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Business New Haven
12/08/2003
By: BNH
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SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS
The Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce hosts its next morning business seminar, HIPPA & the Family & Medical Leave Act. Attorney Lisa Zaccardelli of Levy Droney, PC will lead the discussion. 8-10 a.m. December 9 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 its next Small Business Resource Workshop for women thinking about self-employment. 6-8 p.m. December 9 at Ferguson Library, One Public Library Plaza, Stamford. Free. Call 203-353-1750, ext. 14.
The Bridgeport chapter of the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) offers workshop on Software for Small Business. 7-9 p.m. December 10 at Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, 900 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. Free. Call 203-576-4369 or visit www.scorebridgeportct.org.
The Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce (GNHCC) hosts a small-business seminar on Creating an Effective PowerPoint Presentation. 8 a.m. December 10 at the GNHCC, 900 Chapel St., 10th Fl., New Haven. $10 members, $15 others. Call 203-782-4342 or e-mail ptommaselli@gnhcc.com.
The New Haven chapter of SCORE holds a Pre-Business Workshop. 8:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. December 10 at Gateway Community College, Rm. 160, 60 Sargent Dr., New Haven. Free. Call 203-865-7645 or visit www.score.org.
SoundWaters hosts Business & Environmental Lunch Seminar on Turning Green into Green. Guest speaker James D. Bishop Jr., head of Caithness Energy, will discuss his alternative energy company, which specializes in power-projected development and geothermal resource exploration around the world. Noon-1:30 p.m. December 10 at SoundWaters Center, Cove Island Park, 1281 Cove Rd., Stamford. $10 members, $12 others. Call 203-323-1978 or e-mail dianne@soundwaters.org.
Rensselaer at Hartford holds an Information Session on Graduate Programs & Certificates. 5-7 p.m. December 11 at Rensselaer at Hartford, Seminar Hall, 275 Windsor St., Hartford. Free. Call 860-548-2420/800-433-4723, ext. 2420 or e-mail rem-info@rh.edu.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) offer a workshop on How To Do Business with the Federal Government. Session aimed at small-business entrepreneurs seeking to contract/subcontract with the federal government. 9 a.m.-noon December 12 at Gateway Community College, Rm. 160, 60 Sargent Dr., New Haven. Call 203-865-7645 or visit www.score.org.
CareerTrack presents a Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading workshop at three locations: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. December 15 at the Olde Blue Publick House, 1157 Chapel St., New Haven (reference event No. 17541); December 15 at Courtyard by Marriott, 63 Grand St., Waterbury (reference event No. 17527); December 17 at Ramada Inn, 225 Lordship Blvd., Stratford (reference event No. 17529). $99. CE credit. Call 800-556-3009 or visit www.careertrack.com.
Housatonic Community College (HCC) offers a course on Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) Prep: Windows 2000 Installation & Administration. 5:15-10:15 p.m. 40-hour course will meet Mon-Thurs January 5-15 at HCC, Rm. A223, 900 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport. $1199. Call 203-332-5150.
CareerTrack offers a seminar on How To Handle People With Tact & Skill. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. January 7 at Olde Blue Publick House, 1157 Chapel St., New Haven. $149. CE credit. Reference event No. 18464. Call 800-556-3009 or visit www.careertrack.com.
Connecticut Business Network (CBN) holds its next Business Building Session on Sales and Motivation with guest speaker Duane Cashin of XL Color. 6-9 p.m. January 7 at Quality Inn & Conference Center, 51 Hartford Tpke., Vernon. Visit www.ctbusinessnet.com/schedule.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) presents a workshop on How To Do Business With The Federal Government. 9 a.m.-Noon. January 9 at Gateway Community College, Rm. 207B, 60 Sargent Dr., New Haven. Free. Call 203-865-7645 or visit www.score.org.
NETWORKING
Branford, East Haven, Guilford, Madison and North Branford Chambers of Commerce host their annual Shoreline Holiday Business After Hours. 5:30-7:30pm December 9 at Bill Miller's Castle, Rte. 1, Branford. $10/$12 members advance/at door, $15 others. Call 203-488-5500.
Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce hosts Business After Work. 5-7 p.m. December 9 at Harbor Park Restaurant, 80 Harborside Dr., Middletown. Call 860-347-6924 or e-mail info@middlesexchamber.com.
The Connecticut Business Leads Group meets. 6 p.m. December 9, 16, 23, 30 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. December 9, 16, 23, 30 at First Congregational Church, 148 Bach Rd., Fairfield. Free. Call 203-259-8396.
The Hamden chapter of Business Network International meets. 7 a.m. December 9, 16, 23, 30 at Larson Place, 1450 Whitney Ave., Hamden. Free. Call 203-248-4663.
The Madison chapter of Business Network International meets. 7 a.m. December 9, 16, 23, 30 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. December 9, 16, 23, 30 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. 5:45-8:30 p.m. December 9, 23 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. December 9, 23 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. December 9, 23 at the Hamden Chamber of Commerce, 2969 Whitney Ave., Hamden. Free. Call 203-288-6431.
Clinton Chamber of Commerce holds Business After Hours. 5:30-7:30 p.m. December 10 at The Family Lodge, 91 East Main St., Clinton. $5 advance, $7 at door. Call 860-669-3889.
Milford Chamber of Commerce hosts Let It Snow, Holiday
Business After Hours. 5-7 p.m. December 10 at Milford Bank, 33 Broad St., Milford. $10/$12 members advance/at door, $25 nonmembers. Call 203-878-0681 or e-mail chamber@milfordct.com.
The Cheshire chapter of Business Network International meets. 7-8:30 a.m. December 10, 17, 24, 31 at Hamden Healthcare Center, 1270 Sherman La., Hamden. Free. Call 203-230-0543.
Greater New Haven Business & Professional Association (GNHBPA) holds networking session. 10 a.m.-noon. December 10, 17, 24, 31 at GNHBPA offices, 195 Dixwell Ave., New Haven. Call 203-562-2193.
The Milford Chamber of Commerce's Wednesday Morning Leads Group meets. 8:30 a.m. December 10, 17, 24, 31 at the Milford Chamber of Commerce, 5 Broad St., Milford. Free. Call 203-878-0681.
Milford Lead$ meets weekly to exchange leads and discuss business topics. 8-9 a.m. December 10, 17, 24, 31 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. December 10, 17, 24, 31 at Christ Episcopal Church, 2000 Main St., Stratford. Free. Call 203-333-2452.
Kiwanis Club, Wallingford Chapter meets. 6 p.m. December 10, 24 at JJ's Raw Bar & Grill, 729 North Colony Rd., Wallingford. Call 203-269-9891.
Seeds-to-Leads Networking Group meets. 7:45 a.m. December 10, 24 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. December 10, 24 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. December 11 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. December 11 at the West Haven Chamber of Commerce, 334 Main St., West Haven. Free. Call 203-933-1500.
The Branford chapter of Business Network International meets. 7 a.m. December 11, 18 at Gardenside Terr., 173 Alps Rd., Branford. Free. Call 203-605-2449.
The Fairfield Thursday chapter of Business Network International meets. 7 a.m. December 11, 18 at First Congregational Church, 148 Bach Rd., Fairfield. Free. Call 203-259-8396.
ReferralNet, a business-networking group, meets. 7:30 a.m. December 11, 18 at offices of Edward Jones, 202 Highland Ave., Cheshire. Free. Call 203-699-9065.
The Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce and the Health Care Council host a Holiday Networking Celebration. Attendees are asked to bring a donation of a non-perishable food or paper goods item to benefit AIDS Interfaith Network. 11:45 a.m. December 12 at Laurel Gardens, 35 Hamden Hills, Hamden. Call 203-782-4342 or e-mail ptommaselli@gnhcc.com.
The New Haven chapter of Business Network International meets. 7 a.m. December 12, 19, 26, January 2 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. December 16 at the Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. Free. Call 203-782-4323.
The GNHCC's Leads Group III meets. 8 a.m. December 17 at the Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. Free. Call 203-782-4323.
The Valley Business Network meets. 8 a.m. December 17 at the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, 900 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. Free. Call 203-925-4981.
Contact Advocate holds Holiday Exchange Extravaganza. 6-10 p.m. December 18 at Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale, 155 Temple St., New Haven. $35 members, $50 others. Call 203-996-4417 or e-mail angelo.rossetti@contactadvocate.com.
The Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce's Leads Group I meets. 8 a.m. December 18 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. December 18 at the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, 900 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. Free. Call 203-925-4981.
Network Inc. of Connecticut supports the interests of business and professional women in monthly breakfast meetings. 7:30 a.m. January 7 at the Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. Free. Call 203-387-1973.
MEETINGS
Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce holds a Member Breakfast Meeting with Gov. John G. Rowland. 7:45-9:15 a.m. December 8 at Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, 100 Berlin Rd., Cromwell. $17 members, $27 others. Call 860-347-6924 or visit www.middlesexchamber.com.
Rotary Club of Branford meets Mondays. 12:15 p.m. December 8, 15, 22, 29 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 on Mondays. 6:15 p.m. December 8, 15, 22, 29 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. December 8, 15, 22, 29 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 meets Mondays. 12:15 p.m. December 8, 15, 22, 29 at Atria Assisted Living, 6911 Main St., Stratford. Call 203-367-3661 or visit www.newhaven-rotary.org/other_rotary_clubs.htm.
The Fairfield County chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA), which serves Fairfield, Westchester and New Haven County marketers, meets the second Tuesday. 6 p.m. December 9 at Riverview Manor, 301 Merritt Seven, Norwalk. $25 members, $35 others, $10 students w/ ID. Call 914-428-8731 or visit www.amafairfieldcounty.com.
The Bridgeport Regional Business Council (BRBC) holds its 129th annual Dinner Meeting on the topic of "Emerging Leadership." Guest speaker is Norm Bossio, Norm Bossio Enterprises. 5 p.m. December 9 at Trumbull Marriott, 180 Hawley La., Trumbull. $100. Call 203-335-3800 or visit www.brbc.org.
The greater New Haven chapter of the Financial Planning Association of Connecticut meets. 5:30 p.m. December 9 at Eli's on Whitney, 2392 Whitney Ave., Hamden. $30 members, $40 nonmembers. Call 203-288-8158 or visit www.fpact.org/calendar.htm.
Rotary Club of Clinton Sunrise meets Tuesdays. 7:15 a.m. December 9, 16, 23, 30 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. December 9, 16, 23, 30 at Essex Yacht Club, Novelty La., Essex. Call 860-767-8663 or visit www.newhaven-rotary.org/other_rotary_clubs.htm.
Rotary Club of Meriden Tuesday meetings. Noon. December 9, 16, 23, 30 at Cabin Restaurant, 103 Colony St., Meriden. Call 203-235-2583 or e-mail info@meridenrotary.org.
Rotary Club of New Haven holds Tuesday luncheon meetings. 12:15 p.m. December 9, 16, 23, 30 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. December 9, 16, 23, 30 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. December 9, 16, 23, 30 at Crossroads Restaurant, 249 State St., North Haven. Call 203-772-0070 or visit www.newhaven-rotary.org/other_rotary_clubs.htm.
The Bridgeport Regional Business Council (BRBC) holds Member's Guide to the Council Meeting. New members of the BRBC and its affiliates can learn what the BRBC can do for them and maximize the value of their Business Council Memberships. 8:15 a.m. December 10 at BRBC Offices, 10 Middle St., 14th Fl., Bridgeport. Call 203-335-3800 or visit www.brbc.org.
Professional Business Association (PBA) meets monthly. 6:15 p.m. December 10 at Adriana's Restaurant, 314 Main St., Wallingford. Call 203-412-4444 or visit www.pbact.org/calendar.htm.
Rotary Club of Clinton meets. 6:30 p.m. December 10, 17, 24, 31 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. December 10, 17, 24, 31 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. December 10, 17, 24, 31 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. December 10, 17, 24, 31 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 Charter Oak Business Group meets weekly. 7-8:30 a.m. December 11, 18 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. December 11, 18 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. December 11, 18 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. December 11, 18 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. December 11, 18 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. December 12, 19, 26 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. December 12, 19, 26 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. December 12, 19, 26 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. December 16 at Harborside Healthcare Willows, 225 Amity Rd., Woodbridge. $48 annual dues; guests welcome. Call 203-459-8834.
The Manufacturing Alliance of Connecticut's (MAC) Energy Committee meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Meetings are open to interested parties. 9 a.m. December 17 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. December 17 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) holds luncheon meetings. Noon-1:30 p.m. December 18 at the Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. Call 203-387-5121 or e-mail jerryc@ssicg.com.
The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) holds luncheon meeting featuring speaker/storyteller Carol Mon on the topic of "The Art of Storytelling." Noon December 30 at the Rusty Scupper, 501 Long Wharf Dr., New Haven. $20. Call 203-924-0851 or e-mail CharterCap@aol.com.
Chamber Toastmasters meet. 7:45 a.m. December 19, January 2 at the Greater Waterbury Chamber of Commerce, 83 Bank St., Waterbury. Call 203-757-0701.
The New Haven Manufacturers Association (NHMA) holds its next luncheon meeting on the topic of Good Practices in Purchasing/Supply Chain Law. Guest speaker is H. Kennedy Hudner of the law firm Murtha Cullina, LLP. Noon-1:30 p.m. January 8 at the Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. $10 members, $15 nonmembers. E-mail jerryc@ssicg.com.
SYMPOSIA, CONFERENCES, EXPOSITIONS
The Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants presents its 50th annual Federal Tax Forum. 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m. December 8-9 at Aqua Turf, 556 Mulberry St., Plantsville. 12/8 only $240 members, $290 others; 12/9 only $195 members, $245 others; both days $350 members, $400 nonmembers. CPE credit. Call 860-258-4800/800-232-2232 or visit www.cs-cpa.org.
Connecticut Venture Group (CVG) hosts Tech Transfer & Commercialization Forum. You are invited to attend if you are seeking new technologies, research or alliances with tech companies or researchers. You may exhibit if you are a Northeast university or company seeking licensees, funding or opportunities for collaboration. 2:30-7:30 p.m. December 9 at Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale, 155 Temple St., New Haven. Free members, $60 others in advance, $70 at door, $80 at door w/o reservation. Call 203-256-5955 or visit www.cvg.org.
SPECIAL EVENTS
The Middlesex Chamber of Commerce hosts the Greater Middlesex Job Fair. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. December 8 at Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, 100 Berlin Rd., Cromwell. Call 860-347-6924 or e-mail jbond@middlesexchamber.com.
The New Haven Manufacturers Association (NHMA) holds a holiday social on the topic January 2004 Effects of Electric Deregulation with guest speaker Anthony Vallillo, president and COO of the United Illuminating Co. 4-6 p.m. December 11 at Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. E-mail jerryc@ssicg.com or visit www.newhavenmanufacturers.com.
The Volunteer Center for Greater New Haven hosts Open House at the Ward-Heitmann House Museum, the oldest house in the New Haven area, decorated in Victorian style. Docents will explain history; cider and cookies, home made goods & ornaments for sale. 2-4 p.m. December 14, 21 at 277 Elm St., West Haven. Free, but donations accepted. Call 203-934-1584.
Connecticut Venture Group (CVG) hosts Technology Transfer and Collaboration Fair. 2:30-7 p.m. December 9 at Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale, 155 Temple St., New Haven. Free to members, $60 others in advance, $70 at door, $80 at door w/o reservation. Call 203-256-5955 or visit www.cvg.org.
The state's Department of Labor hosts the Greater Middlesex County Career Fair. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. December 17 at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, 100 Berlin Rd., Cromwell. Call 860-347-6924.
The Milford Bar Association hosts its 2003 Holiday Party. 5-7 p.m. December 17 at Milford Yacht Club, 131 Trumbull Ave., Milford. Free. Call 203-874-4747 or e-mail robert@chessonlawfirm.com.
The Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) continues its Safety & Health Roundtable series with its next breakfast meeting on OSHA's 2003 Year in Review, plus CBIA's annual Safety Success Awards. 8:30 a.m. December 18 at Holiday Inn, 4 Sebethe Dr., Cromwell. $60. Call 860-244-1900 or e-mail registrar@cbia.com.
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