Happy New Year from the
Central CT Chambers of Commerce!!

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Tuesday, January 17, 2012
YOURE INVITED TO MEET OUR DUCKS



Please join us at the second kick off for
Ducks On Parade, an exciting public art project that will bring ducks of all seizes and designs to the streets of Central Connecticut in the Spring of 2012.

Farmington Gardens
999 Farmington Avenue, Farmington
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 pm

RSVP by January 10th
Cindy Scoville 860.314.2101 Info@DucksOnParade.org

Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Central CT Chamber Business After Hours At
Yankee Harley Davidson

50/50 Raffle - $5 of your entrance fee put towards raffle
GRAND DOOR PRIZE will be a Kindle
(must be present to in prize & 50/50)

Chambers members - $10 prepaid / $15 at door
Non-members - $25

All cancelations must be made at least 3 days prior to the event for a refund.

Food & Beverage Catered by:


488 Farmington Avenue, Bristol
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Click here to Register

Thursday, January 19, 2012
Managing Business Ownership Roundtable



Presented by:
Matthew Graffagnino Financial Advisor
of Farmington's Haviland & Sons

Among the issues to be discussed in the 90 minute roundtable are:

* How do you manage the ownership of your Company?

* What is going to happen to your company if
you can't work?

*How will it operate and survive?

* Do you have a sound financial plan to take care of you, your near term financial needs, and the long term needs of your family?

Chamber Members - $15 prepaid / $20 at door
Non-Members - $30

Farmington Public Library
6 Montieth Drive, Farmington, CT

8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Click here to Register

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January 25, 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 Cindy M. Oliveras at (860) 899-3511 or coliveras.ctwbs@ct.gov

Thursday, January 26, 2012
Annual Legislative Breakfast Meeting

Come and find out first hand what our invited leaders have on tap for this year's Legislative Session... Don't Miss Out ~ These topics WILL AFFECT YOU!

This year's list of leaders include:
* Senator Joe Markley
* Senator Beth Bye
* Senator Jason Welch
*Senator Theresa B. Gerratana
* Rep. Zeke Zalaski
* Rep. John E. Piscopo
* Rep. Betty Boukus
* Rep. Frank Nicastro Sr.
* Rep. William Wadsworthmpson
* Rep. Christopher Wright
* Rep. Whit Betts
* Rep. Brian Becker

Chamber Members - $25 prepaid / $30 at door

Non-Members - $35 prepaid / $40 at door

YOUR CHAMBER DUES/BALANCES MUST BE PAID IN FULL TO ATTEND THIS EVENT.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL THE CHAMBER AT 860.584.4718 OR EMAIL Info@CentralCTChambers.org

Farmington Gardens
999 Farmington Avenue, Farmington

Time: 8:00am - 9:30 am

Click here to Register

The following sponsors provided generous
support for this event:

February 24, 25 & 26, 2012
27th Annual Home & Business Expo
Bristol Eastern High School

LIMITED Availability on Vendor Booths.

Please contact Wes Jenks at Jenks Productions at 860.563.2111 to secure your booth TODAY.

We have GREAT Advertising Opportunities
Only $150 for Associate Sponsorship
(Includes digital recognition at the Chamber Booth, Your Business Name in Program & Advertising, and your giveaways are inserted into the 2000 bags we give away to show attendees!)

Call Mary Kuharski 860-584-4718 or email Info@CentralCTChambers.org

Thursday, June 14, 2012
123rd ANNUAL - Central CT Chambers of Commerce Awards Dinner at the Aqua Turf Club

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

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

We are offering a DISCOUNT for anyone who Pre-registers and Pre-Pays this year. If you sign up and pay by March 1, 2012….. We will give you $100 OFF of a Diamond or Gold Sponsorship Package.
(Tee Signs and Individual Golfers not included in the discount)

To register NOW…. Call 860-584-4718 or email Info@CentralCTChambers.org

To Register for Any of these Chamber Events

**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.

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Did you make a New Year’s Resolution This Year?

Make 2012 YOUR YEAR to get MORE involved with the Chamber and to make your name known in
Central Connecticut.

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 Staff had a delightful luncheon for the Chamber Maid Volunteers and Digital Ed Pelkey at Nuchies Restaurant to wish them Happy Holidays and Thank them for all they do!

Without our Chamber Maids The mail would
not go through!!

The Central CT Chambers Annual Holiday Party was a great evening! Our Chamber Members enjoyed a night of networking and holiday cheer! Congratulations to Marty Hurwitz, owner of Harvest Bakery. He was our Grand Prize winner and won 2 round trip airline tickets to anywhere in the Continental U.S.
Sponsored by Sanditz Travel.

On December 14th The Farmington Chamber of Commerce Hosted a BAH at Studio E Salons, 353 Scott Swamp Road, Farmington. The event was very well attended and the facility is really amazing! If you have a chance Check them Out!

We also don't want to forget our Eggs & Issues Breakfast with Master Sergeant Anthony Savino Jr. This Veterans Day Breakfast was held at the Clarion Hotel.