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Business New Haven
3/1/2004
By: BNH
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SPEAKERS
Quinnipiac University welcomes Gerry Adams, Irish political leader, who will be speaking at QU at 7 p.m. March 15 in the Grand Courtroom of the School of Law Center, 275 Mt. Carmel Ave., Hamden. Free. Call 203-582-8652.
SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS
MidState Medical Center hosts a Caregivers' Workshop Series on Stress Management. 6 p.m. March 1 at MidState Medical Center, Conference Room I, 435 Lewis Ave., Meriden. Free. Call 203-694-8353.
Cybershore offers "Tech Tuesday" seminars throughout March. Internet Basics begins at noon, March 2. Getting the Most from Your Web Hosting Account starts at 6:30 p.m., March 2; both at 168 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Free for Cybershore customers, $25 general public. Call 203-245-1175 or visit www.cshore.com/seminars.
Fidelity Investments offers a seminar on Building a Financial Future. 6:30 p.m. March 2 at One Century Tower, 265 Church St., New Haven. Free. Call 800-243-4549.
Liberty Bank presents a Sunrise Seminar on Ten Key Ways for Gaining That Competitive Edge in Today's Workplace with guest speaker Anne Marie Sabath, president of At Ease Inc., a company specializing in domestic and international business etiquette programs. 7:30-9 a.m. March 2 at St. Clement's Castle, 1931 Portland Cobalt Rd., Portland. Free. Call 860-704-2161.
The Media Arts Center offers a Digital Video Workshop for those working in or interested in working with digital video, appropriate for all skill levels. 6 p.m. March 2 at Media Arts Center, 109 Boston Post Rd., Orange. Free. Call 203-795-6400 or visit www.mediaartscenter.net.
CareerTrack Seminars presents High-Impact Communications Skills for Women. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 2 at Olde Blue Publick House, 1157 Chapel St., New Haven or March 3 at Courtyard by Marriott, 63 Grand St., Waterbury. Reference event no. 20438 (New Haven) and event no. 20439 (Waterbury). CE credit. $59. Call 800-556-3009 or visit www.careertrack.com.
The Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce hosts Benefit Solutions for the Business Owner & Benefit Administrator Seminar. 9-11 a.m. March 4 at Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Dr., New Haven. Call 203-782-4380 or e-mail srapini@gnhcc.com.
The New Haven County Bar Association offers a Continuing Legal Education seminar on Commercial Real Estate Closings. Second of two sessions on the topic of due diligence and closing transactions featuring attorneys Andrew R. Lubin & Gregory Cava. 4 p.m. March 4 at Superior Court, 9th Fl., 235 Church St., New Haven. $40 members, $75 non-members. Call 203-562-9652 or visit www.newhavenbar.org.
The Wallingford and North Haven chambers of commerce host a seminar on Chambers of Commerce to the Rescue, a statewide message being delivered to the business community of Connecticut and western Massachusetts regarding the rise in health-insurance premiums. 8:30-11:30 a.m. March 4 at Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Dr., New Haven. Call 203-782-4380 or e-mail srapini@gnhcc.com.
The Greater New Haven Postal Customer Council holds a seminar on Business Mail 101: A Simple Solution for Direct Mail. 7:30-9:30 a.m. March 5 at Anthony's Ocean View Restaurant, 450 Lighthouse Rd., New Haven. $15. RSVP by 3/1. Call 203-782-7201, e-mail kathy.j.strachan@usps.gov or visit www.pcc-ct.org.
CareerTrack Seminars offers The Management Conference. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 8 at Olde Blue Publick House, 1157 Chapel St., New Haven. Reference event no. 20450. CE credit. $195. Call 800-905-8456 or visit www.careertrack.com.
The Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce holds a morning business seminar series on Employment Law Update. 8-10 a.m. March 9 at Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce, 393 Main St., Middletown. $20 members, $30 others. Call 860-347-6924 or e-mail info@middlesexchamber.com.
The Women's Business Development Center (WBDC) offers its next Small-Business Resource Workshop. 6-8 p.m. March 9 at Ferguson Library, One Public Library Plaza, Stamford. Free. Call 203-353-1750, ext. 14.
New Haven Real Estate School offers course on Appraisal II beginning March 9. 6-9 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at New Haven Real Estate School, 127 Washington Ave., North Haven. $300. Call 203-234-3938.
New Haven Real Estate School offers course on Principles & Practices of Real Estate. Classes begin March 9 and will meet 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays for six weeks at New Haven Real Estate School, 127 Washington Ave., North Haven. $257 includes books. Call 203-234-3938.
The New Haven chapter of the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) offers a Pre-Business Workshop. Useful information for the aspiring entrepreneur. 8:25 a.m.-12:30 p.m. March 10 at Gateway Community College, Rm. 160, 60 Sargent Dr., New Haven. Free. Call 203-865-7645 or visit www.score.org.
The Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce hosts Surfing the Stress workshop with JoAnne Kacillas, wellness coach. 8-9:30 a.m. March 10 at Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce, 350 Center St., Wallingford. $15 members advance, $17 members at door & others. Call 203-269-9891/234-0332 or e-mail liz@quinncham.com.
The Small Business Division of the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce holds seminar on Family in the Business: Can't Live With Them, Can't Live Without Them. 8 a.m. March 10 at the Chamber, 900 Chapel St., 10th Fl., New Haven. $10 members, $15 others. Call 203-782-4342 or e-mail ptommaselli@gnhcc.com.
The Southern New England Chapter of the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) offers Mechanics of Marketing Part I: A History of the Design & Construction Industry. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. March 10 at Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) Institute of Technology & Business, 1615 Stanley St., New Britain. $50 SMPS members, $60 affiliate members, $70 non-members. Call 203-438-9581, ext. 223 or e-mail Sharon.Roberts@snet.net.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and SCORE present a workshop on How To Do Business With the Federal Government. Geared toward small-business entrepreneurs seeking to contract/subcontract with the federal government. 9 a.m.-noon. March 12 at Gateway Community College, Small Business Center, Rm. 207B, 60 Sargent Dr., New Haven. Free. Call 203-865-7645 or visit www.score.org.
The New Haven Real Estate School offers course on Property Management. 6-9 p.m. Classes begin March 15 and meet Monday and Wednesday evenings for six weeks at New Haven Real Estate School, 127 Washington Ave., North Haven. $241. Call 203-234-3938.
Fidelity Investments offers a seminar on Build a Portfolio for Any Weather. Noon March 16 at One Century Tower, 265 Church St., New Haven. Free. Call 800-243-4549.
IntelliBridge LLC offers Microsoft Technology for Growing Companies: Plain & Simple seminar. 8 a.m.-noon. March 17 at Staybridge Suites, 6905 Main St., Stratford. Free. Call 203-877-5766 or visit www.IntelliBridgeLLC.com.
The Connecticut Association of Purchasing Management (CAPM) holds seminar on International/Domestic Negotiations. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. March 18 at Quinnipiac University, 275 Mt. Carmel Ave., Hamden. $250 members, $300 others. RSVP by 3/4. Call 203-272-0703.
Fidelity Investments offers a seminar on Charting Your Course: Management Solutions for Your Portfolio. Noon March 18 at One Century Tower, 265 Church St., New Haven. Free. Call 800-243-4549.
The Bridgeport chapter of the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) presents a workshop on Should You Buy A Business Franchise? 6:30-9 p.m. March 18 at the University of Bridgeport, Mandeville Hall, Room 203, 230 Park Ave., Bridgeport. Call 203-576-4369 or visit www.scorebridgeportct.org.
Rensselaer at Hartford's Professional Development Programs (PDP) holds morning lecture series called "IT's Only Breakfast." The lectures will cover key areas of interest to the information technology (IT) community. Next scheduled topic is The Semantic Web: Advantages & Roadblocks to Adoption. 8-9:30 a.m. March 19 at Rensselaer at Hartford, 275 Windsor St., Hartford. $25 includes breakfast and onsite parking. Call 860-548-2459, e-mail harrinm@rh.edu or visit www.web4.rh.edu.
Fidelity Investments offers a seminar on Investing with Fidelity: Creating Your Financial Future. 6:30 p.m. March 23 at One Century Tower, 265 Church St., New Haven. Free. Call 800-243-4549.
Fidelity Investments offers a seminar on College Planning: Options for Your College Savings. 10 a.m. March 27 at One Century Tower, 265 Church St., New Haven. Free. Call 800-243-4549.
Cybershore's Tech Tuesday seminar on E-Commerce, or How To Make Money While You Sleep. 6:30 p.m. March 30 at Cybershore offices at 168 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Free for Cybershore customers, $25 general public. Call 203-245-1175 or visit www.cshore.com/seminars.
NETWORKING
The Connecticut Business Leads Group meets. 6 p.m. March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at the Playwright, 144 Temple St., New Haven. Free. Call 203-272-3451.
The Fairfield chapter of Business Network International meets Tuesdays. 7 a.m. March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at First Congregational Church, 148 Bach Rd., Fairfield. Free. Call 203-259-8396.
The Hamden chapter of Business Network International meets. 7 a.m. March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at Larson Place, 1450 Whitney Ave., Hamden. Free. Call 203-565-6578.
The Milford Chamber of Commerce's Tuesday Morning Leads Group meets. 8:30 a.m. March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at the Milford Chamber of Commerce, 5 Broad St., Milford. Free. Call 203-878-0681.
The Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce's (GNHCC) Leads Group II meets. 8 a.m. March 2, 16 at the Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. Free. Call 203-782-4323.
Connecticut Business Network holds its next Business Building Session on the topic, "A Legal Checkup for Your Business", with Attorney Judy Gedge. 6-9 p.m. March 3 at Quality Inn & Conference Center, 51 Hartford Tpke. (Rt. 83), Vernon. Visit www.ctbusinessnet.com/schedule.cfm.
Network Inc. of Connecticut supports the interests of business and professional women in monthly breakfast meetings. 7:30 a.m., March 3 at the Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. Free. Call 203-387-1973.
The Cheshire chapter of Business Network International meets. 7-8:30 a.m. March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 at Hamden Healthcare Center, 1270 Sherman La., Hamden. Free. Call 203-230-0543.
The Greater New Haven Business & Professional Association (GNHBPA) holds networking session. 10 a.m.-noon March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 at GNHBPA offices, 195 Dixwell Ave., New Haven. Call 203-562-2193.
The Milford Chamber of Commerce's Wednesday Morning Leads Group meets. 8:30 a.m. March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 at the Milford Chamber of Commerce, 5 Broad St., Milford. Free. Call 203-878-0681.
Milford Lead$ meets weekly to exchange leads and discuss business topics. 8-9 a.m. March 3, 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. March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 at Christ Episcopal Church, 2000 Main St., Stratford. Free. Call 203-333-2452.
The GNHCC's Leads Group III meets. 8 a.m. March 3, 17 at the Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. Free. Call 203-782-4323.
The Valley Business Network meets. 8 a.m. March 3, 17 at the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, 900 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. Free. Call 203-925-4981.
The Branford chapter of Business Network International meets. 7 a.m. March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1 at Gardenside Terr., 173 Alps Rd., Branford. Free. Call 203-605-2449.
The Fairfield Thursday chapter of Business Network International meets. 7 a.m. March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1 at First Congregational Church, 148 Bach Rd., Fairfield. Free. Call 203-259-8396.
ReferralNet, a business-networking group, meets. 7:30 a.m. March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1 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. March 4, 18 at the Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. Free. Call 203-782-4323.
The Milford chapter of Business Network International meets Friday mornings. 7-8:30 a.m. March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2 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. March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2 at the Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. Free. Call 203-985-1510.
The Branford Chamber of Commerce hosts Business After Hours. 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 9 at Margaritas, 377 East Main St., Branford. $10/$12 members advance/at door, $20 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. March 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. March 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. March 9, 23 at the Hamden Chamber of Commerce, 2969 Whitney Ave., Hamden. Free. Call 203-288-6431.
The Wallingford chapter of the Kiwanis Club meets. 6 p.m. March 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. March 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. March 10, 24 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. March 11, 25 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. March 11, 25 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. March 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 Spring Into Valley Art Business After Hours. Event marks the grand opening of a new Valley Arts Council Exhibition at the Chamber of Commerce offices. 5-7 p.m. March 16 at greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, 900 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. $10 members, $20 others. Call 203-925-4981.
The Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce holds its 20th annual Taste of Downtown Business After Work Auction. 5-8 p.m. March 16 at Sons of Italy Hall, 74 Court St., Middletown. Call 860-347-6924 or e-mail info@middlesexchamber.com.
MEETINGS
Rotary Club of Branford meets Mondays. 12:15 p.m. March 1, 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. 5:45 p.m. March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at Bennigan's Restaurant, 1950 Dixwell Ave., Hamden. Call 203-281-0747 or visit www.hamdenctrotary.org.
Rotary Club of Old Saybrook meets each Monday. 7:15 p.m. March 1, 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. March 1, 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.
Rotary Club of Clinton Sunrise meets Tuesdays. 7:15 a.m. March 2, 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. March 2, 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. March 2, 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. March 2, 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 Haven meets Tuesdays. 7:15 a.m. March 2, 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.
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. March 2, 16 at Harborside Healthcare Willows, 225 Amity Rd., Woodbridge. $48 annual dues; guests welcome. Call 203-459-8834.
The Women's Leadership Council, an affiliate of the Bridgeport Regional Business Council holds its annual Luncheon Meeting. Noon. March 3 at Holiday Inn, 1070 Main St., Bridgeport. Radio personality Randye Kaye of Star 99.9 FM will be the keynote speaker. $30. Call 203-335-3800 or visit www.brbc.org.
Rotary Club of Clinton meets. 6:30 p.m. March 3, 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. March 3, 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.
Devon Rotary Club of Milford meets Wednesdays. 7:30 a.m. March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 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. March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 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. March 3, 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. March 3, 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. March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1 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. March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1 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. March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1 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., March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1 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. March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1 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. March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2 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. March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2 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. March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2 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. March 5, 19 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. March 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.
Professional Business Association (PBA) meets monthly. 6:15 p.m. March 10 at Adriana's Restaurant, 314 Main St., Wallingford. Call 203-412-4444 or visit www.pbact.org/calendar.htm.
The New Haven Manufacturers Association (NHMA) continues it's theme of Winning Supply Chain Relationships lunch meetings with guest speaker Frank Johnson, President, Manufacturing Alliance of Connecticut on the topic The MAC Index Report: Manufacturing Value to CT. Noon-1:30 p.m. March 11 at Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. $10 members, $15 non-members. Call 203-387-5121 or e-mail jerryc@ssicg.com.
The Connecticut chapter of the Turnaround Management Association (CT-TMA) holds its march meeting featuring guest speaker Juval Aviv, president and CEO of Interfor Inc. Mr. Aviv will discuss Asset Searches, Due Diligence and Fraud. 5:45 p.m. March 16 at 500 Blake Street Café, New Haven. $45 in advance, $50 at door. Call 203-265-2048 or visit www.cttma.org.
The greater New Haven chapter of the Financial Planning Association of Connecticut (FPA) holds a meeting with guest speaker Bob Cummings of Thornburg Mortgage. 5:30 p.m. March 17 at Eli's on Whitney, 2392 Whitney Ave., Hamden. $25 members by 3/15, $35 after 3/15, $30 non-members by 3/15, $40 after 3/15. Call 203-288-8158 or visit www.fpact.org/calendar.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. March 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. March 17 at Brazis Restaurant, 201 Food Terminal Plaza, New Haven. $20. Call 203-250-3751/557-1805 or visit www.asqnewhaven.org.
Connecticut Business & Industry Association holds safety roundtable breakfast meeting on Non-English-Speaking Workers: How Do You Get the Safety Message Across? 8:30 a.m. March 18 at Holiday Inn, 4 Sebethe Dr., Cromwell. $60. Call 860-244-1900 or e-mail registrar@cbia.com.
The southern Connecticut chapter of the American Society for Materials (ASM) presents a meeting on "Thermal Spray Equipment" with guest speaker Mohan Sangam, Northeast Regional Sales Manager, Praxair. 5:30 p.m. March 18 at Rapp's Paradise Inn, 557 Wakelee Ave., Ansonia. $25, $10 students. Call 203-757-3960.
SYMPOSIA, CONFERENCES, EXPOSITIONS
Yale Law School hosts its seventh annual Arthur Liman Public Interest Colloquium, Groups in Transition: Public Interest Lawyering in an Era of High Anxiety. 8:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m. March 5 at Yale Law School, 127 Wall St., New Haven. Free. RSVP by 2/23 at 203-432-7740 or visit www.law.yale.edu/liman.
The Connecticut Hospital Association (CHA) holds its 2004 Patient Safety Summit. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. March 12 at CHA, 110 Barnes Rd., Wallingford. $175 members, $350 non-members. Call 203-294-7267 or e-mail bates@chime.org.
The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce sponsors Wellness in the Workplace Forum, Part II of its "Health Care Summit." Keynote address is by David Katz, M.D. of the Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center. Attendees will learn ways to adopt a healthier lifestyle through nutrition, exercise and stress management. 8-10 a.m. March 17 at Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, 900 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. $10 members, $20 non-members. Call 203-925-4981.
DiversityBusiness.com hosts the fourth National Multicultural Business Conference. 3 p.m. March 17, 8 a.m.-noon March 18 at Foxwoods Resort Casino, 39 Norwich Westerly Rd., Mashantucket. $350 for suppliers/small businesses, $450 for corporations/organizations. Call 203-255-8966 or visit www.div2000.com.conference.
The Clinton Chamber of Commerce hosts its 13th annual Business Expo. There is a book signing by children's author Don Estes. More than 60 businesses and non-profits will participate. 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. March 27 at Andrews Memorial Town Hall, Rt. 1, Clinton. $2 adults, children under 12 accompanied by an adult admitted free. Call 860-669-3889.
The Construction Institute hosts ConstruCT 2004, the seventh annual Construction & Facilities Management Conference & Exposition. March 30 at Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, 100 Berlin Rd. (Rt. 372), Cromwell. Call 860-768-4459.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Connecticut Hiring Events is hosting a Fairfield County General/Health-Care Hiring Event. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 3 at Trumbull Marriott, 180 Hawley La., Trumbull. Job seekers must pre-register. Call 860-291-9097, e-mail info@CTHiringEvents.com or visit www.CTHiringEvents.com.
The Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a bus trip to Connecticut Business Day 2004 with this year's theme, "Focus on Connecticut's Economy." Attendees will hear keynote speaker Gov. John G. Rowland, top lawmakers and business leaders discuss the state of Connecticut's economy. 8:30 a.m.-noon. March 3 at State Legislative Office Building, 300 Capital Ave., Hartford. Bus departs from the Chamber, 393 Main St., Middletown at 7:10 a.m. and from the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, 100 Berlin Rd. (Rte. 372), Cromwell at 7:25 a.m. $11 per person (bus only; no charge for attending event). Call 860-347-6924 or e-mail info@middlesexchamber.com.
The Milford Jaycees hosts a Bowling Fundraiser for Happy Families International Center Summer Program, 2004 Summer Children's Folks Festival. Two shifts: noon-3 p.m. and 3-6 p.m. March 6 at AMF Milford Lanes, 1717 Boston Post Rd., Milford. $25. Call 203-877-4407/735-5457.
Network of Executive Women presents Spring Into Action, a charity event to benefit the Network's Scholarship Fund. Special guest speakers include Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz and business owner/former newscaster, Nancy Aborn. Evening includes martini and wine tasting, gourmet cuisine, mini info-sessions, exhibits and door prizes. 5:30-8:30 p.m. March 17 at Lauralton Hall, 200 High St., Milford. $30 if purchased by 3/1, $40 after 3/1. Call 203-397-8469.
The American Cancer Society sponsors Hope Gala 2004, an event to raise funds for the Society's programs of research, education, patient advocacy and service in the fight against cancer. March 26 at Aqua Turf, 556 Mulberry St., Plantsville. $125. Call 203-379-4876.
Continuum and ALSO-Cornerstone Inc. host a Swing Into Spring Gala Dinner Dance & Auction. 6 p.m.-midnight. April 3 at Woodwinds, 29 Schoolground Rd., Branford. $100 per person, $700 for a table of 8. Call 203-562-2264/776-9900, ext. 1003 or e-mail swoodhouse@continuumct.com or cbien@al-corn.org.
The Connecticut Minority Supplier Development Council and the Minority Business Enterprise Input Committee host the 21st annual Awards Banquet with this year's theme, "Leveraging Partnerships for Economic Growth." 5 p.m. April 8 at Aqua Turf, 556 Mulberry St., Plantsville. $100. RSVP by 3/5. Call 203-288-9744 or e-mail cmsdc@cmsdc.org.
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