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Business New Haven
6/9/2003
By: BNH
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EDUCATION
The New Haven Real Estate School presents Principles & Practices of Real Estate for prospective real estate sales associates. 6-9 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays June 9-July 9 at New Haven Real Estate School, 127 Washington Ave., North Haven. $257. Call 203-234-3938.
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 June 10-26 at New Haven Real Estate School, 127 Washington Ave., North Haven. $246. Call 203-234-3938.
The Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce hosts a seminar on Sexual Harassment Training & Certification presented by Future Directives, LLC. Program designed for managers who need to learn the federal & state laws, remedies & responsibilities. 8:30-10:30 a.m. June 10 at Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce, 350 Center St., Wallingford. $30. Call 203-269-9891 or email lora@quinncham.com.
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 U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) presents a seminar, Fundamentals of Planning Your Business, that provides attendees with a step-by-step overview of what it takes to get into business. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 10 at Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce, 900 Chapel St., New Haven. $20. Call 203-782-4390 to register.
CareerTrack presents a seminar on How To Overcome Workplace Negativity. Attendees will learn 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).
The Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce's Small Business Division hosts a seminar featuring Larry Wechsler, principal consultant with Y2 Marketing, speaking on How To Legally, Ethically, and Morally Monopolize Your Marketplace. 8-10 a.m. June 11 at the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce, 900 Chapel St., New Haven. $10 members; $15 non-members. Call 203-782-4342 or email ptommaselli@gnhcc.com.
The New Haven chapter of the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) conducts its monthly Pre-Business Workshop. Seven professional business executives will present essential business information for people planning to go into business. 8:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. June 11 at Gateway Community College, Rm. 160, 60 Sargent Dr., New Haven. Free. Call 203-865-7645.
Rensselaer at Hartford holds an Information Session for the school's graduate programs and certificates and professional development courses aimed at prospective students. 5-7 p.m. June 11 at Rensselaer at Hartford, 275 Windsor St., Hartford. Free. Register online at www.rh.edu or call 860-548-2480/800-433-4723, ext. 2480.
The U.S. Small Business Association (SBA) holds a Pre-Business Workshop covering all aspects of starting a small business including preparing a business plan, marketing, finance, banking and legal requirements. 8:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. June 11 at Gateway Community College, Rm. 104, 60 Sargent Dr., New Haven. Free. Call 203-865-7645.
The Southern Connecticut Agency/Guardian presents a Section 105 Qualified Sick Pay Plans Seminar, free to life & health representatives and CPAs in Connecticut. Featured speaker is Kenneth Wylie, financial services marketing strategist. 8:30-11:30 a.m. June 11 at Trumbull Marriott, 180 Hawley La., Trumbull. CE credit. Call 203-787-1008/800-891-4671 or e-mail Michael_Bourassa@glic.com.
Fred Pryor Seminars presents Conflict Management & Confrontational Skills. Participants will learn control, confidence and composure in even the most highly charged situations. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 16 (Waterbury), June 18 (Stratford) or June 25 (New Haven). CE credit. 6/16 event no. 10969 at Holiday Inn Express, 88 Union St., Waterbury. 6/18 event no. 10971 at Ramada Inn, 225 Lordship Blvd., Stratford. 6/25 event no. 10983 at New Haven Hotel, 229 George St., New Haven. Call 800-556-2998 or visit www.pryor.com.
Action International offers an Advertising & Profit-Building Workshop. Connecticut business owners will learn how to turn advertising dollars into a real profit-generator. 6-8 p.m. June 17 at Staybridge Suites, 6905 Main St., Stratford. Free. Call 203-954-0035 or visit www.ActionNorthAmerica.com.
Franchise Showcase presents an Educational Forum designed to give budding entrepreneurs the chance to meet with company representatives from established franchise companies. 1-3 p.m. or 6-8 p.m. June 17 at Marriott Farmington, 15 Farm Springs Rd., Farmington. Free. Visit www.franchiseshowcase.net or call 860-678-1000.
The Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce hosts a Coaching Skills for Leaders seminar with Master Certified Coach Carole Jacoby. 8-11 a.m. June 17 at Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce, 350 Center St., Wallingford. $59. RSVP to 203-269-9891 or email lora@quinncham.com.
Quinnipiac University offers an Informational Session for prospective students interested in learning about graduate programs. 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 17 at Mancheski Executive Seminar Room, Lender School of Business Center, Quinnipiac University, 275 Mount Carmel Ave., Hamden. Call 203-582-8672 or visit www.quinnipiac.edu.
The Society of Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIP) holds a professional development seminar on Analytical Techniques: Moving from Data to Forecasts. Jan Herring of Herring & Associates will keynote on "The Future of Competitive Intelligence & the Forces of Change". 8 a.m.-4 p.m. June 17 at New Haven Lawn Club, 193 Whitney St., New Haven. $75 SCIP members, $90 non-members. Register at www.scip.org or call 860-408-9093.
The Entrepreneurial Women's Network (EWN) hosts a luncheon on the topic Build Sustainable Competitive Advantage for Your Business through Relationships You Create & Nurture. Speaker is consultant and coach Dar Gillet. Noon-2 p.m. June 18 at Peppermill Restaurant, 1700 Post Rd. E., Westport. $25 members, $37.50 others w/ $5 walk-in premium. Contact torbert@optonline.net, call 203-329-3460 or visit www.ewn-ct.org.
The SBA hosts a Business Roundtable. 6:30-9 p.m. June 18 at Gateway Community College, 60 Sargent Dr., New Haven. Call 203-865-7645.
Lorman Education Services presents Collection Law in Connecticut 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.
The Connecticut Technology Council (CTC) presents a seminar on How To Take Advantage of World Markets for CTC members. Attendees will tap into global markets and learn about the challenges and opportunities and current available resources. 7:30-10:30 a.m. June 24. Emhart Teknologies, 50 Shelton Technology Ctr., Shelton. Free. Call 203-426-0888.
NETWORKING
The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce holds its 39th Annual Dinner featuring Michael J. Critelli, chairman and CEO of Pitney Bowes. 6:15 p.m. June 10 at Racebrook Country Club, 246 Derby Ave., Orange. $65 members, $80 others. Call 203-925-4981 or email nancie@greatervalleychamber.com.
The Connecticut Business Leads Group meets. 6 p.m. June 10, 17 at the Playwright, 144 Temple St., New Haven. Free. Call 203-272-3451.
The Hamden chapter of Business Network International meets. 7 a.m. June 10, 17 at Laurel Gardens of Hamden, 35 Hamden Hills Dr., Hamden. Free. Call 203-288-5201.
The Madison chapter of Business Network International meets. 7 a.m. June 10, 17 at Friends & Co. Restaurant, 11 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Free. Call 860-658-7545.
The Milford Chamber of Commerce's Tuesday Morning Leads Group meets. 8:30 a.m. June 10, 17 at the Milford Chamber of Commerce, 5 Broad St., Milford. Free. Call 203-878-0681.
The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts a meeting of its Women in Networking (WIN) Leads Group. 9 a.m. June 10, 24 at the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, 900 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. Free. Call 203-925-4981.
The Hamden Chamber of Commerce's Hamden Leads Group meets. 8:15 a.m. June 10, 24 at the Hamden Chamber of Commerce, 2969 Whitney Ave., Hamden. Free. Call 203-288-6431.
Seeds-to-Leads Networking Group meets. 7:45 a.m. June 11 at the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, 900 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. Free. Call 203-925-4981.
The West Haven Chamber of Commerce's Leads Group II meets. 8-9 a.m. June 11 at the West Haven Chamber of Commerce, 334 Main St., West Haven. Free. Call 203-933-1500.
The Cheshire chapter of Business Network International meets. 7-8:30 a.m. June 11, 18 at Hamden Healthcare Center, 1270 Sherman La., Hamden. Free. Call 203-230-0543.
The Milford Chamber of Commerce's Wednesday Morning Leads Group meets. 8:30 a.m. June 11, 18 at the Milford Chamber of Commerce, 5 Broad St., Milford. Free. Call 203-878-0681.
Milford Lead$ meets weekly to exchange leads and discuss business topics. 8-9 a.m. June 11, 18 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. June 11, 18 at Christ Episcopal Church, 2000 Main St., Stratford. Free. Call 203-333-2452.
ReferralNet, a business-networking group, meets. 7:30 a.m. June 12, 19 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. June 13, 20 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. June 16 at the Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce, 350 Center St., Wallingford. Free. Call 203-269-9891.
The GNHCC's Leads Group II meets. 8 a.m. June 17 at the Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. Free. Call 203-782-4323.
The GNHCC's Leads Group III meets. 8 a.m. June 18 at the Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. Free. Call 203-782-4323.
The Valley Business Network meets. 8 a.m. June 18 at the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, 900 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. Free. Call 203-925-4981.
The Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce's Leads Group I meets. 8 a.m. June 19 at the Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. Free. Call 203-782-4323.
The Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce's QLeads II meets. 8:30-9:30 a.m. June 19 at the Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce, 350 Center St., Wallingford. Free. Call 203-269-9891.
The Woodbridge-Bethany Chamber of Commerce hosts Business After Hours aboard the SV Quinnipiack and the RV Sounder schooner sailing ships. 5-7 p.m. June 19. Ships set sail from Schooner Sound Learning, 60 South Water St., New Haven. $25. Call 203-782-4342 or email ptommaselli@gnhcc.com to register or visit www.schoonersoundlearning.org for more information.
The Connecticut Technology Council presents PowerMatch, an exclusive executive networking program. 5-7:30 p.m. July 8 at Landmark Club, One Landmark Sq., Stamford. $25 members; $35 non-members. To register, call 860-289-0878 or email info@ct.org.
MEETINGS
The Southwestern Area Commerce and Industry Association (SACIA) hosts its annual member luncheon with keynote address by U.S. Sen. Joseph Lieberman. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. June 12 at Stamford Marriott, Two Stamford Forum, Stamford. $85 members, $105 non-members. Call 203-359-3220.
The Thames Valley section of the American Society for Quality (ASQ) awards its annual Louis Korn Scholarship to an area high school senior during its monthly meeting. The meeting will also include the section's annual barbecue beginning at 5:30 p.m. followed by the Norwich Navigator baseball game. June 17 at the Pavillion in Dodd Stadium, Norwich. $21. Call 860-433-2432/860-433-7254.
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 17 at Harborside Healthcare Willows, 225 Amity Rd., Woodbridge. $48 annual dues; guests welcome. Call 203-925-8512.
Southwestern Area Commerce and Industry Association (SACIA) holds its monthly meeting. 7:30 p.m. June 19 at SACIA, One Landmark Sq., Ste. 230, Stamford. Call 203-359-3220.
The Clinton Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual breakfast meeting, including annual budget approval, election of officers and board of directors and recipients of the Robert DiBona Scholarship award will be recognized. FBI agent and Liberty Bank security officer Gary Mackiewicz will speak on protecting businesses from fraud, electronic and identity theft. 8-9 a.m. June 19 at Unilever, John St., Clinton. $5 advance, $7 at door. Call 860-669-3889 or email chamber@clintonct.com.
Chamber Toastmasters meets. 7:45 a.m. June 20 at the Greater Waterbury Chamber of Commerce, 83 Bank St., Waterbury. Call 203-757-0701.
The Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce holds its monthly breakfast meeting featuring speaker U.S. Sen. Christopher Dodd and a workshop on "Drug Testing in Connecticut: Ask the Experts." 7:45 a.m. (breakfast), 9:30-11:30 a.m. (workshop) June 23 at Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, 100 Berlin Rd., Cromwell. $10. Call 860-347-6924 or e-mail info@middlesexchamber.com.
The Southwestern Area Commerce and Industry Association (SACIA) holds its annual presentation on regional issues & trends with President and CEO Christopher Bruhl discussing economic and community trends and issues of growing concern to Fairfield County businesses. 8-9:30 a.m. June 26 at Sacred Heart University, 12 Omega Dr., Stamford. $25 members, $35 others. Call 203-359-3220.
SYMPOSIA, CONFERENCES & EXPOSITIONS
The Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) holds a conference, Protecting Your Business in a Brave New World: Disaster Protection, Ethics & Other Security Issues. Connecticut businesses face a host of emerging security challenges. International threats, the economy, changing business models, changing technology platforms, as well as new state and federal laws all have an impact. This conference will define and explore these concerns and consider strategies and tactics to address them. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. June 13 at Foxwoods Resort Casino, Rt. 2, Ledyard. $75 members, $95 others. Call 860-244-1900 or visit www.cbia.com/CBIAStore.
The Healthcare Council of Greater New Haven presents a Healthcare Council Regional Summit. Keynote speaker is Linda Masci of Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Connecticut. 7:30-10 a.m. June 17. Masonicare, 22 Masonic Ave., Wallingford. $35. Call 203-787-6735 or visit www.masonicare.org.
Quinnipiac University hosts its fifth annual Successful Women in Business Conference. Keynote address will be "An Inside Look at Strategies & Techniques for Building a Successful Business" by Peggy Lee, chairman and CEO of Vayya and founder, chairman and CEO of b-there Inc. The theme of this year's conference is "Moving Your Business Forward in Challenging Times." 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 18 at Quinnipiac University, 275 Mount Carmel Ave., Hamden. $125. Visit www.swib.org or call 866-462-2938.
SPECIAL EVENTS
The New Haven County Bar Association (NHCBA) holds its annual Summer Outing. Attorneys & judges get to know one another, allowing for increased civility during business interactions. 3-9 p.m. June 12 at Madison Beach Club, 128 Island Ave., Madison $50 members, $80 non-members. Call 203-562-9652.
LifeVisions conducts a retreat for women, Celebrating Midlife Discoveries. This retreat is for women who want to celebrate the discoveries of the third phase of life. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 13 at Mercy Center, 167 Neck Rd., Madison. $149. Call 203-878-4191, e-mail Carole@LifeVisionsCoach.com or visit www.lifevisionscoach.com for details.
The Branford Chamber of Commerce hosts its Craft & Community Expo as part of 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.
The New Haven Boys & Girls Club hosts Service to Youth Award luncheon honoring outstanding volunteers. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. June 18 at Anthony's Ocean View, 450 Lighthouse Rd., New Haven. $55. RSVP to New Haven Boys & Girls Club, 253-259 Columbus Ave., New Haven.
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.
CBIA presents an Energy Forum. As the state's energy markets are undergoing dramatic changes, attendees will learn how these changes will affect their business. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. June 25 at Rocky Hill Marriott, 100 Capital Blvd., Rocky Hill. $99 members, $129 non-members.Visit www.cbia.com/CBIAStore or call 860-244-1900.
HOW TO GET YOUR EVENT LISTED HERE
Mail to 1221 Chapel Street, New Haven 06511, fax to 203-781-3482 attention Cynthia Zschack, or e-mail to czschack@businessnewhaven.com. Deadline three weeks prior to the issue in which the listing is to appear. Include: name of event, brief description, name of speaker, date, location including street address, time and cost (if any) and telephone number for further information. Check www.conntact.com for 2003 editorial calendar including publication dates and deadlines.
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