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Business New Haven
9/15/2003
By: BNH

EDUCATION

The New Haven Real Estate School presents an Appraisal I Seminar with instructor Carol Swenson. 6-9 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays September 3-0ctober 20 (no class 10/6, 10/13) at the New Haven Real Estate School, 127 Washington Ave., West Bldg., LL, North Haven. $246 (includes tuition, textbook). Call 203-234-3938.

The New Haven Real Estate School offers a Property Management Seminar led by instructor Norman Goodman. 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays September 4-October 14 at the New Haven Real Estate School, 127 Washington Ave., West Bldg., LL, North Haven. $241 (includes tuition, textbook). Call 203-234-3938.

The New Haven Real Estate School offers a seminar on Principles & Practices of Real Estate with instructor Teresa Sirico. 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays September 4-October 21 (no class 9/16) at the New Haven Real Estate School, 127 Washington Ave., West Bldg., LL, North Haven. $257 (includes tuition & textbooks). Call 203-234-3938.

Housatonic Community College (HCC) offers a PC Upgrade & Repair/Maintenance Course. Program meets Mondays & Wednesdays 8-10 p.m. September 8-October 15 at HCC, 900 Lafayette Blvd., Rm. B219, Bridgeport. Must be 16 or older to register. Call 203-552-5150/332-5057.

The Connecticut Quality Council and the Lally School of Management & Technology at Rensselaer at Hartford offer Quality Management Certificate Program. Course will address the specifics of listening to the voice of the customer while learning skills to improve quality management practices. The five-module, ten-day program will run 8 a.m.-4 p.m. September 10-11, 23-24, October 8-9, 22-23 and November 5-6 at Rensselaer at Hartford, 275 Windsor St., Hartford. Call 860-548-7818 or email halls@rh.edu.

The Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce presents a Breakfast Workshop on Internet piracy, featuring guest speaker James Doyle of the Madison firm Internet Crimes. 9:15-11:30 a.m. September 15 at Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, 100 Berlin Rd., Cromwell. $32 members, $42 non-members. Call 860-347-6924 or www.middlesexchamber.com.

The New Haven County Medical Association (NHCMA) holds a Coding Analysis To Maximize Reimbursement Seminar. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. September 16 at Ramada Plaza Hotel, 780 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. Visit www.nhcma.org.

The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts Leadership Greater Valley, a personal and career-development program designed to develop future leaders who aspire to roles of responsibility in professional, civic and community organizations. Limited to 25 participants who must complete the course that runs from September through November. 2-7 p.m. September 18, 25; 3-7 p.m. Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, November 13, 20 at location TBA. $300. Call 203-925-4981 or visit www.greatervalleychamber.com.

The Connecticut chapter of the Turnaround Management Association (CTTMA) presents a workshop on Avoiding Pitfalls of M&A and Corporate Recovery Due Diligence. 5:45 p.m. September 22 at 500 Blake Street Café, New Haven. $35 members, $45 others, $50 after 9/18 or at door. Call 203-265-2048 or visit www.cttma.org.

United Notary offers Notary Public Seminar for those who want to learn Connecticut’s notary public law. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. September 22 at Ramada Inn, 225 Lordship Blvd., Stratford. $159. Call 800-796-0855.

The state chapter of the American College of Healthcare Administrators hosts a Disney Keys to Excellence Workshop where attendees will learn leadership, management and service training, Disney-style. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. September 23 at Aquaturf, 556 Mulberry St., Plantsville. $250 members, $350 others. CE credit. Call 203-483-7260.

The Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) presents Sexual Harassment Prevention Training. 8–11:30 a.m. September 24 at the Holiday Inn, 201 Washington Ave., North Haven. $125 members, $160 others. Call 860-244-1900, www.cbia.com or registrar@cbia.com.

Fred Pryor presents a seminar on How To Supervise People. Attendees will learn effective leadership skills to maximize employee performance. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. September 24 at New Haven Hotel, 229 George St., New Haven. $129. CE credit. Reference event No. 14277. Call 800-556-2998 or visit www.pryor.com.

The Greater Bridgeport chapter of the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) offers a Starting Your Own Small Business Workshop. 6:30-9 p.m. September 24 at Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, 900 Bridgeport Ave., Bridgeport. Free. Call 203-576-4369 or visit www.scorebridgeportct.org.

CBIA presents Labor & Employment Law Update. 8-11:30 a.m. September 25 at Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, 100 Berlin Rd., Cromwell. $65 members, $95 non-members. Call 860-244-1900, www.cbia.com or registrar@cbia.com.

Fred Pryor Seminars offers a Business Writing for Results Seminar. Attendees will learn how to write powerful letters, memos, reports and proposals that get results. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. October 6 at New Haven Hotel, 229 George St., New Haven. $159. CE credit. Reference event No. 15480. Call 800-556-2998 or visit www.pryor.com.

The New Haven chapter of the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) holds Pre-Business Workshop. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. October 8 at Gateway Community College, 60 Sargent Dr., New Haven. Free. Call 203-865-7645 or visit www.score.org.

The Construction Institute presents a Technology Breakfast Seminar on the topic of "Infrastructure Security & Emergency Preparedness." Guest speakers are Martin McBride, special agent, FBI and Alicia Parker, director of security for ESPN. 8 a.m. October 9 at Hartford College for Women, Auerbach Auditorium, 30 Elizabeth St., Hartford. $30. Call 860-768-4459 or visit www.construction.org.

The Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce continues its morning business seminar series with Managing Your Business Like Your Life Depends On It. Jill Phillips of Pinnacle Development Strategies will facilitate the session. 8-10 a.m. October 14 at Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce, 393 Main St., Middletown. $20 members, $30 others. Call 860-347-6924.

The New Haven chapter of SCORE holds a workshop on the Fundamentals of Planning Your Business. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. October 14 at Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce, 900 Chapel St., New Haven. $20. Call 203-782-4390 or e-mail NewHavenCSBDC@sba.uconn.edu.

Fred Pryor Seminars presents Microsoft Excel Seminar for Excel 2000, 97 and previous versions for Windows. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. October 15 at Courtyard by Marriott, 63 Grand St., Waterbury. $79. CE credit. Reference event No. 15516. Call 800-556-2998 or visit www.pryor.com.

Fred Pryor Seminars presents Microsoft Excel Seminar for Excel 2000, 97 and previous versions for Windows. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. October 17 at Ramada Inn, 225 Lordship Blvd., Stratford. $79. CE credit. Reference event No. 15518. Call 800-556-2998 or visit www.pryor.com.

The Connecticut chapter of the Turnaround Management Association (CCTMA) presents Informing the Front Lines During a Turnaround: The Rules on Creating a Successful Crisis Communication Plan. 5:45 p.m. October 20 at 500 Blake Street Café, New Haven. $35 members, $45 others, $50 after 10/16 or at door. Call 203-265-2048 or visit www.cctma.org.

The Greater Bridgeport chapter of SCORE offers Financing Issues Workshop. 6:30-9 p.m. October 22 at Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, 900 Bridgeport Ave., Bridgeport. Free. Call 203-576-4369 or visit www.scorebridgeportct.org.

The Connecticut District Postal Customer Council presents its 15th annual Fall Seminar & Vendor Show. 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. October 23 at Mountainside Resort, 350 High Hill Rd., Wallingford. $40 ($50 after 10/3). Call 860-610-3100 or visit www.pcc-ct.org.


NETWORKING

The Clinton Chamber of Commerce holds Business After Hours. Business people from area chambers including Branford, Guilford, Old Saybrook and Madison are encouraged to attend. 5:30-7:30 p.m. September 16 at Grand Apizza, 9 East Main St., Clinton. $5 advance, $7 at door. Call 860-669-3889.

The Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce holds Business After Hours. 5-7 p.m. September 16 at Ashlar Village, Cheshire Rd., Wallingford. Free members, $5 others. Call 203-269-9891/203-234-0332.

The Connecticut Business Leads Group meets. 6 p.m. September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14 at the Playwright, 144 Temple St., New Haven. Free. Call 203-272-3451.

The Fairfield chapter of Business Network International meets Tuesdays. 7 a.m. September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14 at First Congregational Church, 148 Bach Rd., Fairfield. Free. Call 203-259-8396.

The Hamden chapter of Business Network International meets. 7 a.m. September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14 at Larson Place, 1450 Whitney Ave., Hamden. Free. Call 203-248-4663.

The Madison chapter of Business Network International meets. 7 a.m. September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14 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. September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14 at the Milford Chamber of Commerce, 5 Broad St., Milford. Free. Call 203-878-0681.

The Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce’s (GNHCC) Leads Group II meets. 8 a.m. September 16, October 7 at the Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. Free. Call 203-782-4323.

The Cheshire chapter of Business Network International meets. 7-8:30 a.m. September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15 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. September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15 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. September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15 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. September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15 at Christ Episcopal Church, 2000 Main St., Stratford. Free. Call 203-333-2452.

The GNHCC’s Leads Group III meets. 8 a.m. September 17, October 1, 15 at the Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. Free. Call 203-782-4323.

The Valley Business Network meets. 8 a.m. September 17, October 1, 15 at the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, 900 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. Free. Call 203-925-4981.

The Branford chapter of Business Network International meets. 7 a.m. September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16 at Gardenside Terr., 173 Alps Rd., Branford. Free. Call 203-605-2449.

The Fairfield Thursday chapter of Business Network
International meets. 7 a.m. September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16 at First Congregational Church, 148 Bach Rd., Fairfield. Free. Call 203-259-8396.

ReferralNet, a business-networking group, meets. 7:30 a.m. September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16 at offices of Edward Jones, 202 Highland Ave., Cheshire. Free. Call 203-699-9065.

The GNHCC’s Leads Group I meets. 8 a.m. September 18, October 2, 16 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. September 18, October 2, 16 at the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, 900 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. Free. Call 203-925-4981.

The New Haven chapter of Business Network International meets. 7 a.m. September 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17 at the Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. Free. Call 203-985-1510.

The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts a meeting of its Women in Networking (WIN) Leads Group. 9 a.m. September 23, October 14 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. September 23, October 14 at the Hamden Chamber of Commerce, 2969 Whitney Ave., Hamden. Free. Call 203-288-6431.

ProSchmooze, the executive & business-owner networking group announces the start-up of its central Connecticut chapter beginning this month. The group hopes to draw attendees from Meriden, Hartford, Middletown, New Haven and surrounding towns within a 30-mile radius. The group will meet on the second and fourth Tuesdays each month. 5:30-8:30 p.m. September 23, October 14 at Ramada Plaza Hotel, 275 Research Pkwy., Meriden. Call 203-440-7015 or visit www.proschmooze.com.

Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce holds Business After Work. 5-7 p.m. September 24 at Courtyard by Marriott, 4 Sebethe Dr., Cromwell. Call 860-347-6924 or visit www.middlesexchamber.com.

Seeds-to-Leads Networking Group meets. 7:45 a.m. September 24, October 8 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. September 24, October 8 at the West Haven Chamber of Commerce, 334 Main St., West Haven. Free. Call 203-933-1500.

The Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce’s QLeads Network meets. 8:30-9:30 a.m. September 25, October 9 at the Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce, 350 Center St., Wallingford. Free. Call 203-269-9891/203-234-0332.

The West Haven Chamber of Commerce’s Leads Group I meets. 8:30-9:30 a.m. September 25, October 9 at the West Haven Chamber of Commerce, 334 Main St., West Haven. Free. Call 203-933-1500.

Network Inc. of Connecticut supports the interests of business and professional women in monthly breakfast meetings. 7:30 a.m. October 1 at the Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. Free. Call 203-387-1973.

The CT Business Network holds a business building session on the topic The Changing Workplace featuring guest speaker John Birch of The Birch Group, LLC. 6-9 p.m. October 7 at Quality Inn & Conference Center, 51 Hartford Turnpike (Rte. 83), Vernon. Register at www.ctbusinessnet.com/schedule.cfm.

The CT Technology Council presents PowerMatch, an exclusive executive networking program. 5-7:30 p.m. October 7 at Circa Bistro, 92 Bank St., Waterbury. $25 members, $35 others. Call 860-289-0878 or visit www.ct.org/Events/ViewSchedule.asp.

The Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce holds its 2003 Business Leadership Awards Breakfast. 7:30-10 a.m. October 7 at Omni New Haven Hotel, 155 Temple St., New Haven. $65 members, $75 others. Call 203-782-4342 or email ptommaselli@gnhcc.com.


MEETINGS

The Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce holds a Member Breakfast Meeting with guest speaker U.S. Rep. Rob Simmons (R-5). 7:45-9 a.m. September 15 at Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, 100 Berlin Rd., Cromwell. $17 members, $27 nonmembers. Call 860-347-6924 or visit www.middlesexchamber.com.

The Rotary Club of Branford meets every Monday. 12:15 p.m. September 15, 22, 29, October 6 at Italian-American Social Club, 40 Hamre La., Branford. Call 203-488-1641 or visit www.newhaven-rotary.org/other_rotary_clubs.htm.

Rotary Club of Hamden meets. 6:15 p.m. September 15, 22, 29, October 6 at Laurel View Country Club, 310 West Shepherd Ave., Hamden. Call 203-288-0800 or visit www.newhaven-rotary.org/other_rotary_clubs.htm.

Rotary Club of Old Saybrook meets each Monday. 7:15 p.m. September 15, 22, 29, October 6 at Saybrook Point Inn, 2 Bridge St., Old Saybrook. Call 860-388-6445 or visit www.newhaven-rotary.org/other_rotary_clubs.htm.

Rotary Club of Stratford Monday meetings. 12:15 p.m. September 15, 22, 29, October 6 at Atria Assisted Living, 6911 Main St., Stratford. Call 203-367-3661 or visit www.newhaven-rotary.org/other_rotary_clubs.htm.

Rotary Club of Clinton Sunrise meets Tuesdays. 7:15 a.m. September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14 at Water’s Edge, 1525 Boston Post Rd., Westbrook. Visit www.newhaven-rotary.org/other_rotary_clubs.htm.

Rotary Club of Essex meets each Tuesday. 6:15 p.m. September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14 at Essex Yacht Club, Novelty La., Essex. Call 860-767-8663 or visit www.newhaven-rotary.org/other_rotary_clubs.htm.

Rotary Club of New Haven holds Tuesday luncheon meetings. 12:15 p.m. September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14 at Quinnipiack Club, 221 Church St., New Haven. Call 203-562-3147 or visit www.newhaven-rotary.org/other_rotary_clubs.htm.

Rotary Club of North Branford meets every Tuesday. 6 p.m. September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14 at River Run, 53 School Ground Rd., Branford. Visit www.newhaven-rotary.org/other_rotary_clubs.htm.

Rotary Club of North Haven meets Tuesdays. 7:15 a.m. September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14 at 91 Diner, Exit 8 off I-91, North Haven (interim location). Call 203-772-0070 or visit www.newhaven-rotary.org/other_rotary_clubs.htm.

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. September 16, October 7 at Harborside Healthcare Willows, 225 Amity Rd., Woodbridge. $48 annual dues; guests welcome. Call 203-925-8512.

The New Haven County Bar Association (NHCBA) hosts a New Haven Women Attorneys (NHWA) luncheon. 1-2 p.m. September 17 at the Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. $12 NHCBA members, $20 nonmembers. Call 203-562-9652 or email amartino@newhavenbar.org.

The New Haven County Medical Association (NHCMA) holds House of Delegates Annual Meeting. 2-3 p.m. September 17 at Ramada Plaza Hotel, 275 Research Parkway, Meriden. Visit www.nhcma.org.

The New Haven Section of the American Society for Quality meets on the 3rd Wednesday each month. This month’s meeting features guest speaker Dr. Gregory Firn, Superintendent of Schools, Milford, speaking on Quality in Education. The presentation will include how ISO procedures and process management were implemented to improve education instruction and support programs. 5:30 p.m. September 17 at Brazis Restaurant, 201 Food Terminal Plaza, New Haven. $20. Call 203-250-3751/203-557-1805 or visit www.asqnewhaven.org.

Rotary Club of Clinton meets. 6:30 p.m. September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15 at Aqua Restaurant, 34 Riverside Dr., Clinton. Call 860-663-1444 or visit www.newhaven-rotary.org/other_rotary_clubs.htm.

Rotary Club of Guilford Wednesday meetings. 12:15 p.m. September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15 at Anthony’s of Guilford, 2392 Boston Post Rd., Guilford. Call 203-457-1758 or visit www.newhaven-rotary.org/other_rotary_clubs.htm.

Rotary Club of Wallingford meets every Wednesday. 12:10 p.m. September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15 at 95 Gathering Place, 865 North Colony St., Wallingford. Call 203-265-3416 or visit www.newhaven-rotary.org/other_rotary_clubs.htm.

Rotary Club of West Haven meets weekly. 12:15 p.m. September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15 at App’s Ristorante, 283 Captain Thomas Blvd., West Haven. Call 203-679-0840 or visit www.newhaven-rotary.org/other_rotary_clubs.htm.

The Greater New Haven Chapter of the Financial Planning Association of CT meets. 5:30 p.m. September 17, October 15 at Eli’s on Whitney, 2392 Whitney Ave., Hamden. $25 members, $35 nonmembers in advance, $30/$40 at door. Call 203-288-8158 or visit www.fpact.org/calendar.htm.

The Manufacturing Alliance of Connecticut (MAC) Energy Committee meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Meetings are open to interested parties. 9 a.m. September 17, October 15 at MAC offices, 1525 Hamilton Ave., Waterbury. Call 203-596-0570 or visit www.mact.org.

Charter Oak Business Group meets weekly. 7-8:30 a.m. September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16 at Fairfield Motor Inn, 417 Post Rd., Fairfield. Annual dues $125. Call 203-882-9407 or visit www.charteroakbusiness.com.

Rotary Club of Cheshire meets. 6:30 p.m. September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16 at Waverly Tavern, 286 Maple Ave., Cheshire. Call 203-272-5055 or visit www.newhaven-rotary.org/other_rotary_clubs.htm.

Rotary Club of Derby/Shelton meets every Thursday. 12:15 p.m. September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16 at Connie’s Family Restaurant, 87 Elizabeth, Derby. Call 203-924-4653 or visit www.newhaven-rotary.org/other_rotary_clubs.htm.

Rotary Club of East Haven Thursday meetings. 6:15 p.m. September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16 at Pompeo’s Restaurant, 485 West Main, Branford. Call 203-468-7745 or visit www.newhaven-rotary.org/other_rotary_clubs.htm.

Rotary Club of Madison meets weekly. 12:15 p.m. September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16 at Woodlawn Grill House, 438 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Call 203-245-9607 or visit www.newhaven-rotary.org/other_rotary_clubs.htm.

The New Haven Manufacturers Association holds regular Luncheon Meetings on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. Noon-1:30 p.m. September 18, October 2, 16 at Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. Call 203-387-5121 or email jerryc@ssicg.com.

Rotary Club of Orange meets weekly. 12:15 p.m. September 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17 at Racebrook Country Club, 246 Derby Ave., Orange. Call 203-876-0445 or visit www.newhaven-rotary.org/other_rotary_clubs.htm.

Rotary Club of Trumbull Friday meetings. 7:30 a.m. September 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17 at Trumbull Marriott, 180 Hawley La., Trumbull. Call 203-268-2363 or visit www.newhaven-rotary.org/other_rotary_clubs.htm.

Rotary Club of Woodbridge meets. 12:15 p.m. September 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17 at Oak Lane Country Club, 1027 Racebrook Rd., Woodbridge. Call 203-397-3777 or visit www.newhaven-rotary.org/other_rotary_clubs.htm.

Chamber Toastmasters meet. 7:45 a.m. September 19, October 3, 17 at the Greater Waterbury Chamber of Commerce, 83 Bank St., Waterbury. Call 203-757-0701.

New Haven Manufacturers Association (NHMA) meets for a Plant Tour with guest speaker David Phillips, Project Manager, Derecktor Shipyards on the topic of Shipyard Supply Chain Management. 3:30-5:30 p.m. September 24 at Derecktor Shipyards, 837 Seaview Ave., Bridgeport. Call 203-387-5121 or email jerryc@ssicg.com.

The Fairfield County Chapter of the Financial Planning Association of CT meets. 8:30 a.m. October 3 at America Skandia Conference Center, 3 Corporate Dr., Shelton. $55 members, $65 nonmembers before 9/21, $65/$75 after 9/21, $80/$90 at door. Visit www.fpact.org/calendar/htm.

The Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce holds Member Breakfast Meeting with UCONN’s Head Basketball Coach, Jim Calhoun. 7:45-9 a.m. October 3 at Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, 100 Berlin Rd. (Rte. 372), Cromwell. $17 members, $27 nonmembers. Call 860-347-6924 or visit www.middlesexchamber.com.

The New Haven County Bar Association (NHCBA) holds its Annual Dinner Meeting. 5:30 p.m. October 7 at 500 Blake Street Café, New Haven. Call 203-562-9652 or visit www.newhavenbar.org/calendar.php.
Professional Business Association (PBA) meets. 6:15 p.m. October 8 at Adriana’s Restaurant, 314 Main St., Wallingford. Call 203-412-4444 or visit www.pbact.org/calendar.htm.
NHMA hosts Luncheon Meeting with guest speaker Robert Lewis, Sargent Lock/ASSA ABLOY on the topic of Sargents’ Approach to Incoming Material Flow, Acquisition & Planning. Noon-1:30 p.m. October 9 at Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. Call 203-287-5121 or email jerryc@ssicg.com.


SYMPOSIA, CONFERENCE, EXHIBITIONS

The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce presents Journey to the Center of Business Expo. Participants will take a journey back to the 1960s, when anything seemed possible, for an evening of business-to-business networking and fun. 4-6:30 p.m. September 17 at Basement Systems, 60 Silvermine Rd. (Silvermine Industrial Park), Seymour. Free w/ pre-registration by noon 9/16, $10 at door. Call 203-925-4981 or visit www.greatervalleychamber.com.

The New Haven Manufacturers Association (NHMA) presents Manufacturing Works Action Summit II whose mission is to develop strategies for action on the issues that were discussed during Summit I which was held July 10. 7:30-10 a.m. September 18 at University of New Haven Alumni Lounge, 300 Orange Ave., West Haven. Free. Call 203-387-5121 or email jerryc@ssicg.com.

The Connecticut Supplier Development Council 2003 Trade Expo, the state’s largest supplier diversity trade show, is being held. 7:30 a.m.-11 p.m. September 24 and 7 a.m.-7:30 p.m. September 25 at Foxwoods Casino Conference Center, 39 Norwich Westerly Rd., Mashantucket. Call 203-288-9744 or Dholley@cmsdc.org.

The International Council of Shopping Centers, the International Economic Development Council, the Connecticut Economic Development Association & Connecticut Economic Resource Center (CERC) presents the Connecticut Alliance Program, the mission of which is to bring together shopping center professionals and local government officials to explore how the public/private sector can work together to implement successful retail developments which will meet the needs of Connecticut while satisfying the interests of retailers and private investments. 1-6 p.m. September 25 at Hartford Club, 46 Prospect St., Hartford. $150 members, $175 nonmembers, $95 public officials by 9/18, $180/$205/$125 after 9/18. Call 646-728-3800 or visit www.icsc.org.

The New Haven Chamber of Commerce and the Stamford Chamber of Commerce co-host International Trade Day, a symposium focusing on the opportunities and challenges in global commerce from US experts and senior officials from America’s most important trading partners. 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. September 25 at Sheraton Hotel, 2701 Summer St., Stamford. $125 (includes meetings, luncheon, trade expo, cultural reception). Register at www.StamfordChamber.com or call 203-359-4761.

The Connecticut Venture Group hosts Life Sciences Funding Expo for companies seeing funding. 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. October 14 at Quinnipiac University, 275 Mr. Carmel Ave., Hamden. $60. Visit www.ct-venture.org/calendar.htm.

The Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce holds Business Expo 2003. 4-8 p.m. October 17 and 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. October 18 at Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, 100 Berlin Rd. (Rte. 372), Cromwell. Email jbond@middlesexchamber.com or visit www.middlesexchamber.com.

The Community Economic Development Fund holds Main Street Solutions, a 2nd annual conference focusing on the revitalization of downtown and neighborhood commercial districts. 8:45 a.m.-5:15 p.m. October 23 at Omni Hotel, 155 Temple St., New Haven. $50. Call 203-782-4377.


SPECIAL EVENTS

The Greater New Haven Association of Realtors holds annual Charity Golf Tournament. $140 entry fee per golfer includes a polo shirt, lunch, 18 holes with cart, post-round cocktail hour and prime-rib dinner. Registration begins at 11 a.m. September 15 (rain date 9/18) at Laurel View Country Club, 310 West Shepherd Ave., Hamden. Call 203-234-7700 or visit www.greaternhrealtors.com.

This year, the Hunter’s Ambulance 14th annual Golf Classic is being held in memory of William Lawton and Carol Gillooly, who lost their lives to a drunk driver on September 2, 1989. 11 a.m. September 15 at Wallingford Country Club, 195 Long Hill Rd., Wallingford. $195. Call 203-514-5180 or email kellyk@huntersamb.com.

The Connecticut Association of Realtors presents its 2003 Issues Advocacy Boat Ride, "Ride the Wave of the Future." Connecticut River voyage includes hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and entertainment by band Nightwatch. 4-7 p.m. September 18, Camelot Cruises, 1 Marine Park, Haddam. $55. Visit www.ctrealtor.com or call 860-290-6601.


The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) of Greater New Haven holds Walk to Cure Diabetes. 8:30 a.m. September 21 at Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield, 370 Bassett Rd., North Haven. Call 203-248-1880.

Construction Institute hosts 9th Annual Golf Classic including dinner and awards presentation. 8 a.m. September 25 at Lyman Orchards Golf Club, Rte. 147 & Rte. 157, Middlefield. $175 (golf & dinner), $50 (dinner & awards presentation). Call 860-768-4459 or visit www.construction.org.

Saint Raphael Healthcare System hosts Breast Cancer Award Presentation/Fundraiser honoring Sister Anne Virginie, recipient of the first "Woman of Today Award" from Y-ME of CT, which supports breast cancer patients. The event aims to raise money and awareness for a new program to support younger women with breast cancer in Greater New Haven, and is being developed by staff from Y-ME of CT, Saint Raphael’s Looking Forward Program and Father Michael J. McGivney Center for Cancer Care. 5-7:30 p.m. September 25 at New Haven Lawn Club, 193 Whitney Ave., New Haven. $100. RSVP by 9/19 203-483-8202.

The Alumni Association of Eli Whitney Vocational Technical School (formerly Boardman Trade School) hosts an Alumni Association Dinner Dance open to all former students, their friends and families. 7 p.m. September 26 at Monticello’s Restaurant, Rte. 5, Wallingford. $40. Call 203-645-6311.

The Franciscan Life Center hosts a Garden Extravaganza garden tour to benefit the counseling and education programs of the Center. 1-4 p.m. September 28 on the campus of the Franciscan Life Center, 271 Finch Ave., Meriden. $10 advance, $12 at door, $5 seniors, children free. Call 203-237-8084.

Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce holds its 19th annual Tom Groves Golf Classic. 10 a.m. September 29 at Wallingford Country Club, 195 Long Hill Rd., Wallingford. $190. Call 203-269-9891/203-234-0332 or email cindy@quinncham.com.
The Branford Chamber of Commerce hosts "One Autumn Evening", a semi-formal dance. Guests can celebrate the changing seasons with live music, food and friends at this town-wide community event. 6-11 p.m. October 18. $75 couple, $40 single, $35 each for table of 10 or more. Call 203-488-5500.
The CT Technology Council holds Connecticut Technology Fast 50, an annual awards event that announces winners of the fifty fastest growing technology companies in the state. 5-8 p.m. October 22 at Quick Center for the Arts, Fairfield University, 1073 North Benson Rd., Fairfield. $75. Call 860-289-0878, ext. 20.

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