The Chamber's Annual Business Expo takes place on Thursday, November 15, 2012. This year's must-attend event features WNPR breakfast and an afternoon keynote with marketing expert and bestselling author, Tony Rubleski. The Chamber is offering discount on booths through June 15. Don't miss your chance to make business connections! Download the event brochure here.   

June - Monthly Business Afters Hours
5:30-7:30 p.m., Wed June 6 

Shore Line Trolley Museum, 17 River St., East Haven  

$10/members, $45/Public, $5 additional for walk-ins

Network and make new business connections with area business leaders. Don't miss your chance to ride the trolley cars! Register online.    

Health Care Council's

10th Annual Regional Healthcare Breakfast

7:30-9:30 a.m., Tues June 12

Knapp Auditorium- Masonicare at Ashlar Village

74 Cheshire Rd., Wallingford, CT

$35/members, $45/Public

Presented by SCSU School of Health & Human Services & Covidien

This annual event features the presentation of the 2012 Workplace Wellness Awards, and keynote presentation by Dr. Jewel Mullen, Commissioner of the CT Dept. of Public Health, who will speak on "The National Prevention Strategy: Partnering for Healthy Communities." View details here. Register online.  

Technology Council's

Social Media Strategies for Success
8 a.m., Wed June 13

Chamber offices

Free/members, $10/nonmembers

One of the most overlooked aspects of social media is the proper development and implementation of a strategy. It makes the difference between the hours of just "chatter" and actual return on "investment." In this seminar, we will walk you through some of the basics of social media marketing strategies: how to create viable plan of action, setting goals, targeting your audience, understanding the efforts of time, reading analytics to reach target audience, and planning for the future. Register online.     

Human Resource Council's

Social Media in the Workplace: A Legal and Practical Overview    

 8 a.m., Fri June 22

Chamber offices

Free/members, $10/nonmembers

Sponsored by Carmody & Torrance

Speakers Chuck Stohler and Vincent Farisello of Carmody & Torrance present an interactive overview of the issues on the use of social media in the workplace. This program will focus on policies and best practices businesses can and should adopt in this rapidly changing legal environment. Register online.  

Small Business Council's

Speed Networking

8-9:30 a.m., Mon June 25

Chamber offices

Free/members, $10/nonmembers

Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to make professional connections. This event will be fun and productive, giving you an excellent chance to broaden your network and to let others know what your business is about. Register online.  

Nonprofit Resource Council's

Green and Growing:

A For-profit/Nonprofit Strategic Partnership that's Working

8-9:30 a.m., Mon June 26

Chamber offices

Free/members, $10/Public

Register online. 

Chaseland Painting, an interior/exterior painting company serving all of Connecticut, is offering 15% discount to all GNHCC members. Services including deck refinishing, surface cleaning, trimwork, window cleaning, pressure washing, drywall, wall coverings, textured and faux finish painting. Call 203-641-2200 or visit www.chaselandpainting.com.

The Carmen Anthony Restaurant Group shares that it has sold its Carmen Anthony Fishhouse of Avon to the owner of The Grist Mill. This decision will allow The Carmen Anthony Restaurant Group to strengthen operations in its four other locations, The Carmen Anthony Steakhouse of Waterbury, The Carmen Anthony Fishhouse of Woodbury, The Carmen Anthony Fishhouse of Wethersfield and The Carmen Anthony Steakhouse of New Haven. 

Wiggin and Dana attorneys Steven Camerota, Abigail Cotterill, Daniel Goren, and Elisabeth Pimentel volunteered with Junior Achievement on April 25 at the Hill Central Music Academy in New Haven, to teach third and fourth graders about economics, finance, and business.

Tues, May 29 - Sacred Heart University's Master of Arts in Communication (MACOMM) program hosts the inaugural SHU Media Exchange, 6-7 p.m., 5151 Park Ave., University Commons. Learn more and register here.  

Tues, May 29 - Blue Plate Radio interviews guitarist Jeff Golob, 9 p.m. at www.blueplateradio.com.

Sun, June 3 - New Haven Chorale presents multi-media exploration of the vibrant melodies and pulsating rhythms of choral and instrumental music from Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, and Argentina, 4:30 p.m., Woolsey Hall, New Haven. Tickets: at 203-776-SONG or www.NewHavenChorale.org.

Mon, June 4 - Blue Plate Radio interviews Saxtress Paula Atherton, 9 p.m., www.blueplateradio.com.     

Tues, June 5 - Second Wind Media holds its Green Business Awards event, 4:30 - 8 p.m., The Carousel, Lighthouse Point Park, 2 Lighthouse Point Rd., New Haven, CT. $12 per person. For list of honorees and to register, click here.

Wed, June 6 - The Metro Hartford Alliance, in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford presents an all-day summit designed to bring together key CT and Israeli business representatives, including venture capitalists, entrepreneurs and academic experts, for  interactive discussions and the opportunity to build productive partnerships: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., The Club Room, Rentschler Field, 615 Silver Lane, East Hartford, CT. Cost: $54. Register at www.metrohartford.com.

Thurs, June 7 - Music Haven presents Bubbles & Britten: An exuberant spring wine tasting to benefit the New Haven Free Public Library, 7 p.m., New haven Free Public Library, Elm St., New Haven. $50, Visit nhfplfoundation.org.

Sat, June 9 - Travelers Championship hosts BlumShapiro 5K Run for Camp Courant. Register and get details here. 

Mon, June 11 - Blue Plate Radio interviews saxophonist for Billy Joel and Bernie Williams - Richie Cannata. 9 p.m., www.blueplateradio.com.   

Wed, June 13- Wiggin and Dana Women's Network hosts Forging New Directions with guest speaker Laura Berman Fortgang, 5:30-7:30 p.m., The Inn at Longshore, 260 Compo Road South, Westport. RSVP to rsvp@wiggin.com.

Mon, June 18 - Blue Plate Radio interviews saxman Will Donato, 9 p.m., www.blueplateradio.com.   

Mon, June 18 - Shubert Theater presents Willie Nelson & Family Live in Concert, 7:30 p.m., Tickets $58-$100. Purchase at shubert.com.

Tues, June 19 - Murtha Cullina presents Planning for a Sale Transaction, 7:30 a.m., Hartford Office, CityPlace I, 185 Asylum Street, 29th Flr. Experts from Alliance Bernstein will discuss insights and present on the planning business owners should consider in advance of a sale transaction. Free. RSVP to klipsy@murthalaw.com.

Tues, June 19 - CG Consulting presents Creating An Impressive Personal Image And Brand, 8-9:30 a.m., Chamber offices. Presented by fashion stylist and image consultant Alicia Valentino. Learn the golden rules for dressing to impress, impact of color and fabric coordination, developing your best elevator speech, presenting yourself to clients and potential employers, and more. Free. Learn more at www.cgimageconsulting.com.  

Thurs, June 21 - CT PTAP is partnering with the Dept. of Administrative Services, the General Services Administration, University of Hartford, and the Small Business Administration to host a matchmaker/training event, Connecticut Business Advantage, at the University of Hartford. This event will bring together approximately 100 prime government contractors and government agencies to meet with Connecticut small businesses. Register here.     

Fri, June 22 - Albertus Magnus College presents The Artist as Storyteller: Using Narrative Art Therapy with Adolescents, 6 - 9 pm Reception at 5 p.m., Albertus Magnus College, Tagliatela Academic Center, 700 Prospect St., New Haven. This workshop will provide an opportunity to learn theory and practice that can be used in creating a narrative art therapy approach to working with adolescents.

Advanced registration $35 for professionals, $40 at the door

RSVP to lfurman@albertus.edu.

Tues, June 26 - Dr. Cathy LoMartra, DC hosts spa breakfast at Waters Edge Resort & Spa, from 7:15 -9 a.m. Learn The Doctor's SECRETS to healthy eating.$29 includes full breakfast, gift bag valued at $100, and presentation on healing superfoods to slash inflammation and your risk of heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, allergies, premature aging and certain cancers, and much more. Click here for flyer and details.  

Thurs, June 28 - The New Haven Public Library and the Connecticut Association of Nonprofits hosts a Subway Seminar on Proposal Writing and Management, presented by Judith Margolin, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., at the downtown library, 133 Elm St.  $50 per person. Includes lunch. Register by June 18 at 203-946-8130 x 211.