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Business New Haven
10/27/2003
By: BNH
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SPEAKERS
Fairfield university hosts Steve Forbes, economics prognosticator and one-time Presidential candidate, who will speak on "The Economy and The Price of Freedom: Global and Domestic." 7:30 p.m. October 27 at Fairfield University's Quick Center for the Arts, 1073 N. Benson Rd., Fairfield. $22. Call 203-254-4010/800-ARTS-396.
Yale University hosts former President and Yale Law School alumnus Bill Clinton who will speak on October 31 at Woolsey Hall, 470 College St., New Haven. Free. Lottery ticket winners may p/u tickets up until October 30. Visit www.ycsg.yale.edu.
The Albert Schweitzer Institute at Quinnipiac University hosts a lecture with former Costa Rican president Oscar Arias, Nobel Peace Prize-winner. 7 p.m. November 5 at Alumni Hall, Quinnipiac University, 275 Mt. Carmel Ave., Hamden. Free. Call 203-582-8652.
EDUCATION
Quinnipiac University offers forum on Smart Ideas To Grow Your Business & Succeed in Today's Marketing Climate. 8-10:30 a.m. October 28 at Quinnipiac University School of Law Center, 275 Mt. Carmel Ave., Hamden. Free. Call 203-582-3219.
The Nursing Career Center of Connecticut (NCCC) offers a Skills for Success Workshop on Résumé Writing & Interviewing Skills. 6-8 p.m. October 29 at NCCC, 377 Research Pkwy., Ste. 2D, Meriden. $45. Call 888-829-6222 or visit www.NursingCareerCenterCT.com.
CBIA presents HR Council: Judicial Update. 8:30-10 a.m. October 30 at CBIA, 350 Church St., Hartford. Free. Call 860-244-1900 or visit www.cbia.com.
The New Haven County Bar Association and the law firm of Wiggin & Dana present the second annual Nuts & Bolts: CLE Series for Newer Attorneys. 4:30-6:30 p.m. October 30 at New Haven Superior Court, 235 Church St., New Haven. Call 203-498-4357 or visit www.newhavenbar.org.
Fred Pryor Seminars presents Microsoft Excel Seminar for Excel 2000, 97 and previous versions for Windows. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. October 31 at New Haven Hotel, 229 George St., New Haven. $79. CE credit. Reference event No. 15532. Call 800-556-2998 or visit www.pryor.com.
Quinnipiac University hosts a seminar on The Expanding European Union: Opportunities & Challenges for Connecticut Firms. 8:15-11 a.m. October 31 at Mancheski Executive Seminar Rm., Lender School of Business Ctr., Quinnipiac University, 275 Mt. Carmel Ave., Hamden. $25. Call 860-594-4100.
Housatonic Community College (HCC) offers Biotechnology Workshops. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. October 31, November 14 and December 5 at HCC, 900 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport. Free. Call 203-332-5159.
Fred Pryor Seminars presents How To Become a Great Communicator. Attendees will master the skills to develop effective work relationships. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. November 4 at Old Blue Publick House, 1157 Chapel St., New Haven. $159. CE credit. Reference event No. 16643. Call 800-556-2998 or visit www.pryor.com.
The Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce hosts Business Breakfast Series with 101 Media & Marketing Tips. Designed for small to mid-sized businesses with limited funds for marketing. Attendees will learn low- and no-cost tips to market their business. 8-9:30 a.m. November 4 at Holiday Inn, 201 Washington Ave., North Haven. $15 members, $17 non-members and at door. Call 203-269-9891 or e-mail Lora@quinncham.com.
The Connecticut State Technology Extension Program ConnSTEP, Connecticut's manufacturing resource center, offers a workshop on How To Become a Successful Lean Enterprise. 9-11 a.m. November 5 at 1090 Elm St., Ste. 202, Rocky Hill; 9-11 a.m. November 12 at 233 Mill St., Waterbury; and 9-11 a.m. November 19 at 10 Middle St. (first floor), Bridgeport. Free. RSVP by November 3. E-mail bhunt@connstep.org.
The Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce morning business seminar series continues with Teamwork: A Tool To Enhance Employee Performance. Mark S. Bombaci, a training and organizational-development consultant, facilitates the session. 8-10 a.m. November 11 at Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce, 393 Main St., Middletown. $20 members, $30 others. Call 860-347-6924.
The Women's Business Development Center (WBDC) offers a Small Business Resource Workshop. 6-8 p.m. November 11 at Ferguson Library, One Public Library Plaza, Stamford. Free. Call 203-353-1750, ext. 14.
The Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce (GNHCC) hosts consultant Millie Grenough leading a Small-Business Seminar. Grenough will help participants cut to the core with two key questions for success and satisfaction. 8 a.m. November 12 at GNHCC, 900 Chapel St., New Haven. $10 members, $15 others. Call 203-782-4342 or e-mail ptommaselli@gnhcc.com.
The New Haven chapter of the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) holds a Pre-Business Workshop. 8:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. November 12 at Gateway Community College, Rm. 160, 60 Sargent Dr., New Haven. Free. Call 203-865-7645 or e-mail score@gwcc.commnet.edu.
SoundWaters presents Business & the Environment Lunchtime Lecture Series on the topic Health of Creatures in the Sound. Noon-1:30 p.m. November 12 at SoundWaters, Cove Island Park, 1281 Cove Rd., Stamford. $10 members, $12 others. Call 203-323-1978 or e-mail dianne@soundwaters.org.
nterest-Rate Environment Fall Seminar Series geared towards accountants, insurance brokers & financial planners. 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. November 13 at Quinnipiac Club, 221 Church St., New Haven. $95. RSVP by 10/28. Call 203-974-0362 or e-mail sheryl.miller@withers.us.com.
Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) offers a Forklift Train-the-Trainer program. 8:30-11:30 a.m. November 14 at CBIA, 350 Church St., Hartford. $195 members, $250 others. Call 860-244-1900 or visit www.cbia.com.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and SCORE present How To Do Business with the Federal Government workshop. 9 a.m.-noon. November 14 at Gateway Community College, Rm. 160, 60 Sargent Dr., New Haven. Call 203-865-7645 or visit www.score.org.
Quinnipiac University holds an Information Session for all prospective students interested in learning more about the graduate programs offered. 10-11:30 a.m. November 15 at Quinnipiac School of Law's Grand Courtroom, 275 Mt. Carmel Ave., Hamden. Call 203-582-8672 or visit www.quinnipiac.edu.
NETWORKING
Branford Chamber of Commerce hosts its Halloween Business After Hours. 5:30-7:30 p.m. October 28 at the Community Dining Room, 30 Harrison Ave., Branford. $10/$12 members advance/at door, $20 non-members. Call 203-488-5500.
Bridgeport Regional Business Council (BRBC) hosts Post-Memberfest Reception honoring volunteers who participated in the 2003 Drive for Memberfest campaign as well as for new members. 5:30 p.m. October 28 at BRBC offices, 10 Middle St., 14th Fl., Bridgeport. Free. Call 203-335-3800 or e-mail lash@brbc.org.
The Connecticut Business Leads Group meets. 6 p.m. October 28, November 4, 11, 18, 25 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. October 28, November 4, 11, 18, 25 at First Congregational Church, 148 Bach Rd., Fairfield. Free. Call 203-259-8396.
The Hamden chapter of Business Network International meets. 7 a.m. October 28, November 4, 11, 18, 25 at Larson Place, 1450 Whitney Ave., Hamden. Free. Call 203-248-4663.
The Madison chapter of Business Network International meets. 7 a.m. October 28, November 4, 11, 18, 25 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. October 28, November 4, 11, 18, 25 at the Milford Chamber of Commerce, 5 Broad St., Milford. Free. Call 203-878-0681.
The central Connecticut chapter of ProSchmooze, an executive & business-owner networking group meets second and fourth Tuesdays. 5:30-8:30 p.m. October 28, November 11, 25 at Ramada Plaza Hotel, 275 Research Pkwy., Meriden. Call 203-440-7015 or visit www.proschmooze.com.
The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts a meeting of its Women in Networking (WIN) Leads Group. 9 a.m. October 28, November 11, 25 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. October 28, November 11, 25 at the Hamden Chamber of Commerce, 2969 Whitney Ave., Hamden. Free. Call 203-288-6431.
The Cheshire chapter of Business Network International meets. 7-8:30 a.m. October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 26 at Hamden Healthcare Center, 1270 Sherman La., Hamden. Free. Call 203-230-0543.
Greater New Haven Business & Professional Association (GNHBPA) holds networking session. 10 a.m.-noon. October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 26 at GNHBPA offices, 195 Dixwell Ave., New Haven. Call 203-562-2193.
The Milford Chamber of Commerce's Wednesday Morning Leads Group meets. 8:30 a.m. October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 26 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. October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 26 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. October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 26 at Christ Episcopal Church, 2000 Main St., Stratford. Free. Call 203-333-2452.
The Branford chapter of Business Network International meets. 7 a.m. October 30, November 6, 13, 20 at Gardenside Terr., 173 Alps Rd., Branford. Free. Call 203-605-2449.
The Fairfield Thursday chapter of Business Network International meets. 7 a.m. October 30, November 6, 13, 20 at First Congregational Church, 148 Bach Rd., Fairfield. Free. Call 203-259-8396.
ReferralNet, a business-networking group, meets. 7:30 a.m. October 30, November 6, 13, 20 at offices of Edward Jones, 202 Highland Ave., Cheshire. Free. Call 203-699-9065.
The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts a meeting of its Lead Networking Group. 8:15 a.m. October 30, November 13 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. October 31, November 7, 14, 21, 28 at the Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. Free. Call 203-985-1510.
The Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce's (GNHCC) Leads Group II meets. 8 a.m. November 4, 18 at the Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. Free. Call 203-782-4323.
Connecticut Business Network presents Business Building Session with Michael Cantor, an attorney with the law firm Cantor Colburn. 6-9 p.m. November 5 at Quality Inn & Conference Center, 51 Hartford Tpk., Vernon. Visit www.ctbusinessnet.com/schedule.cfm.
The East Haven Chamber of Commerce presents Chamber Fun Night at the Mohegan Sun Casino. Bus leaves the East Haven Town Hall parking lot (250 Main St., East Haven) at 5:30 p.m. and departs the casino at 10:30 p.m. November 5. $30 includes $10 food voucher and two $10 vouchers for casino games. Call 203-468-8828, 467-4305.
Network Inc. of Connecticut supports the interests of business and professional women in monthly breakfast meetings. 7:30 a.m. November 5 at the Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. Free. Call 203-387-1973.
The GNHCC's Leads Group III meets. 8 a.m. November 5, 19 at the Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. Free. Call 203-782-4323.
The Valley Business Network meets. 8 a.m. November 5, 19 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. November 6, 20 at the Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. Free. Call 203-782-4323.
Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce hosts Business After Work. 5-7 p.m. November 10 at Sage American Bar & Grill, 129 West Main St., Chester. Call 860-347-6924 or e-mail info@middlesexchamber.com.
Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce hosts Business After Hours. 5:30-7:30 p.m. November 11 at Woolsey Hall, 470 College St. (Yale Campus), New Haven. $5 members, $10 others. Call 203-782-4342 or e-mail ptommaselli@gnhcc.com.
Seeds-to-Leads Networking Group meets. 7:45 a.m. November 12, 26 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. November 12, 26 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. November 13 at the Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce, 350 Center St., Wallingford. Free. Call 203-269-9891/234-0332.
The West Haven Chamber of Commerce's Leads Group I meets. 8:30-9:30 a.m. November 13 at the West Haven Chamber of Commerce, 334 Main St., West Haven. Free. Call 203-933-1500.
Milford Chamber of Commerce hosts Tabletop Expo and Business After Hours. 5-7 p.m. November 20 at Grassy Hill Country Club, 441 Clark La., Orange. $10/$12 members advance/at door, $25 nonmembers. Call 203-878-0681 or e-mail chamber@milfordct.com.
Bridgeport Regional Business Council (BRBC) presents Fall Tabletop Expo and Business After Hours. 3:30-7 p.m. November 25 at Trumbull Marriott, 180 Hawley La., Trumbull. Free. Call 203-335-3800 or visit www.brbc.org.
MEETINGS
Rotary Club of Branford meets every Monday. 12:15 p.m. October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 24 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. October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 24 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. October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 24 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. October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 24 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. October 28, November 4, 11, 18, 25 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. October 28, November 4, 11, 18, 25 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. October 28, November 4, 11, 18, 25 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. October 28, November 4, 11, 18, 25 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. October 28, November 4, 11, 18, 25 at Crossroads Restaurant, 249 State St., North Haven. Call 203-772-0070 or visit www.newhaven-rotary.org/other_rotary_clubs.htm.
Rotary Club of Clinton meets. 6:30 p.m. October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 26 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. October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 26 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. October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 26 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. October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 26 at App's Ristorante, 283 Captain Thomas Blvd., West Haven. Call 203-679-0840 or visit www.newhaven-rotary.org/other_rotary_clubs.htm.
Charter Oak Business Group meets weekly. 7-8:30 a.m. October 30, November 6, 13, 20 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. October 30, November 6, 13, 20 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. October 30, November 6, 13, 20 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. October 30, November 6, 13, 20 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. October 30, November 6, 13, 20 at Woodlawn Grill House, 438 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Call 203-245-9607 or visit www.newhaven-rotary.org/other_rotary_clubs.htm.
Rotary Club of Orange meets weekly. 12:15 p.m. October 31, November 7, 14, 21, 28 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. October 31, November 7, 14, 21, 28 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. October 31, November 7, 14, 21, 28 at Oak Lane Country Club, 1027 Racebrook Rd., Woodbridge. Call 203-397-3777 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. November 4, 18 at Harborside Healthcare Willows, 225 Amity Rd., Woodbridge. $48 annual dues; guests welcome. Call 203-459-8834.
The New Haven Manufacturers Association (NHMA) holds next regular luncheon meeting on the topic of Purchasing Procedures & Policies with speaker Charles Catania, Commodity Manager, United Technologies Corporation. Noon-1:30 p.m. November 6 at Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. Call 203-387-5121, e-mail jerryc@ssicg.com or visit www.newhavenmanufacturers.com.
Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce and the Health Care Council hosts its next seminar meeting entitled, "Up, Up & Away" which will cover the rising costs of health insurance. Noon-1:30 p.m. November 7 at The Village at Mariners Point, 111 S. Shore Rd., East Haven. Free. Call 203-782-4342 or e-mail ptommaselli@gnhcc.com.
Milford Chamber of Commerce hosts Good Morning Milford. GO Environmental invites attendees to "Get the dirt-keys to understanding what the environmental status is and how it affects property values." 8:30-9:30 a.m. November 7 at Milford Chamber of Commerce Conference Room, 5 Broad St., Milford. Free. Call 203-878-0681 or e-mail chamber@milfordct.com.
Chamber Toastmasters meet. 7:45 a.m. November 7, 21 at the Greater Waterbury Chamber of Commerce, 83 Bank St., Waterbury. Call 203-757-0701.
American Marketing Association (AMA), Fairfield County Chapter serving Fairfield, Westchester and New Haven County marketers meets on the second Tuesday of the month. 6 p.m. November 11 at Riverview Manor, 301 Merritt Seven, Norwalk. $25 members, $35 others, $10 students w/ ID. Call 914-428-8731 or visit www.amafairfieldcunty.com.
Professional Business Association (PBA) meets monthly. 6:15 p.m. November 12 at Adriana's Restaurant, 314 Main St., Wallingford. Call 203-412-4444 or visit www.pbact.org/calendar.htm.
The Greater New Haven Chapter of the Financial Planning Association of CT meets. 5:30 p.m. November 19 at Eli's on Whitney, 2392 Whitney Ave., Hamden. $25 members, $30 nonmembers by 11/17, $35/$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. November 19 at MAC offices, 1525 Hamilton Ave., Waterbury. Call 203-596-0570 or visit www.mact.org.
The New Haven Section of the American Society for Quality meets on the third Wednesday each month. 5:30 p.m. November 19 at Brazis Restaurant, 201 Food Terminal Plaza, New Haven. $20. Call 203-250-3751/557-1805 or visit www.asqnewhaven.org.
The New Haven Manufacturers Association (NHMA) continues its fall program theme of Winning Supply Chain Relationships with a luncheon meeting on Purchasing Policies. Noon-1:30 p.m. November 20 at Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. E-mail jerryc@ssicg.com or visit www.newhavenmanufacturers.com.
SYMPOSIA, CONFERENCES, EXPOSITIONS
The Connecticut Quality Council (CQC) presents its 2003 Quality Symposium. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. October 28 at Rensselaer at Hartford, 275 Windsor St., Hartford. $150 CQC members, $200 others. Call 860-548-7818 or visit www.ctqualitycouncil.org.
The state's Department of Labor hosts the Connecticut Safety Society Symposium, which will include an exhibit of safety and health products and services created by local product vendors, manufacturers and distributors. 7:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m. November 4 at Ramada Plaza Hotel, 275 Research Pkwy., Meriden. $60 members, $75 non-members, $20 students w/ ID. Call 860-566-2339.
The Connecticut and Fairfield County chapters of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) host the 2003 Connecticut Philanthropy Day Conference featuring keynote speaker Roger Nierenberg, music director of the Stamford Symphony Orchestra. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. November 6 at Ramada Plaza Hotel, 275 Research Pkwy., Meriden. $130 AFP members, $175 others, $145/$175 walk-ins. E-mail ned.Hogan@comcast.net.
The Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants hosts Insurance Industry Conference. 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m. November 20 at Ramada Plaza Hotel, 275 Research Pkwy., Meriden. $175 members, $225 non-members before 11/9, $205/$255 after 11/9. Call 860-258-4800/800-232-2232 or visit www.cs-cpa.org.
The New Haven County Bar Association (NHCBA) sponsors Bench-Bar Symposium on Professionalism. 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. November 21 beginning at Superior Court, 235 Church St., New Haven and ending at the Quinnipiack Club, 221 Church St., New Haven. $45. Call 203-562-9652.
SPECIAL EVENTS
The Barnum Museum holds its 15th annual Gala Celebration in conjunction with the opening night performance of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. October 29, 5 p.m. dinner at the Barnum Museum, 820 Main St., Bridgeport. 7:30 p.m. Circus show begins at Bridgeport Arena at Harbor Yard, 600 Main St., Bridgeport. $150 adults, $75 children 12 and under. Call 203-331-1104.
The University of Bridgeport's College of Chiropractic hosts CEO Night featuring Michael German, president and CEO of the Southern Connecticut Gas Co. 6 p.m. October 29 at Lecture Hall at College of Chiropractic (Rm. 100), 75 Linden Ave., Bridgeport. Free. Call 203-576-4510 or e-mail jdaley@bridgeport.edu.
Rotary Club of New Haven hosts its first-ever Police Officer/Fire Fighter of the Year Awards Banquet, honoring New Haven Police Officer Robert Fumiatti and New Haven Fire Fighter/Paramedic Franklin Quicksey. 6:30 p.m. October 31 at Anthony's Ocean View Restaurant, 450 Lighthouse Rd., New Haven. $65. Call 203-435-6182.
Marrakech Inc. holds its Annual Gala & Auction. 7 p.m.-midnight. November 1 at Woodbridge Country Club, 50 Woodfield Rd., Woodbridge. $150. Black tie optional. RSVP by 10/17. Call 203-389-2970, ext. 1060.
The Center for Career Services at Southern Connecticut State University hosts its Fall 2003 Career Fair: Doorway to the Future. 1-5 p.m. November 5 at Moore Fieldhouse, 320 Fitch St., New Haven. Call 203-392-6536 or visit www.southernct.edu.
The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce holds its 32nd annual Gold Seal Awards Banquet honoring those who exemplify the spirit of selflessness and voluntarism. 5:30-9 p.m. November 6 at Connie's Mountain Villa, 73 High St., Derby. $60. RSVP by 10/31. Call 203-925-4981.
The Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce, the U.S. Small Business Administration, Robert's Auto Group, Business New Haven and Comcast present the fourth annual ATHENA Award Luncheon. The award recognizes people who have been instrumental in the creation of leadership opportunities for women. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. November 6 at Fantasia, 404 Washington Ave., North Haven. Call 203-269-9891 or e-mail cindy@quinncham.com.
The Connecticut Technology Council hosts Connecticut Innovations Inc.'s annual Technology Dinner. 5 p.m. November 13 at Oakdale Theatre, 95 South Turnpike Rd., Wallingford. $75. Call 860-563-5851.
Finn Dixon & Herling LLP and the Yale Entrepreneurial Society present Perspectives on Venture Capital, a seminar featuring experts in the field of venture capital (see above). 5 p.m. November 13 at Luce Hall, 34 Hillhouse Ave., New Haven. Free. Call 203-325-5080 or e-mail jhirschoff@fdh.com.
The Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce hosts its 20th annual November Night. 6:30 p.m.-midnight includes social hour, dinner & dancing. November 14 at Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, 100 Berlin Rd., Cromwell. $60 per person. Black tie optional. RSVP by 11/3. Call 860-347-6924 or e-mail info@middlesexchamber.com.
The Chain Fund hosts a Celebration of Life Dinner Gala, a black-tie benefit for cancer patients. 7 p.m.-midnight. November 15 at Aqua Turf Club, Mulberry St., Plantsville. $100 single, $180 couple. Call 203-530-3439 or e-mail info@thechainfund.org.
March of Dimes presents Star Chefs Auction of Greater New Haven. 5:30 p.m. November 18 at Omni Hotel, 155 Temple St., New Haven. $50 in advance, $60 at door. Call 860-290-5440.
The 12th annual Franciscan Christmas Fair benefits the counseling and education programs of the Franciscan Life Center, a nonprofit organization serving individuals and families in Connecticut. 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. November 29 on the campus of the Franciscan Life Center, 271 Finch Ave., Meriden. Donations accepted. Call 203-237-8084.
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