A Message from our President
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Dear Chamber Member,
With summer upon us, we are seeing an uptick in activity and events among our Members in the region. As individuals become more comfortable venturing out, we are lining up several events that we hope you'll take advantage of over the next few months.
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who came out in support of our 27th annual Naugatuck Chamber & YMCA Golf Outing. Thank you to our co-chairs Kevin McSherry of McSherry Law Office and Ron Pugliese of the Naugatuck Economic Development Corporation, as well as Sherri Beck and Mark LaFortune of the Naugatuck YMCA for helping to lead our golf committee and making the day a success for all.
Be sure to join us for our first in-person networking event of 2021 next Wednesday. On July 28, we will hold an Out for Business at the Mattatuck Museum. This is an opportunity to enjoy food and drinks, network with area professionals, see the newly renovated museum, and get the chance to win one of many great raffle prizes! Thank you to our host sponsor, Mattatuck Museum, and our event sponsor, Secor, Cassidy, & McPartland PC. You can register here and visit the Facebook event here.
Keep scrolling for additional opportunities to network in a virtual setting, as well as other events to hear from some industry-leading speakers.
Please don't hesitate to reach out to me and share how we can support your business at [email protected] or (203) 757-0701.
Thank you for your continued membership,
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- President's Note
- Golf 2021 in Review
- Upcoming Opportunities
- Health Care Council Annual Meeting & Awards
- News & Updates
- Meet Our New Membership Director
- 2021 Legislative Session in Review
- Enrolling: Leadership Greater Waterbury
- Thank You to our Renewing Members
- Shared Work Program
- Development Center
- Hiring and Training Programs Available
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27th Annual Naugatuck Chamber & YMCA Golf Outing in Review
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 27th Annual Naugatuck Chamber & YMCA Golf Outing. A special thanks to all our volunteers and generous sponsors who helped to make the day a great success!
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Register Your Business for a week in August or September!
Perks are scheduled first come, first serve.
Since the launch of the Chamber Perks program in November, more than two dozen Chamber Members have taken advantage of this exclusive member initiative that allows you a unique and creative way to market your business.
Some of the benefits include:
- Social media marketing to more than 5,000 followers
- Personalized eblasts to 1,000s of recipients
- Live video and highlights posted to social media
- Earned media in area press (front page placement on the business section in the Rep-Am)
- Marketing on the Chamber website & more!
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Have Met Our New Membership Director? Meet Susan Sloan!
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2021 Legislative Session Wrap Up
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Every year the Chamber develops a legislative agenda with you in mind. Now that the 2021 session has come to a close, our Director of Public Policy & Economic Development, Joseph Violette, has put together a review of key bills that may affect your business. This is summary of the advocacy work that we did on your behalf, in partnership with our lobbyist Armando Paolino III and our Public Policy Committee. Click here to read the 2021 Legislative Session Report.
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Enrolling Now: Leadership Greater Waterbury
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We are now enrolling for our Leadership Greater Waterbury personal and career development program, which will begin in the fall. While dates are still being finalized, if you or someone you know might be interested in learning more about this program, where participants will get the opportunity to meet regional leaders, build lifelong partnerships, and develop a wide variety of leadership skills, please visit this page for more information. The deadline to apply is September 5.
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Thank You To Our Naugatuck Renewing Members in June
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Carlson Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Fitzpatrick Mariano Santos Sousa P.C.
Friendly's
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Jessie Camille's Restaurant
Law Office of Fred Dlugokecki
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Share your business events, news and announcements with your fellow Chamber members!
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Hiring & Training Programs Available
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Do you need help finding qualified workers for your business? Could you use some financial assistance to offset the cost of hiring and training new workers, or training your existing workforce?
The Waterbury Regional Chamber is working with the Northwest Regional Workforce Investments Board to help businesses in Greater Waterbury learn more about the available hiring and training programs and whether they qualify for them. This includes providing information on posting jobs on the states CThires.com website, as well as information about Manufacturing Innovation Fund Incumbent Worker Training, the apprenticeship program, hiring veterans and on-the-job training programs.
For more information, contact Joseph Violette, the Chamber's Director of Public Policy and Economic Development, at [email protected]
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PLUS: Need a Job Now?
NeedAJobNow.usNLx.com contains over 400,000 job openings and continues to grow daily. While many employers are downsizing their staff, others are significantly increasing their hiring efforts due to current demands. Through this initiative, DirectEmployers and National Association of State Workforce Agencies offers a way to bridge the gap between job supply and demand by offering an easy way for job seekers to gain access to current open positions and for employers to fill positions quickly and efficiently during these difficult times.
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Connecticut Hospitality Awareness Training
Connecticut Hospitality Awareness Training, or CHAT for short, is an innovative, educational program developed by the Connecticut Tourism Coalition to train frontline personnel who work at attractions, hotels, restaurants, and other businesses that make up the Connecticut tourism industry.
The CHAT program features an introductory video and seven interactive, online modules. The program takes under 90 minutes to complete, although participants can learn the material at their own pace. Once a participant receives a score of 70% or better, they have successfully completed the CHAT program. A Certificate of Achievement will be awarded from the Connecticut Tourism Coalition at a future tourism event.
CHAT's core curriculum features training on guest service and insight on why tourism matters. With greater knowledge, employees will understand how to best serve our valued guests. It is essential that Connecticut personnel are educated in their field to best represent our tourism industry.
Companies can sign up their employees to take the CHAT program for a package price of $10 per participant. Contact Frank Burns at the Connecticut Tourism Coalition at [email protected]. You will then be assigned a promo code to enroll your team in CHAT at chatcertificate.com
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