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Business New Haven
6/12/2000
By: BNH
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SPEAKERS
The Bridgeport Regional Business Council hosts U.S. Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman as part of its Capitol Breakfast series, developed to provide business people opportunities to hear from those in government who make critical decisions that impact the business environment in the Bridgeport area. 8 a.m. June 19 at the Bridgeport Holiday Inn, 1070 Middle St., Bridgeport. $26. Reservations. Call 203-335-3800.
The Bridgeport Regional Business Council presents Patricia J. Pierce, senior vice president of Wright Investors' Service, who will speak at the Fourth Friday Forum, a series of brown-bag lunch programs. Noon June 23 at the Bridgeport Regional Business Council, 10 Middle St., Bridgeport. $5 members. Call 203-335-3800.
Fairfield University offers “Lessons in Leadership” featuring business author Tom Peters, who will discuss “Reinventing Work: Brand Power.” Peters' titles include In Search of Excellence, The Pursuit of WOW! and The Circle of Innovation. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. June 23 at Quick Center for the Arts, Fairfield University, North Benson Rd., Fairfield. Reservations. $399. Call 800-873-3451.
EDUCATION
The Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce's Small Business Division holds a panel discussion on Marketing Tips on Generating More Customers for Your Business or Profession. Session will be moderated by Jon Crane of Crane Products Inc. 8 a.m. June 13 at 900 Chapel St., New Haven. $15. Reservations. Call 203-782-4342.
The American Association of Industrial Management (AAIM) holds a program on Effective Telephone Communications. 9 a.m.-noon June 13 at the AAIM Conference Center, 555 Washington Ave., North Haven $85 member, $75 second, $65 third attendee from same company. Call 203-234-2246.
CompuMaster holds a conference on Web Site Development & Design. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at 180 Hawley La., Trumbull, June 13 at the Quality Inn Conference Center, 100 Pond Lilly Ave., New Haven. $199. Reservations. Call 800-867-4340.
AAIM holds a Safety Roundtable. Noon-1:30 p.m. June 14 at the AAIM Conference Center, 555 Washington Ave., North Haven $85 member, $75 second, $65 third attendee from same company. Call 203-234-2246
SkillPath Seminars presents a two-day workshop, Fundamentals of Successful Project Management. Topics include how to plan projects, establish timelines, keep things moving, how to monitor and control, solve problems and manage multiple projects. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 15-16 at the Trumbull Marriott, 180 Hawley La., Trumbull. $399. Reservations. Call 800-873-7545.
The New Haven Real Estate School offers Principles & Practices of Real Estate. 6-9 p.m. Mondays and Wednesday June 12-July 31 at the New Haven Real Estate School, 127 Washington Ave., North Haven. $228. Reservations. Call 203-234-3938.
CompuMaster holds a program on Troubleshooting, Maintaining and Upgrading PCs. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 13-14 at the Trumbull Marriott, 180 Hawley La., Trumbull. $399. Call 800-867-4340.
The Prospect Chamber of Commerce hosts a presentation on Healing Modalities. Program includes qi gong, therapeutic touch, massage, shiatsu and meditation and their influence on health. Therapists Bonnie Thayer, Marti Hultman and Jane Wollack will speak on how fast-paced lifestyles impact health and what steps can be taken to minimize the effects of stress. 8:30 a.m. June 14 at the Prospect Chamber of Commerce, 4 Summit Rd., Prospect. Free. Call 203-758-6640.
The Women's Business Development Center (WBDC) presents Emerging Legal Landmines. Instructors include Todd E. Garabedian, a property attorney and Mary Dollarhide, an attorney with Wiggin & Dana. 6-9 p.m. June 14 at the WBDC Annex, 25 Whittaker Place, Stamford. $40 members, $45 non-members. Reservations. Call 203-353-1750.
The Connecticut Regional Institute for the 21st Century presents Transportation Strategies. Presenters include transportation expert Matthew Coogan, James RePass of the National Corridors Initiative, Michael Gallis of Michael Gallis & Associates and a represent of United Parcel Service. 8 a.m.-noon June 15 at Northeast Utilities, Selden St., Berlin. $20. Reservations. Call 203-787-6735.
Marsh USA holds the last of its Vision 2000 series, presented by Foundation Health Systems. Senior leaders of major insurance companies will talk about their companies and the health-care market's future. 4 p.m. June 20 at the Landmark Club, 1 Landmark Square, Stamford. Free. Call 860-723-5757.
The Service Corps of Retired Executives Association (SCORE) conducts a Pre-Business Workshop. Subjects include preparing a business plan, financing a small business, insurance needs of a business, marketing a business, legal aspects of a business, bookkeeping and taxes. 8:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. June 21 at 25 Science Park, New Haven. Free. Reservations. Call 203-865-7645.
SCORE holds a program on How To Choose and Buy the Right Franchise. 7-9:30 p.m. June 22 at the University of Bridgeport, 271 Park Ave., Arnold Bernard Center, Tower Room. $10. Call 203-567-4369.
The Lally School of Management & Technology at Rensselaer at Hartford holds a seminar on Innovative Environmental Strategic Perspectives. Keynote speaker will be Timothy R.E. Keeney, former Connecticut commissioner of environmental protection and currently director of environmental services at Northeast Utilities. Luncheon speaker will be State Rep. Jessie Stratton (D-17), co-chairman of the legislature's environment committee. 8:3 0 a.m.-3:30 p.m. June 23 at Rensselaer, 275 Windsor St., Hartford. $25. Call 860-548-2480.
The Internal Revenue Service holds a Small Business Workshop to provide information regarding general tax guidelines to new or prospective small-business owners. Topics include the advantages and limitations of various types of business organizations, rights and responsibilities regarding recordkeeping and federal and state filing requirements, employment taxes. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. June 23 at the Trumbull Senior Center, 5866 Main St., Trumbull. Free. Reservations. Call 860-756-4655.
CompuMaster sponsors a workshop on Discovering the Secrets of Microsoft Access, using it to create custom database solutions and avoiding the high cost of custom software packages. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 26-27 at the Trumbull Marriott, 180 Hawley La., Trumbull. $399. Reservations. 800-867-4340.
NETWORKING
The Stratford chapter of Business Network International meets. 7-8:30 p.m. 17 at Christ Episcopal Church, 2000 Main St., Stratford. Call 203-333-2452.
The Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce holds Business After Hours. 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 13 at Clinton Crossing, Courtyard at Saks Fifth Ave., Clinton. $5. Call 203-4342.
The Clinton Chamber of Commerce holds Business After Hours. 6-8 p.m. June 13 at Chip's Pub III, 24 West Main St., Clinton. $5 advance, $7 at door. Reservations. Call 860-669-3889.
The Greater Waterbury Chamber of Commerce holds Out for Business. 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 15 at Village at East Farms, 180 Scott Rd., Waterbury. $10 members, $15 post-event billed, $20 non-members. Call 203-757-0701.
The Milford Chamber of Commerce holds Business After Hours. 5-7 p.m. June 29 at Laurel Gardens of Milford, 77 Plains Rd., Milford. $10 advance, $12 at door members; $20 non-members. Reservations. Call 203-878-0681.
MEETINGS
The Connecticut Hospital Association holds its Annual Meeting. Keynote speaker will be Mark Shields, Washington-based news reporter. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 13 at the Aqua Turf Club, 556 Mulberry St., Southington. $75. Reservations. Call 203-294-7213.
The Bridgeport Regional Business Council holds its Annual Meeting. Featured speaker will be Roy Boe, principal owner of the new Bridgeport entry in the American Hockey League. The BRBC will also present its annual Volunteer of the Year and Impact Awards, honoring companies that exemplify the spirit of regionalism. Noon June 15 at the Trumbull Marriott, 180 Hawley La., Trumbull. $40 members, $50 non-members. Reservations. Call 203-335-3800.
The Women's Group, a new entrepreneurial organization, meets Tuesdays to share ideas and listen to speakers address problems faced by women who own businesses. 8:30 a.m. June 20 in the carryout room, Friendly's, Route 1, Milford. Free. Call 203-877-6271.
The Hamden Chamber of Commerce's Hamden Leads Group meets. 8:30-9:30 a.m. June 20 at Danka, 1 Evergreen Ave., Hamden. Free. Call 203-288-6431.
Nutmeg Toastmasters, a chapter of Toastmasters International serving greater New Haven, meets to help people improve public speaking and leadership skills. 7-9 p.m. June 20 at Harborside, 225 Amity Rd., Woodbridge. $40 annual dues; guests welcome. Call 800-767-2484, ext. 9349.
The Clinton Chamber of Commerce holds its Annual Breakfast . Keynote speaker is Peter Stevens, president of Jeter, Cook & Jepson, architects for the new Clinton police station. 8 p.m. June 21 at Unilever cafeteria, John St., Clinton. $5 advance, $8 at door. Reservations. Call 860-669-3889.
SPECIAL EVENTS
The Construction Institute will honor its founders and past chairmen at the group's Annual Meeting & 25th Anniversary Celebration. Emceed by Ronald Van Winkle, director of community services for West Hartford, and H. Kent Goetjen, a partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers. 7-9 p.m. (cocktails 6 p.m.) June 14 at Aqua Turf Club, Plantsville. Call 860-768-4459.
The Milford Chamber of Commerce's Legislative Action Committee holds its annual luncheon address on the State of the City: Government Is Everyone's Business, with Mayor Frederick Lisman. The chamber's scholar and ambassador of the year awards will also be announced. Noon June 22 at Costa Azzurra Restaurant, 72 Broadway, Milford. $25. Reservations. Call 203-878-0681.
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