
wave of activity for development
projects along the retail corridor of
South Main Street to the hills of Hawleyville. It is very early in the spring
but it is already heating up with a variety of new inquiries that can total
up to hundreds of thousands of new
commercial space over the next year
or two.
While commercial activity generally
tends to be very active in the spring,
this year seems to be especially hot.
Could this be an indication that our
economy is expanding or is it because
new enterprises are just now making their way into Newtown now that
they see the opportunity for growth?
The pace of economic development in
Newtown is brisk and if the several projects that are on the drawing board move
into the construction phase, it may match
or even exceed residential growth. The
first quarter of 2006 has been one of the
most active in recent years.
Right along with private development
interests, the Economic Development
Commission is targeting the end of the
summer for presenting its plans for the
Technology Park to the land use agencies. Environmental reviews and studies are in process and should be completed in coming weeks to allow the
final engineering and layout of the park
for reviews. Biologic and archaeological reports should be ready in the coming weeks. Studies of the land, its flora
and fauna will help to ensure that the
development will be friendly to the environment and will be consistent with
resident’s hopes for a high end project.
The Commission is hopeful that the
new technology park will provide existing Newtown business an opportunity
to expand and grow locally. To enable
this, the Commission will be contacting existing businesses to find out more
about their future growth potential and
to share ideas for encouraging such
growth locally. If your business would
like to discuss the options available to
you, we are available on a confidential
basis and welcome your inquiries.
The Economic Development Commission encourages businesses to contact
the Community Development office
for information concerning business
expansion in Newtown. If you or a
colleague is planning to explore your
opportunities for business growth in
Newtown, you are welcome to contact
Elizabeth Stocker, directly at 203-2704271. All inquiries are handled on a
confidential and professional basis.
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Member Spotlight
Newtown Color
Center
Tim Morris, Owner
Member Since: November 2005
5 Queen Street, Newtown
(203) 426-4449
Located right on Queen Street, the
Newtown Color Center serves commercial painters and residential
“do-it-yourselfers”. Although the
Newtown Color Center has been
part of the Newtown community for
over 30 years, the company has been
owned by Tim Morris for twelve
years.
The store stocks an incredible selection of paint and wallpaper from well
known brands like Benjamin Moore,
Cabots, Sikkens and Panofin. They
also carry Waverly and Blondar wallpaper.
In great contrast
to the large, retail
chains, this store
offers a friendly
atmosphere and a
comfortable shopping
experience.
Consumers
are
greeted with a smile,
right from the start.
The staff, many of
whom are relatives
of Tim, is friendly
and knowledgeable
and offer guidance
in selecting paint,
wallpaper and accessories. There are hundreds of colors
available, including tips on decorating
and hints on how to paint whether you
are interested in traditional styles or
creative faux finishes.
Tim recently joined the Chamber to
help promote his business and allow
Newtown Color Center to fully become
part of the Newtown’s small business
community. He has participated in the
Chamber’s Destination Newtown and
is looking forward to staying active in
future functions. He believes staying
in touch with the community is a great
way to promote business and nurture
relationships.
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Member Spotlight
Genesis Hair Studio
Denise Vadas, Owner
Member Since: July 2005
5 Riverside Road
Sandy Hook
(203) 426-8045
Genesis Hair Studio is a full-service
salon that combines a professional
and talented staff with a friendly and
comfortable atmosphere. Whether
you prefer a classic conservative look
or you love to be on the cutting edge
of the latest trends, their creative stylists use innovative techniques and the
finest products available to achieve
the best look for who you are.
While the location has been a salon
for 25 years, Genesis Hair Studio was
born in July 2004. Denise Vadas, the
owner, has been in the industry for
over 10 years.
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“It’s wonderful to be part of a group
of other businesses where the focus
seems to be on networking to achieve
success. I can learn so much through
talking with others and sharing experiences. If I can help them, too, it is
just as rewarding.”
Denise has not been a member of the
Chamber for very long. Being a new
business owner, she is still trying to
master the art of time management.
As a result, she has not had the opportunity to attend many Chamber
functions. At the functions she has
attended, she was acquainted with
many new people who were just as
genuinely interested in her business
as she was in theirs. She gets the
sense of a family-like feeling from a
group of people so ready to help in any
way they can.
A group like the Chamber of Commerce has so many ways to further
business growth, but these resources
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will only work if you put them to work
for you. With that being said, Denise
plans to become more active in the
Chamber and leverage the resources
available to her.
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Is Your Information
Correct?
Save your ink jet & laser cartridges and digital cell phones.
Canine Advocates will recycle them
for cash for the Building Fund for a
New Pound for Newtown.
Canine Advocates will provide a collection box and arrange pick-up.
Call Jane Hellman at 426-2334
for more information.
The Chamber is launching a campaign to
update your information in the membership directory. View your profile in
the online membership directory on the
Chamber web site, www.newtown-ct.com.
If your information has changed or there
is information missing, please send the
updates, via e-mail, to Peter Giarratano
at [email protected]. The Chamber
is using e-mail more and more to promote events to the members. Be sure to
include your e-mail in your profile so you
get advanced notice of all activities.
CHARGE IT!
The Chamber now accepts credit
and debit card payments for any
and all Chamber related expenses
including, membership dues,
newsletter advertising, event fees
and trade show sponsorships.
Just call the Chamber office to
make your secure payment.
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Get Involved with the Chamber!!
When you get involved with the
Chamber you make the most of your
membership by putting your Chamber to work for you! Our selection of
programs, services and events are designed to connect you with a powerful
market - the growing business community of Newtown! All members are en-
couraged to participate in the programs
and join in all the exciting Chamber
events.
HELP WANTED
There are plenty of other volunteer
opportunities including:
Golf Enthusiasts
* Writing an article for the newsletter *
The Chamber is looking for all those who love golf to
step up and help plan for the upcoming annual golf outing in June. We need helpers on the day of the event,
just to make sure things go smoothly for all our golfers. If you are interested in joining this fun committee,
contact Joe Humeston at 426-2563.
GOLF
* Bringing in new members *
* Sponsoring a Business After Hours *
* Hosting an Open House *
Look for more volunteer
opportunities in future issues!
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In the 1500’s, most people got
married in June because they
took their yearly bath in May,
and still smelled
pretty good by June.
However, they were
starting to smell,
so brides carried a
bouquet of flowers
to hide the body odor. Hence
the custom today of carrying a
bouquet when getting married.
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Reserve Your Ad Space Now!
Promote your business to a highly
targeted audience, including business
owners, town officials and many
others looking to do their business
locally.
Advertising rates are as follows:
Distribute a full-page insert in an
upcoming issue. For only $175, you
submit the artwork to be printed
and distributed with the Chamber
newsletter. Your insert will be seen
by those reading the newsletter in print
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1/2 page: $110
7 1/4 x 4 3/4 horz or vert
Only one insert per issue, so act fast to
take advantage of this great opportunity
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*New Promotion Opportunity*
1/4 page: $55
4 3/4 x 3 3/4 horz or vert
Business card: $35
3 1/2 x 2 horz or vert
To advertise your business in the
Chamber newsletter, submit your ad
in pdf, jpeg or gif format to:
Tricia Farin
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203-426-9193 or [email protected]
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For an additional $75, we will prepare
your artwork for you.
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The Chamber now provides members with the opportunity
to promote corporate events, seminars and special functions through the Chamber website. We will place a link
to your advertisement, in the form of PDF, right from our
Calendar of Events page and send an email blast with a
link to this page. Be creative! Your advertisement can be
in color, include links, be any size, etc. This great opportunity is available for only $75 per month.
Contact Tricia Farin at 426-9193 for more details.
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K.M. URSO
& C MPANY
U.S. & International Tax Services
K.M. Urso & Company, LLC is a firm that
provides U.S. and International tax
consulting and compliance services for
individuals and businesses.
Kelly M. Urso, Esq.
Newtown, CT
Tel: (203) 364-1667
www.kmurso.com
Plans, Dreams & Goals
Your Chase Team is Here for Your
Business & Personal Needs.
Eve Stowell
Assistant VP & Branch Manager
Jennifer Gattie
Senior Loan Officer
P. Gavin Arneth
V.P. Small Business Relationship Manager
JPMorgan Chase Bank
30 Church Hill Road • Newtown
203-426-6945
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Around the Chamber
Business Bits
• Congratulations to Haas Consulting Services, LLC for being designating as and approved provider by the Society
for Human Resource Management. This special designation gives Haas Consulting Services (HCS) the ability
to provide Continuing Education credits for certified human resource professionals who attend HCS programs
related to human resource issues. In addition, Nancy Haas has been selected as a speaker for the Society for
Human Resource Management’s 58th Annual Conference & Exposition. She will speak on “Managing Your
Professional Image Through Your Business Communication” at two separate sessions.
• Kelly M. Urso, President of the Working Women’s Forum would like to introduce a new networking group in
town! The Working Women’s Forum. This is an organization that provides a forum for working women to meet
and grow professionally and personally through education, networking and the sharing of ideas and experiences.
For more information, please visit www.workingwomensforum.net.
• William Raveis Real Estate has acquired Linnell Real Estate. Pat Linnell and associates have opened up their
group office at 49 Mill Plain Road in Danbury. Pat can still be reached at her same number of 364-0167. We
wish Pat and her team the best of luck in their new chapter.
60 Ways to
Relieve Stress in
60 Seconds
By Manning
Rubin
#51 
Take off your
shoes and wiggle
your toes freely;
then put your
shoes back on.
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10-19
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Calendar of Events
April
May
June
17: Panel Discussion
5: Costco Picnic
18: EDC Meeting Open to Chamber
“Solving Your Small Business
with Brookfield Chamber
Senior Center, Sandy Hook
Tech Support and Website Issues.”
Details to come.
7:30 pm
Details to come.
22: Annual Golf Outing
20: Open House
Newtown Country Club
Taunton Press
Contact Joe Humeston 426-6650
63 South Main Street
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Unless otherwise noted, all reservations can be made by calling 426-2695.
Stayed Tuned for Details on Upcoming Events or visit the Chamber website at www.newtown-ct.com.
Chamber Administration
President:
Pat Linnell - 364-0167
Vice President:
Jane Sharpe - 426-5539
Treasurer:
Bill Valenti - 830-4551
Secretary:
Carole Georges - 796-5840
President Emeritus:
Christina Maturi - 268-3322
Officers and Board of Directors
Nancy Adams - 426-2563
Awilda Caisse - 270-4502
Tom Catalina - 270-7002
Marie Dupree - 860-355-5653
Don Droppo - 426-5861
Carole Georges - 796-5840
Peter Giarratano - 364-0511
Jim Gulalo - 270-9500
Tom Gutner - 426-5847
Mike Neiman - 270-0773
Anne M. Ragusa - 270-9117
Tim Rahr - 426-8171
Judy Volpe - 270-8911
Janet Woycik - 426-4533
Administrative Secretary: Jack Rosenthal - 426-2695
Newsletter Editor: Tricia Farin - 426-9193
Chamber of Commerce of
Newtown, Inc.
45 Main Street
PO Box 314
Newtown, CT
06470
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Contact Tricia Farin at
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The Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meet on the first Tuesday of each month
at My Place Restaurant at 8:00 a.m. Breakfast is served.