|
|
|
|
Business New Haven
5/12/2003
By: BNH
|
EDUCATION
The New Haven County Bar Association (NHCBA) holds its annual Employment Law Update seminar. Speakers include William I. Garfinkel, Lori B. Alexander and Lewis Chimes. 4 p.m. May 13 at Superior Court, 235 Church St., New Haven. Call 203-562-
9652.
Rensselaer at Hartford invites prospective students to an Information Session to learn more about the school's graduate degrees, graduate certificates and professional-development courses for the fall term. 5-7 p.m. May 13 at Rensselaer at Hartford, 275 Windsor St., Hartford. Free. Call 860-548-2480, 800-433-4723, ext. 2480 or visit www.rh.edu.
The Women's Council of the Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce presents a seminar How To Be Ageless. Suzy Allegra, author of How To Be Ageless: Growing Better, Not Just Older!, will speak. 8-9:30 a.m. May 13 at 350 Center St., Wallingford. $15 members, $17 non-members. Call 203-269-9891.
The Women's Business Development Center (WDBC) presents Microsoft PowerPoint Series. 1:30-3:30 p.m., also 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 13, 20 at WBDC, 400 Main St., Stamford. $99 members, $119 non-members. Registration required. Call 203-353-1750, ext. 14 or dlima@ctwbdc.org.
The New Haven chapter of Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) conducts its monthly Pre-Business Workshop. Subjects include: preparing a business plan, financing a small business, insurance needs, marketing, legal considerations, bookkeeping, federal and state business taxes. 8:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. May 14 at Gateway Community College, 60
Sargent Dr., New Haven. Free. Call 203-865-7645.
The Small Business Division of the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce presents Inspiration & Implementation. Speaker is Dean M. Brenner, president of the Latimer Group, LLC. 8-10 a.m. May 14 at Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce, 900 Chapel St., New Haven. $10 members, $15 non-members. Call 203-782-4342 or e-mail ptommaselli@gnhcc.com.
The Greater New Haven Postal Customer Council (GNHPCC) hosts Spring Seminar & Luncheon. A "Mailing 101" seminar will be followed by lunch and guest speaker Bernie Feeney, a postal inspector who will discuss "Suspicious Mail." 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. May 16 at 500 Blake Street Café, New Haven. $10 seminar; $15 lunch and speaker; $20 both. Reservations. Call 203-782-7201 or e-mail kathy.j.strachan@usps.gov.
The New Haven Real Estate School presents an Appraisal I course to help new students and established real estate agents relate appraisal theory and technique to real-world practice. 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays May 20-June 26 at New Haven Real Estate School, 127 Washington Ave., North Haven. $246. Call 203-234-3938.
Organizers of a CareerTrack workshop on How To Handle People with Tact & Skill say it will help attendees attain must-know strategies for improving difficult workplace relationships. CE credit. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 22 at Colony Inn, 1157 Chapel St., New Haven. $149. Call 800-556-3009 or visit www.careertrack.com and reference event No. 9452.
New Haven Manufacturers Association (NHMA) in conjunction with the Goldratt Institute Academy presents Parts II & III in a special three-part series on "The Theory of Constraints" (TOC). Topics are "How does TOC apply when one can't get enough orders?" (Part II) and "How does TOC apply when one can't satisfy existing customers?" (Part III). Dale Houle, managing partner at AGI Goldratt Institute is presenting. 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. May 16; 8 a.m.-2 p.m. May 23 at the Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. $20 NHMA members, $30 Manufacturing Alliance of Connecticut (MAC) and GNHCC members, $60 others. E-mail jerryc@ssicg.com or fax at 203-387-5121.
The New Haven Real Estate School presents Principles & Practices of Real Estate geared towards prospective real estate sales associates 6-9 p.m. (Mondays and Wednesdays) May 28-July 9 at New Haven Real Estate School, 127 Washington Ave., North Haven. $257. Call 203-234-3938.
LifeVisions presents the second in a series of Women's Retreats entitled, Tools for Life Balance, which provides attendees hands-on strategies to regain inner control of their lives. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 30 at Mercy Center, 167 Neck Rd., Madison. $149. Visit www.LifeVisionsCoach.com or call 203-878-4191.
CareerTrack's Microsoft Office Workshop seminar will optimize attendees' mastery of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access. CE credit. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 3 at Omni New Haven Hotel, 155 Temple St., New Haven $59. Register online at www.careertrack.com (reference event No. 10993) or call 800-556-3009.
Chamber Insurance Trust presents a business education seminar series, Mining Your Critical Resources. Part III is Mentoring & Coaching. 8-10 a.m. June 6 at Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, 900 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. $20 members, $30 others. Register (by 6/4) online at www.greatervalleychamber.com or call 203-925-4981.
CareerTrack presents a seminar on How To Overcome Workplace Negativity. Attendees will benefit from training to help create a positive, productive environment when faced with difficult people, issues or situations. CE credit. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 11 at New Haven Hotel, 229 George St., New Haven. $149. Call 800-556-3009 or www.careertrack.com to register (reference event No. 11010).
Lorman Education Services presents Collection Law in Connecticut, one-day seminar for attorneys, credit managers in business and industry, bankers, commercial lending professionals and accountants. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. June 19 at Trumbull Marriott, 180
Hawley La., Trumbull. $309 CPE credit. Call 715-833-3959 or visit www.lorman.com.
NETWORKING
The Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce holds a morning business seminar series called Wage & Hour Laws: Navigating the Maze & Complexities of State & Federal Wage & Hour Laws. Conducted by Kenneth S. Weinstock, a labor and employment lawyer and partner with the law firm of Pepe & Hazard, LLP. 8-10 a.m. May 13 at 393 Main St., Middletown. $20 chamber members, $30 non-members. Call 860-347-6924.
The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts a meeting of its Women in Networking (WIN) Leads Group. 9 a.m. May 13, 27 at the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, 900 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. Free. Call 203-925-4981.
The Hamden Chamber of Commerce's Hamden Leads Group meets. 8:15 a.m. May 13, 27 at the Hamden Chamber of Commerce, 2969 Whitney Ave., Hamden. Free. Call 203-288-6431.
The Connecticut Business Leads Group meets. 6 p.m. May 13, 20, 27, June 3 at the Playwright, 144 Temple St., New Haven. Free. Call 203-272-3451.
The Hamden chapter of Business Network International meets. 7 a.m. May 13, 20, 27, June 3 at Laurel Gardens of Hamden, 35 Hamden Hills Dr., Hamden. Free. Call 203-288-5201.
The Milford Chamber of Commerce's Tuesday Morning Leads Group meets. 8:30 a.m. May 13, 20, 27, June 3 at the Milford Chamber of Commerce, 5 Broad St., Milford. Free. Call 203-878-0681.
The Branford Chamber of Commerce continues its Seminar Series with John Carroll discussing being a manager and running a business with a focus on employee management. Wine and cheese reception to follow. 4-5:15 p.m. May 14 at Blackstone Library, 758 Main St., Branford. $12 members, $18 others. Call 203-488-5500 to make a reservation.
Seeds-to-Leads Networking Group meets. 7:45 a.m. May 14, 28 at the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, 900 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. Free. Call 203-925-4981.
The West Haven Chamber of Commerce's Leads Group II meets. 8-9 a.m. May 14, 28 at the West Haven Chamber of Commerce, 334 Main St., West Haven. Free. Call 203-933-1500.
The Cheshire chapter of Business Network International meets. 7-8:30 a.m. May 14, 21, 28, June 4 at Hamden Healthcare Center, 1270 Sherman La., Hamden. Free. Call 203-230-0543.
The Milford Chamber of Commerce's Wednesday Morning Leads Group meets. 8:30 a.m. May 14, 21, 28, June 4 at the Milford Chamber of Commerce, 5 Broad St., Milford. Free. Call 203-878-0681.
Milford Lead$ meets weekly to exchange leads and discuss business topics. 8-9 a.m. May 14, 21, 28, June 4 at the Stonebridge Restaurant, 40 Daniel St., Milford. Free. Call 203-624-2945.
The Stratford chapter of Business Network International meets. 7-8:30 a.m. May 14, 21, 28, June 4 at Christ Episcopal Church, 2000 Main St., Stratford. Free. Call 203-333-2452.
The Branford chapter of Business Network International meets. 7 a.m. May 15, 22, 29, June 5 at Gardenside Terrace, 173 Alps Rd., Branford. Free. Call 203-605-2449.
The Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce's Leads Group I meets. 8 a.m. May 15, June 5 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 Lead Networking Group. 8:15 a.m. May 15, 29 at the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, 900 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. Free. Call 203-925-4981.
The Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce's QLeads II meets. 8:30-9:30 a.m. May 15, June 5 at the Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce, 350 Center St., Wallingford. Free. Call 203-269-9891.
ReferralNet, a business-networking group, meets. 7:30 a.m. May 15, 22, 29, June 5 at offices of Edward Jones, 202 Highland Ave., Cheshire. Free. Call 203-699-9065.
The New Haven chapter of Business Network International meets. 7 a.m. May 16, 23, 30, June 6 at the Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. Free. Call 203-985-1510.
The Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce's QLeads I meets. 8:30-9:30 a.m. May 19, June 2 at the Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce, 350 Center St., Wallingford. Free. Call 203-269-9891.
The Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce (GNHCC) hosts Business After Hours. 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 20 at New Haven Lawn Club, 193 Whitney Ave., New Haven. $5 members, $10 non-members. To register, call 203-782-4342.
The GNHCC's Leads Group II meets. 8 a.m. May 20, June 3 at the Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. Free. Call 203-782-4323.
The Meriden Chamber of Commerce hosts Business After Hours. 5-7 p.m. May 21 at the Moose Club, 2 Long Hill Rd., Wallingford. Call 203-269-9891.
The GNHCC's Leads Group III meets. 8 a.m. May 21, June 4 at the Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. Free. Call 203-782-4323.
The Valley Business Network meets. 8 a.m. May 21, June 4 at the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, 900 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. Free. Call 203-925-4981.
The West Haven Chamber of Commerce's Leads Group I meets. 8:30-9:30 a.m. May 22, 29 at the West Haven Chamber of Commerce, 334 Main St., West Haven. Free. Call 203-933-1500.
The West Haven Chamber of Commerce hosts Business After Hours. 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 28 at Seacrest Retirement Ctr., 588 Ocean Ave., West Haven. $5 members, $10 others. To register, call 203-933-1500.
The Connecticut Technology Council presents PowerMatch, a structured event designed to help technology power brokers connect with council members. 5-7:30 p.m. June 3 at Circa Bistro, 92 Bank St., Waterbury. $25 members, $35 non-members. Call 860-289-0878 for reservations.
Network Inc. of Connecticut supports the interests of business and professional women in monthly breakfast meetings. 7:30 a.m. June 4 at the Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. Free. Reservations. Call 203-387-1973.
The Meriden Chamber of Commerce hosts Business After Hours. An authentic replica of the Evernham Motorsports Dodge Dealers Intrepid as driven by NASCAR drivers Bill Elliott and Jeremy Mayfield will be on display. 5-7 p.m. June 5 at Robert's Automotive Group, 124 S. Broad St., Meriden. Call 203-269-9891.
The Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce continues its Morning Business Seminar Series with "Successful Selling in the New Game of Business". Attendees will learn personal aspects of selling, five cardinal rules of sales, qualifying prospects, lead follow-up, buying vs. selling processes, identifying needs/wants, avoiding stalls & objections and obtaining higher closing rates without pressure tactics. 8-10 a.m. June 10 at Middlesex
County Chamber of Commerce, 393 Main St., Middletown. $20 members, $30 non-members. Call 860-347-6924.
The Clinton Chamber of Commerce holds Business After Hours, sponsored by Clinton Insurance Center, Mike Cuoco, Primerica, Garth Colgrove and Beazley Company Realtors, Clinton. Businesspeople from area chambers of commerce, including Branford,
Guilford, Old Saybrook and Madison encouraged to attend. 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 12 at Chips' Pub III, 24 West Main St., Clinton. $5 (prepaid by 6/11), $7 walk-ins. Call 860-669-3889 for reservations.
MEETINGS
Fairfield-Westchester chapter of the Licensing Executives Society (LES) hosts speaker John Cronin, chairman and CEO of ipCapital Group at its monthly meeting. 4:30 p.m. May 13 at the Stamford Marriott, Two Stamford Forum, Stamford. $35. Call 203-255-6044 or e-mail wjacques@competitivetech.net.
Greater New Haven Business & Professional Association, an organization of predominantly African-American business owners and managers, meets weekly. 10 a.m. May 14, 21, 28, June 4 at 92 Dixwell Ave., New Haven. Call 203-562-3482.
The southern Connecticut and Hartford chapters of the American Society for Materials (ASM) International sponsor their Technical Dinner Meeting featuring a presentation by John Pawloski, director, Connecticut Museum of Mining & Mineral Science. 4 p.m. (museum tour), 6:30 p.m. (dinner), 7:30 p.m. (presentation). May 15 at the Connecticut Museum of Mining & Mineral Science, Rt. 7, Kent. $25 (dinner). Call 203-495-8550, ext. 5520.
The Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce holds its 61st Annual Meeting & Luncheon with special guest speaker Robert De Salvio, vice president of marketing for Foxwoods Resort Casino. 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. May 16 at Fantasia, 404 Washington Ave., North Haven. $30. Call 203-269-9891, 203-234-0332.
Chamber Toastmasters meet. 7:45 a.m. May 16, June 6 at the Greater Waterbury Chamber of Commerce, 83 Bank St., Waterbury. Call 203-757-0701.
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. May 20, June 3 at Harborside Healthcare Willows, 225 Amity Rd., Woodbridge. $48 annual dues; guests welcome. Call 203-925-8512.
Connecticut chapter of National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) holds its next program on the Role of the Compensation Committee. Speakers are Ed Archer, managing director, Pearl Meyer & Partners, and Rosina Dixon, chairman of the Compensation & Organization Committee, Church & Dwight Co. Inc. 7:45-9 a.m. May 21 at Delamar-Greenwich Harbor, 500 Steamboat Rd., Greenwich. $35 members, $45 non-members advance; $50 non-members at door. Register online at www.nacdct.org or call 860-257-1363.
New Haven County Bar Association (NHCBA) holds Real Estate Committee meeting. 12:30 p.m. May 21 at NHCBA, 234 Church St., New Haven. Call 203-562-9652 for cost and registration information.
The Southwestern Area Commerce & Industry Association (SACIA) holds its monthly meeting. 7 p.m. May 21 at Connecticut Department of Transportation, Railroad Station, New Haven. Call 203-359-3220.
The NHCBA holds Court Relations Committee meeting. 1 p.m. May 22 at NHCBA, 234 Church St., New Haven. Call 203-562-9652 for details.
The Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce holds its monthly breakfast meeting with
Emmy award-winning actress Dana Delany. 7:45 a.m. May 23 at Radisson Hotel & Conference Ctr., 100 Berlin Rd., (Rte. 372), Cromwell. $17 members, $27 non-members. Call 860-347-6924 or register online at www.middlesexchamber.com
The Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce holds its Annual Dinner Meeting. 6-9:30 p.m. June 4 at Radisson Hotel & Conference Ctr., 100 Berlin Rd., Cromwell. Reservations. Call 860-347-6924.
New Haven Manufacturers Association (NHMA) holds its Annual Dinner Meeting. The topic of this year's meeting is the U.S. Army's Comanche Project. The RAH-66 COMANCHE is the 21st century combat helicopter on track for a 2006 Initial Operational Capability (IOC). Guest speaker is Joseph Amico, director of operations for the Sikorsky/Boeing Comanche Project Office. 6 p.m. June 5 at Amarante's Seacliff, 62 Cove St., New Haven. Contact jerryc@ssicg.com for more information.
SYMPOSIA, CONFERENCES & EXPOSITIONS
"Business at the Speed of Life" is the theme of this year's Southern Connecticut Business Showcase, produced by eight area chambers of commerce representing 12 communities, and will feature exhibitors demonstrating the best products and services southern Connecticut has to offer. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 14, Sacred Heart University, William H. Pitt Health & Recreation Center, 5151 Park Ave., Fairfield. Visit www.biz-showcase.com or call 203-878-0681.
The Connecticut Technology Council presents the Connecticut Business Exposition. Panel discussion with experts in marketing, technology, finance, human resources, purchasing and more including such topics as technology, small business and business building strategies. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. May 22 at Hartford Civic Center, One Civic Plaza., Hartford. Free. Visit www.ct.org/events/ViewSchedule. for details.
The Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) holds its annual Human Resources Conference & Expo. Topics covered include how the HR field has evolved as a result of 9/11 to recent 401(k) concerns. HR professionals will learn about newly enacted labor and employment legislation and regulatory issues. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. June 4-5 at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, 100 Berlin Rd., Cromwell. $295 members, $385 non-members. Visit www.cbia.com for details.
SkillPath Seminars presents the Connecticut Administrative Assistants Conference. Attendees will learn how to build & strengthen their people skills, manage multiple projects, responsibilities & bosses, time management techniques and increase effectiveness, productivity & job satisfaction while reducing stress. CE credit. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 5. Trumbull Marriott, 180 Hawley La., Trumbull. $199. To register, call 800-873-7545 or online at www.skillpath.com. Reference event No. 143032.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Girls Inc. hosts its fourth annual Benefit Celebration, honoring the strong, smart & bold women of our community. This year's honoree is Lucille A. Janatka, president and CEO of MidState Medical Center. Guest speaker is Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz. 5-8 p.m. May 14 at the Cabin Restaurant, 103 Colony St., Meriden. $35 advance. Call 203-235-1227, 203-630-0181.
Marrakech Inc. hosts its annual Founders Award Dinner honoring Lois Rosenwald and Stacey Hultgren, both of the Connecticut Autism Spectrum Resource Center. 6 p.m. May 15 at Racebrook Country Club, 246 Derby Ave., Orange. $40. Call 203-389-2970, ext. 1060.
The New Haven branch of the NAACP hosts its annual Urban Health Fair. More than 60 health information booths and health professionals will be on hand to educate attendees about health issues, prevention, screening and resources available in the community. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. May 17 at Hill Regional Career High School, 140 Legion Ave., New Haven. Free. Call 203-688-3184.
The staff of Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care hosts an open house for RNs called "In the Spirit of Gentle Compassion." 7 a.m.-5 p.m. May 20 at 271 Finch Ave., Meriden. Call 203-238-1441.
The board of directors of Clifford Beers Clinic hosts "Builders of Hope" Community Breakfast in celebration of The Clifford Beers Clinic 90th anniversary. 7:30-9 a.m. May 21 at New Haven Lawn Club, 193 Whitney Ave., New Haven. $25. RSVP by 5/15. Call 203-772-1270.
The Branford Chamber of Commerce hosts its Craft & Community Expo during the 19th annual Branford Festival. The chamber requests a call for exhibitors for anyone who has not received a vendor application who is interested in participating. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. June 14 in Branford. Registration. Call 203-488-5500.
AIDS Project New Haven (APNH), commemorating 20 years of service in the community, hosts its ninth annual A Midsummer Night's Gala. The black tie affair takes place at the home of Guy and Katherine Ferraro and includes cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, a silent and live auction, dancing to Eight to the Bar and the 2003 Award for Excellence. 6 p.m. June 21 at 175 Cummings Dr., Orange. $150 per person. Call 203-624-0947, ext. 235.
|
Go FirstGo PreviousGo
NextGo LastGo
to Index
|
|
