June - Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT

VOICE
MEMBER NEWSLETTER
JUNE 2016
Business Breakfast
Senate Update with
Governor Malloy
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Inside:
Chamber Calendar.............2
Member News...................3
Member Pride Features.....5
Introducing the new
regional calendar
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Treasures in Our Own Backyard
Tourist season is upon us. But while you
might see an increase in traffic and crowds this
summer – and a decrease in parking – take a
moment to reflect on the fact that eastern CT
is a major tourism and economic hub in New
England.
More visitors than ever are anticipated to
visit our region this year, following an estimated
12 percent rise in tourism between 2014 and
2015, according to the Connecticut Office of
Tourism (CTVisit.com). Perhaps visitors come to
Connecticut to soak in its beautiful beaches, or
to absorb its history, or to experience its state
and local parks, world-class entertainment
facilities and museums, quaint downtowns
lined with shops, or its delicious, fresh food.
No matter the reason, it’s clear that our region
has plenty to offer. Become a ‘local tourist’ and
fall in love with our region and its attractions.
For the history buff, eastern CT is truly awash
in cultural treasures. Reacquaint yourself
with our mighty submarine fleet’s history at
the Submarine Force Library & Museum in
Groton. Learn about the indigenous cultures
of our region at the Mashantucket Pequot
Museum & Research Center in Mashantucket.
Walk in the childhood footsteps of Eugene
O’Neill, America’s only Nobel Prize-winning
playwright, at the Monte Cristo Cottage in
New London.
Looking for something for the kids? Ignite
their imagination with a trip to the Children’s
Museum of Southeastern CT in Niantic or
let them roam with the dinosaurs at the
Dinosaur Place in Montville. Rainy day?
No problem. Kids Quest & Cyber Quest at
Mohegan Sun has enough activities to keep
the young ones occupied for hours while you
enjoy the casino’s sights and offerings. The
popular Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
is nearby, as is Mystic Aquarium, whose 27
acres of marine-related exhibits delight kids
of all ages.
Nautical enthusiasts unite! Eastern CT has
a generous offering of waterborne activities.
Learn about New London’s turbulent
relationship with the Thames River and Long
Island Sound at the New London Maritime
Society/Custom House Maritime Museum.
Get an up close and personal encounter with
eastern CT’s oceangoing history at Mystic
Seaport in Mystic, then spend a day on the
water aboard the Black Hawk II Party Boat,
Carolyn Ann Sportfishing, or the Mijoy 747.
Cap off the day with a visit to Ocean Beach
Park in New London with its scenic beach and
refreshing Port ‘N’ Starboard waterside bar.
If you’re looking for something off the
beaten path, get your blood pumping with an
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A Special Thank You
Through their commitment to the Chamber, these companies have demonstrated support for the many smaller businesses we serve.
914 Hartford Turnpike, Suite 206, Waterford, CT 06385
www.ChamberECT.com | Phone: (860) 701-9113
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James W. Carey Attorney at Law
(860) 853-8005
19 Halls Road Suite 212, Old Lyme
Orthopedic Partners
(860) 889-7345
11 Industrial Park Road, Niantic
www.OrthoPartners.com
Backyard Treasures (continued)
afternoon at Mystic’s Fields of Fire Adventure
Park. Its five unique courses will challenge the
dexterity of individuals and groups alike. Then
dive into the ghosts of the region’s history
with Seaside Shadows Haunted History Tours.
Offering tours of local haunts in Mystic and
New London, Seaside Shadows explores
the darker side of our region’s history while
seeking out the paranormal.
Turn up the heat with a visit to Mohegan
Sun or Foxwoods Resort Casino, two of
the largest casinos in the world. Both have
gaming, dining, shopping, entertainment,
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Sunshine Elderly Care LLC
Seaside Shadows Haunted History
Tours
Waterford Ballroom and Dance
Studio
hotel, and spa options that make a perfect
night out.
Dig into eastern CT’s culture with a visit at
one of our many nearby art museums. The
Lyman Allyn Art Museum in New London,
the Slater Memorial Museum in Norwich, the
Mystic Museum of Art in downtown Mystic,
and the Florence Griswold Museum and Lyme
Art Academy, both in Old Lyme, offer limited
and permanent exhibits that engage your
senses. Cap your evening with a live theatrical
performance at the Eugene O’Neill Theater
Center in Waterford, the Chestnut Street
Playhouse in Norwich, the Flock Theatre
in New London, or the Katharine Hepburn
Cultural Arts Center in Old Saybrook. The
Garde Arts Center in New London frequently
hosts live performances, movies, guest
speakers, dance companies, and more in its
opulent restored 1920s auditorium.
For every age and taste, eastern CT
has it all. Take some time this summer to
appreciate for yourself the many reasons
thousands of guests visit our region every
year. Search our online member directory at
ChamberECT.com/list to explore all the
offerings in our own backyard.
(860) 880-0333
324 Flanders Road, East Lyme
www.BanglianRealty.com
(860) 754-8923
Mystic and New London
www.SeasideShadows.com
Join our Facebook group for the
region’s best discounts. View and
submit your special deals today!
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(860) 514-9376
103 Hawthorne Drive, New London
www.SunshineElderlyCare.com
(860) 319-9696
86 Boston Post Road, Waterford
www.WaterfordBallroomDance.com
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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Pre-registration is necessary for most events. Call (860) 701-9113 or visit www.ChamberECT.com to learn more about any event.
Cancellation Policy: Notice must be given at least three business days prior to event. No-shows or those unable to cancel in time will be billed. To cancel, please call the Chamber.
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JUNE
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28th Annual Chamber Golf Tournament
8:00 AM and 1:30 PM tee times
Great Neck Country Club, 34 Lamphere Road, Waterford
YPsocial @ Buon Appetito Ristorante
5:30 to 7:30 PM
386 Norwich-Westerly Road, North Stonington
AUGUST
Free Workshop: Search Engine Marketing for Business
12:00 to 1:00 PM
Chamber Office, 914 Hartford Turnpike, Suite 206, Waterford
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Free Workshop: Using Hashtags as a Business: When, Where,
and Why | 12:00 to 1:00 PM
Chamber Office, 914 Hartford Turnpike, Suite 206, Waterford
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Business After Hours at The Sound at Gateway Commons
5:30 to 7:30 PM
1 Maple Tree Lane, East Lyme
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Business After Hours and YPsocial @ Hygienic Art Park
5:30 to 7:30 PM
79 Bank St, New London
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Annual Governor’s Breakfast: Featuring Governor Dannel
Malloy | 7:45 to 9:00 AM
Holiday Inn, 35 Governor Winthrop Boulevard, New London
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Free Workshop: Harness the Power of Mobile
12:00 to 1:00 PM
Chamber Office, 914 Hartford Turnpike, Suite 206, Waterford
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Leadership ECT Program Graduation Class of 2016
11:00 AM to 1:30 PM
The Spa at Norwich Inn, 607 West Thames Street, Norwich
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Ribbon Cutting: NESS Sailing Center in Stonington
5:30 to 6:30 PM
70 Water Street, Stonington
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YPsocial @ Granite House with Seaport Real Estate and Ivy’s
Simply Homemade | 5:30 to 7:30 PM
75 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford
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Business After Hours at The Meadows with Gourmet Galley
Catering | 5:30 to 7:30 PM
769 Stonington Road, Stonington
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Ribbon Cutting: Orthopedic Partners in Niantic
3:00 to 7:00 PM
11 Industrial Park Road, Niantic, CT
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JULY
Sailfest Charter Oak Federal Credit Union 5k Road Race
7:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Check-in at Parade Plaza
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Free Workshop: Google Adwords and Retargeting for
Business | 12:00 to 1:00 PM
Chamber Office, 914 Hartford Turnpike, Suite 206, Waterford
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Business After Hours at The Spa at Norwich Inn
5:30 to 7:30 PM
607 West Thames Street, Norwich
Up to date event schedule: www.ChamberECT.com/events
Introducing
A collaborative of
organizations with a
shared goal of providing
the community one
regional go-to calendar
of events for all things
happening in eastern CT
www.CORE-ECT.com
CHECK IT OUT!
Participating Agencies:
• Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT
• New London Main Street
• Norwich Creates
• Southeastern CT Cultural Coalition
• Southeastern CT Enterprise Region (seCTer)
• The Day Publishing Company
Supporting Partners:
• Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce
• Greater Norwich Chamber of Commerce
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FROM OUR BENEFACTORS
Chelsea Groton Bank to Host Small
Business Expo on June 10
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On Friday, June 10, Chelsea Groton
Bank will present a Small Business Expo at
the Bank’s Norwichtown branch located
at 50 Town Street in Norwich. The event
will take place from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m and
light refreshments will be served. Current
and aspiring small business owners are
invited to attend to meet with the Bank’s
representatives in cash management,
business banking, commercial lending and
financial planning to learn how to manage
business disbursements more efficiently,
increase cash flow, finance working capital
and equipment, plan for retirement, and
more.
Representatives from TransFirst, a
merchant service company that offers
customized payment processing products
and services, will be present to consult with
attendees about strategic planning and other
challenges small businesses face.
Cindy Harris, one of the event’s
coordinators and Branch Manager of Chelsea
Groton Bank in Norwichtown said, “Small
business owners have to wear many hats –
strategic planner, sales person, accountant,
maintenance personnel, marketer, and
more. We are excited to host this event
and be able to provide financial advice and
other resources to the hardworking current
and prospective business owners in our
community.”
For any questions, or to RSVP to the event,
contact Cindy Harris, Branch Manager, at
860-823-4920 or [email protected].
Charter Oak Names Manager at
Headquarters Branch
Jessica Bialowas Izzarelli has been named
Branch Manager of Charter Oak Federal
Credit Union’s branch at its headquarters
complex on Route 85 in Waterford.
Izzarelli succeeds Michael Ballirano, who
was named Branch Manager of Charter Oak’s
new Mystic Branch at 4 Hendel Drive. The
Mystic Branch, which opened April 18th, is
the 15th in Charter Oak’s growing network of
branches serving New London and Windham
counties.
Izzarelli will supervise a staff of six at the
Headquarters Branch. She joined Charter
Oak in 2010 as a Teller and was later
promoted to Branch Supervisor and then
Branch Manager of Charter Oak’s Montville
Branch on Route 32. Izzarelli is active in
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several local organizations, including the
Thames Network BNI group as well as the
Montville Rotary Club.
Charter Oak’s Branch and Headquarters
facility houses all of Charter Oak’s
administrative offices, along with the branch
and a Community Room, which is available
free of charge to non-profit and charitable
organizations.
Dime Bank Adds New Retail Team
Leader to Manage Colchester Branch
Dime Bank is pleased to welcome the
addition of an assistant vice president and
branch manager of our new Colchester
branch location at Dime Bank, a mutual
bank headquartered in Norwich. Charles
Maynard joined the bank in January, and is
responsible for the operation and growth
of the Colchester branch, developing new
business relationships and ensuring all staff
provide high-quality customer service.
Maynard brings with him over a decade
of community banking experience. Prior to
joining Dime, he was a relationship manager
with Bankers Bank Northeast, where he was
responsible for business development and
management of client relationships.
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MEMBER NEWS
I-M Technology, LLC Ranked Among
Top 501 Managed Service Providers
I-M Technology, LLC ranks among the
world’s most progressive 501 Managed
Service Providers (MSPs), according to
Penton Technology’s 9th-annual MSP 501
list and study. The top MSP 501 companies
ranked this year include organizations
from around the world and from diverse
technology and business backgrounds.
Collectively, they amassed $9.82 billion in
sales in 2015 and increased their oversight of
technology devices to more than 5.6 million.
Mystic Museum of Art Announces
‘Summer by the Sea’ Fundraiser
tattered flags to the agency during Flag Week,
June 13th-17th, and receive a complementary
replacement. Those without an American
flag can receive a flag and mounting kit at no
charge.
Donna Yother, agency President, says,
“SAVA is hoping the community will embrace
our patriotic spirit and honor all the brave
men and women who have fought for our
freedom this Flag Day.” She points out the
flags being offered through this exchange are
100% American made.
Marvel Home Decorating now at
Flanders Plaza Shopping Center
Mystic Museum of Art (MMoA) invites you
to join us on Saturday, June 11 for “Summer
by the Sea,” our annual summer fundraiser in
support of our mission.
We will honor the Mystic Garden Club for
their dedication to local non-profits including
MMoA for over 90 years. The Summer by the
Sea Annual Fundraiser will feature original
works of art by MMoA Elected Artists and
Faculty, enticing raffle and silent auction
items, delicious bites from A Thyme To Cook,
signature cocktails, music by Boston gypsy jazz
band “Betty’s Bounce,” lawn games and more.
Marvel Home Decorating, a leading provider
of home decorating design and products,
is proud to announce its new location at
Flanders Plaza in East Lyme. Formerly located
in New London, the shop will continue to
bring a combination of unsurpassed personal
attention and a vast selection of the industry’s
finest home decorating products available to
local residents and seasonal clients alike.
“Our new location in East Lyme is the
perfect location for us as we help customers
old and new with their decorating challenges,”
said Gail Grillo, President and Lead Designer
of Marvel Home Decorating.
SAVA Insurance Group to Host Flag
Exchange
Yacht America to visit Mystic
Seaport June 11-14
SAVA Insurance Group is promoting
community patriotism and the American Spirit
with its 2016 United States Flag Exchange.
Local residents can bring their faded or
Mystic Seaport announces the yacht
America will be visiting the Museum June 1114.
America is a replica of the schooner that
won the Royal Yacht Squadron’s “100 Guinea
Cup” race around the Isle of Wight in 1851.
Renamed the America’s Cup, the trophy was
successfully defended by the United States
until 1983. America is taking an extensive tour
of the east and Gulf coasts and the Caribbean
to raise awareness of the 2017 America’s Cup
defense in Bermuda. She will offer day sails in
the afternoons.
Nature Center Takes Part in CT
Open House Day
The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center,
109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, will offer
free admission to all Connecticut residents
on Saturday, June 11, as part of Connecticut
Open House Day.
In addition, the Nature Center will host a
free Pond Exploration program and a free
guided hike that day.
2016 marks the 11th annual CT Open
House Day. The CT Office of Tourism sponsors
the one-day statewide event to showcase
the state’s diverse world of history, art, and
tourism.
Get more news at
www.ChamberECT.com/news
Submit your press release on the
Chamber website under ‘member access’
Annual Governor’s Breakfast
featuring Governor Dannel Malloy
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 | 7:45 - 9:00 AM
Holiday Inn, 35 Governor Winthrop Boulevard, New London
Members: $17
Non-Members: $25
Walk-in fee: $5
(includes breakfast)
Keynote speaker Governor Dannel Malloy will discuss
the successes and challenges of the past year, as well
as his expectations and goals for the future. He will
also take questions from guests. Make your reservation
today for our biggest breakfast of the year!
SPONSOR:
Register at www.ChamberECT.com/events or call (860) 701-9113.
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WE TAKE PRIDE IN OUR MEMBERS
Pape Chiropractic & Wellness Center
Advantage Personal Training
La Luna Ristorante
E.W. Hannas, Inc.
A state of the art family friendly facility. We provide
the highest quality of chiropractic care servicing
patients from the age of birth through adulthood.
We are an Authorized Independent Ideal Protein
Clinic, and we offer massage therapy.
East Lyme Commons, 305 Flanders Road, East Lyme
(860) 739-3600
www.PapeChiropractic.com
Fine Italian cuisine restaurant offering banquet and
catering. Savor the culinary creations of Executive
Chef Edgar Ortiz. Tantalize your palate with an
exceptional selection of fine wines and sinful after
dinner delights.
35 Governor Winthrop Boulevard, New London
(860) 326-7258
www.LaLunaCT.com
Contour Mortgage Corporation
For over 20 years Contour Mortgage Corporation
has been helping people to not only realize the
dream of home ownership but to also help them
discover how their home’s equity can create
financial opportunities.
1068 Hartford Turnpike Suite 3, Waterford
(860) 912-5471
www.ContourMortgage.com
9 Dealerships
6 Manufacturers
1 faMily
AntoninoAutoGroup.com
Groton, Ct
Antonino Acura ♦ Girard Nissan ♦ Michael KIA of Groton
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Charles Toyota ♦ Girard Ford ♦ Nissan of Norwich
new London, Ct
BMW of New London ♦ Girard Toyota
CoLChester, Ct
Toyota of Colchester
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Since 1999, we have been helping local residents
get into the best shape of their lives. With an
experienced, friendly staff and two convenient
locations, we show clients how to fit fitness into
their daily lives – while actually making it enjoyable!
2906 Gold Star Highway, Mystic
(860) 245-0388
AdvantagePersonalTraining.com
For over 90 years and four generations, E.W. Hannas
has provided a reliable, cost effective connection
between custom wood product suppliers and our
customers. We support practices that will insure the
future of our environment and industry.
P.O. Box 767, 9-1 Halls Road, Old Lyme
(860) 434-9663
www.EWHannas.com
Julia Balfour
We make design easy. It is really that simple.
We are here to work with you, as your partner,
to create stunning collateral that will increase
sales, expand your customer base, and wow your
audience.
401-2 Hamburg Road, Lyme
(860) 577-0340
www.JuliaBalfour.com
JUNE 2016
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CHAMBER REPORT
Eastern CT Manufacturing Pipeline
Your Pipeline to Success
Leadership Program Completes
Civic Engagement Project
Participants of the Leadership ECT
Program Class of 2017 recently completed
their community service project for the
New London Homeless Hospitality Center.
Regarded as a capstone of the Leadership
program, participants selected the project
from amid a number of local proposals,
then fundraised, planned, and executed a
complete revival of the Center’s outdoor
space over an eight-month period. Their
work included new furniture, lighting,
fencing, painting, landscaping and a variety
of planters to create a more peaceful setting
for people experiencing homelessness.
29 business and community leaders
participated. Executive Director Cathy
Zall said of the project, “I know that the
practical things we do to help guests make
a difference. But I also think the way the
shelter looks sends a message to guests,
visitors, staff and volunteers. A beautiful
site says that we value those we serve...
that life is full of beauty and possibility.” For
before and after photos of the project, visit
Facebook.com/ChamberECT.
The Class of 2017 is sponsored by First
Physical Therapy, Connecticut College,
CMEEC, and Eastern CT State University.
Learn more about the program at
www.ChamberECT.com/leadership.
Young Professionals Summer Events
The Young Professionals of Eastern CT
have scheduled their summer YPsocials,
after-hours networking events for members
and guests.
On June 16, the group will convene at the
historic Granite House in Waterford, a scenic
event venue operated by Seaport Real Estate.
The event will be co-hosted by Ivy’s Simply
Homemade. On July 14, Buon Appetito
Ristorante in North Stonington will be the
setting. In August, YPECT and the Chamber
will host a joint Business After Hours and
YPsocial at Hygienic Art Park on the 17th in
downtown New London. All YPsocials take
place from 5:30 to 7:30 PM and include food,
drinks, and door prize entry. Learn more at
www.YPECT.com.
YPECT is sponsored by McCue Mortgage
- Keith Turner. The supporting sponsors are
Atlantic Broadband, Charter Oak Federal
Credit Union, and Coca Cola of Southeastern
New England.
The Eastern CT Manufacturing Pipeline
Initiative is providing a training program to
address the staffing needs of Electric Boat
and members of the Eastern Advanced
Manufacturing Alliance (EAMA).
For job-seekers, it provides short-term
training, combined with on-the-job training
to qualify them for hundreds of well-paying
job openings. The program is:
• Provided at no cost to trainees
• Designed for unemployed and underemployed individuals
• No experience is required.
This project is funded by the US
Department of Labor-Workforce Innovation
Fund in partnership with the CT Department
of Labor
To get started, complete the online
application at www.EWIB.org/pipeline.
Contact Charles Young for more information,
860-439-7407, [email protected].
Early Bird Special
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early to save big!
Save: $50
Deadline: July 15
Chamber members:
Save an additional $50
Contact:
Megan Cronin
[email protected]
860-701-9113
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Suite 206
Waterford, CT 06385
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