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Today’s Special
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Business New Haven
2/7/2000
By: BNH
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Waterbury C of C Salutes Small Biz
WATERBURY - The Greater Waterbury Chamber of Commerce recently held its third annual Harold Webster Smith Awards event in honor of small business success and ingenuity. The awards program, created by the chamber's Small Business Council, is held in honor of Harold Webster Smith, founder of Webster Bank. Award recipients this year included Web-worx, LLC, entrepreneur of the year; G&R Manufacturing, manufacturer of the year; and M.J. Barlow Career & Staffing Services Inc., small business of the year.
Web-worx LLC, headquartered in Prospect, is owned and operated by Tom Peterson, Joe Gugliotti and Donna Palomba. The three created an Internet marketing and Web hosting company which increased sales 100 percent over the previous year. With 36 employees, a 25-percent increase over the previous year, the company's focus is marketing.
Located in Waterbury, M.J. Barlow Career & Staffing Services is owned and operated by Mary Jane Barlow. It helps fill staffing needs for more than 240 companies and has placed more than 200 employees. Barlow works with more than 30 types of businesses.
G&R Manufacturing Carlson Holds Inc. in Naugatuck is owned and operated by Jay Carlson. The company specializes in progressive die-stamping, fine blaking and assembly. It has increased sales by 27 percent over the previous year, diversifying product lines and creating additional skilled jobs.
Career Center Dedicated
NORTH HAVEN - A new career center has opened at North Haven High School. Designed for all career-oriented students, both traditional and returning adult education, the center was a project of the Executive Auto Group and the Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce. The two groups raised funds to purchase 22 volumes from JIST Works, a series of career planning publications. The periodicals cover everything from cover letter and résumé writing, determining career choices and top categories for men and women. For particulars contact the Quinnipiac chamber at 203-269-1358.
Man & Woman of the Year Award
WEST HAVEN - The West Haven Chamber of Commerce has announced that Paul Patrigani, Dodie Ireland, Maureen Blake and Sal Carrano will be honored at the chamber's annual Man & Woman Awards Dinner February 5, 7 p.m. at the Italian-American Club, 85 Chase Lane, West Haven. The four will be honored for their extra commitment to the community. Tickets to the event are $40 and available at the chamber office, Harvey's Sports Cards and Teddi & Archell: A Hair Salon. For details call the chamber at 203-933-1500.
Businesses Cited
MILFORD - The Milford Chamber of Commerce recently held its 45th annual meeting and Awards of Distinction. The following received awards: Robert Kappel of Jacobi, Kappel & Case PC, president's award; Len Napoli of Napoli Motors, businessperson of the year; Lisa Arenberg of Advanced Placement Inc., director of the year; Joy Stonier of the Literacy Center of Milford, human service award; Peggy Kelly of 12345 Kids Court, public sector award. Also: Bic Corp., corporate award; Raymond Macaluso of Westcott & Mapes, community service award; Howard Treat of the Milford Bank, lifetime award; and three posthumous lifetime awards to Dan Meisenheimer, Al Ahrens and Joseph Agro Sr.
Chambers Elect Presidents
STRATFORD - Anthony F. Vuozzo has been re-elected president of the Stratford Chamber of Commerce. President of AMC Technology, an environmental testing and consulting firm, Vuozzo has served three terms on the on Town Council including two terms as majority leader. Pointing out that the chamber is creating a new economic-development blueprint for the town, Vuozzo recommends that Stratford examine three business clusters as areas for future growth: entertainment and tourism, biotech companies and e-commerce fulfillment centers.
TRUMBULL - Stephen E. Norton has been elected president of the Trumbull Chamber of Commerce. An investment representative for Edward Jones since 1996, Norton is a former vice president and investment representative with U.S. Trust and a representative of the trust department of the former Lafayette American Bank & Trust Co. Norton notes that the chamber board has a list of 23 goals and is working to refine and prioritize that list. He outlines three areas the chamber will be working on: improving the business climate in Trumbull; giving the business community a voice in the town and region; and creating business and networking opportunities for chamber members and business owners in Trumbull and in the surrounding region.
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