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E-Newsletter May 2012

The Chamber Office will be closed Monday, May 28th in observance of Memorial Day.



Summer Hours: Chamber Office will close at 12 Noon on Fridays beginning Friday, May 25th.

Thank You!


Sunday, May 6, 2012
The Pequabuck River Duck Race
Winners are:

Prize Winner Name Ticket #
1 Ann Marie Onduck 2082
2 Tom Merrifield 82
3 Walter Borkowski 1132
4 Bill Dutcher Jr 2945
5 Anthony D'Amato 3925
6 Patrick Holden 4099
7 Mary Thompson 3436
8 Sandra Leal 3841
9 Skip Borkowski 3543
10 Ashley Roy 859
11 Sheree Mailhot 2464
12 Katie Sullivan 2970
13 Denise Angelillo 2526
14 John Yanchak 310
15 Pete Winniger 930
16 Ellie Yankofske 1947
17 Andre Gonzalez 1691
18 Gary Desjardins 4826
19 Kassie Hinrichs 1825
20 Robert Bianchi 2737
21 Rick Pliska 3130
22 Bill Micari 4055
23 Ed Peterson 565
24 Nancy Martin 1572
25 Cyndi Klimkoski 495
26 Tori Morrell 1458
27 Dale Taylor 4373
28 San Jay Patel 2
29 Chet Scoville Jr 3008
30 Francis Porrini 649
31 Nina Jablonska 3030
32 Mary Ann McCarthy 873

To redeem your prize, please come to the Central CT Chambers of Commerce, 200 Main Street, Bristol, 06010

Office Hours, Mon-Fri, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Please bring a photo ID and your winning ticket stub.

Call 860-584-4718 with questions or email c.morrone@centralctchambers.org


Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Workforce Investment Act Orientation Session


ATTENTION BRISTOL AREA RESIDENTS

Need a Job? Recently Laid Off? Been Looking for
Work for a While?
Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Services
What Are They, and How Can They Benefit You?

Workforce Investment Act Orientation Sessions for Bristol Area Residents
Every 4th Wednesday of the Month - 9 to 10:30 A.M.

Where: Central CT Chambers of Commerce, 200 Main Street, Bristol, CT

Learn about: Comprehensive services for Job Seekers, Workshops focused on "getting" and "keeping" a job, Links to Education and Training Opportunities.

RSVP to Martha Rolon at (860) 899-3524 or mrolon.ctwbs@ct.gov


Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Burlington Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner

Burlington Volunteer Fire House
George Washington Tnpk, Burlington

$35 per person
Buffet Dinner catered by Nuchies
B.Y.O.B.
(light refreshments will be available)

Congratulations to our Award Winners:
Distinguished Business Award
Academy of Learning

Distinguished Small Business Award
David P. Schwaber, DDS

Special Community Service Award
LSM MILLS Club

Distinguished Volunteer Award
Dyrinda Cole

Business Beautification Award
Dr. Bethany Brenner

Distinguished Citizen's Award
Dwight Harris

Seating is limited, so please RSVP by May 16th.

For more information,
Call Mike Scheidel at
(860) 673-3888
Or email him at
m.scheidel@sbcglobal.net

The public is welcome!


Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Membership Orientation with The Central CT Chambers of Commerce

Join us for coffee!
8:00 am - 9:00 am

Meet the staff and learn all about the benefits the Chamber has to offer!

All members are welcome to attend.
For more information or to register
please contact Diana Esposito
at (860) 585-1694 or
d.esposito@centralctchambers.org or register online.

Recent Chamber Events

Community Heal Center of Bristol Ribbon Cutting & Open House held on April 2, 2012 at their new facility 395 North Main Street.


Front row left to right Representative Frank Nicastro, Mayor Art Ward, Representative Betty Boukus, Yvette Highsmith-Francis Director Community Health Center, Representative Whit Betts, Mike Nicastro President & CEO of Central CT. Chambers of Commerce.
Back Row left to right Jill Fitzgerald from Senator Welch's Office, Mark Masselli President & CEO of Community Health Center, Congressmen John Larson and Kristie Quarles APRN Bristol.


Thursday, April 26, 2012
Eggs & Issues Breakfast with Matt Wiggin of

Chipanee Golf Club, Marsh Rd, Bristol


UPCOMING EVENTS THAT YOU DONT WANT
TO MISS!!!

Thursday, June 14, 2012
123rd ANNUAL- Central CT Chambers of Commerce Awards Dinner


This Years Award Recipients are:

GEMCO Manufacturing
Distinguished Business of the Year Award

Connecticut Community Care, Inc.
Service Business of the Year Award

Thirteenth Floor Graphics
Small Business Award

Salvation Army
Special Service Award

Charity Cycling Challenge
Health Care Service Award

Renaissance Downtowns / Bristol Rising
Spirit of Bristol Award

Anthony Mattioli
E. Bartlett Barnes Distinguished Service Award

United Way of West Central CT - Young Professionals
Volunteer of the Year Award

Aqua Turf Club

$65 per person

Please RSVP with full payment by Friday, May 18th.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR DINNER & TO PURCHASE AN AD IN OUR PROGRAM.

Monday, August 6, 2012
The 21st Annual Golf Tournament
Hosted by The Central CT Chambers of Commerce
Tunxis Plantation

2012 Rates:
Platinum Sponsorship - $2,500
Diamond Sponsorship - $1250
Gold Sponsorship - $1000
Keepsake Pinflag - $200
Individual Golfer - $250
Tee Sign - $150

This year we have SPECIAL gifts for Diamond & Platinum Golfers and NEW and EXCITING raffle prizes! Don't Miss Out, Reserve Your Spot Early! TO REGISTER NOW CLICK HERE


To Register for Any of these Chamber Events

Please Call (860) 584-4718 or
Click Here To Register!

**Please note: To attend these events, your dues and other balances with the Chamber must be
PAID IN FULL.

Call the Chamber at (860) 584-4718 to check your account balance or satisfy any outstanding balances.

Membership

We would like to WELCOME our
NEWEST CHAMBER MEMBERS

Arendholz, Bryan and Associates - 04/04/2012
Hart Real Estate, LLC - 04/04/2012
Kelsey Law, LLC - 04/04/2012
Vita's Italian Restaurant - 04/05/2012
Lupus Foundation of America, CT Chapter - 04/12/2012
Create Visual Marketing Agency - 04/12/2012
Merrill Lynch - 04/13/2012
Ellie Dikegoros DMD Family Dental - 04/13/2012
Calcagni Associates - 04/18/2012
The Children's Place - 04/19/2012
Brown & Brown Insurance of CT, Inc. - 04/20/2012
Army Strong Community Center - 04/24/2012
AFLAC - Lindsay Bloomfield - 04/30/2012
San Gennaro - 05/01/2012
The New Look Hair Studio - 05/01/2012

Insurance

For information on all the insurance products the Chamber has to offer click on the clink: www.citrust.com or give the chamber a call at
860-584-4718

Congratulations!

 

We would like to Congratulate Alloy Welding & manufacturing on their 75th Anniversary!!

Alloy Welding & Manufacturing is located at 233 Farmington Avenue, Bristol.

 

 

Marketing


Now that Spring Has Sprung Don't Get Left Behind
Act Now and Advertise your Company!

Discounts Available for Packages!

We offer
Mailings
Email Blasts
Banner Ads
Digital Sign
Event Sponsorships and MORE

NO BUDGET IS TOO SMALL!!!!!!!!!!!!

Call Crista Morrone at 860.584.4725 or C.Morrone@CentralCTChambers.org to see how you can spend less and get more out of your Chamber Membership!!


The Central CT Chambers of Commerce
200 Main St
Bristol, CT 06010
T: 860-584-4725
F: 860-584-4722

Info@CentralCTChambers.org

www.CentralCTChambers.org

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