To advertise your business or organization in the June member marketplace and get premier placement for your company, contact David Huck at dhuck@waterburychamber.com or call 203-757-0701. Space is limited! $100 per ad (600 pixels wide by 200 pixels high.) | |
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Come out and help your fellow Chamber members come celebrate their special occasion!
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Nurses' Week Advertising Opportunity with Post University in Waterbury! May 7-8 | |
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Post University is supporting Waterbury Hospital and St. Mary's Hospital during Nurses' Week on May 7-8. Liz Walsh, Partner Engagement Manager is putting together gift bags for approximately 300 nurses at the hospitals.
If you would like to advertise or share an item for these bags, please contact Liz Walsh at 475-559-1714 or ewalsh@post.edu. Flyer, business card, or item must fit in a 7.87 x 5.91" bag. Item drop off must be completed by Sunday, May 5 to Post University's Downtown Building, 140 Bank Street across from the Chamber.
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Update on Happenings from the Exchange Club of Waterbury | |
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The Exchange Club of Waterbury is beginning to wind down its administrative year of 2023-24; however, remains very active in the local community in our efforts of Country, Community and the Prevention of Child Abuse.
We are currently running our Blue-Ribbon Campaign in the local schools as well as some area businesses, will be participating in the Memorial Day Parade in Waterbury to share awareness of our mission. On May 16, we will be honoring Office Frank Lee, V, our Waterbury Police Officer of the year at the Salute to CT Finest event at the Aqua Turf Banquet facility.
If you would like more information about that event or club membership, please contact Club President, Justin Golden @ (972) 679-9738 and visit our website: waterburyexchangeclub.org
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May 9: CMHA 2nd Annual Mini Golf Classic at La Bella Vista | |
Use code CHAMBER for $10 off | |
Acts 4 Ministry Raising Funds Through Travelers Championship’s Birdies For Charity Fundraiser | |
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Birdies for Charity helps regional nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations across the northeastern United States raise much-needed funds to support their missions. Thanks to event sponsor Webster Bank, each charitable organization will receive at least a 15% bonus on top of each dollar raised! 100% of every dollar donated to Acts 4 Ministry will go exclusively towards Acts 4’s mission to support the needs of families and individuals in financial distress in the greater Waterbury community. To learn more and/or donate, visit acts4.org/about/acts4-news-and-events/ and click on the Donate Through Birdies for Charity button.
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May 14: Charter Oak State College Offering Virtual Open House for Undergraduate Business Degree Programs | |
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Charter Oak State College (www.CharterOak.edu/Business) offers a virtual Open House event Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 5:30 PM ET via Zoom for prospective Business students. Learn about the College and its popular, affordable, ONLINE Business degrees in Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, and Human Resources Management. All event attendees apply free.
Charter Oak State College is well known for degree completion and accepts qualified existing college credits, prior learning, military, and professional certifications. 100% online classes offer convenience and flexibility suited for busy working adults.
Register for Zoom link: www.CharterOak.edu/Business
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May 16: Easterseals presents Pints for a Purpose at Brewbury | |
Easterseals of Greater Waterbury will host Pints for a Purpose on Thursday, May 16, 2024, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Brewbury, 1383 Whittemore Rd in Middlebury. It will be an evening filled with camaraderie, delicious food, and of course, pints and other libations! All proceeds from this event will directly support Easterseals mission to empower people with all abilities and their families to be full and equal participants in their communities. | |
June 4: Greater Waterbury Interfaith Ministries, Inc. - Feed the Need Charity Dinner | |
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Feed the Need Charity Dinner - A Benefit to Support GWIM’s Battle to Eliminate Hunger
June 4, 2024
Aria Wedding and Banquet
For sponsorships, Ads for program book, purchase of tickets or tables, and donations you can make checks payable to GWIM and mail them to:
GWIM 770 East Main Street Waterbury, CT 06702
Online Link for Donations and Sponsorships: https://feed-the-need-charity-dinner.square.site/
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June 5 & 6: UBEO of Middletown Flow Tech Expo | |
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Step into the future of business optimization at UBEO's Flow Tech Expo. Immerse yourself in a showcase of transformative technologies aimed at enhancing efficiency and productivity.
Visit us at the UBEO of Middletown Showroom!
Join us for a day of food, fun, PRIZES and product demos featuring the latest in business technology!
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Connecticut Technical Education and Career System's Career Center Launches | |
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I'm thrilled to announce the launch of the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System's (CTECS) Career Center! This represents a significant leap forward in our mission to serve as the primary workforce pipeline for Connecticut employers.
The backbone of the Career Center is a powerful online community where employers can connect directly with graduates and students of Connecticut’s technical high schools and apprenticeship programs. Our Career Center online platform offers a suite of features designed to streamline communication, recruitment, and engagement with our statewide network of 20 locations.
We also warmly welcome visitors interested in learning more about engaging with CTECS at our Career Center office located at Vinal Technical High School in Middletown, CT.
Here's what employers can expect from the Career Center:
· Unlimited free postings for job openings, work-based learning opportunities, and internships.
· A revamped job board searchable by trade and location, ensuring the most suitable candidates are notified of your job opportunities.
· Access to a comprehensive database of student and alumni resumes, allowing you to find the perfect match for your organization's needs.
· Invitations to participate in Program Advisory Committee meetings, career fairs, and other events designed to foster meaningful connections.
· The ability to request virtual or in-person hiring events at the school location of your choosing.
· Opportunities to elevate your brand's visibility among our network of students, graduates, and staff.
We encourage you to register and set up your employer profile as soon as possible to maximize these benefits. Beyond hiring, we invite you to propose other ways you'd like to engage with our schools during the registration process and the Career Center staff will facilitate those connections. Students and graduates will be invited into the system in early May to start applying and connecting with employers.
For inquiries or assistance, please contact us at careercenter@cttech.org or visit cttech.org/careercenter.
Join us in shaping the future of Connecticut's workforce and discovering top talent through the CTECS Career Center.
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September 10: Are You Dense to Celebrate the National Breast Density Disclosure Law at the CT LOB | |
Save the Date! ARE YOU DENSE, INC. will celebrate the National Breast Density Disclosure Law on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford. RSVP by August 20 to suzanne@areyoudense.org | |
New Chapter Begins at Connecticut Community Foundation as Kathy Taylor is Named its Next CEO | |
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Connecticut Community Foundation's board of trustees announced on April 8 the appointment of Kathy Taylor as the organization's next president and Chief Executive Officer. Taylor, currently a professor at CT State Community College, Naugatuck Valley and a former chair of the Foundation's board of trustees, will succeed Julie Loughran, who plans to step down from the position in June after ten years at the Foundation, more than six of them as its leader.
Taylor will be only the fourth CEO in the history of the 100-year-old Foundation, which operated as a volunteer-driven entity until Ingrid Manning became its first staff member and leader in the early 1980s.
Taylor brings a wealth of experience to her new role. A graduate of Hampton University and the University of Connecticut School of Law, she has been a professor of legal studies at Connecticut State Community College (formerly Naugatuck Valley Community College) for 17 years. During her tenure at the college, Taylor has served as interim associate dean of academic affairs, special assistant to the president, founding director of the Academic Center for Excellence, and president of the Faculty Senate. Outside of the college, she advises nonprofit organizations, corporations, law enforcement agencies, and K-12 school districts on bias, structural barriers, inclusive workplaces, and equitable hiring practices. Taylor lives in Waterbury with her husband and three children.
Taylor will officially assume her new role on June 17.
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Ion Bank Announces Promotions | |
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Ion Bank has announced the following promotions:
“Please join me in congratulating this group of highly motivated and dedicated individuals,” said David J. Rotatori, Ion Bank President & CEO. “Each brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to their function and I’m excited to see their success.”
- Stephanie Bliga has been promoted to First Vice President, Risk & Compliance Officer.
- Tiffany Cronin has been promoted to First Vice President, Deposit Operations Officer.
- Kathy LaGrave has been promoted to First Vice President, Deposit Operations Officer.
- Richard Labriola has been promoted to First Vice President, Sales Manager at Ion Investments.
- Lisa Rancourt has been promoted to First Vice President, Operations Officer at Ion Investments.
- Marylou Cunningham has been promoted to Vice President, Marketing Officer.
- Tony Pereira has been promoted to Vice President, Relationship Manager.
- Robert Perry has been promoted to Vice President, BSA Officer.
- Tywan Watkins has been promoted to Vice President, Relationship Manager.
- Genie Tricarico has been promoted to Assistant Vice President, Residential and Consumer Lending.
- Melissa Fortier has been promoted to Residential/Consumer Loan Servicing Officer.
- Zoya Ivanova has been promoted to Assistant BSA Officer.
- Zaleena Persaud has been promoted to Commercial Loan Servicing Officer.
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Upcoming Events at the Mattatuck Museum | |
- May 4: History & Hops at Brass Works Brewery
- May 6: 1st Annual MATT Gala with Greater Waterbury PRIDE
- May 8: Insights to the Mattatuck Collection with Michael Gallagher
- May 11: Tin Patchwork Workshop with Artist in Residence, Kim Fox
- May 16: Riverside Cemetery Walking Tour with local historian Martin Begnal
- May 24: Day trip to Olana House in Hudson, NY with Mattatuck Director Bob Burns
- May 28: Salsa Night on the Mattatuck’s Rooftop Terrace. Free lesson. Series continues on the fourth Friday of every month through September.
- Weekly Tai Chi classes every Wednesday
Pre-registration encouraged, visit mattmuseum.org/calendar or call (203) 753-0381 x130.
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Pittsburgh Artist in Residency May 6 to 19
The Mattatuck Museum is excited to announce distinguished metal artist, Kim Fox, will be joining us from May 6-19 for an exclusive Artist in Residency program in collaboration with Art Bridges and the (Re)Work It! exhibition currently on view. Throughout her residency, she will be working on a new piece inspired by the rich history and vibrant community of Waterbury.
She will also offer a hands-on Master Class workshop on May 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants will have the opportunity to learn Kim Fox's signature style, which blends images of honeycombs and natural elements with the resilience of metal.
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May 15: FMLA Compliance and Managing Medical Leave Workshop for Employers
Use code WRC2024 for a 15% off Chamber Member Discount
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Please join us for this highly interactive half-day workshop where we will tackle one of today’s most challenging areas for employers – FMLA compliance and managing employee medical leave.
We will discuss numerous real-world scenarios that will provide attendees with an understanding of their obligations under the Connecticut and federal FMLA.
The Connecticut FMLA was amended more than two years ago to cover nearly every employer in Connecticut that has at least one employee. Connecticut also implemented a new paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance program. Many employers continue to struggle understanding and complying with these new laws and how they interact with each other, and other federal and state leave laws, such as the federal FMLA, ADA, CFEPA, Workers Compensation Act and pregnancy leave laws.
We are limiting attendance for this workshop in order to have small break-out groups that will work collaboratively on addressing these issues. If you attended our FMLA workshop last year, you will benefit from a review of FMLA obligations as well as full details of recent developments.
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Quilts that Care May Meeting Schedule | |
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Quilts that Care will meet from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, May 7 and 21; from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays, May 2, 9, 26, 23 and 30 and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, May 4, 11, 18 and 25 at Quilts that Care headquarters, 130 Scott Road, Waterbury.
The group will also meet from 12:30 to 2 p.m. May 1 and 15 at the Litchfield Community Center, Route 202. Litchfield
Quilts that Care, Inc., a nonprofit organization, makes and donates quilts to cancer patients at 20 Connecticut facilities. Volunteers of all skill levels are welcome. Non-sewers are welcome. Volunteers to assist with fundraising, grant writing and corporate sponsorships are also welcome. Fabric, sewing notion and monetary donations are also welcome.
The facilities are The Cancer Care Center at Griffin Hospital, Derby; The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center, Dr. Nicole Sookhan of Trinity Health of New England and Saint Mary’s VITAS in Waterbury; Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, Torrington; Connecticut Childrens’ Medical Center and St Francis Hospital in Hartford. Also, Norwalk Hospital; The Yale/Smilow Cancer Center in New Haven; Bristol Hospital; The Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at The Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain; Hartford HealthCare at Home, Watertown and Southington; Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Litchfield County, Winsted; AccentCare, Middlebury; Midstate Medical Center, Meriden; University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington and Veteran’s Hospital, Newington. QTC recently began to donate to the Diebold Family Cancer Center in New Milford and to Danbury Hospital, making for a total of 20 Connecticut facilities.
The Quilts that Care mission is to “wrap cancer patients and their families in comfort and hope, one quilt at a time.”
For information, call Deb at 860-782-1043.
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Upcoming Events at the Palace Theater | |
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The Palace Theater - Waterbury, CT has announced its 20th anniversary 2024-2025 Webster Bank Broadway Series, which will feature six exciting titles. This milestone season features modernized mythology to contemporary stories, romantic comedies to the story of a musical icon.
The Palace offers the best of Broadway in the most elegant setting for an afternoon or evening of theater, complete with glorious acoustics, outstanding customer service, and convenient parking.
For information about becoming a season subscriber, call the theater’s box office at 203-346-2000. Single ticket on-sale dates for the individual engagements will be announced later.
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Join the Palace Theater as we launch a live storytelling series featuring compelling first person accounts of courage and resilience. The series begins on Saturday, June 1st at 11:00 AM with Hossna Samadi, the Outreach Coordinator for IRIS, an organization that assists refugees in Connecticut during the resettlement process.
Hossna Samadi will offer her unique perspective, detailing her personal journey from Afghanistan to Connecticut. From overcoming obstacles and prejudices to assimilating into a new community, her story serves as testament to the resilience, perseverance, and determination that so many immigrants possess as they work to make a better life in a new country.
Samadi grew up in Kabul, Afghanistan, before relocating with her family to New Haven in 2016. When she first arrived, Samadi took English classes through IRIS, which led to an ongoing relationship with that organization. In 2021, she became an IRIS Ambassador, speaking at a wide range of venues and panels. As the IRIS Outreach Coordinator, she helps educate people about IRIS as well as the challenges and journeys experienced by immigrants and refugees. Additionally, Samadi is the co-founder of the Collective for Refugee & Immigrant Women's Wellbeing, a pilot project that evaluates existing services for refugee women’s mental health and wellbeing in New Haven.
Susan Suhr, the founder of New Start Ministry, will give a brief introduction before the talk, providing some background understanding about refugees and immigrants. New Start Ministry is an interfaith group that works in conjunction with IRIS to co-sponsor refugee families for local resettlement.
Tickets are FREE but reservations are required and can be made at the Box Office: 203-346-2000.
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Regional Hospice Celebrates Life, Love, and the Joy of Coming Together at its April 6 Spring Fling Gala | |
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Regional Hospice is thrilled to announce the success of its recent “Come Together” Spring Fling Gala held on Saturday, April 6 at Candlewood Inn in Brookfield. The event was a celebration of life, love, and the joy of coming together to support Regional Hospice's mission to take exceptional care of children and adults at end of life.
The gala's theme, "Come Together," emphasized the spirit of connection, compassion, and living that defines the work of Regional Hospice and served as a reminder that the community can come together to make a huge difference in the lives of others.
Regional Hospice would like to thank Senator Julie Kushner, Senator Steve Harding, Representative Farley Santos, Mayor Roberto Alves and former Senator David Cappiello for their attendance and ongoing support, as well as the volunteer Board of Directors, including George Mulvaney, Karen Farrell, Bob Peckham, Jeet Sandhu and John Royce.
"We are incredibly grateful for the support and generosity of our community," said ToniAnn Marchione, President & CEO of Regional Hospice. "The success of this year’s Gala is a testament to the incredible individuals and businesses who continue to believe in our mission and are willing to come together for a fun evening in support of our patients and their loved ones."
Regional Hospice would like to extend its heartfelt gratitude to all the community members who attended, participated in the live and silent auctions, and contributed to the paddle raise. Your support and generosity are truly appreciated and will continue to drive the organization's efforts to create a better, more compassionate community.
The funds raised at the gala will be used to support the critical programs and services provided by Regional Hospice, ensuring that the organization can continue to make a positive impact in the lives of the children and adults they take care of at the end of life.
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