Recent Chamber Events

Wednesday, January 23, 2013
The Business Summit
Farmington Marriott

15 Farm Springs Road, Farmington



The Farmington Chamber of Commerce hosted The Business Summit on January 23, 2013 at the Farmington Marriott. The Summit included a light breakfast and full buffet lunch. Vendors from the finance, accounting and real estate arena, among others, were available to speak with attendees one on one. The day was broken into three sections, with four panelists per session. The discussions covered were Financing in the Current Climate, Getting your company in the door, and Growing your Business – how to take your business to the next level.


Courtney Hendricson, Director – Farmington Economic Development, speaks during the Challenges of Growing Your Business panel. She is joined by (left to right) Tom York, Principal – Goman+York Property Advisors, John Glascock, Director – UCONN School of Real Estate and Urban Development, and David B. Rosenthal, CPA, Chairman – BlumShapiro

Thank you to Event Sponsors Farmington Bank, Simsbury Bank, and UCONN School of Real Estate and Urban

Bristol Chamber of Commerce BAH at
Saporito Chiropractic



655 Terryville Ave, Bristol
Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Saporito Chiropractic hosted the Bristol January BAH on Wednesday, Jan 23rd. Everyone had a great time learning more about the business and networking with fellow chamber members. Thanks to Mike Orazzi at the Bristol Press for the photos!



Chiropractor Davia Shepherd, Saporito Chiropractic talks with Cindy Scoville and Diana Esposito of the Central CT Chambers (c)Mike Orazzi

Annual Legislative Breakfast Meeting
Aqua Turf Club

556 Mulberry Street, Plantsville
Thursday, January 24, 2013

The Chamber held its annual Legislative Breakfast on Januray 24th, where 100 chamber members gathered to hear what our legislative leaders have on tap for this year’s Legislative Session. Many local and state politicians were present to discuss the issues facing us. Some of the featured speakers were Senator Jason Welch, Rep. Frank Nicastro Sr., Rep. Robert Sampson, Rep. Christopher Wright, Rep. Whit Betts, and Rep. Brian Becker.


Mike Nicastro, President & CEO of the Central CT Chambers addresses the leaders.


The crowd watched a video presentation at the Legislative Breakfast.

Thank you to the following Event Sponsors: Covanta Energy, United Bank, The Ultimate Companies, Bristol Hospital, Webster Bank, and AT&T

Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce BAH at
University of Hartford Women’s Basketball



200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford
Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce members recently gathered at University of Hartford for a Business After Hours where they mingled and enjoyed a buffet and bar before watching the Hartford Hawks women’s basketball team beat Binghampton Bearcats.


The Hartford Hawks take on the Binghampton Bearcats at the Bloomfield Chamber BAH.

Farmington Chamber of Commerce BAH at
Galleria Restaurant



2 Spring Lane, Farmington

Farmington Chamber of Commerce Hosted their February 2013 Business After Hours at Galleria Restaurant on Wednesday, February 13 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Over 60 local business owners and Chamber members were in attendance for a great night of networking and fun at the Galleria Restaurant!


Left to right: Louis Servin, new member from Bearingstar Insurance; Carol Presutti, President of Farmington Chamber; Sam Gjonbalaj and his son, owners of The Galleria Restaurant.

UPCOMING EVENTS THAT YOU DONT
WANT TO MISS!!!

Plymouth Chamber of Commerce
Annual Dinner



Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Nuchie's Restaurant
164 Central Street, Forestville

6:00- 6:30 pm ~ Hors d'oeuvres and Cash Bar
6:30 pm ~ Dinner and Program

$45 per person
Registration deadline is March 20, 2013

Click Here to Register

Wednesday, April 3, 2013


Chamber Networking at


New Britain Rock Cats
New Britain Stadium
230 John Karbonic Way, New Britain
Time 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Click Here to Register

Sunday, May 5th, 2013
Downtown Forestville



Block Party & Craft Fair begins at 10:00 AM
Duck Race kicks off at 2 p.m.
Food, Vendors, Children’s Games, DJ,
Craft Fair and more

Join us for some FAMILY FUN!!

Over 40 PRIZES – the largest number we’ve ever given away!

Tickets will be on sale starting February 23rd – get yours early before they sell out!

$5.00 per ticket

Chamber Annual Dinners
SAVE THE DATES!

Plymouth
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Plymouth Chamber Annual Dinner
Nuchie’s Restaurant, Forestville

Wolcott
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Wolcott Chamber Annual Dinner
Mahan’s Lake View, Wolcott

Farmington
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Farmington Chamber Annual Dinner
Farmington Gardens, Farmington

Burlington
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Burlington Chamber Annual Dinner
Location to be announced

Central Connecticut
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Central CT Chamber’s Annual Dinner
The Aqua Turf Club, Plantsville

Bloomfield
Date and Location to be announced
Bloomfield Chamber Annual Dinner

CONTINUING EDUCATION at CCSU

Central Connecticut State University’s Continuing Education program offers a wide range of open enrollment programs for your organizational & professional development needs. Programs range widely from Lean Enterprise and Six Sigma to Principles & Practice of Real Estate and can help strengthen your business or your skill sets. Plus CE@CCSU can customize courses to meet your needs and help solve your business problems. To learn more and register for Spring course, click here.