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Business New Haven
1/19/2004
By: BNH
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SPEAKERS
Quinnipiac University welcomes former four-term U.S. Rep. J.C. Watts Jr. (R-Okla.), who will deliver the school's Black History Month keynote address. 7 p.m. February 4 at Quinnipiac University's Alumni Hall, 275 Mt. Carmel Ave., Hamden. Free. Call 203-582-8652.
SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS
Women's Business Development Center launches new Pre-Loan Technical Assistance Program (TAP) for business owners. TAP is a training program designed to help attendees find private sector funding for an existing business. Program is made possible through a grant from Fleet Bank and is free to those who qualify. Classes begin January 20. Enrollment is limited. Call 877-999-9232 or e-mail dlima@ctwbdc.org to receive an application.
Housatonic Community College (HCC) offers a course on Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) Prep: Windows 2000, Administering the Active Directory. 40-hour course meets 5:15-10:15 p.m. Mon-Thurs January 20-February 2 at HCC, Rm. A223, 900 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport. $1199. Call 203-332-5150.
CareerTrack Seminars presents How To Design Eye-Catching Brochures, Newsletters, Ads, Reports workshop. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. January 21 at Olde Blue Publick House, 1157 Chapel St., New Haven (reference event no. 18451), or at Courtyard by Marriott, 63 Grand St., Waterbury (reference event no. 1843). $179. CE credit. Call 800-556-3009 or visit www.careertrack.com.
New Haven County Bar Association offers a Continuing Legal Education Seminar on Pretrial Valuation of a Personal Injury Case featuring judge Antonio Robaina and attorneys Steven J. Errante and Mark A. Milano. 4 p.m. January 21 at Superior Court, 9th Fl., 235 Church St., New Haven. Call 203-562-9652 or visit www.newhavenbar.org.
The New Haven Free Public Library presents Delivering Effective Presentations offered by Career Services of Teikyo Post University. Noon January 21 at New Haven Free Public Library, 133 Elm St., New Haven. Free. Call 203-946-7431 or e-mail cbrown@nhfpl.org.
The New Haven Free Public Library presents Get Fiscally Fit: Assessing Your Financial Fitness featuring guest speaker Diane Mull, regional coordinator of education for Consumer Credit Counseling. 6-7:30 p.m. January 21 at New Haven Free Public Library, 133 Elm St., New Haven. Free. Call 203-946-7431 or e-mail cbrown@nhfpl.org.
New Haven County Bar Association offers Lunch with a Judge program featuring U.S. Magistrate Joan G. Margolis. 1 p.m. January 22 at the Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. $14 members, $25 non-members. Call 203-562-9652 or visit www.newhavenbar.org.
Women in Management (WIM) offers a program about entrepreneurship entitled Plunging into Entrepreneurship: Is Now the Time? featuring Sara Cornwall of the Entrepreneur's Source. 5:30 p.m. January 22 at Stamford Yacht Club, 97 Ocean Dr. West, Stamford. $40 members, $50 others. Call 203-698-3511 or toll-free at 866-698-3511, e-mail info@womeninmanagment.org, or visit www.wimweb.org.
CareerTrack Seminars holds a workshop on How To Design Eye-Catching Brochures, Newsletters, Ads, Reports. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. January 23 at Holiday Inn & Conference Center, 1070 Main St., Bridgeport. $179. CE credit. Reference event No. 18439. Call 800-556-3009 or visit www.careertrack.com.
The greater New Haven chapter of Quinnipiac University's alumni association offers a Personal Income Tax & Planning Workshop. Quinnipiac alumni who are tax, estate and financial planning experts will discuss the Jobs & Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003, plus Connecticut's income, business and estate taxes. 8:30 a.m. January 24 at Quinnipiac University, Alumni Hall, 275 Mt. Carmel Ave., Hamden. Free. Call 203-582-8610 or visit www.quinnipiac.edu.
Fred Pryor Seminars and the Institute for Professional Businesswomen offer a Women's Conference. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. January 26 at Olde Blue Publick House, 1157 Chapel St., New Haven. $149. CE credit. Reference event No. 18477. Call 800-556-2998 or visit www.pryor.com.
The New Haven Real Estate School offers prospective real estate sales associates a Principles & Practices of Real Estate seminar. Course meets 6-9 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays January 26-March 10 (no class 2/16) at the New Haven Real Estate School, 127 Washington Ave., West Bldg., Lower Level, North Haven. $257 includes tuition. Call 203-234-3938.
The Connecticut Hospital Association (CHA) offers a Manager Skill-Building Blended Learning Program. Ten-month program begins 8 a.m. January 27 at CHA, 110 Barnes Rd., Wallingford. $1,575 members, $3,150 nonmembers. Call 203-294-7267, e-mail bates@chime.org or visit www.cthosp.org.
CHA offers an educational program on Leaping from Staff to Management: You're a Manager - Now What? 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. January 27 at CHA, 110 Barnes Rd., Wallingford. $110 members, $220 others. Call 203-294-7267, e-mail bates@chime.org or visit www.cthosp.org.
CHA provides an educational seminar on Writing a Business Plan for Health-Care Entities. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. January 29 at CHA, 110 Barnes Rd., Wallingford. $75 members, $150 others. Call 203-294-7267, e-mail bates@chime.org or visit www.cthosp.org.
IntelliBridge presents a seminar on Microsoft Technology for Growing Companies: Plain & Simple. 8 a.m.-noon. January 29 at Microsoft office, 74 Batterson Park Rd., Farmington. Free. Call 203-877-5766, ext. 1121 or visit www.IntelliBridgeLLC.com.
The Connecticut Business Network (CBN) holds its next Business Building Session, entitled Market Thyself Wisely with guest speaker Donna Horrigan, who will present a marketing guideline checklist for businesses. 6-9 p.m. February 3 at Quality Inn & Conference Center, 51 Hartford Tpke. (Rt. 83), Vernon. Visit www.ctbusinesnet.com/schedule.cfm.
New Haven Free Public Library presents a Digital Video Workshop. This is a monthly forum which meets on first Tuesdays for anyone working in (or interested in working with) digital video providing an opportunity to meet and learn from peers, raise issues and discuss solutions. Appropriate for all skill levels, workshop is moderated by video producer/graphic artist Jay Babina. 6 p.m. February 3 at Media Arts Center, 109 Boston Post Rd., Orange. Free. Call 203-795-6400 or visit www.mediaartscenter.net.
New Haven County Bar Association holds Continuing Legal Education Seminar on Arbitration Clauses: How To Use Them Effectively featuring attorneys Simon I. Allentuch and Jane I. Milas as guest speakers. 4 p.m. February 5 at Superior Court, 9th Fl., 235 Church St., New Haven. $40 members, $75 nonmembers. Call 203-562-9652 or visit www.newhavenbar.org.
CareerTrack Seminars offers a workshop on The Outstanding Receptionist. Two sessions: 8:30 a.m.-noon or 1:30-5 p.m. February 10 at Quality Inn, 100 Pond Lily Ave., New Haven. $59. CE credit. A.M. event reference no. 19418, P.M. event reference no. 19441. Call 800-556-3009 or visit www.careertrack.com.
The Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce (MCC) Morning Business Seminar Series presents Effective Marketing on a Shoestring Budget. Maryann Dostaler of MAD Communications, LLC will lead workshop. 8-10 a.m. February 10 at MCC, 393 Main St., Chamber Conference Room, Middletown. $20 members, $30 others. Call 860-347-6924.
The Women's Business Development Center (WBDC) offers Small Business Resource Workshop. 6-8 p.m. February 10 at Ferguson Library, One Public Library Plaza, Stamford. Free. Call 203-353-1750, ext. 14.
The New Haven chapter of the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) offers a Pre-Business Workshop sponsored by Cornerstone Business Credit. 8:25 a.m.-12:30 p.m. February 11 at Gateway Community College, Rm. 160, 60 Sargent Dr., New Haven. Call 203-865-7645 or visit www.score.org.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the New Haven chapter of SCORE present a workshop on How To Do Business With the Federal Government. Workshop is aimed at small business entrepreneurs seeking to contract/subcontract with the federal government. 9 a.m.-noon February 13 at Gateway Community College, Room 160, 60 Sargent Dr., New Haven. Call 203-865-7645 or visit www.score.org.
Fred Pryor presents a seminar on Read Faster, Remember More with Evelyn Wood Reading Dynamics. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. February 18 at Quality Inn, 100 Pond Lily Ave., New Haven. $149. CE credit. Reference event No. 19459. Call 800-556-2998 or visit www.pryor.com.
CareerTrack offers a seminar on How To Lead a Team: Strategies to Motivate & Direct Your Team to Success. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. February 23 at Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale, 155 Temple St., New Haven. $99. CE credit. Reference event No. 19463. Call 800-556-3009 or visit www.careertrack.com.
NETWORKING
The Connecticut Business Leads Group meets. 6 p.m. January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17 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. January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17 at First Congregational Church, 148 Bach Rd., Fairfield. Free. Call 203-259-8396.
The Hamden chapter of Business Network International meets. 7 a.m. January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17 at Larson Place, 1450 Whitney Ave., Hamden. Free. Call 203-565-6578.
The Madison chapter of Business Network International meets. 7 a.m. January 20, 27, February 3, 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. January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17 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. January 20, February 3, 17 at the Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. Free. Call 203-782-4323.
Professional Business Network holds its next Business Building Session. Guest speaker Dick Adams of Focus Partners will present on the topic, "To Sell, Don't Be a Salesman." 6 p.m. January 21 at Village at Mariners Point, 111 South Shore Dr., East Haven. Free (includes dinner). Call 203-639-1718 or visit www.probusnet.com.
The Cheshire chapter of Business Network International meets. 7-8:30 a.m. January 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18 at Hamden Healthcare Center, 1270 Sherman La., Hamden. Free. Call 203-230-0543.
The Greater New Haven Business & Professional Association (GNHBPA) holds networking session. 10 a.m.-noon January 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18 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. January 21, 28, February 4, 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. January 21, 28, February 4, 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. January 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18 at Christ Episcopal Church, 2000 Main St., Stratford. Free. Call 203-333-2452.
The GNHCC's Leads Group III meets. 8 a.m. January 21, February 4, 18 at the Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. Free. Call 203-782-4323.
The Valley Business Network meets. 8 a.m. January 21, February 4, 18 at the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, 900 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. Free. Call 203-925-4981.
The Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce hosts Business After Work. 5-7 p.m. January 22 at The Gelston House Restaurant, 8 Main St., East Haddam. Call 860-347-6924, e-mail info@middlesexchamber.com, or visit www.middlesexchamber.com.
The Branford chapter of Business Network International meets. 7 a.m. January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19 at Gardenside Terr., 173 Alps Rd., Branford. Free. Call 203-605-2449.
The Fairfield Thursday chapter of Business Network International meets. 7 a.m. January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19 at First Congregational Church, 148 Bach Rd., Fairfield. Free. Call 203-259-8396.
ReferralNet, a business-networking group, meets. 7:30 a.m. January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19 at offices of Edward Jones, 202 Highland Ave., Cheshire. Free. Call 203-699-9065.
The Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce's QLeads Network meets. 8:30-9:30 a.m. January 22, February 12 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. January 22, February 12 at the West Haven Chamber of Commerce, 334 Main St., West Haven. Free. Call 203-933-1500.
The New Haven chapter of Business Network International meets. 7 a.m. January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20 at the Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. Free. Call 203-985-1510.
The Branford, Guilford and Madison chambers of commerce host Business After Hours. Multi-chamber event co-sponsored by Cranberries Catering & Café. 5:30-7:30 p.m. January 27 at Hammonasset Ford Lincoln Mercury, 191 Boston Post Rd., Madison. $10/$12 members in advance/at door, $15 others. Call 203-488-5500.
The central Connecticut chapter of ProSchmooze, an executive & business-owner networking group meets second and fourth Tuesdays. 5:45-8:30 p.m. January 27, February 10 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. January 27, February 10 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. January 27, February 10 at the Hamden Chamber of Commerce, 2969 Whitney Ave., Hamden. Free. Call 203-288-6431.
The Greater Meriden Chamber of Commerce hosts Business After Hours. Celebrate the New Year while getting to know Wachovia Bank. Learn more about the products and services they can provide to you and your business. 5-7 p.m. January 28 at Wachovia's Main Office, 43 East Main St., Meriden. Call 203-235-7901, e-mail info@meridenchamber.com, or visit www.meridenchamber.com.
The Milford Chamber of Commerce hosts Open House Business After Hours at Prudential-Connecticut Realty's newly renovated offices. 5-7 p.m. January 28 at Prudential-Connecticut Realty, 158 Cherry St., Milford. $10/$12 members in advance/at door, $25 nonmembers. Call 203-878-0681, e-mail chamber@milfordct.com or visit www.milfordct.com.
Kiwanis Club, Wallingford Chapter meets. 6 p.m. January 28, February 11 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. January 28, February 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. January 28, February 11 at the West Haven Chamber of Commerce, 334 Main St., West Haven. Free. Call 203-933-1500.
The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts a meeting of its Lead Networking Group. 8:15 a.m. January 29, February 12 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., February 4 at the Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. Free. Call 203-387-1973.
The Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce's Leads Group I meets. 8 a.m. February 5, 19 at the Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. Free. Call 203-782-4323.
The Connecticut Venture Group holds Networking Reception. 5:30-7:30 p.m. February 10 at Playwright's Pub, 144 Temple St., New Haven. $60. Visit www.ct-venture.org/calendar.htm or e-mail info@ct-venture.org.
Milford Chamber of Commerce hosts Business After Hours. 5-7 p.m. February 18 at Dakota Restaurant, 1651 Boston Post Rd., Milford. $10/$12 members in advance/at door, $25 others. Call 203-878-0681, e-mail chamber@milfordct.com or visit www.milfordct.com.
MEETINGS
Rotary Club of Branford meets Mondays. 12:15 p.m. January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16 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. January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16 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. January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16 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. January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16 at Atria Assisted Living, 6911 Main St., Stratford. Call 203-367-3661 or visit www.newhaven-rotary.org/other_rotary_clubs.htm.
American Council of Engineering Companies of Connecticut hosts a World Trade Center Clean-up Dinner Meeting, featuring Michael Burton, former executive deputy commissioner for the New York City Department of Design and Construction. Burton will discuss his leadership role in the clean-up of the World Trade Center site following the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001. 5:30 p.m. January 20 at 500 Blake Street Café, New Haven. $45. Call 203-281-4322 or e-mail info@ctengineers.org.
Rotary Club of Clinton Sunrise meets Tuesdays. 7:15 a.m. January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17 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. January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17 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. January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17 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. January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17 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 Haven meets Tuesdays. 7:15 a.m. January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17 at Crossroads Restaurant, 249 State St., North Haven. 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. January 20, February 3, 17 at Harborside Healthcare Willows, 225 Amity Rd., Woodbridge. $48 annual dues; guests welcome. Call 203-459-8834.
The greater New Haven chapter of the Financial Planning Association of Connecticut meets. 5:30 p.m. January 21 at Eli's on Whitney, 2392 Whitney Ave., Hamden. $25 members, $30 nonmembers by 1/19. $35 members, $40 non-members after 1/19. Call 203-288-8158 or visit www.fpact.org/calendar.htm.
Rotary Club of Clinton meets. 6:30 p.m. January 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18 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., January 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18 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 North Branford meets every Wednesday. 6 p.m. January 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18 at River Run Restaurant at the Millpond, 1565 Middletown Ave. (Rt. 17), Northford Village, North Branford. Call 203-488-8950 or visit www.northbranfordrotary.org.
Rotary Club of Wallingford meets every Wednesday. 12:10 p.m. January 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18 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. January 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18 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 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. January 21, February 18 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. January 21, February 18 at Brazis Restaurant, 201 Food Terminal Plaza, New Haven. $20. Call 203-250-3751/557-1805 or visit www.asqnewhaven.org.
Connecticut Associated Builders and Contractors hold Annual Meeting & Excellence in Construction Awards Dinner. 5:30 p.m. January 22 at Aqua Turf Country Club, 556 Mulberry St., Plantsville. Call 860-529-5886 or e-mail Jolanderctabc@aol.com.
The southern Connecticut chapter of the American Society for Materials hosts a technical dinner meeting on The Artificers of Machu Picchu with guest speaker Professor Robert Gordon, Department of Geology and Geophysics, Yale University. 5:30 p.m. January 22 at Rapp's Paradise Inn, Wakelee Ave., Ansonia. $25. Call 203-757-3960.
The Charter Oak Business Group meets weekly. 7-8:30 a.m. January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19 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. January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19 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. January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19 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. January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19 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. January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19 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. January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20 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. January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20 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. January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20 at Oak Lane Country Club, 1027 Racebrook Rd., Woodbridge. Call 203-397-3777 or visit www.newhaven-rotary.org/other_rotary_clubs.htm.
Connecticut Association of Purchasing Management (CAPM) hosts its January Membership Meeting & Workshop. Guest speaker Ronald D. Grossman, President and CEO of Argee Logistics will present on the topic, "Logistics-What Purchasing Needs to Know." 5-8:30 p.m. January 27 at Courtyard by Marriott, 4 Sebethe Dr., Cromwell. $25 (includes dinner). Call 203-272-0703.
The New Haven Manufacturers Association (NHMA) holds luncheon meetings. Noon-1:30 p.m. February 5, 19 at the Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. $10 members, $15 nonmembers. Call 203-387-5121 or e-mail jerryc@ssicg.com.
Milford Chamber of Commerce hosts a Good Morning Milford Breakfast Meeting. Attendees will learn about employment law with Attorney David Slossberg of the law firm Hurwitz & Sagarin. 8:30-9:30 a.m. February 6 at Milford Chamber of Commerce, 5 Broad St., Milford. Free. Call 203-878-8517, e-mail chamber@milfordct.com or visit www.milfordct.com.
Chamber Toastmasters meet. 7:45 a.m. February 6, 20 at the Greater Waterbury Chamber of Commerce, 83 Bank St., Waterbury. Call 203-757-0701.
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. February 10 at Riverview Manor, 301 Merritt Seven, Norwalk. $25 members, $35 others, $10 students w/ ID. Call 914-428-8731 or visit www.amafairfieldcounty.com.
Professional Business Association (PBA) meets monthly. 6:15 p.m. February 11 at Adriana's Restaurant, 314 Main St., Wallingford. Call 203-412-4444 or visit www.pbact.org/calendar.htm.
The Greater Meriden Chamber of Commerce hosts Eye-Opener Breakfast. 7:45-9 a.m. February 13 at Ramada Plaza Hotel & Conference Center, 275 Research Pkwy., Meriden. Call 203-235-7901 or visit www.meridenchamber.com.
The Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) offers a Safety Roundtable breakfast meeting on Ergonomics. 8:30 a.m. February 19 at The Holiday Inn, 4 Sebethe Dr., Cromwell. $60. Call 860-244-1900 or e-mail registrar@cbia.com.
SYMPOSIA, CONFERENCES, EXHIBITIONS
The Connecticut Venture Group presents Venture Capital 2004. Speakers will discuss the state of the venture capital market and outlook for 2004. In addition, principals from regional VC firms will present their investment strategies and criteria. 5:30-7:30 p.m. January 20 at the Milbrook Club, 61 Woodside Dr., Greenwich. $60 in advance, $70 at door with reservation, $80 without. Call 203-256-5955, e-mail admin@cvg.org or visit www.cvg.org.
The Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) and Metro Hartford Alliance host the Economic Summit & Outlook 2004. Top business leaders and economic experts will discuss economic and political trends unfolding regionally and nationally and how those trends will affect businesses. 8:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. January 21 at Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, 100 Berlin Rd. (Rt. 372), Cromwell. $95 members, $115 nonmembers. Call 860-244-1900 or e-mail registrar@cbia.com.
Linda Hunt of SumSolutions LLC and Deborah Polydys of Strategic Management Resources present an Entrepreneurial Boot Camp Symposium Series for the Serious Women Business-Owner. Attendees will benefit from this real-life workshop series designed to empower women with strategies and tools that can be immediately applied to their business. First in a series of four monthly workshops is, "Getting Your Business on Track for Success." 9 a.m.-noon. January 28 at Ramada Plaza Hotel, 780 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. Call 860-276-0660 or e-mail debsmr@snet.net.
The Connecticut Association of Nonprofits, the University of Connecticut & Connecticut Council for Philanthropy present State of the Connecticut Non-Profit Sector 2004: A Shared Vision. Symposium is geared toward statewide office holders & policymakers, engaged business leaders, the philanthropic community, non-profit directors, managers & staff and citizen activists. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. January 30 at Aqua Turf, 556 Mulberry St., Plantsville. $80-$95. Call 877-892-6464 or visit www.continuingstudies.uconn.edu/professional/nonprofit/index.html.
The Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) offers small and mid-sized companies Disaster Training to help them develop disaster plans to respond to emergencies at their workplaces. The training has three phases: full day symposium, follow-up workshop and onsite consulting. The symposium's purpose is to familiarize company officials with the necessary components needed for an emergency response plan (ERP), and explain why it is so important to have one. 8:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m. February 13 at Trumbull Marriott, 180 Hawley Lane, Trumbull. Free. Call 860-244-1977 or e-mail registrar@cbia.com.
The New England Hispanic Market Summit will address the rapidly expanding New England Hispanic population and how to serve the Hispanic consumer and business market. 7:30 a.m. (registration & breakfast), 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. (with a networking reception to follow from 5-7 p.m.) February 18 at Westin Providence, One West Exchange St., Providence, R.I. $350 before 1/23, $395 after. Visit www.hispanicsummit.com.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Waterbury State's Attorney John Connelly, who has convicted inmates to death row in Connecticut, will headline a Debate on the Death Penalty. Connelly will lead a panel of death-penalty supporters that includes C. Robert Satti, senior assistant state's attorney for Bridgeport, and Michael Colombo, deputy state's attorney in Stamford. Quinnipiac Law Professor Linda Meyer, former clerk for Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, will lead the anti-death penalty panel, joined by Karen Goodrow, public defender, Tolland Judicial District, and Barry Butler, senior assistant public defender with the office of the chief public defender's Capital Defense and Trial Services Unit. 6 p.m. January 20 in the Faculty Commons, Quinnipiac University School of Law Center, Hamden. Free and open to public. Call 203-582-8652.
Milford Chamber of Commerce holds its 49th annual Luncheon & 2003 Awards of Distinction. This event marks the first event in a year of celebrations for the chamber's 50th anniversary. 11:30 a.m. January 21 at Grassy Hill Country Club, 441 Clark La., Orange. Call 203-878-0681, e-mail chamber@milfordct.com or visit www.milfordct.com.
The Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce Lunch & Learn series presents Wallingford Fire Chief Peter Struble & Police Chief Douglas Dortenzio as guest speakers. Their topic will be An Update on Current Events with Terrorism & Emergency Preparedness. Attendees are encouraged to bring a bag lunch, and come get to know their local officials. Dessert will be provided. Noon-1:30 p.m. January 22 at Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce Conference Room, 350 Center St., Wallingford. Free. Call 203-269-9891 or e-mail nancy@quinncham.com.
University of New Haven holds an Open House & Information Session for its Executive MBA program. 5-7 p.m. January 23, 27 at University of New Haven, Executive MBA Conference Center, Echlin Hall, Ste. 200, West Haven. Free. Call 203-932-7433, e-mail lcarlone@newhaven.edu or visit www.newhaven.edu/emba-org.
The south-central Connecticut chapter of the American Red Cross holds its 2003 Heroes of New Haven County Awards Ceremony Breakfast. 7:30-9 a.m. February 4 at Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale, 155 Temple St., New Haven. Call 203-878-6721.
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