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Celebration Of Success
Business Leader
Kevin Sullivan
Sullivan Automotive Group
Community Leader
Quality of Life
Kevin O’Connell
FISH/ Friends in Service to Humanity
of Northwestern Connecticut, Inc.
The Geer Corporation
Sponsored By
June 30, 2015, 5:30 p.m.
The Carole & Ray Neag Performing Arts Center, The Warner Theatre, 68 Main Street, Torrington, Connecticut
$50 per person. Hors d’oeuvre stations and cash bar. Call the Chamber to make your reservation ~ 860-482-6586.
N o t G e t t i n g t h e B e s t Ta l e n t ?
RECRUITING OUT OF THE BOX
A Roundtable Presentation Sponsored by
Fuel Cell • Robinson+Cole • NW Chamber
Wednesday, June 24th
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Fairview Farm Golf Course
& Banquet Facility
300 Hill Road, Harwinton
Guests $40 per person.
RSVP to the Chamber on-line at nwctchamberofcommerce.org
or call 860-482-6586.
JUNE
24
8 a.m.
at the Chamber
333 Kennedy Drive
Torrington
A full breakfast will be provided.
No charge to attend.
Reservations are requested.
Sponsored by
Please RSVP to the Chamber on-line at
nwctchamberofcommerce.org or call 860-482-6586.
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DYMAX CORPORATION BECOMES CORPORATE
SPONSOR OF CHAMBER
JoAnn Ryan, President & CEO of Northwest Connecticut’s
Chamber of Commerce recently introduced Dymax
Corporation as the newest Corporate Sponsor of the
Chamber. Dymax is a manufacturer of acrylic, UV and
solvent free “instant” curing structural adhesives for industrial
assembly. They are located at 318 Industrial Lane in
Torrington and are an integral part of the Chamber’s
Manufacturers’ Coalition. The Chamber is very pleased to
have Dymax join the distinguished group of companies who
serve as Corporate Sponsors.
TD BANK TO HOST FREE SEMINAR
TD Bank will host a free seminar entitled "Home Buying
Made Simple" on Tuesday, June 16th from 6:30pm – 7:30pm
at the Northwest Connecticut Chamber of Commerce. If you
are considering buying a home and want to better understand
the process come and speak to experienced professionals
who can answer your questions. Guest speakers will include
Realtor Linda Ganem of Borla & Assoc. LLC, Attorney Robert
F. Dwyer, Jr., and Richard J. Romanchick of Bearingstar
Insurance. Learn the basics of buying a home, understand
the costs, the application process and an overview of the loan
closing. To reserve your seat please call Donna September,
TD Bank, at 860-738-0101. Seating is limited so reserve
early as these sessions fill up quickly!
UNION SAVINGS BANK NEWS
Union Savings Bank was honored to participate in their 2nd annual
Save-A-Suit drive. The Bank collected over forty men's and women's
suits and a full box of shirts and ties to support this organization that
provides veterans with professional business attire and the confidence
needed to succeed.
A special thank you to the Union Savings Bank family, both customers
& employees that donated their time and clothing to Save-A Suit.
~
Small businesses are the backbone of the economy, playing a large
role in the vitality of the communities, and Union Savings Bank recently
established a unique department to assist in their success.
Members of the newly created Business Banking Department were
recently named by Cynthia C. Merkle, president & chief executive
officer. The team consists of four vice presidents, business banking
officers including Richard Fink; Deborah L. Roche; Gina Scherbner; and
Ivan Shiffman. Each member is responsible for overall portfolio
management and business development efforts for new and existing
small businesses. The team's focus is to provide convenient and
flexible financing options specifically tailored to small, commercial
business owners.
The Department will be managed collaboratively by Peter Maher,
executive vice president and chief lending officer, and Vinny DiGilio,
vice president and business banking manager.
OFFICE MANAGER NEEDED
Condominium association is seeking an office manager in
Torrington, CT. The position is a permanent, full-time, salaried
position with extensive benefits. The office manager is a key
member of the management team and must be a motivated, selfstarter with strong organizational and time management skills,
strong customer service skills, verbal/written communication
skills, strong work ethic, ability to successfully manage multiple
priorities and willingness to ‘go the extra mile’ for the residents.
Experience in working in the field of property management
required. Candidate must have strong knowledge of Word and
Excel and experience with proprietary property management
software, such as ToPS. Accounting skills preferred. Forward
your resume to: hcinel@lakeridgect.com.
MORE MEMBER NEWS ON PAGE 15
INFINITY HALL RECEIVES AWARDS
CTNow Best of Hartford Readers’ Poll recently awarded Infinity
Hall first place for Best Concert Venue, Best Live Music Club &
Best Place to Dine Before a Show. In addition to those honors,
they received first place in Best of Hartford Magazine for awarded
for Best Concert Venue, Best Place for Live Music & Best Special
Event Venue.
SHEFFIELD KIWANIS TO HOST GOLF TOURNAMENT
The Sheffield Kiwanis golf tournament in support of their
scholarship fund will be held on June 12th at the Egremont
Country Club. Registration for the 4 person golf scramble begins
at 11 a.m. with a shotgun start at 12 noon. Lunch on the course,
homemade appetizers, dinner, prizes, on the course contests & a
chance raffle will be provided. Registration is $99 per person.
Call 413-528-1000 for information or to register.
Northwest Connecticut’s Chamber of Commerce
333 Kennedy Drive, P.O. Box 59, Torrington ~ 860-482-6586 ~ Fax 860-489-8851 ~ nwctchamberofcommerce.org
JoAnn M. Ryan, President & CEO ~ joann@nwctchamberofcommerce.org
Jason Giulietti, Senior Vice President Business Development - jason@nwctchamberofcommerce.org
Anita Rosa, Vice President Finance & Operations ~ anita@nwctchamberofcommerce.org
Lauren Smith, Director of Programs ~ lauren@nwctchamberofcommerce.org
Kelly Muse, Event Coordinator ~ kelly@nwctchamberofcommerce.org
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From the Desk of JoAnn Ryan, Chamber President & CEO
Congratulations to the outstanding
2015 Celebration of Success honorees:
Community Leader Award recipient
Kevin O’Connell, The Geer
Corporation; Business Leader Award
recipient Kevin Sullivan, Sullivan Automotive Group;
and, Quality of Life Award recipient FISH/ Friends in
Service to Humanity of NW Connecticut.
All have touched thousands of people through their
efforts to make this a greater place in which to live and
work. In their own unique way, each has:
Cared for others
Answered a need
Lifted our spirits
Opened doors for new experiences
Inspired us to do better
Made us aware of our neighbors in need
Given back
Spread smiles
Warmed our hearts and minds
Displayed diplomacy, leadership and compassion
Earned our respect and admiration
Explored new opportunities and resources
Made us brighter, happier and healthier
Broadened our vision
Please join us in celebrating these worthy recipients
during a unique party at The Carole & Ray Neag
Performing Arts Center of The Warner Theatre on
Tuesday, June 30th at 5:30pm.
THANK
YOU!!!
Our first Celebrate Northwest Connecticut at the Goshen fairgrounds proved to be a success! Our
vendors were pleased with the location and the overall presentation of the event. We know there
are areas for improvement and are very excited to begin planning next year’s event immediately!
Save the date of June 4th for the 2016 Celebrate Northwest Connecticut Showcase and please let
us know if you would be interested in assisting in the planning.
Thank you to all of the companies and individuals who made this years’ event possible. Thank you
to our sponsors Valley Energy Co., Litchfield Bancorp and Northwest Community Bank. Thank
you to our media and print partners Republican-American, FM 97.3 WZBG and Rainbow Press of
Torrington, Inc. We appreciate the participation of Backstage Torrington, Jacque Williams
Entertainment, Commerford Carnival & Food, Lowe’s Home Improvement and Taylor Rental
Center and are grateful to the Goshen Fairgrounds for their hospitality and assistance.
A complete list of vendors can be found on page 11 of this publication. We are thankful for their
involvement and support.
Finally, as with most events, none of this would be possible without the generous donation of time
by our faithful volunteers. Thank you to each of these individuals who took time out of their
Saturday to assist us: Christine Bascetta & friend, Shawn Brennan, Diane Carroll, Darlene
Clouther, Alan Colavecchio, Kathi Cook, Ellen Ebbs, Wendy Eichman, Laura Lemieux, Kathy
Martin, Mark McEachern, Claudette & Michael McGuffie, Joyce Muse, Paul & Barbara Patch,
Tim Pusch, Susan Smith, Bob Teittinen, and Heather Waddell.
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YPO is generously sponsored by
YPO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR
DAY OF CARING
Friday, June 19
8:30 am- 4:00 pm
Camp Workcoeman
169 Camp Workcoeman Road, New Hartford
Our YPO team will be working at Camp
Workcoeman to prepare for the opening of camp.
Please bring work gloves, dress down and wear
something you’re not afraid to get dirty!
BREAKFAST, LUNCH & WATER WILL BE PROVIDED
RSVP at 860-482-6586 or email lauren@nwctchamberofcommerce.org
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10th ANNUAL SKI SUNDOWN BREWFEST
Ski Sundown will host its 10th Brewers Fest at the mountain on June
20th from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. This scenic summer tasting experience
focuses on Connecticut’s finest craft breweries and brewpubs, and
beyond. Uncle Polly and the Family Jam will provide live musical
entertainment and a selection of grill foods, side dishes and snacks
by Avon Prime Meats will be available for purchase. A portion of the
event proceeds will be donated to the Connecticut Brewer’s Guild, a
non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the craft beer
industry in Connecticut. Tickets on-sale now online at
skisundown.com for $30. Advance purchase is recommended to
guarantee admittance. Tickets at the door will be $35 on an asavailable basis.
Thank you to the over
125 volunteers &
generous sponsors
who made our
6th Annual
Financial Reality Fair
a huge success!
Over 700 students from
10 high schools
around Northwest Connecticut
attended the Fair on April 29th.
Thank you!
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W E LC O M E
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL
Financial Services
Fran Jacovino ~ 800-895-6625 x225
www.ameripriseadvisors.com/
mark.r.jones
124 New Milford Turnpike,
New Preston
BUNCE EXCAVATING &
DEMOLITION, LLC
Excavating, Demolition
Richard Bunce, Jr. ~ 860-824-5536
40 Barracks Road, PO Box 762,
North Canaan
CANAAN AUTO SUPPLY
Automotive Parts
Jonathan Routhier ~ 860-824-4944
462 Ashley Falls Road,
PO Box 1015, Canaan
MARK J. CAPECELATRO, LLC
Attorney
Mark J. Capecelatro ~ 860-824-5146
www.capecelatro.com
117 Main Street, PO Box 1045,
Canaan
CRANE & SON
Power Equipment
Rich & Chris Crane ~ 860-824-7276
PO Box 1201, Canaan
CT SNOW & ICE CONTROL
PRODUCTS, LLP
Snow & Ice Control Products
Rich & Chris Crane ~ 860-824-7276
PO Box 1342, Canaan
CURTIS INSURANCE AGENCY,
INC.
Insurance
Paul Koneazny ~ 860-824-7327
www.curtisinsurance.com
49 Main Street, Canaan
DECKER & BEEBE, INC.
Appliance, Plumbing & Heating
Contractors
Thomas Schaefer ~ 860-824-5467
www.deckerandbeebe.com
404 Ashley Falls Road, Canaan
N E W
M E M B E R S
ED’S AUTO PARTS, INC.
Automotive Parts
Edward Bosio ~ 860-824-5133
24 North Elm Street, Canaan
LONE OAK CAMPSITES
Campground, Propane
Barry Brown ~ 860-824-7051
PO Box 640, East Canaan
GARFIELD BUILDERS, INC.
Remodeling Contractors, Custom Cabinets
Michael Garfield ~ 860-824-0621
www.garfieldbuilders.com
64 Route 7 North, Falls Village
NEWKIRK-PALMER
FUNERAL HOME
Funeral Home
Bob & Debbie Palmer ~ 860-824-7350
118 Main Street, Canaan
HOUSATONIC RAILROAD CO.,
INC.
Railroad, Freight
Rian Nemeroff ~ 860-824-0850
PO Box 1146, Canaan
WILLIAM PEROTTI & SONS, INC.
Plumbing, Heating & A/C Contractor
Jean & Mary Perotti ~ 860-824-5181
11 Furnace Hill Road, PO Box 248
East Canaan
HUTZLER MANUFACTURING
CO., INC.
Plastic Housewares Manufacturer
Lawrence R. Hutzler ~ 860-824-5117
www.hutzlerco.com
4 Grace Way, PO Box 969, Canaan
SALISBURY VISITING NURSE
ASSOCIATION
Home Health Care, Hospice Care
Michele Groat ~ 860-435-0816
www.salisburyvna.com
30A Salmon Kill Road, Salisbury
JACOBS GARAGE, INC.
Automotive Repair
Judy Jacobs ~ 860-824-5861
PO Box 185, Falls Village
SMITH, WATSON & COMPANY,
LLP
Accountants
Robin Markey ~ 413-528-1111
www.smithwatson.com
406 Main Street,
Great Barrington, MA
KIWANIS CLUB OF SHEFFIELD
Non-Profit Organization
Annie Juhlin ~ 860-782-1282
www.sheffieldkiwanis.org
PO Box 683, Sheffield, MA
LAND OF NOD, LLC WINERY
Winery
Beverly Adam ~ 860-824-5225
99 Lower Road, East Canaan
LAURELBROOK NATURAL
RESOURCES, LLC
Sand & Gravel
Robert Jacquier ~ 860-824-5843
12 Casey Hill Road, East Canaan
LENO’S LAWN SERVICE
Landscaping Services
Greg Bernoi ~ 860-824-0828
247 Route 44, East Canaan
TECH AIR OF CANAAN, LLC
Gases-Industrial, Medical & Specialty
Welding Supplies & Equipment
Marty Banko ~ 860-824-7392
www.techaircanaan.com
424 Ashley Falls Road, Canaan
VIBRANT HEALTH
Manufacturers - Nutritional Supplements
Kate Shanley ~ 860-824-4040
www.vibranthealth.com
99 Railroad Street, Canaan
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NW
LEADERSHIP
Building a Better Region
What does Leadership Northwest offer...
The Employers Gain:
 Employees with increased leadership, organizational and problem solving skills.
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A strengthened involvement in community affairs.
New access to a network of community leaders and resources.
Public recognition of their community involvement.
Enhanced employee moral.
The Community Gains:
 A committed, knowledgeable group of people prepared to accept key positions on community boards.
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A broad-based pool of individuals sensitive to the diverse populations in the community.
A group with a greater appreciation of the issues facing our community today and in the future.
Participants Receive:
 Experience with group dynamics and team leadership along with professional and personal growth.
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Understanding of leadership styles.
Opportunities for contact with influential regional leaders.
Program schedule at a glance...
Orientation:
Session 1:
Session 2:
Session 3:
Session 4:
Session 5:
Session 6:
Session 7:
Session 8:
Session 9:
September 3 ~ Program Overview & Dinner
September 16 ~ Leadership Skill Development
October 21 ~ Social Service & Philanthropy
November 18 ~ Teambuilding & Project Development
December 16 ~ Media & Communications
January 20 ~ Business Development & Finance
February 17 ~ Government & Economic Development
March 16 ~ Arts, Culture & Education
April 20 ~ Class Retreat
May 18 ~ Graduation Dinner
Commitment Leadership NW participants are expected
to attend all scheduled sessions in order to graduate. Times may
vary but most sessions generally run from 8:30a.m - 4:00p.m.
Participants in the program will require full support from their
employer and acknowledgement of the time required away from
their position. In addition, participants collaborate on a selfdirected community-oriented team project.
- Session topics and dates are subject to change -
Mission…
Leadership NW is designed to develop resourceful, motivated business leaders
committed to making this region a better place to live and work.
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CONGRATULATIONS to our Young Entrepreneurs Academy
Class of 2015 Graduates...
Delilah Bourque, Torrington High School, Grade 11
Leilani Didier, Torrington High School, Grade 9
Jonathan Holness, Torrington Middle School, Grade 7
Emily Jury, Torrington Middle School, Grade 6
Phillip Koenig, Wamogo Regional High School, Grade 8
Kaylee Lanczycki, Torrington High School, Grade 11
Alain Malcolm, Torrington High School, Grade 11
Daniel Royer, Torrington Middle School, Grade 8
THANK YOU to our amazing Instructors...
Cindy Donaldson, Red Bard Consulting, LLC
Brett Wald, The Roberts Tax Group
Lance Leifert, Conquest Consulting, LLC
Our Generous Sponsors…
The Roberts Tax Group
Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board
Northwest Community Bank
All-Star Transportation, LLC
Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center
BD
Coutant, Sederquist, Nebor & Clauss, Dentists, P.C.
Northwestern CT Community College
O&G Industries, Inc.
Ellen Griesedieck
AND to our wonderful Mentors, Guest Speakers, Graphic Designers,
Business Plan Reviewers, Field Trip Hosts, and everyone else who
made this class a success!
To become involved in our YEA Class of 2016, contact Lauren at 860-482-6586.
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YOUR CHAMBER CONNECTION - JUNE 2015
2015 VENDORS
Arethusa Farm
Backstage Torrington
Brooks, Todd & McNeil
Charlotte Hungerford
Hospital
City of Torrington Veteran
Services Office
CT 20x17
David Lerner Associates
Disabled American
Veterans
Dotted Pocket
ECE Enterprise North
Torrington House Tour
Empower Karate and
Kickboxing
Evolutionary Home Energy
Solutions
FM 97.3 WZBG
Founders Insurance Group,
Inc.
Frontier Communications
Geer Campus
Gutter Topper
Hatfield & Company
Heart to Heart Home Care
Hunter’s Chase of Litchfield
Infinity Hall
Joey’s Fashions
Kelly’s Crystal
Kids Play Children’s
Museum
Kristin Marie’s
LARC/Camp Moe
LeafFilter North of
Connecticut, Inc.
Litchfield Bancorp
Lost Art Workshops
Lowes Home Improvement
Lucy’s Potato Pancakes
Maletta Pfeiffer &
Associates, LLC Torrington
Physical Therapy
The Maids
More Than Words
New England Family
Chiropractic
Next Step Living
Northwest Community
Bank
Northwest Connecticut Arts
Council
Northwest Connecticut
YMCA
Northwest Hills Credit
Union
Northwest Hills Dealerships
Northwest Medical Laser
Northwestern Connecticut
Community College
Power Home Remodeling
Group
Primerica Financial Service
Progressive Paving
Prudential Realty/Edward
Jones
Republican-American
Soundworks & Security
Sullivan Honda
Tallon Lumber
Taylor Rental
Torrington Downtown
Partners & Main Street
Torrington
Torrington Fire Department
Torrington Overhead Door
Torrington Savings Bank
Torrington Titans
Town of North Canaan
United Way of NW CT
Valley Energy Co., Inc.
Vibrant Health
Viridian Energy
VNS of CT
VLC Photography
Waddell & Reed, Joshua
Ferreira
Winter Winds Farm &
Northwest Tree & Land
Cleaning
Winvian
The Wireless Zone
The Workman
Yankee Home
Improvement
Young Entrepreneurs
Academy
Your Personal Benefits
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June 2015 Northwest Ambassador News
The Northwest Ambassadors are the goodwill arm of the Chamber who assist in member communication and retention.
They are the liaison to their communities and update us on activities, concerns and new ideas and ultimately help the Chamber accomplish its mission of
promoting economic growth while enhancing the quality of life in Northwest Connecticut.
Canaan Ambassador - Wendy Eichman, Stadium System
Sunset Music Series begins June 4th with Corey Bush and Friends. Held weekly featuring live music, food, drinks, car cruise and fun from 7-9 p.m.
rain or shine at the Canaan VFW, 104 South Canaan Road, Canaan.
“First Tuesdays at 7”, a summer lecture series presented by the Falls Village-Canaan Historical Society begins on June 2nd. Lectures will be held
the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Falls Village Children’s Theater, 103 Main Street, Falls Village.
The Falls Village Car & Motorcyle Show will be held on July 12th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will feature the First Lady of Drag Racing, Shirley “Cha
Cha” Muldowney. Registration is $10 (no pre-registration) and spectators are free. For information, call 860-824-5861 or email
jacobsgarage@att.net.
Colebrook Ambassador - Wendy Healey, Torrington Savings Bank
On Sunday, June 28th from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m., the Colebrook Historical Society will debut the summer 2015 exhibit, "Open for Business,"
celebrating the history of the general stores that operated in Colebrook. The gathering will be held at the Colebrook Historical Society, corner of
Routes 183 and 182A in the center of Colebrook. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. For further information, please contact Carol Lord
at 860-738-8244 or carol.9508@yahoo.com.
Cornwall Ambassador - Dianne Heinny
June 19th and 20th - Books&Blooms, a weekend of Garden Events to benefit The Cornwall Library with a lecture by Page Dickey on Friday, June
19th at 6 p.m. Tours of Cornwall Gardens, Saturday June 20th and cocktail reception 5:00-7:00 p.m.. For details, go to www.CornwallLibrary.org.
Harwinton Ambassador - Roger Plaskett
The Harwinton Economic Development Commission is seeking nominations for the 2015 Outstanding Business Award. Please submit nominations in
writing by June 9th to the Harwinton Economic Development Commission, 100 Bentley Drive, P.O. Box 66, Harwinton, CT 06791. Nominations
should be 250 words or less and are encouraged to note any of the following criteria: the company's impact on the local business community; how
owners/operators demonstrate leadership; noted accomplishments; and, community involvement. Please also include your name and address. The
commission will review nominations at its June 16th meeting. For more information: 860-485-9308.
New Hartford Ambassador - Karen Kuhl, Geer Village
The NEW "New Hartford Community Café" at the New Hartford Senior Center is now serving lunches on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 12 noon in
the Senior Center on the 3rd floor of the New Hartford Town Hall. Please call 860-379-3980 24 hours before you plan on attending to make your
reservation. Suggested donation for those 60 years and older is $4.00 and $5.50 for those under 60. All of the meals are prepared by the
Cornucopia Restaurant, Torrington. Spread the word and come and enjoy a delicious lunch and good conversation!
The New Hartford Business Council meets the 4th Thursday of every month at 8am at the Chapin Park B & B on 42 Church St in Pine
Meadow. They will be holding their annual scholarship presentation on June 25, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. at Ski Sundown.
The Hurley Building is coming back to life! It is now the home to a furniture store, an artist studio, a photography studio and a dance studio. The
Parrott Delaney Tavern will be opening in June and will offer local brews and pub fare...watch for their grand opening!
The old Hoffman Hardware building is also having a face lift! The renovations will include the new office space for the Peter Bakker Insurance
Agency. Keep an eye out for other new businesses to join them!
Brodie Summer Camp will begin on June 22 and run for 9 weeks ending on August 21. Please go to their website for more information at
www.newhartfordrec.com for details.
New Hartford Seniors meet with the First Selectman at 10 a.m. on the 4th Monday of each month at the town hall for coffee and lively discussion.
Torrington Ambassador – Lynn Gelormino, Warner Theatre
The Goonies on the Warner’s Big Screen! Watch it for only $5 at the Warner on Friday, June 5th at 7 p.m. The Goonies is a 1985 family comedy/
adventure film directed by Richard Donner and produced by Steven Spielberg. It features performances by Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Jeff Cohen and
Corey Feldman.
The Fifth Annual Butterfly Affair at the Center for Cancer Care will be held on Friday, June 5th from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at 200 Kennedy Drive, Torrington.
All funds raised will go to the Cancer Care Fund of the Litchfield Hills. Live music, beer, wine and food and a silent auction and raffle. Tickets for
those 21 and over $30 in advance, $35 at the door. Call 860-496-8458 for information.
2015 Northwest Idol Auditions will be held Saturday, June 6th beginning at 4 p.m. at Coe Memorial Park. Ages 15 and up. Auditions must be no
longer than 3 minutes and must be sung a cappella. Registration is required. Call the Park and Rec department at 860-489-2274 for information.
The Summer Concert Series will be held every Tuesday and Friday beginning June 23rd from 7-9 p.m. outside at Coe Memorial Park. Call Park and
Rec for information at 860-489-2274.
Another new restaurant has opened in Torrington. Sharrier’s Sweet Jamaican Cuisine is located at 325 North Elm Street.
Winsted Ambassador – Fran Delaney, West State Mechanical, Inc.
A Winsted tradition since 1934, The Laurel Festival will take place June 12th-13th. The Laurel Ball will be held on the 12th at Crystal Peak from 7:0011:00 p.m. On the 13th, the Laurel parade begins at 2:00 p.m. and will proceed along Main Street to East End park where the crowning of the
new Laurel Queen will take place. For more information contact: Artfulphotography@yahoo.com
Starting on June 26, the Farmers Market will return to East End Park from 3:00-6:00 p.m. each Friday through the summer and fall.
The summer concert series sponsored by Friends of Main Street will begin on July 9 at East End Park at 7:00 p.m. and will feature a different
performance every Thursday through July and August. See the Friends of Main Street website (www.foms.org) for more information on these and
other upcoming events.
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RENEWING MEMBERS
All Green It Solar
Allyndale Corporation
Bantam Cinema
Battle Hill Forge
Bearingstar Insurance
Berkshire Alarm
Canaan Fire Company, Inc.
Canaan-Falls Village
Historical Society
Cannon Carpentry, LLC
Connecticut Food Bank,
Waterbury Branch
Connecticut Innovations
Connecticut Society of CPAs
Crabby Al’s Seafood
Restaurant & Bar
Crane & Son
CT Snow & Ice Control
Products, LLP
Curtis Insurance
Agency, Inc.
Data Pay
Dymax Corporation
E&E Tool & Manufacturing
Co., Inc.
Ed’s Auto Parts, Inc.
Elite Roofing
Family Strides
Health Insurance Services
Diane Heinny
The HR Desk
In Sheep’s Clothing
Infinity Hall
Jaci Carroll
Personnel Services
Jacobs Garage, Inc.
Jacque Williams
Entertainment
Steve Kelleher &
CT Financial Navigators
Kindercare Learning Center
Kiwanis Club of Sheffield, Inc.
Land of Nod, LLC Winery
Laurelbrook Natural
Resources, Inc.
Lone Oak, Inc.
Miranda Vineyard
More Than Words, LLC
E.J. Murphy Realty
Newkirk-Palmer Funeral
Home, Inc.
North Canaan Elementary
School PTO
Northwestern CT
Transit District
William Perotti & Sons, Inc.
Photo Arts Printing Company
D. Richard Ransom
Resource Development
Associates, LLC
Roma Pizzeria Restaurant
Ron’s Automotive
Center,Inc.
Santoro Law Office, LLC
ServPro of Southbury/
Torrington
Sharon Hospital
The Simsbury Inn
Smith, Watson
& Company, LLP
Soundworks & Security, LLC
Stor-It-All, Inc.
TD Bank
TEC Control Systems, Inc.
Tech Air of Canaan, LLC
Technical Industries, Inc.
Tony’s Drive-In
Package Store
Torrington Toastmasters
Whiting Mills, LLC
Winsted Health Center
Foundation, Inc.
Wolcott Hall Nursing Center
YMCA Camp Mohawk
Renewals as of May 22, 2015.
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LIGHTHOUSE MINIATURE GOLF EVENT TO BENEFIT LARC
The Civitan Club is hosting a Lighthouse Miniature Golf
Tournament on June 5th from 6-9 p.m. at R&B Sportsworld in
Winsted to support LARC and Camp Moe. Tickets are $10 and
include a round of golf and a raffle ticket. Fun, food and
entertainment for the whole family. In addition to golf, enjoy
Morsel Monk’s Gibbon Slackline. Business owners are asked to
consider sponsoring a hole for $125. For more information,
contact Michael Carr at 860-489-2613 or inspiredtouch@snet.net
or Maureen Shepard at maureenshepard@hotmail.com
GENERAL INFORMATION SESSIONS & TOURS AT NCCC
Northwestern Connecticut Community College will host general
information sessions and tours of the campus on June 24th, July
15th and August 12th at 3:30 p.m. The information session will
help attendees learn about: academic programs, transferability of
courses, admissions and registration process, student resources,
and get answers to questions. Dress comfortably for campus
tours. All sessions are held in Greenwoods Hall Room 309. No
appointment is required.
Please call 860-738-6330 with
questions.
SURVIVE THE DRIVE ANNOUNCES “BEHIND THE WHEEL”
DEFENSIVE DRIVER TRAINING
For parents, this may be one of the most important and
memorable experiences you ever share with your child. Learning
defensive driving techniques, together, that may one day save
your lives. Survive the Drive is currently registering participants
for their June 25th “Behind the Wheel” Defensive Driver Training
course at Lime Rock Park in Lakeville, CT. Survive the Drive
allows students to participate in the school in their personal
vehicles to experience the feel of the car they will be using in their
daily driving activities.
The program’s early registration and group discount cost is $250
per four hour session. Ask about scholarship eligibility for your
teen. Due to the extreme importance of defensive driver training,
Survive the Drive is confident the seats will sell out and will
introduce new future dates. Participating students must possess
and present a valid DMV permit or drivers license. For more
information or to register, call or text 860-806-3042 or email
loriz@survivethedrive.org.
SALISBURY BANK ANNOUNCES COMMUNITY SHRED DAYS
Salisbury Bank will hold Community Shred Days on: June 6th at
the Lakeville Branch, 5 Bissel Street; July 11th at the Canaan
Branch, 100 Main Street; and September 12th at the Sharon
Branch, 5 Gay Street. The events are open to all local residents
and businesses. Each person may bring up to 4 boxes of paper
(paper only, no binders) for shredding by Record Storage
Solutions personnel to any of the branches listed above from 9:00
a.m. to 12 Noon. This service is brought to you by Salisbury Bank
as a way of enriching the communities they serve. All shredded
paper will be recycled.
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CHAMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Thank You To Our
Corporate Sponsors
Alcoa Howmet
AT&T
Bank of America
BD
Blum Shapiro
Borghesi Building
& Engineering Co.
Brooks, Todd & McNeil
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
Commercial Real Estate Group,
Vance A. Taylor
Conquest Consulting, LLC
Cook Funeral Home
Dymax Corporation
Eversource Energy
Founders Insurance
Group, Inc.
Fuel Cell Energy
Litchfield Bancorp
Litchfield Woods
Health Care Center
Northwest Community Bank
O&G Industries, Inc.
P.Sam’s Bar & Grille &
Chatterley’s Restaurant
People’s United Bank
Republican-American
Sterling Engineering
Corporation
TD Bank
Thomaston Savings Bank
Torrington Savings Bank
Turri-Masterson, Inc.
Union Savings Bank
Valerie Manor
Health Care Center
Valley Energy Co., Inc.
Webster Bank
All events listed below will be held at the Chamber offices at 333 Kennedy Drive, Torrington unless otherwise noted.
JUNE
3rd 4th 5th 10th 11th 17th 24th 23rd 25th 30th -
“An Overview and Update to the ISO 9000 Quality Standard - A Transition from
2008 to 2015” sponsored by the Chamber, TD Bank and the Institute of Technology
and Business Development of Central Connecticut State University - 7:30 AM
Membership Services Committee Meeting - 8 AM
Manufacturers’ Coalition Meeting - 8 AM
WOW! Forum Advisory Committee Meeting - 8 AM
Government Relations Committee Meeting - 8 AM
Business After Hours at The Inn at Mount Pleasant, 505 University Drive, Torrington
- 5-7 PM
Insurance Committee Meeting - 8 AM
Leadership Northwest Graduation Dinner at Fairview Farm Golf Course & Banquet
Facility, 300 Hill Road, Harwinton - 5:30 PM
Coffee-n-Chat hosted by the United Way of Northwest Connecticut, 333 Kennedy
Drive, Torrington - 8:30 a.m.
Chamber Board of Directors Meeting - 8 AM
Celebration of Success Awards Dinner at The Warner Theatre’s Carol & Ray Neag
Performing Arts Center, 82 Main Street, Torrington - 5:30 PM
JULY
2nd Membership Services Committee Meeting - 8 AM
3rd Chamber Offices Closed in Observance of Independence Day
8th WOW! Forum Advisory Committee Meeting - 8 AM
9th Government Relations Committee Meeting - 8 AM
9th-19th - Canaan Railroad Days
10th - Manufacturers’ Coalition Meeting - 8 AM
14th - Business After Hours hosted by Hatfield & Co. and The Wireless Zone,
1875-1891 East Main Street, Torrington - 5-7 PM
15th - Insurance Committee Meeting - 8 AM
28th - Coffee-n-Chat at South Farms Agricultural, LLC, 215 East Street, Morris - 8 AM
SAVE THE DATE
September 11th - Preview Party Torrington House Tour
September 12th - Torrington House Tour
October 9th WOW! Forum at the Carol & Ray Neag Performing Arts Center at the
Warner Theatre
November 18th - Thanksgiving Social at the Canaan Country Club
December 7th - Holiday Celebration at Backstage Torrington
RSVP to the Chamber on-line at nwctchamberofcommerce.org or call 860-482-6586.