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Business New Haven
10/4/1999
By: BNH
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SPEAKERS
Pearson PLC Chairman Dennis Stevenson will address the 1999-2000 Leaders Forum lecture series at the Yale University School of Management. 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. October 7 in the General Motors Rm., 55 Hillhouse Ave., New Haven. Free. Call 203-432-9904.
Trinity Church on the Green presents Dean Paul Zahl, who will speak on "Hope For the Overcommitted." An author, lecturer and cleric, Zahl is dean of the Cathedral Church of the Advent in Birmingham, Ala. 7:30 p.m. October 15 at Trinity Church on the Green, New Haven. Call 203-624-3101.
Darla Moore, president of Rainwater Inc., will speak as part of the Yale School of Management's 1999-2000 Leaders Forum. 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. October 27 in the General Motors Rm., 55 Hillhouse Ave., New Haven. Free. Call 203-432-9904.
Frank Savage, chairman of Alliance Capital, will speak as part of the 1999-2000 Leaders Forum lecture series at the Yale University School of Management. 10-11:30 a.m. October 29 at Sheffield-Sterling-Strathcona Hall, Grove and Prospect streets, New Haven. Free. Call 203-432-9904.
EDUCATION
The Life Transition Center holds a workshop on Moving Forward in the Career Discovery Process. 7-9 p.m. October 4 at the Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Society, 297 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Free. Call 203-245-0345.
SkillPath Seminars offers Coaching & Team-Building Skills. How to inspire commitment, teamwork and cooperation. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. October 5 at the Ramada Inn, 100 E. River Dr., East Haven. Also October 6 at the Courtyard by Marriott, 63 Grand St., Waterbury. $199. Call 800-873-7545.
The American Association of Industrial Management (AAIM) offers COBRA Update 1999, covering new benefits regulations. 9 a.m.-noon October 5 at the AAIM Conference Center, 565 Washington Ave., North Haven. $60 members, $130 non-members Call 203-234-2246.
Synergistic Systems Inc. sponsors a seminar on Document Imaging. 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. October 6 at the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce, 900 Chapel St., New Haven. Free. Reservations. Call 203-932-5757.
The MIT Enterprise Forum of Connecticut will open its 1999-2000 program year with a live national satellite broadcast on the topic What Private Equity Investors Are Looking For. 6 p.m. October 6 at Quinnipiac College, Mancheski Seminar Rm., 275 Mount Carmel Dr., Hamden. Free. Call 860-272-0601.
Valerie Barone offers a personal development workshop on Your Best Year Yet. 8:30 a.m.-noon October 6 at Laurel Gardens, 344 West Main St., Milford. $99 (includes book, materials). Call 203-877-3239.
AAIM presents a course on First Aid & CPR Training. 9 a.m.-noon, CPR , 1-4 p.m. first aid, October 6 at the AAIM Conference Center, 565 Washington Ave., North Haven. $65 members, both sessions; $55 single session. Call 203-234-2246.
Gateway Community Technical College offers Introduction to Computers For Manufacturing. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. October 6, North Haven campus, Rm. 113, 88 Bassett Rd., North Haven. Call 203-3361.
The Regional Business Resource Center offers a workshop on How To Develop a Business Plan. Instructor will be Richard W. Schwenzer, the RBRC's director. 5:45-7:15 p.m. October 6 at the Regional Business Resource Center, 560 Ella Grasso Blvd., New Haven. Free. Reservations. Call 203-624-1493.
Gateway Community-Technical College offers a Franklin Covey Leadership Training Program called What Matters Most. The program teaches individuals and companies to spend time on important matters, not just urgent matters, which creates more results, increases productivity and gives a feeling of peace. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. October 6 at Gateway, Rm 113, 88 Bassett Rd., North Haven. $186. Call 203-234-3361.
AAIM offers Writing & Evaluating Hourly Job Descriptions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. October 7 at the AAIM Conference Center, 565 Washington Ave., North Haven. $145 first, $135 second, $125 third attendee from same member firm; $220 non-members. Call 203-234-2246.
New Haven Savings Bank sponsors the first in a series of new library programs. Watts Wacker, futurist and co-author of The 500-Year Delta: What Happens After What Comes Next, will speak on Forecasting the New Millennium. 7 p.m. October 7 at Miller Library, 2901 Dixwell Ave., Hamden. Free. Call 203-288-5757.
Gateway Community-Technical College offers Introduction to Computers For Manufacturing. 6-9 p.m. October 8 & 15, North Haven campus, Rm. 122, 88 Bassett Rd., North Haven. Call 203-3361.
AAIM holds a program on Beginning Internet. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. October 12 at the AAIM Conference Center, 565 Washington Ave., North Haven. $199 first, $179 second, $159 third attendee from same member firm; $239 non-members. Call 203-234-2246.
March presents a program on Workplace Violence: Understanding the Risk. Topics include characteristics of violent offenders, warning signs, legislative issues and risk-control methods. 8:30-10 a.m. October 12 at the Polytechnic Club, One State St., Hartford; also 3-4:30 p.m. October 12 at the Stamford Marriott, 2 Stamford Forum, Stamford. Free. Call 860-723-5757.
The Milford Chamber of Commerce and the Service Corp of Retired Executives (SCORE) present a program on You Can Do Business With Your Government. Representatives from federal and state government will be on hand to explain programs and eligibility requirements. 8 a.m.-noon October 14 at Milford Hospital Auditorium, 300 Seaside Ave., Milford. $15 chamber members, $20 non-members. Call 203-876-0681.
The Connecticut Technology Council explores the Impact of Microsoft Antitrust Case on the Economy. Haley Barbour from the law firm of Barbour, Griffith & Rogers will be the speaker. Noon October 12 at the Hartford Club, 46 Prospect St., Hartford. $22 members, $25 non-members. Call 860-665-3275.
Sustainable Step New England and Connecticut Light & Power present Building a Better Future. The program will address the new Connecticut legislation that provides regulatory incentives for companies that adopt principles of sustainability and implement environmental management systems. 7:45-11:30 a.m. October 13 at the Legislative Office Building, Capitol Hill, Hartford. $60. Call 781-641-1325.
The Meriden Public Library hosts a program on Taking the Stress Out: A Meditation Workshop. Clare Vidich of the Science of Spirituality Center will be the guest speaker. 7 p.m. October 13 at the Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller St., Meriden. Free. Call 203-238-2344.
The Regional Business Resource Center offers a program on How To Build a Sales Plan - and Make It Work. Instructor is Linda Casey, president of Casey & Co., LLC. 5:45-7:15 p.m. October 13 at the Regional Business Resource Center, 560 Ella Grasso Blvd., New Haven. Free. Reservations. Call 203-624-1493.
AAIM holds a program on Conflict & Confrontation. 9 a.m.-noon October 14 at the AAIM Conference Center, 565 Washington Ave., North Haven. $80 first, $70 second, $60 third attendee from same member firm; $130 non-members. Call 203-234-2246.
AAIM holds a program on Web Page Development. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. October 19 at the AAIM Conference Center, 565 Washington Ave., North Haven. $199 first, $179 second, $159 third attendee from same member firm; $239 non-members. Call 203-234-2246.
The Bridgeport Regional Business Council and the Connecticut Business & Industry Alliance hold a breakfast program on Grading Your State Legislators. The program will explore why legislators vote the way they do and what business people can do to help steer lawmakers toward decisions that help Connecticut's economy thrive. 8 a.m. October 19 at Bodine Assembly & Test Systems, 317 Mountain Grove St., Bridgeport. Free. Call 203-335-3800.
Andrea Obsten Marketing Communications LLC conducts a seminar on Creating Electronic Mechanicals: Advanced Quark Xpress 4.0. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. October 20 at LIMBA International, 300 Day Hill Rd., Windsor. $49. Call 860-688-5200.
The Bridgeport Regional Business Council holds a breakfast meeting featuring Works in Progress. The subject will be West End development projects. Speakers include Edward Lavernoich, deputy director of planning and economic development for the city of Bridgeport; Tito S. Molina, president of the West End Development Corp.; and James Carbone, president of Modern Plastics. 7:30 a.m. October 21 at the Bridgeport YMCA, corner of Park Avenue and State Street, Bridgeport. $16 BRBC members. Call 203-335-3800.
CompuMaster holds a workshop on Using Microsoft Office. 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. October 20 at the Courtyard by Marriott, 63 Grand St., Waterbury; October 21 at the Holiday Inn, I-95 & Frontage Rd., New London; and October 22 at the Trumbull Marriott, 180 Hawley La., Trumbull. $69. Call 800-867-4340.
AAIM holds a program on Help! It's Appraisal Time Again. 9 a.m.-noon. October 21 at the AAIM Conference Center, 565 Washington Ave., North Haven. $80 first, $70 second, $60 third attendee from same member firm; $130 non-members. Call 203-234-2246.
The Regional Business Resource Center offers a program on Financing Your Business Using Traditional & Non-Traditional Sources. Speakers include Jorge Machado of BankBoston, Mark Cousineau of the New Haven Community Investment Corp., Nick Torneo of the city of New Haven's Small Business Initiative, a representative of the U.S. Small Business Administration and Clay Williams of the Community Economic Development Fund. 5:45-7 p.m. October 27 at the Regional Business Resource Center, 560 Ella Grasso Blvd., New Haven. Free. Reservations. Call 203-624-1493.
NETWORKING
The Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce holds Business After Hours. 5-7 p.m. October 5 at Press-Cuozzo Realtors, 2321 Whitney Ave., Hamden. Free. Call 203-234-0332
The Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce holds a Business Before Hours. 5-7 p.m. October 6 at Bagel Deli, 55 Washington Ave., North Haven. Free. Call 203-234-0332.
The Clinton Chamber of Commerce holds a Business After Hours. 6-8 p.m. October 7 at Clinton Crossing Food Court. $5 advance, $7 at door. Call 860-669-3889.
The Network of Executive Women holds Network at Night. 5:30-7 p.m. October 18 at Gusto's Restaurant, Boston Post Rd., Milford. $8. Call 203-481-8170.
The Greater Waterbury Chamber of Commerce holds Out for Business. 5:30 -7:30 p.m. October 26 at the Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St., Waterbury. $10 members ($15 post-event billed), $20 non-members. Call 203-757-0701.
The Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce holds Business After Hours with the theme "The Art of Business & The Business of Art," sponsored by Falcone Art Studio. 5:30-7:30 p.m. October 28 at Phoenix Press, 15 James St., New Haven. $20 members in advance, $25 at the door. Call 203-7824342.
MEETINGS
The Hamden Chamber of Commerce holds a meeting of the Hamden Leads Group. The purpose of the group is to exchange business leads, success stories and arrange speaker presentations on a variety of business topics. 8:30-9:30 a.m. October 5 and 19 at 1 Evergreen Ave., Hamden. Free. Call 203-288-6431.
Nutmeg Toastmasters, a chapter of Toastmasters International serving greater New Haven, holds a meeting to help people improve public speaking and leadership skills. 7-9 p.m. October 5 and 19 at Harborside, 225 Amity Rd., Woodbridge. $40 annual dues, guests welcome. Call 203-925-8512.
The Connecticut Press Club gathers to "Meet the Media," featuring a panel of three magazine editors. 6 p.m. October 7 at the Three Bears Restaurant, Route 33, Westport. $25 members, $27 others. Call 203-834-1359.
The Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce holds its monthly Member Breakfast. Jim Calhoun, head coach of the 1999 NCAA champion UConn men's basketball team, will be guest speaker. 7:45-9 a.m. October 8 at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, Rt. 372, Cromwell. $16 members, $26 others. Reservations. Call 860-347-6924.
The Manufacturing Alliance of Connecticut holds its annual dinner meeting. 5:30 p.m. October 14 at the Aqua Turf Club, 556 Mulberry, Southington. $50. Reservations. Call 203-596-1900.
The Greater Waterbury Chamber of Commerce holds Chamber Toastmasters. The program is designed to teach methods of public speaking and self improvement. 8-9:30 a.m. October 14 and 28 at 83 Bank St., 4th floor, Waterbury. $50 annual dues. Call 203-757-0701.
The Connecticut/Westchester chapter of the International Coach Federation holds its monthly meeting. Speaker will be Madeleine Homan, who will discuss "How To Be Successful While Doing Good Things." 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. October 22 at Tommy's Restaurant, 1418 Post Rd., Fairfield. $22. Reservations call 203-877-3239.
RECRUITMENT
The Meriden Public Library holds a Job Recruitment Open House hosted by Kelly Services. 2-5 p.m. October 6 at the Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller St., Meriden. Free. Call 203-238-2344.
SYMPOSIA, CONFERENCES, EXPOSITIONS
The Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce sponsors Planes, Trains & Automobiles: The First Annual Transportation Summit. Topics include: telecommuting, Acela and rail service in the new Millennium, alternative fuel vehicles, getting goods to market, air service development, I-95 and the Q Bridge, parking and urban traffic management and taxi and limo service. 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. October 5 at One Science Park, New Haven. $20 advance, $25 at door members; $30/$35 others. Call 203-782-4329.
The Human Resources Council holds a two-day event, The Hartford Conference on Connecticut and Federal Personnel Laws. Program includes updates on the latest federal and state rulings that affect employer liability and methods for updating practices to head off lawsuits. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. October 12-13 at the Ramada Inn, 100 E. River Dr., East Hartford. $399. Call 800-601-4636.
The Women's Business Development Center (WBDC) sponsors a symposium on Women Creating Success in Their Business. 6-9 p.m. October 20 at WBDC, Suite 500, 400 Main St., Stamford. Free. Registration. Call 203-353-1084.
The Hamden Chamber of Commerce sponsors Health & Wellness Expo '99. Event features blood pressure, posture analysis/scolosis and blood sugar screening, cancer testing, panel discussions and workshops. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. October 20 at the Thornton Wilder Hall, Miller Library, 2901 Dixwell Ave., Hamden. Free. Call 203-288-6431.
Yale University Conference Services presents the second Yale conference on Women's Health & Fitness. The conference, featuring speakers from numerous states, is designed to integrate the various disciplines that together constitute women's well-being, both physically and fiscally. October 21-23 at the Omni New Haven Hotel. $269 advance, $299 at the conference. Call 877-717-7776.
Gaylord Hospital Auxiliary holds a conference on Women with Disabilities. Featured speakers will be Connecticut Lt. Governor Jodi Rell and Dr. Anna Lee Tirado, a local expert in gynecological issues affecting women with disabilities. 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. October 23 at the Jackson Pavilion, Gaylord Hospital, Gaylord Farm Rd., Wallingford. $10. Call 203-284-2800.
SNET and the U.S. Small Business Administration sponsor Success '99: Real Tools for the Real World. This marketing, management and sales symposium is designed to help small-business owners and managers improve skills and learn new ideas. Participants choose from 19 interactive workshops and four panel discussions led by small-business experts. Topics include legal issues, public relations, Web site design and marketing, home-based business and more. 8 a.m.-6:45 p.m. October 26 at the Radisson Hotel, Rt 372, Cromwell. $99. Call 800-356-6868.
The Outreach Alliance, an economic development partnership sponsored by the United Illuminating Co., sponsors a seminar on The Internet & Computer Applications for the Economic-Development Professional. Speaker will be Jim Comerford, president of Successful Business Solutions. 9:30-noon October 27 at United Illuminating, 601 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. Free. Call 800-257-0141.
CompuMaster holds a workshop on Microsoft Access. Hands-on program included how to build, manipulate and maintain a database plus Web publishing, customizable menus and toolbars and new Access features. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. October 28-29 at the Ramada Inn, 100 E. River Dr., East Hartford. $399. Call 800-867-4340.
The Milford Chamber of Commerce holds a Tabletop Expo. The event, sponsored by Jacques Exclusive Caterers, will kick off the Chamber's membership drive. 5-7 p.m. October 28 at Napoli Indoor Auto Outlet. $10 members, $15 soon-to-be members, $12 at the door. Tabletop display information, call 203-878-0681.
Women's Publishing Inc. sponsors Women's Work Expo '99: Vision for the Next Millennium. The day-long program includes seminars, workshops, a career opportunity fair and exhibits of interest to working women. Keynote speaker will be Bernadette Grey, editor-in-chief of Working Women magazine. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. October 30 at the Danbury Hilton & Towers, 18 Ridge Berry Rd., Danbury. $79. Call 203-792-2070.
SPECIAL EVENTS
The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce sponsors a Breakfast Chat with the Chamber. Members are invited to see who they can get the most for their investment and are encouraged to display their company brochures. 8:30 am. October 7 at the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, 900 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. Free. Call 203-925-4981.
The Greater Waterbury Chamber of Commerce holds the Malcolm Baldrige Chamber Awards. James C. Smith of Webster Bank will honored as the 1999 Malcolm Baldrige award recipient. David Byrne of Managed Transportation Services Inc. and Robert Kane of KarTele Cellular Phones will also be honors as recipients of the Chamber leadership and volunteer awards. 6-9 p.m. October 7 at the Sheraton Waterbury Hotel, 3590 East Main St., Waterbury. $75. Call 203-757-0701.
The World Affairs Council, Greater Hartford Jaycees and Sister Cities International of Hartford host A Celebration of Ethnic Culture. Representatives from more than 50 ethnic and cultural groups have been invited to participate. Noon-5 p.m. October 17 at the Trinity College Field House, Broad St., Hartford. Free. Call 860-594-4100.
The Bridgeport Regional Business Council holds its Women's Leadership Council Insight Award Breakfast. The council will honor Catalyst, a New York firm headed by former Yale secretary Sheil Wellington, for the work it has done nationally in addressing women's advancement in the context of workforce development and the identification and dissemination of best practices in the field. 8 a.m. October 19 at the Trumbull Marriott, 180 Hawley La., Trumbull. Free. Call 203-335-3800.
Connecticut United For Research Excellence (CURE) holds its annual meeting. Gov. John G. Rowland is invited speaker and the keynote address will be given by Michael Porter of the Harvard Business School. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. October 20 at Pfizer Inc., Central Research Division, Eastern Point Rd., Groton. $50 non-members. Call 860-679-1550.
The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce sponsors its 1999 Business Excellence Awards Breakfast. 8 a.m. October 22 at Corporate Tower II, Corporate Dr., Shelton. $15 members advance, $20 at door. Call 203-925-4981.
The Clinton Chamber of Commerce holds its 19th annual Awards Breakfast. Hugh Allen will receive the Award of Distinction for Public Service, Unilever HPC-USA the Community Partnership Award, Robert McNamara, owner of the former Clinton Nation Bank building, the "Best Foot Forward" award and John Hussaini of Clinton Subway Businessperson of the Year honors. 8-9 a.m. October 28 Chesebrough-Pond's Unilever Cafeteria, John St., Clinton. $5 advance, $8 at door. Call 860-669-3889.
The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce sponsors its 28th annual Gold Seal Awards, presented to those who exemplify the spirit of selflessness and volunteerism. 5:30 p.m. October 28 at the Inn at Villa Bianca, 312 Roosevelt Dr., Shelton. $45. Reservations call 203-925-4981
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