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Business New Haven
3/4/2002
By: BNH
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SPEAKERS
Yale University's Faculty of Engineering marks the beginning of its sesquicentennial celebration with a series of lectures. John Morrell, chief engineer of DEKA Research, will discuss “Developing Segways: The Struggle for Smooth Transitions Between Research and Production.” 4 p.m. March 5 at Davies Auditorium, 15 Prospect St., New Haven. Free. Call 203-432-1326.
Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies holds the seventh annual Restoration Agenda Lecture Series. The eighth lecture will be “Using Federal Environmental Statues To Promote Social Justice.” Lecturer will be Jeffrey Miller, associate dean for graduate studies and professor of law at Pace University. 11:30 a.m. March 6 at Bowers Auditorium, Sage Hall, 205 Prospect St., New Haven. Free. Call 203-432-5122.
The Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association holds its spring membership dinner featuring Shelton Rampton, co-author of Trust Us, We're Experts! and Toxic Sludge Is Good for You. He will talk about the behind-the-scenes public relations efforts by big corporations to slant the public's perceptions and to promote tort reform. 6 p.m. March 13 at the New Haven Lawn Club, Whitney Ave., New Haven. $49 members, $69 non-members. Reservations. Call 860-522-4345.
The Greater Meriden Chamber of Commerce holds an “eye-opener breakfast” session featuring U.S. Rep. James Maloney (D-5). 7:45-9 a.m. March 13 at the Ramada Plaza Hotel & Conference Center, 275 Research Pkwy., Meriden. $5 members, $25 non-members. Reservations. Call 203-235-7901.
The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce's Breakfast Club meets. Featured speaker will be Todd P. Martin, first vice president and chief economist with People's Bank. 7:30-9 a.m. March 15 at Grassy Hill Lodge, 77 Sodom La., Derby. $20 members, $30 others. Reservations. Call 203-925-4981.
The ninth lecture in the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies' annual Restoration Agenda Lecture Series will be “The Role of Civil Rights Law to Promote Social Justice” by Randolph McLaughlin, professor at Pace University. 11:30 a.m. March 27 at Bowers Auditorium, Sage Hall, 205 Prospect St., New Haven. Free. Call 203-432-5122.
EDUCATION
The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce holds a seminar on Avoiding Legal Landmines: A Little Planning Can Provide Big Benefits. 8-10 a.m. March 4 at the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, 900 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. $10 members, $25 non-members. Reservations. Call 203-925-4981.
Gateway Community College holds a class on Ethics, examining codes of ethics through applications of its provisions to factual scenarios. 7-10 p.m. March 4 at Gateway Community College, 88 Bassett Rd., North Haven. $35. Reservations. Call 203-285-2000.
The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce holds a Business Education Seminar. 8-10 a.m. March 4 at the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, 900 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. $20 members, $25 non-members. Reservations. Call 203-925-4981.
The Rensselaer at Hartford Alumni Association holds a three-part financial seminar, Planning For Your Financial Future. 6-8:30 p.m. March 5, 12 & 19 at Rensselaer at Hartford, 275 Windsor St., Hartford. $40. Reservations. Call 860-548-7846.
Connecticut Hospital Association presents a class on Emergency Department Coding. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. March 5 at Connecticut Hospital Association, 110 Barnes Rd., Wallingford. $99 members. $150 non-members. Reservations. Call 203-284-9318.
Connecticut Hospital Association conducts a class on Leading Xers, Boomer and Matures Without Losing Your Mind. 8 a.m.-3:15 p.m. March 5 at Connecticut Hospital Association, 110 Barnes Rd., Wallingford. $145 members, $200 non-members. Reservations. Call 203-284-9318.
Successful Money Management Seminars conducts a class on Money Management. Topics include financial foundations, individual investments, managed investment, investment strategies, retirement planning, personal retirement plans, risk management and estate planning. 6-9 p.m. March 5, 12 & 19 at the Stratford Public Library, 2203 Main St., Stratford. $49 advance, $69 at door, Reservations. Call 203-269-2727.
The Bridgeport Regional Business Council holds Agenda 2002: A Panel Discussion on Public Education. School superintendents from Bridgeport, Trumbull and Stratford will discuss how local school systems are inspiring and developing the workforce of tomorrow. 8 a.m. March 6 at Toscano Park, 2540 Park Ave., Bridgeport. $30 members, $35 others. Reservations. Call 203-335-3800.
The Greater Waterbury Chamber of Commerce holds seminar on The Fundamentals of Selling. Instructor will be Paul Colombie of Connections. 8 a.m.-noon March 6, 8 at the Greater Waterbury Chamber of Commerce, 83 Bank St., Waterbury. $80 members, $125 non-members. Reservations. Call203-756-3507.
Connecticut Hospital Association conducts a class on Change Management Strategies. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. March 6 at Connecticut Hospital Association, 110 Barnes Rd., Wallingford. $99 members. $150 others. Reservations. Call 203-284-9318.
Regional Business Resource Center offers a workshop on Achieving Ambitious Sales Goals. 6-7:30 p.m. March 6 at the Regional Business Resource Center, 560 Ella Grasso Blvd., New Haven. Free. Reservations. Call 203-624-1493 ext. 231.
Successful Money Management Seminar presents a Money Management seminar. Topics include financial foundations, individual investments, managed investment, investment strategies, retirement planning, personal retirement plans, risk management and estate planning. 6-9 p.m. March 7, 14 & 21 at the Shelton Community Center, 41 Church St., Shelton. $49 advance, $69 at door, Reservations. Call 203-269-2727.
The Entrepreneurial Center at Hartford College for Women conducts a program on Money Management: Making the Most of Your Financial Future. 6:30-9 p.m. March 6 & 11 at the Entrepreneurial Center at College for Women, 955 Connecticut Ave., Bridgeport. $20. Reservations. Call 860-787-5681.
The Entrepreneurial Center at Hartford College for Women conducts a program on Money Management: Making the Most of Your Financial Future. 9:30 a.m.-noon March 7 & 12 at the Entrepreneurial Center at College for Women, 955 Connecticut Ave., Bridgeport. $20. Reservations. Call 860-787-5681.
Connecticut Business & Industry's (CBIA) Environmental Policies Council holds a program on Environmental Auditing for Compliance. 8-11:30 a.m. March 7 at the Farmington Marriott, 15 Farm Springs Rd., Farmington. $75 CBIA/EPC members, other CBIA members $95; $125 non-members. Reservations. Call 860-244-1900.
Connecticut Economic Resource Center (CERC) holds a Small-Business Workshop. 6-8 p.m. March 12 at the Ferguson Library, 137 Henry St., Stamford. Free. Reservations. Call 203-353-1750.
Connecticut Hospital Association conducts a class on Developing & Managing High-Performance Teams. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. March 12 at Connecticut Hospital Association, 110 Barnes Rd., Wallingford. $125 members. $200 non-members. Reservations. Call 203-284-9318.
The Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce holds a small-business seminar on Wage & Hours Laws. 8-10 a.m. March 12 at the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce, 393 Main St., Middletown. $19 members, $30 others. Reservations. Call 860-347-6924.
The small-business division of the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce holds a Marketing Seminar with Michele Brownstein of DKM Communications, who will discuss a public relations plan; chamber communications head Lynn Fredricksen, who will discuss how the chamber can help professionals market their businesses; Ira Yellon of First Experience Communication, examining advertising options to market your business; and Kevin Fiala of Bywater, who will offer examples of marketing techniques. 8-9:45 a.m. March 13 at the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce, 900 Chapel St., New Haven. $10 members, $15 non-members, includes parking. Reservations. Call 203-782-4342.
The Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) holds a Pre-Business Workshop. Seven business executives will present business information for people planning to go into business. 8:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. March 13 at Gateway Community College, Room 104, Sargent Drive, New Haven. Free. Reservations. Call 203-865-7645.
The Connecticut Hospital Association conducts a class on Conquering the Information Age. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. March 13 at Connecticut Hospital Association, 110 Barnes Rd., Wallingford. $99 members. $150 others. Reservations. Call 203-284-9318.
CBIA holds a program on Fundamentals of Human Resource Management. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. March 13 at the Southbury Hilton, 128 Strongtown Rd., Southbury. $199 members, $260 non-members. Reservations. Call 860-244-1900.
Gateway Community College presents a class, Introduction to Microsoft Access 2000. 6-9 p.m. March 13, 18, 20 at Gateway Community College, 60 Sargent Dr., New Haven. $145. Reservations. Call 203-285-2000.
The Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast Series holds a program on Avoiding Harassment in the Workplace. 8-9:30 a.m. March 13 at the Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce, 50 Center St., Wallingford. $10 advance, $15 at door. Reservations. Call 203-269-9891.
TEM Associates holds an executive briefing on Upgrading Your Sales Force: No More Hiring Mistakes. 9-10:30 a.m. March 12, 14 at TEM Associates, 35 Cold Spring Rd., Rocky Hill. Free. Reservations. Call 860-563-0480.
CBIA holds a safety and health roundtable session on Crossover Issues: You Are Responsible for Safety, But What Do You Really Need to Know? 8-11 a.m. March 14 at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, Rt. 372, Cromwell. $60 members. Reservations. Call 860-244-1900.
The Connecticut Quality Council holds a program in Advanced Product Quality Planning. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. March 14 at the CQC, 275 Windsor St., Hartford. $230 members, $330 others. Reservations. Call 860-546-2418.
The Meriden Business & Learning Center offers an Administrative Assistant Certificate Program. The course includes 45 hours of hands-on-training in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and basic business writing. 9 a.m.-noon Tuesdays and Thursdays March 14-May 2 at the Meriden Business & Learning Center, 500 S. Broad St., Meriden. $800. Reservations. Call 203-639-0320.
The CQC presents a workshop on Production Part Approval Process. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. March 15 at Connecticut Quality Council, 275 Windsor St., Hartford. $230 members, $330 non-members. Reservations. Call 860-546-2418.
Creative Options holds a seminar on Make Change Work for You. 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. March 16 at the Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. $59. Reservations. Call 203-481-3757.
Gateway Community College holds a class on Working Smart or Just Smarting?: You Decide. 9-11 a.m. March 16 at Gateway Community College, 60 Sargent Dr., New Haven. $35. Reservations. Call 203-285-2000.
Monroe Business Associates conducts a course in Advanced Access. 9 a.m.-noon March 18, 20 at Monroe Business Associates, 35 Corporate Dr., Trumbull. $225. Reservations. Call 203-452-8390.
CompEd Solutions holds a class on Microsoft Excel. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. March 18 at the Trumbull Marriott, 180 Hawley La., Trumbull. $139. Reservations. Call 800-258-7246.
CompEd Solutions holds a class on Advanced Microsoft Excel. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. March 19 at the Trumbull Marriott, 180 Hawley La., Trumbull. $139, $89 if attending Microsoft Excel (see above). Reservations. Call 800-258-7246.
Connecticut Venture Group holds a program, Venture-Backed Leadership: Mastering Investment in Human Capital. 4:30-6:30 p.m. March 19 at the Landmark Club, One Landmark Square, Stamford. $45. Reservations. Call 203-256-5955.
Monroe Business Associates conducts a course, Introduction to PowerPoint. 9 a.m.-noon March 19, 21 at Monroe Business Associates, 35 Corporate Dr., Trumbull. $195. Reservations. Call 203-452-8390.
The Greater Waterbury Chamber of Commerce holds a seminar on Optimizing Your Potential For Success. Instructor will be Barry Foster of the Essex Group. 8 a.m. March 19 at the Greater Waterbury Chamber of Commerce, 83 Bank St., Waterbury. $20 members, $40 non-members. Reservations. Call 203-757-0701.
Regional Business Resource Center holds a program on Success Starting a Business. 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 20 at the Regional Business Resource Center, 560 Ella Grasso Blvd., New Haven. Free. Reservations. Call 203-624-1493 ext. 231.
SCORE holds a workshop on Money: Getting Capital, Establishing Credit, Financial Reporting, Danger Signals, Budgeting & Forecasting. 7-9 p.m. March 20 at University of Bridgeport, Arnold Bernhard Center, 271 Park Ave., Bridgeport. Free. Reservations. Call 203-576-4369.
The Greater Meriden Chamber of Commerce holds a Human Resources Seminar. 8:30-10 a.m. March 20 at the Greater Meriden Chamber of Commerce, 5 Colony Rd., Meriden. $15 members, $25 non-members. Reservations. Call 203-235-7901.
CompEd Solutions holds a class on Microsoft Excel. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. March 20 at the Sheraton Hotel, 3580 East Main St., Waterbury. $139. Reservations. Call 800-258-7246.
NETWORKING
The Valley Business Network convenes. 8:15 a.m. March 5 at the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, 900 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. Call 203-799-7256.
The Hamden Chamber of Commerce's Hamden Leads Group meets. 8:15 a.m. March 5, 19 at Waddell & Reed, 2321 Whitney Ave., Hamden. Free. Call 203-288-6431.
The Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce's Leads Group II meets. 8 a.m. March 5, 19 at the Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. Free. Call 203-782-4323.
The Women's Group, an entrepreneurial organization, meets first and third Tuesdays to share ideas and hear speakers address problems faced by women who own businesses. 8:30 a.m. March 5, 19 in the carryout room, Friendly's, Route 1, Milford. Free. Call 203-877-6271.
The Milford Chamber of Commerce's Leads Group I meets. 8:30 a.m. March 5, 12 at the Milford Chamber of Commerce, 5 Broad St., Milford. Free. Call 203-878-0681.
The Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce's Leads Group III meets. 8 a.m. March 6 at the Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. Free. Call 203-782-4323.
The New Haven chapter of the Business Network International meets. 7 a.m. March 6, 13 at the Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. Call 203-985-1510.
The Milford Chamber of Commerce's Leads Group II meets. 8:30 a.m. March 6, 13 at the Milford Chamber of Commerce, 5 Broad St., Milford. Free. Call 203-878-0681.
The Stratford chapter of the Business Network International meets. 7-8:30 a.m. March 6, 13 at Christ Episcopal Church, 2000 Main St., Stratford. Free. Call 203-333-2452.
Milford Lead$ meets weekly to exchange leads and discuss business topics. 8-9 a.m. March 6, 13 at Pop's Donuts, 587 New Haven Ave., Milford. Call 203-624-2945.
The Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce's Leads Group I meets. 8 a.m. March 7 at the Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. Free. Call 203-782-4323.
The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts a meeting of its Leads Networking Group. 8:15 a.m., March 7, 21 at the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, 900 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. Call 203-925-4981.
The Greater Valley Chamber Commerce holds a meeting of its WIN Leads Networking Group. Noon March 12, 26 at the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, 900 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. Call 203-925-4981.
Connecticut Venture Group holds its annual “Money Tree” event plus networking reception. 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 12 at the Hartford Club, 46 Prospect St., Hartford. $45. Reservations. Call 203-256-5955.
The Greater Valley Chamber Commerce holds a meeting of its Seeds-to-Leads Networking Group. 8 a.m. March 13, 27 at the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, 900 Bridgeport, Shelton. Call 203-925-4981.
The Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce holds Business After Hours. 5-7 p.m. March 14 at Custom Travel, 600 North Colony Rd., Wallingford. Free for members, non-members $5. Reservations. Call 203-269-9891.
The Greater Waterbury Chamber of Commerce Toastmasters meets. 7:45-9:30 a.m. March 15 at the Greater Waterbury Chamber of Commerce, 83 Bank St., Waterbury. $52 per year. Call 203-757-0701.
The Milford Chamber of Commerce holds a Tabletop Expo & Business After Hours. 5-7 p.m. March 20 at the Milford Yacht Club, 131 Trumbull Ave., Milford. $99 tabletop, admission $10 member in advance, $12 at door, $25 non-members. Free. Reservations. Call 203-878-0681.
The Greater Meriden holds Business After Hours. 5-7 p.m. March 21 at the Meriden YMCA, 110 West Main St., Meriden. Reservations. Call 203-235-7901.
MEETINGS
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. March 5, 19 Harborside Healthcare Willows, 225 Amity Rd., Woodbridge. $48 annual dues; guests welcome. Call 203-925-8512.
The Connecticut River Valley chapter of the National Association of Corporate Directors meets. March 5, 7-10 a.m. at the New Haven Lawn Club, Whitney Ave., New Haven and 11:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m. at the Hartford Club, 46 Prospect St., Hartford. Members free, non-members $45. Reservations. Call 860-240-2110.
The Connecticut Press Club meets to hear writer Lucy Hedrick discuss “How To Write an Irresistible Book Proposal.” 6 p.m. March 7 at the Norwalk Inn, 99 East Ave., Norwalk. $37 members, $42 others. Reservations. Call 203-655-3234.
The Greater New Haven Business & Professional Association, an organization of predominantly African-American business owners and managers, meets weekly. 10 a.m. March 6, 13 at 92 Dixwell Ave., New Haven. Call 203-562-3482.
The Manufacturers Association meets. Speaker will be Willie Kearney, director of lean enterprise for Honeywell. Noon March 7 at the Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. $10. Reservations. Call 203-782-4350.
The Thames Valley section of the American Society for Quality holds its monthly meeting. Speaker will be Joseph White discussing “Quality Standards in Food Technology.” 6 p.m. March 12 at Ted's Victorian Grille, 49 Boston Post Rd., Waterford. $20. Reservations. Call 860-433-7254.
The Greater Valley Human Resource Forum meets. 8-9:30 a.m. March 22 at the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, 900 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. Free. Call 203-944-2828.
SYMPOSIA, CONFERENCES, EXPOSITIONS
CBIA holds a Compensation & Benefits Conference. Topics include: spending health-care dollars wisely, current trends in executive and general compensation, pension plans, self-directed plans, traits of successful incentive compensation plans, prescription drug management, retiree health benefits, stock options and more. 7:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m. March 6 at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, Rt. 372. Cromwell. Members $165, additional attendees from same firm $130; non-members $215, additional attendees $180. Reservations. Call 860-244-1900.
The Bridgeport, Stratford and Trumbull chambers of commerce offer a Multi-Chamber Expo showcasing regional businesses and organizations. 3:30 p.m. March 12 at Norwalk Community College, 188 Richards Ave., Norwalk. Free. Call 203-335-3800.
Professional Insurance Agents of Connecticut holds its Annual Convention. Randy Edsall, University of Connecticut football coach, will be the keynote speaker. Breakout sessions include: “E&O Loss Prevention: Exposures and Strategies”; “Customer Service in the 21st Century”; “Connecticut Statutes: Regular Guys & You” and a panel discussion of insurance credit scoring. A trade show will be held both days. Noon-10:30 p.m. March 18 and 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. March 19 at Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket. $125-$250. Reservations. Call 800-424-4244.
Connecticut Trail Lawyers Association holds its annual Legal Support Staff Seminar. Speakers include attorneys Michael D'Amico of D'Amico Griffin & Pettinicchi; Kathleen Nastri and Kristin Connors of Carmody & Torrance; Humbert Polito Jr. of Faulkner & Boyce and Robert L. Holzberg, presiding judge of Superior Court, Waterbury. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. March 22 at the Ramada Inn, 275 Research Parkway, Meriden. $35 to $300. Reservations. Call 860-522-4345.
SPECIAL EVENTS
The Women's Business Development Center holds a grand opening of its new New Haven office. 5:30-7:30 p.m. , March 4, 2002 at the Millennium Institute, One Church St., New Haven. Free. Reservations. Call 877-999-9232
The University of Connecticut Family Business Program presents a program called “Six Ways to Kill Your Family Business” in concert with its National Family Business of the Year Awards. Mass Mutual will present awards to Nielsen's Florist & Garden Shop of Darien and Caron Community Funeral Homes of Windsor. 4:30-8 p.m. March 6 at the Farmington Marriott, 15 Farm Springs Rd., Farmington. $95; $50 each additional from same company. Reservations. Call 860-486-5628.
The Connecticut chapter of the American Marketing Association holds its fourth annual Mark of Excellence Awards. 5:30 p.m. March 21 at the Adams Mill Restaurant, 165 Adams St., Manchester. $50 members, $60 non-members advance, $70 at door. Reservations. Call 860-721-7470.
HOW TO GET AN EVENT LISTED HERE
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