Welcome to the Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce Monthly Newsletter
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124 North Compo Road
Westport, CT
203-222-8129
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SAVE THE DATE!
Fall Restaurant Weeks!
September 29th -  October 12th, 2013
Participating Restaurants, please click here to download the registration form and return to the Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce, 41 Riverside Avenue. Please include your payment.
Vietri Luncheon

Thursday, 10/17/2013 11:30-1:30pm

Susan Gravely, owner and CEO of Vietri Dinnerware will speak to the Chamber at Arezzo Ristorante about managing change in a family business.

For more information click here!
Halloween Window Painting Contest

Saturday, 10/20/13

11:00-4:00pm

Be a part of the excitement and join in this Community Spirit Event! Register now to get your window painted.

For more information click here!
Second Annual Working Women's Luncheon
Thursday, 11/7/2013
Guest Speaker
PEYTON PATTERSON
CEO Bankwell
For More Information,
New to the Chamber!

Business Book Club
Tuesday, 10/8/2013
8:00-9:00 am
Meeting at the Westport Library in the Great Hall
THE ONE THING: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results, by Gary Keller
Bring your coffee and let's chat and compare thoughts and experiences.
Legislative Forum with State Representatives
Tuesday, 10/29/13
12:00-1:30pm
Westport Country Playhouse
Lucille Lortel Barn

Come meet Gail Lavielle, ranking member of the Commerce Committee and Jonathan Steinberg to discuss how to get Hartford working harder for Westport Business.

Bring your own lunch. Beverages and Snacks will be provided.


September  2013

Greetings!

Autumn has always been my favorite season. The colors, foods and the hustle and bustle of business and heading back to school, adds to the excitement of reconnecting with friends and family after vacations.
  
The Westport-Weston Chamber has been busy planning a dynamic fall program that will provide multiple opportunities to get connected and give back to our community.Take advantage of the variety of events and I will plan on seeing you around town!
  
Best, 
  
Lisa Parrelli Gray
Executive Director, President
Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce   
Click here!
Get Involved!
Volunteering at Chamber Events is a great way to network and support your local community!  The Working Women's Luncheon, Halloween Window Painting and many other events all need HELP! Call Genna at  203-227-9234 for further information!
Mobile Business Advisory Team
September 10th,
1-5 pm
Our advisors will focus on business strategies for growth; financing
options and loan packaging assistance; marketing analysis, social media and internet marketing.
For More information click here.
Leadership Luncheon with Jennifer Rosenwald

"Right-Thinking for Positive Leadership, of Others and Self"
Wednesday, 9/18/2013
12-1:30pm

 Jennifer Rosenwald comes to us with 30 + years of experience working for Fortune 500 companies and helping people get what they want by getting untangled and getting their heads in shape via right-thinking.

Lunch will be provided by:

 
For more information, click here!   
Multi Chamber Night out at Hotel Zero Degrees

Business After Hours

Wednesday, 9/25/2013
5:30-7pm
  
Come mix and mingle and celebrate the last of the summer nights with fellow chamber members from Westport, Weston, Wilton, Darien and New Canaan on the deck of the new Hotel Zero Degrees. Enjoy the beautiful view and delicious food and cocktails by Mediterraneo.
For more information click here!
Conversations with the Candidates
Friday, 9/27/2013
12-1:30pm
Westport Library
    
Come meet the First Selectman candidates, Helen Garten and Jim Marpe for the upcoming election and be a part of the conversation. This is a great opportunity to become informed about the candidates viewpoints on business in Westport.
For more information click here.
Quick Links
Chamber Connects
Further your network through connecting with fellow business leaders and owners. Beginning in October!
Brown Bag Luncheon
Co-Sponsored with the Westport Library, dynamic discussions and connecting. To get more info click here!
Fall Communication Workshop Series
Carol McManus,  
The LinkedIn Lady

LinkedIn-The Hidden Jewel of the Social Media Crown 
Tuesday, 9/24/2013
8:00 am - 11:00 am
The Westport Inn
To Register, Click Here!


Karen Kingsley

Crafting Better Emails-Have Your Emails Read and Responded to! 
Thursday, 10/10/13 
8:00-11:00 AM

Effective Business Writing
- Showcase How You Think! 
Wednesday, 11/20/13 
8:00-11:00 AM

 
Dynamic Presentation Skills-Be Remembered and Close the Deal!
Thursday, 12/5/13 
8:00-11:00 AM 
Chamber Insurance
Chamber Insurance Trust

Chamber Insurance Trust offers the Westport-Weston Chamber members excellent choices in health insurance through Aetna Healthcare.

To get more information click here.
Bearingstar Insurance

Bearingstar provides a variety of opportunities to support your home, business and family needs. 

Please contact our office with any questions, 203-227-9234

Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce | 203.227.9234 | [email protected] | http://www.westportwestonchamber.com
41 Riverside Avenue
Westport, CT 06880