November/December 2012 - Newtown Chamber of Commerce

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Newsletter of the Chamber of Commerce of Newtown, Inc.
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THE 9th ANNUAL DESTINATION NEWTOWN
ROCKS OUT AT A NEW LOCATION
and
engaged
the
audience
with a motivating
presentation titled,
“What’s Good for
Your
Waistline
is Good for Your
Bottom Line.”
Back by popular
demand was A
Taste of Newtown,
where attendees
sampled culinary
Left, top: (L to R) Judi Ann Lausier of Masonicare at Newtown, enjoys networking with Attorney favorites from 12
Anne Ragusa and Ann Haas of Haas Insurance. Left, Bottom: A group of attendees enjoy of our best local
the food, wine, and good company at Rock Ridge Country Club. Right: Chamber President,
restaurants,
the
Tim Haas presents the speaker, Linda Gottlieb, with a certificate of appreciation.
highest number of
Despite the snowy weather, dedicated participants to date. Taking part this year
businesses and attendees visited the were My Place Restaurant, Tambascio’s
9th annual Destination Newtown on Italian Grille, One Eyed Pig, Sal e Pepe
November 7th at the beautiful Rock Contemporary Italian Bistro, Fusion
Ridge Country Club in Newtown.
25, Butcher’s Best Market, Masonicare
at Newtown, Franco’s, Mona Lisa
The event showcased “The Best of
Restaurant, Maplewood at Newtown,
Newtown” for the Greater Newtown
Carminuccio’s and The Inn at Newtown.
community. The VIP Networking
Reception kicked off the afternoon Along with visiting local businesses
with a warm welcome from Chamber and tasting food samples, attendees
President Tim Haas of Haas Insurance. received a free massage from Carolyn
Other speakers included John Wanzer Landgrebe
Massage
Therapy.
of Charter Business, the reception Additional highlights included a fun
sponsor, and John Trentacosta, scratch-off game from Newtown
President & CEO of Newtown Savings Savings Bank, free children’s ID cards
Bank, the title sponsor. Linda T. Gottlieb, from Eagle Strategies, entertaining
this year’s keynote speaker, uplifted games with Haas Insurance and more.
continued on page 6...
IN THIS ISSUE
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
The end of the year is an exciting
time for most businesses.............. page 2
AROUND THE CHAMBER
New MemberS............................... page 2
Loyalty? Bah!................................. page 2
Member Spotlight........................ page 5
Event REVIEWS
Mortgage Seminar........................ page 6
Chamber Social Networking......... page 6
Destination Newtown.................... page 6
Upcoming Events
Power Network Meeting................ page 7
Holiday Breakfast Service................. page 7
Annual Holiday Gathering............. page 7
Annual Meeting............................. page 7
Around Town
2013 EDITORIAL CALENDAR............page 10
SPECIAL THANKS............................page 10
BUSINESS BITS...............................page 10
MEMBER INSIGHT
eMployee retention by Erik Ferjentsik
of Moore & McGlynn Eye Care. ......page 8-9
POLL: What is the most effective strategy to
help reduce employee turnover?....page 13
DEPARTMENTS
CHAMBER ADMINISTRATION...........page 10
CHAMBER BENEFITS & PROGRAMS... page 14
MEMBER APPLICATION...................page 14
UPCOMING EVENTS CALENDAR........page 16
president’s message
Tim Haas
Newtown Chamber President
Dear Chamber Members:
The end of the year is an exciting
time for most businesses. The
holidays can sometimes “make
the year,” in terms of revenue and
profit, and for other businesses, the
holidays are a time to relax and plan
for the new year.
The Chamber of Commerce hopes
that you close out a successful
2012, despite the challenges of
the economy. When you make
your review, you might consider
being easy on yourself. In other
words, if revenue or profits are
down, consider the positive
achievements, such as increased
flexibility and creativity to overcome
daily obstacles. These are assets
not measured on a balance sheet,
but ones that have a lasting positive
impact on your business and your
life.
The Chamber has a lot to be grateful
for this year, but also a lot of work
to do in order to better represent
our members. Most recently,
our members showed their New
England resilience by turning out in
force for our 9th annual Destination
Newtown at Rock Ridge Country
Club, in spite of the weather. I know
our local citizens are served well by
a community of businesses that
are willing to overcome obstacles
to serve them no matter what. This
is the kind of dedication that will
welcome to our new members:
Bruce coviello
Entertainment Group
Bruce Coviello
203-304-9011
45 Cold Spring Road, Newtown
cider mill designs
Kimberly Charles
203-512-0989
2 Thunder Ridge Road, Sandy Hook
Cycle In Place
Mitzi Hayes & Molly Basak-Smith
203-304-9738
274 South Main Street, Newtown
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EasyCare Energy Solutions
Barbara Eberstadt
203-463-9764
160 Christian Street, Oxford
MW Financial
James Ryan
203-770-0518
22 The Boulevard, Newtown
New Fairfield Press /
Godfather Promotions
Jim Bixby
203-746-2700
Dunham Drive, New Fairfield
make our business community
even more successful in 2013.
On behalf of your Board of
Directors, we extend our best
wishes for the holidays. We are
grateful for your membership and
we look forward to helping make
2013 an even better year for your
business.
Tim Haas
203-297-6089
[email protected]
LOYALTY? BAH!
Loyalty toward employers continues to decline and
has now reached a seven-year low, according to a new
study, with job insecurity and expectations that benefits
will be cut as leading contributing factors.
About one in three employees hopes to be working for
a different company this year, according to MetLife in
its 10th Annual Study of Employee Benefits Trends, and
the figure increases precipitously for those in Gen Y.
“This ‘loyalty gap’ signals a troubling misperception
that employers should take seriously,” MetLife stated in
its report. “An employee who feels more expendable is
likely to be less engaged and committed.”
Four in 10 employers plan to maintain their current
benefits, MetLife found, with another 30 percent
shifting some costs to employees and 10 percent more
otherwise cutting benefits.
Fairfield County Business Journal • Week of May 28, 2012
November / December 2012 • 3
Enabling my business.
“Creating smiles is my passion, but being involved in the
community and with our patients and their families is what
I love most.
It was a natural fit to go to Union Savings Bank. I was able
to bring my business, checking, and merchant accounts to the
bank, and also restructure loans to coincide with the building
of my new location.
But it’s not just about business; Union Savings Bank’s
commitment to the community matches my philosophy.
It’s that type of connection that makes doing business
with Union Savings Bank so easy.”
Dr. Joshua E. Baum
Joshua E. Baum Orthodontics
Cash Management • Commercial Lending • Electronic Banking
Merchant Services • Wealth Management
Big enough to help you, small enough to know you.
unionsavings.com
203.830.4200 • 866.872.1866
Member FDIC
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MEMBER
spotlight
Franco’s Pizza • Marcio Santo & Elizabeth Siemon • 203.270.3548
228 South Main Street, Newtown • www.francospizzanewtown.com
Left: Elizabeth Seimon (L), Marcio Santo (R), and daughter, Sofia (C) are proud owners of Franco’s Pizza.
Photo used with permission of The Newtown Bee. www.newtownbee.com
Right: Franco’s Cafe sits at a convenient location in the Sand Hill Plaza in Newtown.
Contrary to popular belief, there
is no “Franco.” Marcio Santo
and Elizabeth Siemon, owners
of Franco’s Pizza and Pasta
assumed ownership of the Sand
Hill Plaza location in 2003. Since
then they have expanded the
menu of the 35-seat restaurant to
more than just pizza and pasta.
over 40 years experience in the
restaurant industry.
Today, the family friendly menu
includes a number of chicken and
seafood entrees, baked dishes,
wraps,
panini
sandwiches,
grinders, and a special children’s
menu. There’s always something
for everyone of all ages - whether
you want a quick snack, or a full
Italian dinner.
Santo’s pizza making skills
have
achieved
international
recognition. He has participated
in several pizza competitions
worldwide, and along with
Elizabeth, served as one of the
judges for a pizza competition in
Shanghai, China, five years ago.
As a previous participant of the
Las Vegas pizza competition,
Santo has already confirmed his
place in that contest for March
2013.
Marcio has been a chef for nearly
twenty years and designed the
menu. Most of his ideas come from
his “Nonna Maria,” who taught
him to cook as a child. He also
worked for the Criscuolo Family
for 10 years. The Criscuolo’s have
Elizabeth also comes from a food
service background. Since she
was six years old, her mother has
owned a bakery and restaurant.
She also went to college for hotel
and restaurant management.
In addition, they both travel
regularly to Italy to get new ideas
and develop new recipes.
Not only does Franco’s have
delicious pizza and a strong
following of loyal customers,
but their employees stick
around, too. The restaurant
industry is infamous for high
employee turnover, but this
pizza destination in Newtown
is known for their reputation in
employee retention.
Examples of loyal and hard
working employees include
Newtown resident, Anthony
Gadoci who has been working
at Franco’s since August 2008
and Nick Garofalo who has
been there since 2004.
Anthony states he has been
a loyal employee at Franco’s
because it’s a family-owned
business that treats him as one
of their own.
“Marcio and Elizabeth
have a great deal of
experience in the food
industry and they always
focus their priorities on
their employees and
customers.”
November / December 2012 • 5
event reviews
M o r t g a g e S e min a r
Left: Karl Noivadhana of ma Capital Resources, gives a detailed presentation on how
attendees can successfully lower their debt over a certain period of time. Right: Attendees
study the handout and listen carefully to the instructions on the new program.
Karl Noivadhana, Mortgage Consultant of
ma Capital Resources, presented to the
attendees a new, convenient way to eliminate
debt using an easy-to-use computer program.
“The ma Money Merge Account Program” will
help you save time and money by calculating the
best way to successfully pay off your financial
obligations and build a substantial savings nest
egg based on your specific income, payments,
living expenses and financial goals. If you’re
interested in more information, contact Karl at
203-451-3082 or [email protected].
C H A M B ER S O C I A L N ETWORK I N G EVE N T
Left: The beautiful food display provided by Fusion 25. Center: (L to R) Raul Oliveira and
Dora Cox-Oliveira enjoy meeting Tom Pellicano of Grandview Homes. Right: (L to R) Bo
Tan, General Manager of Fusion 25 and Peggy Velthuizen of Union Savings Bank, thank
everyone for attending and announce upcoming events.
The beautiful and newly-renovated lounge at
Fusion 25 was packed with Chamber members
and non-members networking and making new
connections on the evening of October 25th.
Bo Tan, General Manager of Fusion 25 was
accommodating and friendly as he introduced
himself to everyone and made sure all the guests
were enjoying the event. A delicious spread of
food including steamed edamame, chicken satay,
crab rangoons and a boat filled with hand rolled
sushi was the highlight of the night. Even after the
event ended, attendees relaxed in the comfortable
booths and enjoyed dinner with a few friends.
D e s t in a t i o n N E w t o w n
( c o n t. f r o m pa g e 1 )
An overwhelming amount of raffle prizes were given away this
year, including some donated by Maplewood at Newtown,
Sal e Pepe Contemporary Italian Bistro, Masonicare at
Newtown, A New Beginning Salon, Dental Associates, One
Eyed Pig, Big Buddha Cigars, and many more!
Left, Top: Angelo Marini (L) of Sal e Pepe, gives Attorney Anne Ragusa (R) a sample
of his homemade butternut squash soup. Left, Bottom: Tom Daoutis (L) of Mona
Lisa Restaurant, catches up with John Trentacosta (R), President & CEO of Newtown
Savings Bank. Right: Jim Bixby (L) of Godfather Promotions grabs a sample of pulled
pork from Jay Daly (R), owner of One Eyed Pig BBQ.
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Above all, we are extremely grateful to the title sponsor,
Newtown Savings Bank for its continuous and generous
support. Special thanks to the VIP Reception Sponsor,
Charter Business; Event Sponsors, Haas Insurance and
Rock Ridge Country Club and Media Sponsors, The
Newtown Bee and News-Times; Print Sponsor, Minuteman
Press of Monroe. We also want to extend a warm thank you
to the exhibitors, attendees, advertisers and the volunteers
for helping to make the event possible. We hope you will join
us again next year!
P OWER N ETWORK EVE N Ts
Power Network Meeting
Thursday, December 6 • 8 AM - 9:15 AM
Spadaccino & Gallagher
315 Monroe Tpke., Monroe
Join the Power Network, the Leads Group of the
Monroe and Newtown Chambers, at their next
meeting featuring Harriette Trevino of Home
Instead Senior Care. For more information, visit
www.newtown-ct.com/PowerNetwork
Holiday Breakfast Service
Thursday, December 13: 8 AM - 11 AM
Spadaccino & Gallagher
315 Monroe Tpke., Monroe
Join the Power Network Group on their annual
community service outing to the Thomas Merton
Center in Bridgeport. Volunteers can carpool to
and from Spadaccino & Gallagher.
upcoming events
Annual Holiday Gathering
& New Member Welcome Party
Thursday, December 13: 5 PM - 8 PM
Mona Lisa Restaurant • 160 South Main St., Newtown
Join the Newtown Chamber as we celebrate the holidays,
the end of 2012, and welcome all the new members that
have joined us throughout the year. Hors d’oeuvres will be
served and a cash bar is available. Sponsored by Haas
Insurance and Anne M. Ragusa, LLC.
Annual Meeting
Tuesday, January 8: 8 AM
My Place Restaurant • 8 Queen St., Newtown
The Chamber Board of Directors welcomes any
Chamber Member to join in on the Annual Meeting where they plan for 2013 and discuss concerns and
improvements.
To R.S.V.P. for any Chamber event, please contact Alice Baye at the Chamber Office. 203-426-2695
Visit our website for all upcoming events: www.newtown-ct.com
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BANQUET ROOMS FOR ALL OCCASIONS
LIVE MUSIC ◆ OPEN 7 DAYS
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19 Main Street ◆ Newtown ◆ 203-270-1876
www.theinnatnewtown.com
November / December 2012 • 7
employee retention
14 Church Hill Road, Newtown
203.429.2727 • www.mmeyecare.com
Moore & McGlynn Eye Care
(formerly named Roger Moore,
Optometrist) has served the
Newtown area for 30 years. After so
long, you’d think many employees
have come and gone. However,
that’s not the case.
Newtown resident, Holly Kendrick,
was trained as an Optometric
Technician by Dr. Moore over 24
years ago. Amy Holcomb, also a
Newtown resident, started working
here over 12 years ago. She was
recently promoted to Optician to
take over for Pattie Moore, who is
retiring after 30 years of dispensing
eye wear to our loyal patients.
Top: The staff (L to R):
Pattie Moore, Optician, Amy Holcomb, CPO,
Optician, Dr. Roger A. Moore, Holly Kendrick,
CPO, and Dr. Kelly McGlynn.
Right, bottom: Holly Kendrick, CPO,
has been at Moore & McGlynn Eye Care
for over 24 years!
8 • November / December 2012
Erik Ferjentsik
Moore & McGlynn Eye Care
We are proud of our employee
retention track record and
recognize it as a key component
in fulfilling our mission of
providing the best quality eye
care services to patients. We
can’t build deep relationships
with patients if we’re changing
employees every couple of years.
The long standing relationships
we build are a large part of our
continued success as a medical
practice.
What’s Our Secret?
According to Sharon Daniels of
the Harvard Business Review,
“the cost of replacing an
employee is estimated at up
to 250 percent of their annual
salary.” Retaining employees is
not easy and there is no exact
formula, but we have compiled a
list of suggestions and strategies
that might help. u u u
Get the Right
People in the Door
The most difficult part about hiring
new employees is finding someone
that has the experience, knowledge,
and personality that will work well in
the environment of your business.
Phone screenings, multiple rounds
of interviews, reference checks and
behavioral questions are all good
ways to ensure you’re bringing
in the right candidates for a new
hire. Also, allowing staff other than
management to be involved in the
interview process is a great way to
weed out candidates while showing
your existing staff you value their
opinion.
Compliment Your Staff
It’s always easier to notice
something wrong with another’s
work, but just as important to
point out the positives and show
some gratitude and appreciation.
A small compliment here and
there can do wonders for self
esteem, confidence, and in turn,
efficiency.
Increase Salary
When Deserved
When the economy is struggling,
it may seem difficult to increase
pay. Try to find a way to offer a
small raise to help employees
keep up with inflation.
One of the exam rooms at Moore & McGlynn Eye Care where the staff
performs eye examinations, analysis and other vision tests on patients.
Offer New Challenges
and Rewards
It’s always hard for a manager
or owner to relinquish control
and allow others to take on more
responsibility. However, you have
to have trust in your employees
to take on new tasks. Most
employees seek new challenges
and anticipate promotions or
career growth opportunities in
order to avoid job redundancy
and boredom.
Encourage Open
Communication
Creating an environment of open
communication and transparency
is critical. People shouldn’t have
to work in an environment where
they can’t speak their true feelings.
Whether it be disclosing a new
idea, or expressing problems with
a colleague or superior, all your
employees should have a voice.
If they don’t speak up, problems
fester and become larger than
necessary. Hosting periodic staff
meetings in a non-threatening
environment, where all the
employees can share what is on
their mind (the good and the bad),
can go a long way.
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Real Estate Transactions
Business Law • Probate
Estate Planning
Personal Injury
203-270-9117
www.anneragusa.com
Anne M. Ragusa, LLC
Attorney at Law
A Trusted Partner for
all Your Legal Needs
November / December 2012 • 9
NOTE:
chamber news
We send out Chamber E-Blasts EVERY WEEK.
If you are not receiving them, please contact
Alice at 203-426-2695
2013 editorial calendar
January / February
July / August
The Face of the Chamber
Security and Disaster Recovery
March / April
September / October
Local Marketing Strategies
Growing Pains
May / June
November / December
Ethics and the Internet
Shop Local: Why Local Business is
Important to the Community
WANT TO WRITE AN ARTICLE? If you have ideas pertaining to one of the
above themes, write an article! Your article will be distributed around town
and you will receive free advertising for your business!
Special thanks!
Officers and
Board of
Directors
President
Tim Haas - 297-6089
Vice President
Maureen Birden - 426-4440
Treasurer
Peggy Velthuizen - 270-4540
Secretary
Carole Georges - 426-4903
President Emeritus
Ann Marie Deweese - 267-3402
Jennifer Gattie - 860-354-1504
On behalf of the Newtown Chamber and the Newtown Christmas
Tree Lighting Committee, we would like to extend a warm thank
you to Angelo Marini of Sal e Pepe Contemporary Italian Bistro
for sponsoring the new Christmas Tree Lighting sign and to
Jantris Marketing Services for coming up with the updated
and eye-catching design.
Peter Giarratano - 364-0511
Jim Gulalo - 270-9500
Dawn Handwerker - 743-9161
Jean Leonard - 426-8294
Angelo Marini - 426-0805
Sharon Maynard - 270-4830
David Moseman - 798-2721
Mike Neiman - 270-0773
Anne M. Ragusa - 270-9117
Don Sharpe - 426-5539
Janet Woycik - 426-4533
Grab Newtown Bucks Gift Certificates for friends, family,
co-workers, employees, and everyone else on your list!
Purchase online at www.newtown-ct.com or at the Chamber Office at
45 Main St., Newtown. 203-426-2695. Office Hours: M-F 9 am - 1 pm
Business Bits
•Congrats to Jay Daly, owner of
the One Eyed Pig, located at
71 South Main Street in Newtown.
The BBQ restaurant and bar
just celebrated their three year
anniversary on November 21, 2012!
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Administrative Secretary:
Alice Baye - 426-2695
Newsletter Editor:
Tricia Farin - 426-9193
•Kudos to The Learning Experience for their new partnership
with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which grants the wishes of
children with life-threatening medical conditions. They plan to
raise around $6,000 for a child’s wish by the end of this year.
•Congratulations to Curtis Packaging and Masonicare, who
have been featured in the November issue of Connecticut
Magazine for being selected as two of the Top 20 Greatest
Places to Work!
Lifelong Expert Benefits Advice
Retirement Plan
Services
Group Benefits Services
and Administration
 Group Medical
 Group Life/AD&D
 Group Disability
Group Dental and Vision
Online Benefits Management
COBRA/HIPAA
Flex Plan Administration
Health Reimbursement Arrangements
 401(k) Plans
Safe Harbor Plans
 Cross-Tested Plans
Flexible Investment Options
Online Plan Access
Customized Plan Designs
Profit Sharing Plans
Defined Benefit Plans
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Newtown, CT 06470
Phone (203) 426-8161
www.trpaul.com
November / December 2012 • 11
‘Tis the Season for Parties!
Let Us Host!
My Place and Tambascio’s are available
to host private parties for your business.
Let Us Cook!
From appetizers to dessert, we will
prepare and deliver party trays of your
choice to the location of your party.
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203-270-7061
8 Queen Street, Newtown
www.myplacepizza.com
Happy Holidays
203-426-2715
1 Dodgingtown Rd., Newtown
www.tambascios.com
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274 South Main Street, Newtown
[email protected]
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Q:
What is the most effective strategy
to help reduce employee turnover?
Cori McNerney
Divine Dogs
Compensate Employees Based on
the Value They Contribute
123 S. Main Street, Newtown • 203.270.9999
Give Them a Sense of Job Security
Encourage Cooperative Teamwork Among Employees
Answers
member insight
Provide Employees with the Proper Training
“As a very small business, [my
employees] understand that I can’t
pay them as much as I would like.
However by training them and
treating them like intelligent adults
and sending them to courses - they
have a better skill set and value my
investment in them”
Jillian Cruwys
Newtown Newcomers
Acknowledge Loyalty to the Company
www.newtownnewcomers.com
Other: Job Content
Provide Safe and Comfortable Working Conditions
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% of Responses
80%
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“I think all of these things are
important. However, based on my
experiences as an employee rather
than an employer, the single most
important factor was to be given
interesting, challenging and critical
assignments. An employee who is
bored will put his/her energy into
looking for other opportunities.”
MMD
Accounting & Tax Services
MARIE M. DUPREE, EA
304 Federal Road, Suite 316, Brookfield, CT 06804
Phone 203-947-1001 Fax 860-355-5753
[email protected]
QuickBooks Pro Advisor
November / December 2012 • 13
advertise
chamber benefits
To advertise in the Chamber newsletter,
submit your artwork to:
current programs
Alyssa Canfield
203-426-9193 • [email protected]
ALL CHAMBER MEMBERS ARE NOW
AUTOMATICALLY PARTICIPANTS OF
The Newtown Bucks Gift Certificate program is
now available to ALL Chamber Members. This simply
means that every chamber member can accept
Newtown Bucks - with NO extra fees involved! When
you receive a redeemed gift certificate, just deposit it
as a normal check - that’s it! ANYONE can purchase
Newtown Bucks gift certificates. They make great
gifts for personal or corporate gift giving.
Member Discount Program
Jantris Marketing Services, LLC
18 Boggs Hill Road • Newtown, CT 06470
Full Page • $200 • 8”w x 10”h
Half Page • $120 • 8”w x 4.75”h
Quarter Page • $60 • 3.75”w x 4.75”h
Business Card • $40 • 3.5”w x 2”h
Buy 5 Ads, Get ONE FREE!
Black & White Insert • $250 • 8”w x 10”h
Color Insert • $310 • 8”w x 10”h
A flyer with your artwork is inserted into the Newsletter.
For an additional $85, we will prepare your artwork for you.
E-Blast Design • $30
Chamber members can give fellow members
great discounts on services or products.
Just another perk of being a member!
We can create an email with your artwork
and blast it out to all Chamber members.
Participate in the Chamber!
• Be on an event committee
• Bring in new members
• Host an Open House
See the Chamber Website for Ad Deadlines
www.newtown-ct.com
Want FREE Advertising?
Call Alice Baye at 426-2695 if you are interested in
participating in any of the Chamber’s programs.
WRITE AN ARTICLE pertaining to the
monthly theme, (which is listed on page 10), and we
will list your business information for FREE!
j o in t h e ch a mb e r t o d ay !
Please send your completed application
and membership dues to:
Chamber of Commerce of Newtown, Inc.
PO Box 314, Newtown, CT 06470
All applications are subject to Board approval.
Memberships dues are as follows:
Employees
Dues
1
2-5
6-9
10-19
20 or more
Non-profit
$125
$150
$175
$200
$325
$75
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Contact Person:__________________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________ Fax: _________________________
Address:________________________________________________________
Email:__________________________________________________________
Website:________________________________________________________
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q Yes - Discount?:_______________________________________________
Checks must accompany application and should be made out to:
Chamber of Commerce of Newtown, Inc. or charged to your credit card:
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Multi-business discounts available. Contact the Chamber office for details.
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of Newtown, Inc.
45 Main Street
PO Box 314
Newtown, CT 06470
upcoming events calendar
Thurs., Dec. 6: 8 - 9:15 AM
Power Network Meeting
Spadaccino & Gallagher
315 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe
Thurs. Dec. 13: 8 - 11 AM
Holiday Breakfast Service
Spadaccino & Gallagher
315 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe
Thurs., Dec. 1: 5 - 8 PM
Annual Holiday Gathering
Mona Lisa Restaurant
160 S. Main Street, Newtown
Tues. Jan. 8: 8 AM
Annual Meeting
My Place Restaurant
8 Queen Street, Newtown
To RSVP or receive more details on these events please call or visit our website
203.426.2695 • www.newtown-ct.com