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Celebrating Our Members
December 2015
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Grand Openings and Ribbon Cuttings
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On Friday, November 13, Naugatuck Youth Services held a ribbon cutting ceremony at their location at 13 Scott Street, Naugatuck. Pictured are Naugatuck Chamber of Commerce Special Events Director Courtney Ligi, Youth Representative to the Board of Directors Allison Tortorici, Naugatuck Youth Services Administrative and Program Coordinator Kathy Gallagher, Naugatuck Youth Services Executive Director Kristin Mabrouk, and Mayor of Naugatuck N. Warren "Pete" Hess. For more information on Naugatuck Youth Services, visit them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/naugatuckyouthservices
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Cardinal Grill - Como Bakery II
On Tuesday, November 17, Cardinal Grill at 5 Watertown Road in Morris held a Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting. Pictured are First Selectman Erica Dorsett-Matthews, Owner and Chef of Cardinal Grill Nicole Diorio, Owner of Cardinal Grill Evelyn Riddick, Waterbury Regional Chamber President & CEO Lynn Ward and State Representative Craig A. Miner (R-66). Cardinal Grill specializes in delicious breakfast, lunch and baked goods. Go to www.thecardinalgrill.com to learn more.
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On Friday, November 20, Brass City Ballet held a 30-Year Anniversary Celebration and a Grand Opening Ceremony for their new location at 1255 Middlebury Road in Middlebury. Pictured are Waterbury Regional Chamber Membership Director Louis Lacman, Waterbury Regional Chamber President & CEO Lynn Ward, Brass City Ballet Associate Artistic Director Christine Harris, Artistic Director Elizabeth Fisk Barisser, Middlebury First Selectman Edward St. John, and Arts & Culture Collaborative of Waterbury Region Administrator Diane Ploch. For more information visit www.brasscityballet.org
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Mist Essentials - A Sister Storefront of Smooth Vapors
On Saturday, November 21, Mist Essentials held a Grand Opening Celebration for their storefront at 505 Wolcott Street in Waterbury. Mist Essentials offers a full range of e-cigarette, e-hookah and vapor products. Pictured are Waterbury Regional Chamber Membership Director Louis Lacman, Mist Essentials Owner Nick Ricciardi, Owner George Ricciardi, Manager Erika Baldelli and radio personality "Fisch" of Radio 104.1-WMRQ's "Fisch in the Morning" show. For more information visit Mist Essentials online at www.mistessentials.com
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Tuesday, December 8th
2:30 PM
96 Bank Street, Waterbury
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Friday, December 18th
2:30 PM
699 Straits Turnpike, Watertown
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*To schedule an upcoming ribbon cutting for your business with the Chamber, contact Membership Director Louis Lacman at llacman@waterburychamber.com or at (203) 757-0701 ext. 305.
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Welcome to all of our new members who have joined over the past month.
We encourage you to click on the names below to visit their websites and hope you can connect with them soon.
*New Members from November 6 - December 1
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"Born Fat" to Be Featured at Seven Angels Theatre
A play based on the life and story of Waterbury Chamber member Elizabeth Pettruccione of Losing Weight with Elizabeth, is coming to Seven Angels Theatre in January. "Elizabeth Anne, you were born fat!" These words, uttered by her mother, have followed Elizabeth her whole life. Despite weight loss fads that promise miracle results, she just can't seem to escape the legacy of those words. Waterbury's own Elizabeth Petruccione, the irrepressible founder of "Losing Weight With Elizabeth," shares how she ditched the husky section for health and happiness. Joy can be found at any size! A World Premiere new play by Jacques Lamarre, this show will be directed by Steven Raider-Ginsburgand stars April Woodall. Visit www.sevenangelstheatre.org for information and tickets.
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Elizabeth Richard Gifts Offering Lunchtime Discounts
Shop at Elizabeth Richard Gifts on weekdays between the hours of 11:30AM and 2:00PM and receive 10% off your total purchase. Redeem this exclusive member discount by identifying yourself as a Chamber member and registering your business email address with Elizabeth Richard. Make the quick trip over to 20 Sherman Hill Road, Barclay Square, Woodbury on your lunch break and save!
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Connecticut Junior Republic To Host Annual Christmas Celebration
CJR is a non-profit agency that services over 500 youth per year, ages 11-19, and their families in the community. CJR is hosting their annual Christmas celebration on Tuesday, December 22nd from 3:00-5:00 at our Waterbury office, 80 Prospect Street. At this event, CJR provides youth with basic needs items (ie. hats, gloves, hooded sweatshirts, etc.) as well as a little something they will enjoy (gift card, video game, art supplies, etc.). They are appreciative of any donations from local businesses and individuals that will help provide what, for some, may be the only Christmas gifts they receive. For further questions on how you can donate please contact Wendy Roos @ (203) 757-9939 or wroos@cjryouth.org.
Palace Theater to Host Winter Wonderland and Rock the Rink
The Palace Theater will host two awesome holiday events on Saturday, December 12. Winter Wonderland Family Fun Day will be a merry afternoon of affordable holiday activities for all to enjoy from 11:30 AM-4:30 PM! With admission, guests receive complimentary skate rentals (but can bring their own!) to skate on the stage. Families will also enjoy photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus; cupcake decorating; holiday craft stations; themed story time with the Literacy Volunteers of Greater Waterbury, live entertainment; hot chocolate and sweet treats; and access to our Macy's Mailbox. The Waterbury Symphony Orchestra will also be collecting new or used instruments in the lobby to benefit students participating in their BRAVO! program. Drop-off your donated instrument and pick up a complimentary Christmas cookie courtesy of Sweet Maria's. Admission: $12 per person/ free for children ages 2 and under.
Then, from 6:00 PM-9:00 PM, get your holly jollies on with dueling pianos, skating on the stage, and naughty-but-nice holiday spirits during Rock the Rink! Skate on the stage while stopping to pose for selfies with Santa and enjoying sweet treats, snacks, and one free signature holiday spirit. Spend the night singing and sipping along to your favorite pop and holiday hits performed by Keys to the City's dueling piano players in our orchestra bar lounge. Come dressed to impress in your ugliest holiday sweater and be entered to win a pair of tickets to one of our upcoming shows! In collaboration with the Waterbury Regional Chamber and the Young Professionals of Waterbury Region. Tickets: $25 in advance/$30 at the door. Get 10% Off with Promo Code "WRC".
Princess Corset & Lingerie Shop to Hold "Men's Night"
Want to get your lady something special for the holidays? Join Princess Corset & Lingerie Shop for "Men's Night" on December 17th and 18th from 6:00- 10:00 PM. Enjoy a glass of wine and some hors d'oeuvres while you shop for your special someone with the help of their knowledgeable staff. They offer a full line of products to fit everyone's taste and comfort level. They also offer free gift wrapping. Princess Corset & Lingerie Shop has been family owned and operated in Waterbury since 1954, so they certainly know their stuff! Visit them at 102 Grand Street in Waterbury. Contact the shop at (203) 755-3640 or visit them online at www.shopatprincess.com
Sinatra Centennial Tribute at Silas Bronson Library
Frank Sinatra fans in the Greater Waterbury area will have a chance to commemorate the 100th birthday of "Old Blue Eyes" two days before his actual centennial at a special program featuring singer Patrick Tobin at the Silas Bronson Library on Thursday, December 10, starting at 6:30 p.m. The event and evening parking are free. An internationally acclaimed Frank Sinatra Tribute artist, impersonator and singer, Tobin offers a world-class experience - possessing the likeness of a young Frank Sinatra with the vocal talent to match. The Sinatra Centennial Tribute Concert is sponsored by the Friends of the Silas Bronson Library. The Silas Bronson Library is the public library of the City of Waterbury. Located at 267 Grand Street, the Library is open Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturdays from Labor Day to Memorial Day, 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. For more information, please visit www.bronsonlibrary.org.
Thrivent Financial Offers "Heart to Heart: As Your Parents Age"
Heart-to-Heart: As Your Parents Age is a free, 60-minute educational workshop for adult children of aging parents. It will be offered at Saint Andrew Lutheran Church, 1125 Stafford Ave in Bristol on December 12th from 11 AM - 1 PM. The workshop will provide a better understanding of the impact of caregiving on relationships and finances, key information to help support your parents as they age and tips for initiating healthy heart-to-heart conversations. For more information or to reserve a seat for yourself or for yourself and a guest, please contact Amy at (860)261-7562 or Amy.Giarnella@Thrivent.com
Wellmore Behavioral Health's 2nd Annual Festival of Lights
The Second Annual Festival of Lights will take place on Wednesday December 9th from 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at City Hall - Veterans Memorial Hall (2nd Floor), 235 Grand St., Waterbury. The event will be a cocktail and viewing party with light fare, beer, wine and soft drinks. The event will feature unique, beautifully decorated artificial wreaths and trees that will be raffled or auctioned off. All proceeds benefit Wellmore Behavior Health to support the many programs and services offered. Raffle Drawing will take place at 7:30 p.m. All raffle winners or assigned designee must be present at the time of the drawing. Auction will immediately follow the raffle drawing. Wellmore Behavioral Health is a Waterbury based non-profit agency serving a 49 town region spanning from Greater Waterbury to the lower Naugatuck Valley and northwest Connecticut. Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased at the door or in advance by contacting Jessica Brown on 203-574-9000 ext. 1105. For questions or to donate a tree or wreath, please contact Debbie Brennan 203-879-3453 deborah.a.brennan@bankofamerica.com or Jackie Post 203-574-9000 ext. 1109 jpost@wellmore.org
Waterbury Symphony to Hold "Instruments 4 Kids" Drive - Kickoff Dec. 12 &13
The Waterbury Symphony Orchestra presents "Instruments 4 Kids" - Waterbury's first-ever musical instrument donation drive beginning mid-December. Community members are asked to donate instruments in working condition at drop-off sites and/or sponsor the purchase of new instruments for kids in school instrumental music programs. Instruments will go primarily to Waterbury area schools and cultural centers with music education programs that are in partnership with the WSO and to other schools as available. A "Kick-Off Weekend" will take place December 12 and 13. Instruments will be accepted in the lobby of the Palace Theater, Saturday, December 12 as part of the Palace's "Family Fun Day" and on Sunday, December 13, the WSO will accept instruments in the lobby of the NVCC Fine Arts Center from 2:00 - 3:00 PM just before the WSO Christmas in Connecticut Holiday Concert. Donors will be treated to free coffee, hot chocolate and cookies and will be able to personally hand their donated instrument to "Santa Claus" himself! Waterbury area businesses are asked to forward the Instruments 4 Kids e-mail notice to employees, customers, clients, and contacts. Please contact Sarah Miller, WSO's Marketing Manager, at 203 574-4283 to help publicize this exciting community-wide event.
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Acts 4 Ministry, Inc. Receives Blanket Donation
Waterbury Regional Chamber's Y.P.O.W.R - Young Professional of Waterbury Region - collected more than 225 winter blankets for the "Warm Someone's Heart" Blanket Drive and donated 50 to the non-denominational, non-profit Acts 4 Ministry. Photographed with Sarah Elizabeth Carabetta (l) executive director of Acts 4 Ministry, were David Aurigemma, real estate broker/partner at Dave Jones Realty, LLC, and Courtney Ligi, special events director/ Y.P.O.W.R director of the Waterbury Regional Chamber. Acts 4 Ministry, Inc. is dedicated to building relationships with people while providing them with the basics of daily living needs. They invite individuals and families who have suddenly lost their homes to fire, flood or other unexpected devastation or life event to go to their facility to personally select clothing, dishes, glassware, furnishings, and other basic needs at no charge. Each year Acts 4 distributes clothing to nearly 4,000 people plus over 1,000 pieces of furniture and house wares to people of varying incomes throughout the area. To learn more, visit www.acts4.org, or call 203-574-2287 or email executivedirector@acts4.org.
Ion Bank Welcomes Megan Charette and Promotes Joseph Bottacari
Megan Charette has joined Ion Bank as Assistant Vice President of Cash Management/Business Development. In this role Ms. Charette will work with new and existing business customers to develop and flourish valuable relationships as well as manage and implement cash management services. Prior to joining Ion Bank, Megan was AVP Branch Manager of Savings Bank of Danbury. Ion Bank has also promoted Joseph Bottacari to a Business Banking Officer. Joseph joined the bank's Commercial Lending Department where he will generate small business loans, core deposits and cross sell Bank and Bank affiliate products and services. He will be a trusted advisor and partner with businesses to help them grow their business. Mr. Bottacari has been with Ion Bank since 2006, holding the titles of Teller and Marketing Analyst.
Ion Insurance Welcomes Matthew Coughlin
Ion Insurance Corp., a full-service independent insurance brokerage affiliated with Ion Bank, has hired Matthew Coughlin as Vice President Commercial Lines Producer. In this role Mr. Coughlin is responsible to acquire new business and provide customer service to existing business customers. Prior to joining Ion Insurance, Matthew was Vice President/ Principal Owner at CDR Insurance Group in Waterbury.
LashDip Becomes Iconic Studio
LashDip in Middlebury is being renamed. Its new name, Iconic Studio, reflects owner Deborah Verzino 's mission. "Iconic Studio offers women the gifts of more time, lasting beauty, and simple radiance - iconic looks. Women really can effortlessly look beautiful. Leave it to us. Our clients have been amazed with the ultimate gift of time they are given after a visit to the studio. Looking great without effort really is attainable. Just let us show you." By expanding its list of services, Iconic Studio is offering women classic, healthful beauty that comes with long lashes, elegant brows, and luxurious hair. The gorgeous LashDip lashes many have already learned they cannot live without give women the long, full lashes they long for; finished with LashDip semi-permanent mascara makes morning routines a flash for weeks. Beyond luscious lashes, Iconic is now offering blow outs for women who want bounce and shine that last for days. Custom brow manicures are done with careful consideration of eye-shape and bone structure. Iconic Studio has professional cosmetologists and make up artists on staff to get you ready for a special event or teach you the best techniques for your face. Iconic 's expertise and unique blend of professionals cannot be found anywhere else. Come in and let Iconic Studio get your lashes, hair, and face looking spectacular. Iconic beauty - beautiful lashes, luxurious hair, glowing face, and overall radiance - can be had at Iconic Studio. 530 Middlebury Road, (203) 577-2025. www.feeliconic.com
Viso Bello Offering Corporate Memberships
Viso Bello Day Spa has created a monthly membership for companies both small and large to achieve both of these goals, all at a tax deductable expense! They have created a membership to allow companies of all sizes the opportunity to offer spa services to anyone at their discretion. This could be outstanding employees, VIP clients, potential new clients to your company, etc. The best part of this membership is that Viso Bello will add spending dollars for your company's membership depending on which membership your company chooses at no additional cost to the company. Your company can use the membership anyway you like. Whoever uses the services on behalf of the company is solely at the discretion of the company. If you feel this is advantageous to your company's needs, please do not hesitate to contact Alexandra@visobello.com
Wesson Energy Awards Top Safe Drivers
Wesson Energy, Inc. in Waterbury awarded their top Safe Drivers during the company's annual Safe Drivers Award dinner October 22nd. Mark Collodel of Naugatuck (2nd from left), Dave Fecteau of Wolcott (center), and Roger Raymond (2nd from right) of Morris were honored for driving for 10 or more consecutive years without involvement in a preventable accident or spill. Mr. Collodel, a 15-year employee, Mr. Fecteau a 29 year employee, and Mr. Raymond is a 44 year employee, each received a cash award for this notable accomplishment. Honoring these outstanding employees were Robert Wesson (far left) owner and CEO of Wesson Energy, Inc., and John Lucera (far right), vice president sales and marketing for Wesson Energy, Inc. To learn more, visit www.wessonenergy.com or call 203-756-7041.
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