November 2010
e-News
West Hartford Chamber of Commerce
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Member Spotlight : Team SOS Technology Group
In the News
Upcoming Events
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WELCOME
NEW MEMBERS

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 Hartford Baking Company

Churrascaria Braza, LLC

Maz Media, LLC

Oreck Clean Home Center

Friends for a Better Way

Naomi's Studio & Salon


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and Free Quarterly & W2 Filings.


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Thank You
Renewing Members
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Lox Stock & Bagels                              

Westwood Apartments               

Sousa Corporation                                    

Westgate Apartments                  

Stebens Auto Services                                              

Fresh Ink                                            

Barrieau Oil                                       

First Church of Christ                    

Cavalry Fellowship                        

Hooker & Holcombe                      

WH Human & Leisure Services  

Westfarms                                         

Climbing School & Guide Service

International Auto Service                         

Coldwell Banker                             

1 4 All Coaching                               

West Hartford Inn

Battistons Fabric Care Center                                    

Max Muscle                           

Black Diamond Body Piercing                   

MKP Communications                

Cunningham Supply , Inc.          

Travel Vision                                   

Beautiful Smiles                             

Bristol Lettering                              

Richard J. Fairbrother, DMD       

Fleet Feet Sports, Hartford        

Pediatric Ear, Nose & Throat Assoc.

AAA of Greater Hartford              

M & G Mortgage Services            

University of Hartford                  


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Enjoy carolers, holiday performances, horse drawn carriage rides, and, of course, Mr. & Mrs Claus.  To see full Calendar listing, Click Here


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Early rising networkers enjoy the Chamber's West Hartford Connections meeting
at Chapter 1 Fine Furniture Gallery.  Photo by Ira Nozik Photography



 Welcome to the November 2010 edition of E-news.

 

 

At this time of year when many of us are reviewing our insurance plans, we want to remind you of the many insurance products which are available to Chamber members businesses and their families through the Chamber Insurance Trust.  Your Chamber membership gives you increased buying power by placing you in a group of eighty Chambers across Connecticut and Massachusetts. To see a complete list of available insurance products, Click Here and Scroll to Insurance Benefits.


 

Be sure check out the Upcoming Events section for a full list of opportunities to improve and grow your business this month. We hope you'll look forward to the next edition of E-news in December. Please send us your comments at info@WHChamber.com.




MEMBER SPOTLIGHT:  TEAM SOS TECHNOLOGY GROUP


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Linda Phillips, SOS Virtual Support Group.

 


The Chamber recently met with Managing Principal of Team SOS Technology Group, Linda Phillips, to talk about her success as an entrepreneur and her commitment to giving back to the business community. Read More

 

 

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IN THE NEWS


 YOUTH TO BUSINESS COMMITTEE CALLS UPON BUSINESSES TO CONNECT WITH HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH
 
Chairperson, Chip Janiszewski, announced that a new West Hartford Public School Initiative will increase the connectivity between business owners and high school students.  With a focus on Career Paths, the Committee is calling on businesses to get involved.  Read More 





HARTFORD BAKING COMPANY BRINGS PREMIER COFFEE SHOP TO ELMWOOD


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The Chamber welcomed Hartford Baking Company to their new location at 625 New Park Avenue.  Owner Scott Kluger has brought Brooklyn's finest coffee and handmade artisan breads to his hometown of West Hartford.
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CHAMBER INSURANCE TRUST OFFERS PORTFOLIO OF DISCOUNTED COVERAGES TO CHAMBER MEMBERSChamber_Insurance_Trust

To view the portfolio of coverages available to Chamber   Members at discounted rates,  Click Here and Scroll to Insurance Benefits.


FEATURED EVENTS

Monday, November 15, 2010

 
BETTER BRANDING: BEYOND LOGOS & TAG LINES
Todd K
Tod Kallenbach, Dornenberg Group


Technology Center, UConn, Greater Hartford 
7:45am - 9:45am

What are qualities of a good brand?

· Makes an emotional connection with the target audience
· Reflects a clear understanding of what the marketplace wants and expects
· Has a well-defined brand character/essence promise
· Has high levels of awareness and familiarity
· Delivers on promise at every point of customer contact


For full preview article, Click Here

 

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Wednesday, November 17, 2010

 

WOMEN IN BUSINESS SERIES: Coaching Your Creativity


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Jill Butler,
Jill Butler Art & Design

Pond House Cafe

8:30am - 10:00am

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How do we effectively "brainstorm" new ideas?  

 
Brainstorming often looks like one person being in control by managing the discussion often with their agenda, hidden or not, at the top of the list. Best is to mind map the project by imagining the end result (the picture) that we seek to create...... 

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