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Business New Haven
2/2/2004
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.
As part of the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies seminar series on Greening the Vote: Politics and the Environment in the 2004 Election Cycle, John Podesta, chief of staff to President Bill Clinton, will be speaking on the topic, "The Environment as a Part of Democratic Political Strategy." Noon February 12 at Bowers Auditorium, Sage Hall, 205 Prospect St., New Haven. Free. Call 203-436-4842/432-1326.
SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS
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.
Cybershore, an Internet Service Provider, offers its next Tech Tuesday seminar on Internet Basics. If you are new to the Internet and have questions, organizers say this is a great place to start. Noon. February 3 at Cybershore, 168 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Free to Cybershore customers, $25 general public. Call 203-245-1175 or visit www.cshore.com/seminars.
Cybershore Tech Tuesday seminars continue with Everything You Wanted To Know About Linux But Were Afraid To Ask. You may have seen the IBM ads on TV on Linux and wondered what it's all about. Cybershore consultant David Metlzer will explain this new concept, and how it affects even basic users of the Internet. 6:30 p.m. February 3 at Cybershore offices, 168 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Free to Cybershore customers, $25 general public. Call 203-245-1175 or visit www.cshore.com/seminars.
The New Haven Free Public Library presents a Digital Video Workshop. Monthly forum (meets first Tuesdays) for those working with (or interested in working with) digital video. Session will provide 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 3 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.
Cybershore holds its next Tech Tuesday seminar on PHP for Beginners. Hypertext Preprocessor is a powerful scripting language that fits gracefully into HTML, and puts the tools for creating dynamic Web sites into the hands of the people. 6:30 p.m. February 10 at Cybershore offices, 168 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Free to Cybershore customers, $25 others. Call 203-245-1175 or visit www.cshore.com/seminars.
The Jewish Home for the Aged offers a workshop on Everything Your Needed to Know About Memory but Forgot To Ask! presented by Carole Levitt, program coordinator for the Alzheimer's Association. 5 p.m. February 10 at Goodwin-Levine Adult Day Health Center, 19 Lunar Dr., Woodbridge. Free. Call 203-387-2886.
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 Greater Bridgeport chapter of the Service Corps of Retired Executive (SCORE) offers a workshop on Financing Small Business: A Bank Perspective. 7-9 p.m. February 11 at Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, 900 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. Free. Call 203-576-4369 or visit www.scorebridgeport.org.
The New Haven chapter of 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.
Connecticut Association of Purchasing Management (CAPM) holds a seminar on Equipment & Assets: Purchase or Lease? 9 a.m.-4 p.m. February 19 at Courtyard by Marriott, 4 Sebethe Dr., Cromwell. $250 members, $300 non-members. RSVP by 2/2. Call 203-272-0703 or e-mail capminc@snet.net.
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.
The New Haven County Bar Association offers its next Continuing Legal Education Seminar on Commercial Real Estate Closings. First of two parts will cover letters of intent and contracts, led by attorneys Andrew R. Lubin and Gregory Cava. 4 p.m. February 26 at Superior Court, 9th Fl., 235 Church Street, New Haven. $40 members, $75 non-members. Call 203-562-9652 or visit www.newhavenbar.org.
CareerTrack presents a seminar on High Impact Communication Skills for Women. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 2 at Olde Blue Publick House, 1157 Chapel St., New Haven. Reference event No. 20438. Also, March 3 at Courtyard by Marriott, 63 Grand St., Waterbury. Reference event No. 20439. $59. CE credit. Call 800-556-3009 or visit www.careertrack.com.
NETWORKING
The Connecticut Business Leads Group meets. 6 p.m. February 3, 10, 17, 24, March 2 at the Playwright, 144 Temple St., New Haven. Free. Call 203-272-3451.
The Fairfield chapter of Business Network International meets Tuesdays. 7 a.m. February 3, 10, 17, 24, March 2 at First Congregational Church, 148 Bach Rd., Fairfield. Free. Call 203-259-8396.
The Hamden chapter of Business Network International meets. 7 a.m. February 3, 10, 17, 24, March 2 at Larson Place, 1450 Whitney Ave., Hamden. Free. Call 203-565-6578.
The Madison chapter of Business Network International meets. 7 a.m. February 3, 10, 17, 24, March 2 at Friends & Co. Restaurant, 11 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Free. Call 860-658-7545.
The Milford Chamber of Commerce's Tuesday Morning Leads Group meets. 8:30 a.m. February 3, 10, 17, 24, March 2 at the Milford Chamber of Commerce, 5 Broad St., Milford. Free. Call 203-878-0681.
The Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce's (GNHCC) Leads Group II meets. 8 a.m. February 3, 17, March 2 at the Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. Free. Call 203-782-4323.
The Cheshire chapter of Business Network International meets. 7-8:30 a.m. February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 3 at Hamden Healthcare Center, 1270 Sherman La., Hamden. Free. Call 203-230-0543.
The Greater New Haven Business & Professional Association (GNHBPA) holds networking session. 10 a.m.-noon February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 3 at GNHBPA offices, 195 Dixwell Ave., New Haven. Call 203-562-2193.
The Milford Chamber of Commerce's Wednesday Morning Leads Group meets. 8:30 a.m. February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 3 at the Milford Chamber of Commerce, 5 Broad St., Milford. Free. Call 203-878-0681.
Milford Lead$ meets weekly to exchange leads and discuss business topics. 8-9 a.m. February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 3 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. February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 3 at Christ Episcopal Church, 2000 Main St., Stratford. Free. Call 203-333-2452.
The GNHCC's Leads Group III meets. 8 a.m. February 4, 18, March 3 at the Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. Free. Call 203-782-4323.
The Valley Business Network meets. 8 a.m. February 4, 18, March 3 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, March 3 at The Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. Free. Call 203-387-1973.
The Branford chapter of Business Network International meets. 7 a.m. February 5, 12, 19, 26, March 4 at Gardenside Terr., 173 Alps Rd., Branford. Free. Call 203-605-2449.
The Fairfield Thursday chapter of Business Network International meets. 7 a.m. February 5, 12, 19, 26, March 4 at First Congregational Church, 148 Bach Rd., Fairfield. Free. Call 203-259-8396.
ReferralNet, a business-networking group, meets. 7:30 a.m. February 5, 12, 19, 26, March 4 at offices of Edward Jones, 202 Highland Ave., Cheshire. Free. Call 203-699-9065.
The Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce's Leads Group I meets. 8 a.m. February 5, 19, March 4 at the Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. Free. Call 203-782-4323.
The Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce and the Health Care Council (HCC) presents its annual Brochure Swap. Brochure display is limited to HCC members. Due to space limitations-no give-aways, tabletop displays or signs. Luncheon will be served. Soon-to-be HCC members can join for $25. 11:45 a.m. February 6 at Visiting Nurse Association of South Central CT, One Long Wharf Dr., New Haven. Free. Call 203-782-4342 or e-mail ptommaselli@gnhcc.com.
The Milford chapter of Business Network International meets Friday mornings. 7-8:30 a.m. February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 5 at First United Church of Christ, 34 West Main St., Milford. Free. Call 203-521-3108.
The New Haven chapter of Business Network International meets. 7 a.m. February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 5 at the Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. Free. Call 203-985-1510.
The Connecticut Venture Group (CVG) 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.
CVG holds a networking program on Recruiting & Retaining Management of Technology Companies. 5:30-7:30 p.m. February 10 at Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale, 155 Temple St., New Haven. $60 in advance, $70/$80 at door with/without reservation. Call 203-256-5955, e-mail admin@cvg.org or visit www.cvg.org.
The central Connecticut chapter of ProSchmooze, an executive & business-owner networking group meets second and fourth Tuesdays. 5:45-8:30 p.m. February 10, 24 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. February 10, 24 at the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, 900 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. Free. Call 203-925-4981.
The Hamden Chamber of Commerce's Hamden Leads Group meets. 8:15 a.m. February 10, 24 at the Hamden Chamber of Commerce, 2969 Whitney Ave., Hamden. Free. Call 203-288-6431.
The Clinton Chamber of Commerce hosts a Business After Hours. Businesspeople from area chambers of commerce, including Branford, Guilford, Old Saybrook and Madison are encouraged to attend. 5:30-7:30 p.m. February 11 at Ethan Allen, 2 Killingworth Tpke. (Rt. 81), Clinton. $5 in advance, $7 at door. Call 860-669-3889.
The Wallingford chapter of the Kiwanis Club meets. 6 p.m. February 11, 25 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. February 11, 25 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. February 11, 25 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. February 12, 26 at the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, 900 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. Free. Call 203-925-4981.
The Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce's QLeads Network meets. 8:30-9:30 a.m. February 12, 26 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. February 12, 26 at the West Haven Chamber of Commerce, 334 Main St., West Haven. Free. Call 203-933-1500.
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.
Connecticut Business Network holds its next Business Building Session on the topic, "A Legal Checkup for Your Business", with Attorney Judy Gedge. 6-9 p.m. March 3 at Quality Inn & Conference Center, 51 Hartford Tpke. (Rte. 83), Vernon. Visit www.ctbusinessnet.com/schedule.cfm.
MEETINGS
Rotary Club of Branford meets Mondays. 12:15 p.m. February 2, 9, 16, 23, March 1 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. February 2, 9, 16, 23, March 1 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. February 2, 9, 16, 23, March 1 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. February 2, 9, 16, 23, March 1 at Atria Assisted Living, 6911 Main St., Stratford. Call 203-367-3661 or visit www.newhaven-rotary.org/other_rotary_clubs.htm.
Bridgeport Regional Business Council (BRBC) and Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce host the State of the City Address & Luncheon featuring Mayor John M. Fabrizi. Noon. February 3 at Bridgeport Holiday Inn & Conference Center, 1070 Main St., Bridgeport. $35. Call 203-335-3800 or visit www.brbc.org.
Rotary Club of Clinton Sunrise meets Tuesdays. 7:15 a.m. February 3, 10, 17, 24, March 2 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. February 3, 10, 17, 24, March 2 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. February 3, 10, 17, 24, March 2 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. February 3, 10, 17, 24, March 2 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. February 3, 10, 17, 24, March 2 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. February 3, 17, March 2 at Harborside Healthcare Willows, 225 Amity Rd., Woodbridge. $48 annual dues; guests welcome. Call 203-459-8834.
Rotary Club of Clinton meets. 6:30 p.m. February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 3 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. February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 3 at Anthony's of Guilford, 2392 Boston Post Rd., Guilford. Call 203-457-1758 or visit www.newhaven-rotary.org/other_rotary_clubs.htm.
Devon Rotary Club of Milford meets Wednesdays. 7:30 a.m. February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 3 at Stonebridge Restaurant, 50 Daniel St., Milford. Call 203-641-1714 or visit www.devonrotary.org.
Rotary Club of North Branford meets every Wednesday. 6 p.m. February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 3 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. February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 3 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. February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 3 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. February 5, 12, 19, 26, March 4 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. February 5, 12, 19, 26, March 4 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. February 5, 12, 19, 26, March 4 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. February 5, 12, 19, 26, March 4 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. February 5, 12, 19, 26, March 4 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 (NHMA) holds luncheon meetings. Noon-1:30 p.m. February 5, 19, March 4 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.
Rotary Club of Orange meets weekly. 12:15 p.m. February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 5 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. February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 5 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. February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 5 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. February 6, 20, March 5 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.
Bridgeport Regional Business Council (BRBC) offers its Member's Guide to the Council meeting. New members of the BRBC & prospects interested in maximizing their membership in 2004 are encouraged to attend. They will have the opportunity to introduce themselves at the breakfast forum and become acquainted with the Council's staff. 8:15 a.m. February 11 at BRBC Offices, 10 Middle St., 14th Fl., Bridgeport. Free. Call 203-335-3800 or visit www.brbc.org.
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 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. 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. February 18 at Brazis Restaurant, 201 Food Terminal Plaza, New Haven. $20. Call 203-250-3751/557-1805 or visit www.asqnewhaven.org.
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.
Connecticut Association of Purchasing Management (CAPM) hosts its monthly workshop & dinner meeting on International/Domestic Negotiations by Farid Sadrieh, Ph.D., Associate Professor, School of Business, Quinnipiac University. 5 p.m. workshop, 7:15 p.m. dinner meeting. February 24 at Quinnipiac University, 275 Mt. Carmel Ave., Hamden. $25. Call 203-272-0703 or visit www.capminc.org.
SYMPOSIA, CONFERENCES, EXHIBITIONS
The Yale School of Management hosts a conference on Economic Empowerment Through Cross-Sector Partnerships. Conference will examine interactions among organizations in the private, public and non-profit sectors as part of economic development processes at both the local and international level. 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. February 6 at Luce Hall, 34 Hillhouse Ave., New Haven. $15 (includes lunch). Visit ECONDEV@mail.som.yale.edu.
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. Training has three components: full-day symposium, follow-up workshop and onsite consulting. 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.
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. Second in a series of four monthly workshops is, "Winning the Sales Marketing Game." 9 a.m.-noon. February 18 at Ramada Plaza Hotel, 780 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. Call 860-276-0660 or e-mail debsmr@snet.net.
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. $395. Visit www.hispanicsummit.com.
SPECIAL EVENTS
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.
The Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce is holding a Junior Achievement (JA) event. Volunteers are needed to interact with the students. All materials and training are provided by JA. 9-11:30 a.m. February 5 at Rock Hill Elementary School, 911 Durham Rd., Wallingford. E-mail cdalton@jaconn.org.
Connecticut Hiring Events, a job fair company, is hosting a New Haven County General/Healthcare Hiring Event. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. February 25 at Holiday Inn Select, 201 Washington Ave., North Haven. Job seekers must pre-register. Call 860-291-9097, e-mail info@CTHiringEvents.com or visit www.CTHiringEvents.com.
Yale University hosts an Evening with Oscar. Proceeds from this fundraiser event will be used to help those with psychiatric and substance abuse disabilities served by the Connecticut Mental Health Center, and to benefit patients who need financial assistance to reenter the community. Evening includes a wine tasting, silent auction and ballot for a "Pick the Winners" contest which will be sold for $10 each. Attendees can view the Academy Awards Show on big screen TV's during dessert. 7 p.m. February 29 at the Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. $55/pp or $100/per couple. RSVP by 2/23. Call 203-974-7089/203-393-2003 or e-mail doug@adelphia.net.
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