CHAMBER OLD SAYBROOK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Arts & Crafts Festival: It’s A Wrap! UPCOMING EVENTS AUGUST August 19: 8 - 9am Business Connections Hour @ Gladeview Rehab
SEPTEMBER September 1: Lunch 'n Learn, "Campaigns That Drive Action” Sept 3: Chamber Connections @ Flo Gris Museum Sept 9: Women In Business Luncheon Sept 15: Legislative Wrap Up Session
860 388-3266 One Main Street P.O. Box 625 Old Saybrook, CT 06475 www.oldsaybrookchamber.com
The 52nd Annual Old Saybrook Arts and Crafts Festival wrapped up another successful year with a spectacular display of creativity on the Town Green. Artist Kathryn Kienle commented on the great turnout and good mix of artists, saying "don't change a thing!” We’d like to thank our Festival Friends whose contributions are deeply appreciated, as well as our many volunteers who worked long hours and pitched in wherever needed. We could not have done this without you! Clockwise: Sidney Stillman OSYFS artist, first place pottery by Ria Lira Levine, Liberty Bank volunteers Rachel Schneidt and Troy Bree, Caricaturist Bill Dougal with young girl, Dad and sons, Best in Show winners Bob McNally, Craft and Sandy Garris, Art, who also happen to be husband and wife, and fiber artist Annie Chittenden of Madison.
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Thank you to our Festival Sponsors!!
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Letter from the Board President Amazing! It was apparent that summer is in full swing on the shore. The turn out at our 52nd Annual Arts & Crafts Festival was fantastic. We hope you all had a chance to get out and enjoy this Old Saybrook tradition. We would like to extend a huge thank you to all our sponsors and volunteers. Liberty Bank, our major sponsor, has supported this event for many years along with our other sponsors Middlesex Hospital, Middlesex Hospital Urgent Care, Frontier Communications and Full Power Radio. The success of this event is also attributed to many contributions from the “Friends” of the Arts & Crafts Festival. Thank you to all of them! We would like to thank and acknowledge the 40+ dedicated volunteers that went above and beyond to make this event possible, and run so smoothly and successfully. Thank you!!! Lastly, a huge thank you to Karen, Judy and Meryl, your dedication, caring and support are the keys to the success of this event and the daily running of the OSCC.
We hope you all have a great rest of the summer and mark your calendars for July 30 & 31, 2016 for our 53rd Annual Arts & Crafts Festival. We truly hope to see you all there. Respectfully, Leigh-Bette Maynard and Lori Woll Co-Chairs of the Arts & Crafts Festival
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Board of Directors, Staff and Mission Statement Officers President: Lori Woll, Octagon @ Mystic Marriott Vice President: Ed Lombardi, Maximus Antiques Treasurer: Jay Mills, Oakley Wing Group Secretary: Elaine Beame, Beame Realty Past President: Kristen Roberts, Comcast
Directors Angus McDonald, Angus McDonald/Gary Sharpe & Assoc Bill McMinn, Essex Printing/Events Magazine Shannon Timme, Harbor News/Shore Publishing Bob Bradley, Guaranteed Rate Ken Gribbon, Saybrook Point Inn & Spa
Linda Brophy, Edward Jones Mark Appellof, Visiting Nurses of the Lower Valley and Lower Valley Care Advocates Leigh-Bette Maynard, Liberty Bank Leland McKenna, Middlesex Hospital Primary Care
Staff Judy Sullivan, Executive Director Karen Pinette, Member Services Manager Meryl Moskowitz, Marketing Coordinator
Contact www.oldsaybookchamber.com Phone: 860 388-3266 Fax: 860 388-9433
Mission Statement The Chamber advances economic vitality and quality of life in the Old Saybrook region through programs and services for its members and community. Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 625, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 860-388-3266 www.oldsaybrookchamber.com
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Gesick & Associates, P.C.
The Connection Fund, Inc. 263 Main Street, Suite 301 Old Saybrook theconnectioninc.org 860 395-6380 Counseling services, Building Communities. Rebuilding Lives
9Round 30 Minute Kickbox Fitness 785 Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook 9round.com 860 661-5138 A fast, fun 30 minute workout, convenient circuit format, total body workout , a trainer every time
19 Cedar Island Avenue, Clinton, CT 06413 gesicksurveyors.com 860 669-7799 Professional Land Surveying, Hydrographic Survey, Elevation Certificates, Mapping and Planning
Middlesex Habitat for Humanity of CT 34 Shunpike Road, Cromwell, CT 06416 habitatmiddlesex.org 860 348-9179 Since 1996, leading the charge in advocating for a world where everyone has a decent place to live
Member News Lions Club of Old Saybrook Celebrating 65 Years! The Lions Club of Old Saybrook celebrates its 65th anniversary with a gala celebration at The Castle on September 12, 2015. To donate a raffle or auction item, or to purchase tickets, call 860 924-5459. Congratulations to the Lions Club!
ECB Offering Classes at The Kate Fall classes for all ages and levels begin on September 8. For a full schedule of classes and registration information, visit www.easternctballet.com
Bob Bradley Joins Primary Residential Mortgage Inc. Primary Residential Mortgage Inc, one of the nation’s largest mortgage lenders, welcomed Bob Bradley to their team in Guilford. Bob is a Clinton resident and has nearly 20 years of mortgage industry experience. Bob also serves on the Chamber Board of Directors.
The Shops at Saybrook Country Barn Voted #1 by New Haven Living Readers of New Haven Living voted The Shops at Saybrook Country Barn best interior design store. “This destination store brims with design inspiration.”
Stephanie Dumont of Comcast Business Named “40 Under Forty” 40 Under Forty awards identify young successful leaders who have the potential to lead the professional world of tomorrow. Says Marketing Manger Stephanie Dumont, “I'm addicted to creativity and being busy, too. Challenges make me thrive.” www.hartfordbusiness.com
Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 625, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 860-388-3266 www.oldsaybrookchamber.com
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Women in Business Council Profit More & Prospect Less: The 5 Step Formula for Identifying your Million Dollar Clientele Are you tired of working so hard to create the income you desire? Join Marge Piccini and discover advanced sales strategies to exponentially grow your business and generate profits fast. You CAN profit more and prospect less! Known as “The Million Dollar Sales Advantage Mentor,” Marge Piccini helps high achievers turned entrepreneur pinpoint their Million Dollar Sales Advantage and catapult their income over the 6-figure mark. Wednesday, Sept. 9, 11:30—1pm, @ Saybrook Point Inn & Spa Advanced Registration Required / 24 hour Cancellation Policy Upcoming WIB events: October 14: Linda Albright, Women’s Wealth Revolution, Helping Women Make More Money! November 11: Chamard Vineyards, Evening of Wine Tasting & Education
E LIST READER’S POLL NAMES “BEST OF SHORELINE” WINNERS The e-list is a weekly email newsletter and website designed to spread the word about exciting places, events, shops and restaurants on the CT Shoreline. The e-list newsletter has 14,000+ subscribers. The “Best of Shoreline” Winners were determined by online voting of e-list readers and subscribers. Congratulations to our Chamber members for this recognition! Food To-Go
1. Pasta Vita Coffee/Tea Cafe
1. Ashlawn Farm Coffee, Lyme and Old Saybrook Cake/Cupcake Bakery
2. Dagmar Desserts Caterer
1. Cloud Nine Catering 3. Pasta Vita Butcher
3. Walt’s Food Market Health/Fitness Club
1. Iron House Fitness Specialized or Boutique Gym
1. Iron House Fitness Antiques
Outdoor Outfitter/Sporting Goods
2. Harris Outdoors Furniture
1. Saybrook Country Barn 2. Chalk Mercantile
Facial
2. The Spa of Essex 3. Essence Center for Beauty & Wellness Day Spa
1. Mar Floral
2. The Spa of Essex, Essex 3. Sanno Spa, Saybrook Point Inn & Spa
Wine Shop
Live Theatre or Music Venue
2. Seaside Wine & Spirits
1. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center 2. Goodspeed Opera House
Florist
Hair Salon
3. Essence Center for Beauty & Wellness
3. The Ivoryton Playhouse
Massage
Seamstress
2. The Spa of Essex
3. Colin’s Tux Shop
3. Sanno Spa, Saybrook Point Inn & Spa
1. Chalk Mercantile 3. Maximus Antiques Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 625, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 860-388-3266 www.oldsaybrookchamber.com
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From the Desk of the Executive Director I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the Board of Directors for their support and confidence in me to provide me the opportunity to attend the Institute for Organization Management – the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Institute educates participants on all facets of running a nonprofit organization. Its curriculum is comprised of 96 hours of instruction – over four week-long sessions – taught by university professors, industry experts and leading practitioners in the chamber and association industries. I have been attending the week-long sessions every summer since 2012 at Villanova University. I’m proud to share that I graduated on July 30th. It has been an amazing experience and the relationships I’ve developed with colleagues across the country are invaluable. I also need to give a shout out to both the NEACCE (New England Chamber of Commerce Executives) and CACCE (Connecticut Chamber of Commerce Executives) who have helped underwrite this educational experience through scholarships. I’m so grateful.
With our 52nd Annual Arts & Crafts Festival ‘in the books’ this August letter wouldn’t be complete without a huge thank you to all who helped in any way to make it a success. Lori Woll and Leigh-Bette Maynard, Festival co-chairs, worked tirelessly and gave many hours to ensure the success of the Festival. It truly is a community event with support from Public Works, Parks & Recreation, Board of Education, Police Department, Fire Department and The Kate. Our very generous sponsors: Liberty Bank, Middlesex Hospital, Full Power Radio, Middlesex Hospital Urgent Care and Frontier Communications. Thanks to all our festival Friends and many volunteers – many hands make light work! Thank you! Do you listen to ICRVradio? If not, what are you waiting for! ICRVradio is an internet radio station in Chester founded to facilitate discovery and commerce in the Lower River Valley. I had the pleasure of speaking with them on air about the Arts & Crafts Festival. What a great mission the team has to promote all the wonderful things the lower river valley has to offer. Give them a listen - you won’t be disappointed. Lastly but certainly not least – please keep a look out for your membership renewal notice. Dues are payable September 1st. Thank you for your continued support of the Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce. All the best,
Judy
C A M PA I G N S T H AT D R I V E AC T I O N : E M A I L & N E W S L E T T E R S Learn key points to writing effective newsletters that your subscribers will want to read! At the heart of small business marketing are the campaigns that drive action – and newsletters and announcements have become a core component of those campaigns. This session will reveal some simple but effective best practices and considerations for the small business or nonprofit seeking to make their email and newsletters more effective. This will be an hour well spent! Presented by April Woodcock & Constant Contact. Register online: www. oldsaybrookchamber.com Where: Saybrook Point Pavilion When: Tues, Sept 1, 12—1:30pm
Free for Members
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We are reinventing our Chamber Dollars program as Old Saybrook $ayBucks, and we’re opening a design competition for the new certificates. Got a visual of what the new $ayBucks should look like? Then make some money! Enter as many designs as you wish. The winner will be announced on October 29th at the Business Expo. They are as good as cash when redeemed with participating Chamber Members. $ayBucks support the local retail economy, which keeps Old Saybrook vibrant. So, make some money (literally), and
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let’s keep it local with the new Old Saybrook $ayBucks program. The new $ayBucks design will be numbered and embossed with the Chamber Seal for authenticity.
How To Enter Create a currency design that reflects the spirit of Old Saybrook and that resembles paper money. Dimensions: 6" x 3.5"; JPG Email entry to:
[email protected] with subject line: $aybucks Deadline: September 30, 2015 Cash prize: $200
Member Spotlight Lisa Huftalen, LE Designers, Inc. We help your company to be seen in its best light whether it’s a new logo and brochure or a digital ad for the web. We help you get noticed.
facture polycarbonate panels for skylights and greenhouses. Every day is different. I really like the Business Connections Hour for meeting new clients and vendors as an ongoing event. The lunch classes and the Business Expos have also been wonderful.
First and foremost, I am a graphic designer with a degree in studio art and business. As president of LE Designers I switch between doing company business and sales and designing.
I think establishing trusted relationships with my clients is the key. Give them what they need on time and on budget, make good suggestions to help grow their business, but get to know them as human beings too.
Everyday is a new project. Today I am designing a logo and this afternoon I am delivering 5 posters to the Wallingford Library, meeting with two clients who manu-
Pictured above left: Business partners Bette Mclean and Lisa Huftalen celebrate the company’s 20th anniversary in Venice’s Piazza San Marco.
The Chamber member featured in our Member spotlight is randomly selected at our Business Connections Hour. Our next meeting is August 19, 8am at Gladeview Rehab! Register online or call 860 388-3266.
Chamber News Editor Judy Sullivan © August 2015, Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 625, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 860-388-3266 www.oldsaybrookchamber.com
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Newsletter Business Card Sponsors
Ribbon Cutting 9Round Thirty Minute Kick Boxing & Fitness Celebrates Fourth Store Opening! 9Round celebrated the opening of their Old Saybrook location with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday July 18. 9Round is located at 785 Boston Post Rd.
At right is owner Shaun Berner with trainer Erin Kelly; at far right is 9Round staff, Chamber staff and volunteers.
Legislative Wrap Up Session Q & A with Senators Linares, Formica & Representative Carney Tuesday, September 15th at 8am The Pavilion at Saybrook Point Come hear from State Senators Art Linares, Paul Formica and State Representative Devin Carney about legislative issues, bills passed in the previous session and their goals for the upcoming session. Hosted by CBIA, Connecticut Business & Industry Association, members and guests will have the opportunity to ask questions during this open forum. Free to attend; register online at www.oldsaybrookchamber.com
Discover Tuscany Departing Nov. 3, 2015
9 Day Journey Book Now! For more information: www.oldsaybrookchamber.com/tuscany
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Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 625, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 860-388-3266 www.oldsaybrookchamber.com
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Phone 860-388-3266 • www.oldsaybrookchamber.com
UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS Wed Aug 19 - Business Connections Hour Tues Sept 1 - Lunch ‘n Learn Thurs Sept 3 - Chamber Connections Wed Sept 9 - Women in Business Luncheon Tues Sept 15 - Legislative Wrap Up Session Visit website for details: www.oldsaybrookchamber.com • • • • •
Local Business Rocks Business Expo 2015 With special appearance by The Shiny Lapel Trio ses Join 50 busines g in t a ip partic ! izations n a g r o and
Thursday, October 29 Valley Shore YMCA 5:30—8pm
RESERVE YOUR BOOTH TODAY! Call 860 388-3266 Presented by:
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