CHAMBER SEPT 2014
OLD SAYBROOK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
September 2014
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Sept 4, 5:30 - 7pm Trade Show Success Seminar @ Chamber
Sept 9, 5:30pm - 7pm Home-Based Meeting @ Chamber Office
Sept 10, 11:30am-1pm Women In Business @ Saybrook Point Inn
Sept 11, 5:30 -7pm Chamber Connections @ North Cove Yacht Club
2014 is a banner year for the Old Saybrook Chamber. From humble beginnings in a basement meeting with a handful of businessmen in 1939, to a robust organization 500-members strong, today’s Chamber represents nearly every business sector and includes an active non-profit group of 69 organizations. The 75th Anniversary celebration kicks off on September 27th with an evening cruise aboard Lady Katharine Cruises, featuring live music by The Shiny Lapel Trio. In October, members and non-members are invited to a golf tournament at Lake of Isles South Course, a premier golfing destination in Mashantucket.
Sept 15, 12pm - 1:30pm Facebook For Businesses @ Pavilion at Saybrook Point
Sept 16, 6:00 - 8pm Young Professionals Group @ Chamard Vineyards
Sept 17, 8am SHARP Monthly Membership Mtg @ Gladeview Rehab
Sept 17, 5:30 -7pm Chamber Connections cohosted with Clinton COC @ YMCA
Cruise aboard Lady Katharine Cruises September 27, 2014 5pm-9pm Eagle Landing, Haddam Featuring: The Shiny Lapel Trio Tickets $100 per person Dinner , Dancing, Raffle Prizes, Cash Bar
Golf Tournament at Lake of Isles October 13, 2014 12:30pm Shot Gun Start Lake of Isles—South Course Entry Fee: $160 Dinner only: $35
For tickets: register online or call 860 388-3266 Presented by:
For more information contact Tina Policarpo at the Lake of Isles,
[email protected] or call 860 312-2184.
Sept 25, 5:30 - 7pm Chamber Connections @ Liberty Bank
Sept 27, 5 - 9pm 75th Celebration Cruise aboard the Lady Katharine
Visit our website for info oldsaybrookchamber.com
Thursday, October 23, 2014 RESERVE YOUR EXHIBITOR BOOTH TODAY!
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Thank You to our Showcase Sponsors
The 5th Annual Showcase of Business and Community Gems returns to the Valley Shore YMCA focusing on COME EXPLORE LOCAL. Businesses: reach new customers, introduce new products and services, market your business. Exchange ideas with fellow business owners. Attendees: meet local business owners, community leaders and learn first hand about business trends. Exhibitor Booths: $250/booth ($150 non-profits). Call the Chamber office to secure your booth. (860) 388-3266.
This is a once-a-year opportunity to visit with more than fifty LOCAL businesses, representing a wide variety of companies both small and large. You’ll discover an array of industries to explore. Showcase Open: 4:00pm-7:00pm Admission: $10 Tickets available at Chamber Office
“TRADE SHOW SUCCESS” Seminar for Exhibitors Thursday September 4 5:30pm-7pm ~ Chamber Office presented by The Essex Group
Membership Renewal Time Annual Membership Renewals Are Due September 1, 2014. Invoices have been mailed to members with a September membership renewal. Your timely payment is greatly appreciated.
Board of Directors, Staff and Mission Statement Officers
Mission Statement
President: Lori Woll, Octagon @ Mystic Marriott Vice President: Linda Brophy, Edward Jones Treasurer: Jay Mills, Oakley Wing Group Secretary: Elaine Beame, Beame Realty Past President: Kristen Roberts, Comcast
The Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce is a member driven organization dedicated to enhancing the economic vitality and quality of life of Old Saybrook and its surrounding communities.
Directors
Staff
Ed Lombardi, Lighthouse Home Care Bence Strickland, The Day Angus McDonald, Angus McDonald/Gary Sharpe Bill McMinn, Essex Printing/Events Magazine Shannon Timme, Harbor News Bob Bradley, Guaranteed Rate
Judy Sullivan, Executive Director Karen Pinette, Member Services Manager Meryl Tsagronis, Marketing Coordinator
Contact www.oldsaybookchamber.com 860 388-3266
Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 625, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 860-388-3266 www.oldsaybrookchamber.com
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Facebook For Businesses Monday, Sept 15 12—1:30pm ~ Pavilion at Saybrook Point AAA—Allied Group Regina Gendreau 210 Main Street, Old Saybrook 860 388-8207 www.aaa.com For help on and off the road; emergency roadside assistance and travel planning
Women in Business Luncheon Series
Linda Brophy Foundations of Investing for Women Wed. Sept. 10, 2014 11:30 am-1pm @ Saybrook Point Inn Spa 2 Bridge Street, Old Saybrook Reservations Required Members $21.00 Non-Members $31.00 Registration and pre-payment required. Register online @oldsaybrookchamber.com Cancellation Policy Notice must be given at least two business days prior to the event. No shows or those unable to cancel in time will be billed. To cancel, please call 860 388-3266.
Free Seminar
Join us for a brown bag luncheon seminar with April Woodcock to learn how to use Facebook for businesses. Many small businesses have recognized that Facebook needs to be a part of their marketing mix, but aren’t sure how best to get started. This session will help you understand the basics of Facebook, teach you what to say once you’re up and running and show you what a “social campaign” is and how to think about running one for your organization. April Woodcock is an authorized Constant Contact expert and managing partner of Touching Clients, a CT marketing firm.
Registration required: online or call the Chamber (860) 388-3266
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS 2015 BOARD of DIRECTORS The Chamber of Commerce is seeking candidates for the 2015 Board of Directors. Look for application forms in your Inbox in the coming weeks.
Our Monthly Membership Meetings are getting rave reviews! Members are sharing vital information about their businesses, upcoming events, employment needs and potential leads. Moderator, Mark Appellof of the Visiting Nurses of the Lower Valley keeps the meeting on our 8-9am schedule. Thank you to our new host, Gladeview Rehab at 60 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook who will be providing a meeting space with coffee and breakfast treats for our September-December meetings. Register online for our next meeting: Wednesday, September 17 @ 8am at Gladeview Rehab. Limited 3-Minute Spots available—Call Today! Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 625, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 860-388-3266 www.oldsaybrookchamber.com
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Letter from our Chamber President Hello All, We have such an exciting fall coming up and I am looking forward to seeing you all at one of our great events. With that in mind I would like to ask you all for help. We are so fortunate to have such a fabulous team at the Chamber office with Judy, Karen and Meryl, but they cannot do it all. So what I am hoping is that we can all give just a little bit to assist in making these events and committees a bigger success and take some of the pressure off our team in the office so they can focus on the day to day running of the Chamber and outreach for our membership. Not to mention that you can meet some really great people and have a lot of fun!!! We are currently looking for a couple volunteers
to join our nominating committee for the upcoming Board of Directors seats that are vacant. Chili-Fest is right around the corner and with our fabulous co-chairs, Jay Mills and Bob Bradley, we need a few committee members to join them and start the planning! We are also looking for committee members for our Annual Meeting in December and the 2015 Arts & Crafts Festival. If you are able to join a committee and give us a little bit of your time, please let me or someone in the office know. If you want to help but just are not sure where, just ask Judy, myself or any member of the Board of Directors and we can go through all of the great options we have available. Thank you in advance for stepping up and volunteering.
Lori
Announcing staff changes at LIBERTY BANK and THE BEE AND THISTLE INN! Leigh-Bette Maynard has been appointed vice president, Liberty Bank, responsible for the branch locations in Essex and Old Saybrook. Ms. Maynard joined the bank in 2012 as assistant vice president and branch manager in Cheshire & thereafter taking responsibility for the Deep River and Essex locations. She has more than 12 years of experience in retail banking to include financial services supervisory and management positions at institutions such as Bank of America, Webster Bank and Guilford Savings Bank. In the August ChamberNews, we omitted 3 participating Chamber Dollars members. We apologize!
Essex Saybrook Antiques Village Fit Ingenuity Saybrook Family Dental Care
The Bee and Thistle Inn’s new Chef, Justin Pillion, joins Innkeepers David and Linnea Rufo to captain a culinary adventure from farm to sea. Linnea Rufo, owner and General Manager of the Bee and Thistle Inn for nearly a decade, is committed to the creation of hospitality memories through precise execution of an extraordinary guest experience. Chef Pillion shares Linnea's drive to create a world-class experience for the guests of The Bee and Thistle Inn, by working with local farmers, distributors, and communities, Chef Pillion has built relationships with many of the most dedicated producers of fine foods in the area, and from these he draws inspiration to craft the finest farm to table cuisine. Bee and Thistle Inn 100 Lyme St, Old Lyme
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 It’s Membership Renewal Time! Thank you to those who have sent in their renewals. Dues account for 60% of our operating budget and we truly appreciate your continued support. As a thank you for your renewal and an opportunity to provide you a way to grow your business, every renewing member will receive two complimentary tickets to our Business Showcase – October 23rd at the Valley Shore YMCA. Please Renew Today! Why not consider having a booth at our Business Showcase? It’s a good way to meet and greet potential customers while displaying your products or services. Come – Explore – Local is the theme for the 2014 Business Showcase presented by Comcast Business – Thursday October 23rd 4pm – 7pm at the Valley Shore YMCA. Exhibitors are invited to a “Trade Show Success” seminar – Thursday September 4th at 5:30pm. We will provide the tools and opportunity – you provide your business! Feedback – Input – Data! We need it and we need it from you! We will be collecting input from members and the community to use in determining the Chamber’s LongTerm Plan. With your input and ideas we can ensure that
the Chamber’s work, programs and services are important and relevant to your business or organization. Only you know your needs – please share them with us! All aboard! Get your 75th Anniversary Cruise ticket today! Join us for a beautiful sunset dinner cruise aboard the Lady Katharine with music by the Shiny Lapel Trio – Saturday September 27th – leaving from the Eagle Landing in Haddam 5pm. Tickets are $100/pp. You won’t want to miss this very special evening. We have wonderful raffle prizes including an overnight in Newport; overnight at the beautiful new Three Stories at Saybrook Point Inn, getaway to Thimble Islands, Nautical Print, Foursome of Golf and more – all waiting for the chance to go home with you! Join us— I’ll see you there! Share Your News with us! We would like to tell the community what new and exciting things are happening within your business. Tell us about a new employee or manager, a remodel or location change, a community event you may be sponsoring, an award or recognition your business has received, a thank you to someone in the community… the possibilities are endless. Take advantage of this opportunity – we just ask that this not be used to advertise sales or specials. We look forward to hearing from you! All the best, Judy
75th ANNIVERSARY GOLF TOURNAMENT Monday, October 13, 2014 12:30pm Shot Gun Start Lake of Isles—South Course Join us as our 75th Anniversary Celebration continues with a golf tournament at Lake of Isles South Course. Designed by golf course architect Reese Jones, and located on picturesque Mashantucket Pequot Tribal land, the course has been ranked consistently as one of the top golf facilities in the country since opening in 2005. The entry fee of $160 per person includes 18 holes of golf with cart, prizes, and dinner. For more information contact Tina Policarpo at Lake of Isles,
[email protected] or call 860 312-2184. Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 625, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 860-388-3266 www.oldsaybrookchamber.com
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Did you know… North Cove Yacht Club • Thurs, September 11 • 5:30-7pm • 111 Sheffield Street Old Saybrook
Liberty Bank • Thurs. September 25 • 5:30-7pm • 90 Main Street 0ld Saybrook
Cookout cohosted with Clinton Chamber at Valley Shore YMCA • Wed, September 17 • 5:30-7pm • 201 Spencer Plains Road Westbrook
Please RSVP either online or call 860 388-3266 $5 Pre-registered members, $10 members at the door $15 non-members
Fishing Licenses can be purchased at River’s End Tackle, 440 Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook? Just bring ID, $10 cash and know your height, weight, age and residency...and you can start fishing!
Advertise your job openings on the Chamber web site. It’s free and is one of the many options available to members through your business web page. Not sure how to list a job opening? We are here to help. Give us a call.
Ribbon Cuttings & Grand Openings
Congratulations to Chef David Ciastko on the grand openings of both the Tea Kettle Restaurant and Impressive Catering! The Tea Kettle Restaurant serves breakfast & lunch 6am - 3pm seven days a week and Impressive Catering offers off-site catering. Both are located at 1395 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook. Pictured above: Chef David Ciastko seated atop his van; Judy Sullivan, Executive Director, Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce; Dianne Hunt Mason, APRN; Kevin Kennedy, Kennedy Real Estate Solutions; Michelle Ciastko; Bill McLaughlin; Allen Ciastko; Gail Barber, Chamber Ambassador; and Linda Brophy, Vice President, Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce. Photo by Chamber Staff 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 YOUR AD HERE: $90 / 3 months OR, consider one of these great values: • Newsletter Color Sponsor Back Page : $200 (includes banner ad on our website for 1 mo) • Newsletter Insert: $100 ($50 nonprofits) Call today: 860 388-3266
2014 Old Saybrook Garden Club Awards Congratulations to the following member businesses:
BEST CONTAINER
Homeworks
BEST INGROUND GARDENS
Saybrook Family Dental Care; Saybrook Soup & Sandwich
BEST WINDOW BOX
Penny Lane Pub
BEST TREE SURROUND GARDEN
Sweet Luna’s
ONGOING EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Esty’s, LLc and Lighthouse Home Care
Member Spotlight Eric Dunn, POP Weight Loss 455 Boston Post Road, Suite 6
On a daily basis I will meet with clients to discuss our program and create a meal and exercise plan based on their individual daily schedule. I also meet with clients to plan the week ahead or discuss any challenges they’ve had. We are a great resource to learn how to live a healthier lifestyle. Collectively, our clients have lost over 300 pounds in our first two months of business. What I love most about my job are my co-workers—they are a great group of people that make coming to work every day enjoyable. Helping people lose weight and achieve their goals is an amazing and incredibly satisfying feeling. My favorite Chamber program are the Monthly Membership Meetings. This is a great place to learn about other businesses and connect with members in a relaxed yet professional setting. Personal philosophy: There is no substitute for hard work and dedication to your craft. Being passionate about what you do reflects well upon who you are and translates to your clientele. The Chamber member featured in our Member spotlight is randomly selected at our Monthly Membership Meeting. Our next Member Meeting is Sept 17th at Gladeview Rehab at 60 Boston Post Rd! Register online or call 860 388-3266.
Chamber News Editor Judy Sullivan © September 2014, 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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September 2014 Phone 860-388-3266 • www.oldsaybrookchamber.com
UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS: •Thur Sept 4- Trade Show Success Seminar 5:30—7pm •Tues Sept 9 - Home-Based Meeting @ Office 5:30—7pm •Wed Sept 10 - Women in Business @ Saybrook Pt Inn 11:30-1pm •Thur Sept 11– Chamber Connections@ No.Cove Yacht Club 5:30-7pm •Mon Sept 15 - Facebook For Businesses @ The Pavilion 12-1:30pm •Wed Sept 17 - Membership Meeting @Gladeview 8–9am •Wed Sept 17 - Chamber Connections/Clinton @ YMCA 5:30—7pm •Thur Sept 25 - Chamber Connections@ Liberty Bank 5:30-7pm Visit our website for details: www.oldsaybrookchamber.com
Summer may be over, but the Chamber has many events scheduled to keep you busy! Sign up now and join other members this Fall.
