Business Calendar
SYMPOSIA, CONFERENCES & EXPOSITIONS
The Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) hosts its 2010 Sustainability Conference. Half-day program will feature release of CBIA’s 2010 Sustainability and Connecticut Business Survey, keynote presentation on current trends and predictions for the future, panel discussions and exhibits by Connecticut green businesses. Keynote address Michael Ellis, senior associate for GreenOrder, who leads his firm’s work with General Electric on the latter’s multi-billion dollar Ecomagination initiative. 8-11:30 a.m. June 9 at Marriott Hartford Downtown, 200 Columbus Blvd., Hartford. $40 CBIA members, $70 others. 860-244-1900, cbia.com.
The Women’s Business Development Center offers a Social Media Summer Social. Get your company up to speed with the latest advancements in social media. Panelists include Heather B. Habelka of Red Poppy Marketing, Amy DeLardi of Infinite Web Designs, Giulia Gouge of SheSoSocial, LLC, Marc Halpert of Your Best Interest and Connect 2 Collaborate, Ed Kuryluk of Right Mind Marketing and J. Sibley Law of Saxon Mills, LLC. 6-8 p.m. June 14 at Naugatuck Valley Community College, 750 Chase Pkwy., Waterbury. Free. 203-353-1750, ctwbdc.org.
Connecticut United for Research Excellence (CURE) presents U.S.-China Life Science Industry Collaborations: Introducing U.S. Biotech to the Chinese Opportunity. Day-long symposium is intended to introduce bioscience and pharma companies to the opportunities afforded for outsourcing, R&D and commercialization partnering in China. Participants will be given an overview of the Chinese industry landscape, hear case studies on successful relationships that have been established and get some early ideas on how to go about setting up a strategic relationship with a Chinese company. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 22 in President’s Room, Woolsey Hall, 500 College St., New Haven. $75 ($50 CURE members and Yale community; $15 students and postdocs). curenet.org.
CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
The Bridgeport Regional Business Council hosts its 136th annual meeting featuring Ed McMahon, Urban Land Institute/Charles Fraser Senior Resident Chair on Sustainable Development discussing “The Dollars and Sense of Sustainable Development.” Noon-1:30 p.m. June 10 at Trumbull Marriott, 180 Hawley La., Trumbull. $50 members, $60 others. 203-335-3800, brbc.org.
The Greater Meriden Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Club celebrates the end of the school year by welcoming guest speaker Mark Herzog, chancellor of the Connecticut Community College System. Also, the chamber will confers its “Shining Star” award on retiring Meriden Schools Superintendent Mary Cortright. 7:30-9 a.m. June 11 at Four Points by Sheraton, 275 Research Pkwy., Meriden. $18 ($20 at door) members, $25 others. 203-235-7901, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
“America’s Back: How Private-Sector Initiatives Are Leading America’s Recovery” is the theme of the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce’s 46th Annual Meeting. Keynote address by Michael (Mick) Flemming, president of the American Chamber of Commerce Executives. 7:30-9:30 a.m. June 11 at Grassy Hill Lodge, 77 Sodom La., Derby. $35 members, $45 others. 203-925-4981, greatervalleychamber.com.
The Young Emerging Professionals group of the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, comprising business people in their 20s and 30s, holds its monthly mixer. 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 16 at Jones Winery, 606 Walnut Tree Hill Rd., Shelton. $10. 203-925-4981, greatervalleychamber.com, facebook.com/ctyep.
The Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce hosts its eighth annual Health Care Council Regional Breakfast for professionals and providers from a broad array of health-care fields. Robert J. Alpern, MD, dean of the Yale School of Medicine, will keynote. 7:30 a.m. June 22 at Quinnipiac University/North Haven, 370 Bassett Rd., North Haven. $35 members, $45 others. 203-782-4342, gnhcc.com.
The Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce hosts Business After Hours. 5-7 p.m. June 23 at Farms Country Club, 180 Cheshire Rd., Wallingford. Free. 203-269-9891, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
It’s the latest, it’s the greatest — it’s the Meriden Public Library playing host to the Greater Meriden Chamber of Commerce’s June Business After Hours. Demonstrations of special online resources for your business, life-long learning, researching family history and more. 5-7 p.m. June 24 at Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller St., Meriden. 203-235-7901, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
The Guilford Chamber of Commerce hosts a Business with a Twist networking event. 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 24 at Guilford Chamber of Commerce, 51 Whitfield St., Guilford. $10 advance, $15 at door. 203-453-6022, guilfordct.com.
The Solopreneur Council of the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce (GNHCC), whose membership comprises exactly what the group’s name sounds like, holds its monthly meeting. 8 a.m. June 28 at GNHCC, 900 Chapel St., New Haven. Members free, $10 others. 203-782-4342, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Join the Trumbull Chamber of Commerce as it fetes the annual “Business in Bloom” award-winners at the 2010 Business in Bloom Business After Hours. 5-7 p.m. June 29 at O Bar & Grill, 942 White Plains Rd., Trumbull. $10 members, $20 others. 203-335-3800, brbc.org.
EDUCATION
Health Care
The Health Care Council of Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce meets monthly. Anyone employed in the health-care industry is invited to attend. 8:15-9:30 a.m. June 18 at Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, 900 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. 203-925-4981, greatervalleychamber.com.
Information Technology
Monroe Business Associates offers a two-session tutorial on Intermediate Word 2007. 9 a.m.-noon June 14 & 16 at MBA, 35 Corporate Dr., Ste. 1035, Trumbull. $235. 203-452-8390, monroebusiness.com.
Monroe Business Associates offers a two-day workshop on QuickBooks. 9 a.m.-noon June 22 & 24 at MBA, 35 Corporate Dr., Ste. 1035, Trumbull. $235. 203-452-8390, monroebusiness.com.
Workstation Ergonomics: Is Your Workstation User-Friendly? presented by Michelle Thibeault, principal of Diversified Physical Therapy. Ergonomics is an applied science concerned with designing and arranging things people use so that the people and things interact most efficiently and safely. Participants will learn proper workstation set-up, common ailments associated with work, tips for avoiding injury, why body mechanics and posture are important and more. 8-9 a.m. June 23 at Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce, 3 Colony St., Meriden. $5. 203-235-7901, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Monroe Business Associates offers a two-session tutorial on PowerPoint Basic 2007. 9 a.m.-noon June 23 & 25 at MBA, 35 Corporate Dr., Ste. 1035, Trumbull. $225. 203-452-8390, monroebusiness.com.
Legal
The New Haven County Bar Association and its Lawyer Referral Service sponsor Ask a Lawyer, free ten- to 15-minute consultations for the public. 6-7:45 p.m. June 17 at Blackstone Memorial Library, 785 Main St., Branford. Also, 6-7:30 p.m. June 30 at Edward Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. 203-562-9652, newhavenbar.org.
Sales/Marketing/Public Relations
Marketing in 2010: Smart, Savvy and Social, sponsored by Guilford Chamber of Commerce, Guilford Economic Development Commission and Guilford Savings Bank. 8-10 a.m. June 15 at Guilford Fire Department, 390 Church St., Guilford. Free. Reservations. 203-453-9677.
Small Business
The New Haven chapter of SCORE holds a Pre-Business Workshop. Attendees will learn essential business information on how to write a business plan, insurance needs of a business, financing/bookkeeping, Connecticut tax information and marketing tips. 8:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. June 9 at Gateway Community College, Room 106, 60 Sargent Ave., New Haven. Free. 203-865-7645, newhavenscore.com.
Women’s Groups
The Entrepreneurial Women’s Network presents its annual Grand Networking Event. Structured networking event at which participants switch tables following each course. Keynote speaker Debra Condren, author of Ambition Is Not a Dirty Word: A Woman’s Guide to Earning Her Worth & Achieving Her Dreams. 6-9 p.m. June 7 at Norwalk Inn & Conference Center, 99 East Ave., Norwalk. $60. 203-222-3404, ewn-ct.org.
RECREATION
The Orange Chamber of Commerce hosts its 13th annual Chamber Golf Classic featuring a shotgun start, lunch, dinner, raffle, prizes, contests. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 25 at Orange Hill Country Club, 389 Ravebrook Rd., Orange. 203-795-3328, orangectchamber.com.
Guilford Rotary LobsterFest 2010 features dinner with two (two!) lobsters or strip steak, wine/beer/soda and live entertainment with the band Timeless. 4:30-7 p.m. June 26 at Guilford Fairgrounds, Lovers La., Guilford. $38 ($5 kids’ pizza). 203-453-4032, guilfordrotaryct.org.
It’s time for the 14th annual Greater Valley Chamber Golf Classic, presented by Webster Bank. Scramble-format tourney featuring the Curtiss-Ryan Honda Hole-in-One contest. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. June 29 at Oak Lane Country Club, 1027 Racebrook Rd., Woodbridge. $195 ($750 foursome). 203-925-4981, greatervalleychamber.com.
The first time around was such a hit that the Greater Meriden Chamber of Commerce has scheduled its second annual Summer Outing. Many companies have used this as an employee reward and/or summer employee picnic. Activities include volleyball, horseshoes, bocce, Frisbee, swimming pool, and kickball (changing facilities available). Refreshments include all-you-can-eat barbecue, wine, beer, soft drinks and snacks. 4-8 p.m. June 30 (rain or shine) at Mountain Mist Outdoor Center, High Hill Rd., Meriden. $20 advance, $25 at door. 203-235-7901, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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The Cheshire chapter of Toastmasters meets first and third Wednesdays. 7:15 p.m. June 2, 16 at the Cheshire Public Library, 104 Main St., Cheshire.
The Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce's QNet 2 Leads Group meets the first and third Wednesdays. 7:30-8:30 a.m. June 2, 8 at 100 South Turnpike Rd., Wallingford. Free. 203-234-0332 or 203-269-9891, quinncham.com.
The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce's (GVCC) Valley Business Network meets first and third Wednesdays. 8:15-9:15 a.m. June 2, 16 at GVCC, 900 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. Free. 203-925-4981, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Business Network International's Rainmakers of Cheshire meets Wednesdays.?7-8:30 a.m. June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at Hamden Healthcare Center, 1270 Sherman La., Hamden. Free. 860-676-3197.
Trumbull's Own Chamber of Commerce's Bottom-Line Business Club meets Wednesdays. 7:30-8:30 a.m. June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at the Helen Plumb Building, 571 Church Hill Rd., Trumbull. Members free (annual dues $50). Reservations. 203-459-1141.
The Stratford chapter of Business Network International meets each Wednesday. 7:30-8:45 a.m. June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at Priority Mortgage, 2505 Main St., No. 212, Stratford. 203-243-6539, stratfordbni.com.
The Milford Chamber of Commerce's Wednesday Morning Leads Group meets. 8:30 a.m. June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at the Milford Chamber of Commerce, 5 Broad St., Milford. Free. 203-878-0681.
The Greater New Haven Business & Professional Association, an association of predominantly African-American business people, holds networking sessions Wednesdays. 11 a.m.-noon June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at 192 Dixwell Ave., New Haven. Free. 203-562-2193.
The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce's Alliance Lead Group meets first and third Thursdays. 8-9 a.m. June 3, 17 at GVCC, 900 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton. 203-925-4981, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce's Business-Builders Networking Group meets the first and third Thursdays each month. 8-9 a.m. June 3, 17 at GVCC, 900 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. 203-925-4981, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
The Shoreline Business League networking group meets Thursday mornings. 7 a.m. June 3, 10, 17, 24 at the Gables, 201 Granite Rd., Guilford. Free. 203-605-2449.
The North Haven chapter of Business Network International meets Thursdays. 7 a.m. June 3, 10, 17, 24 at St. John's Church, 3 Trumbull St., North Haven. Free. 203-288-2990, ext. 112.
The Fairfield chapter of Business Network International meets Thursdays. 7 a.m. June 3, 10, 17, 24 at the First Congregational Church, 148 Beach Rd., Fairfield. Free. 203-259-8396.
Milford Chamber of Commerce's Friday Lunchtime Leads Group meets. Noon June 4, 11, 18, 25 at Milford Chamber of Commerce, 5 Broad St., Milford. Free. 203-878-0681, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
The Milford chapter of Business Network International meets Fridays. 7-8:30 a.m. June 4, 11, 18, 25 at Milford Financial Center, 50 Cherry St., Milford. Free. 203-214-6336, greatermilfordbni.com.
The Southport chapter of Business Network International meets Mondays. Noon June 7, 14, 21, 28 at Southport Brewing Co., 2600 Post Rd., Southport. Free. 203-259-7900.
The Women's Business Connection meets Mondays. Information on how to run, manage and grow your business effectively. 8:45-10 a.m. June 7, 14, 21, 28 at Panera Bread, 2100 Dixwell Ave., Hamden. Free. admoreyes.com.
The Fairfield chapter of Business Network International meets Tuesdays. 7?a.m. June 8, 15, 22, 29 at First Congregational Church, 148 Beach Rd., Fairfield. Free. 203-259-8396.
The Hamden chapter of Business Network International meets Tuesdays. 7:30-9 a.m. June 8, 15, 22, 29 at Larson Pl., 1450 Whitney Ave., Hamden. Free. 203-848-6950.
The Milford Chamber of Commerce's Tuesday Morning Leads Group meets Tuesdays. 8:30 a.m. June 8, 15, 22, 29 at the Milford Chamber of Commerce, 5 Broad St., Milford. Free. 203-878-0681.
The Shoreline chapter of Business Network International meets Tuesdays. 7:15-8:30 a.m. June 8, 15, 22, 29 at First Church of Christ, 366 Main St., Old Saybrook. Free. 203-245-0332, bnict.com/chapters/c-shoreline.html.
The Waterbury chapter of Business Network International meets Tuesdays. 7-8:30 a.m. June 8, 15, 22, 29 at Hometown Buffet, 315 Union St., Waterbury. Free. 203-264-6000, waterburybni.com.
The Hamden Chamber of Commerce's Hamden Leads Group meets second and fourth Tuesdays. 8:15 a.m. June 8, 22 at 2969 Whitney Ave., Hamden. Free. 203-288-6431.
The Valley Chamber of Commerce's Women in Networking Leads Group meets second and fourth Tuesdays. 9-10 a.m. June 8, 22 at Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, 900 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. Free. 203-925-4981.
The West Haven Chamber of Commerce's Leads Group Plus meets the second Wednesday and fourth Thursday of the month. 8:30 a.m. June 9, 24 at 334 Main St., West Haven. 203-933-1500.
The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce's (GVCC) Seeds-to-Leads Group meets the second and fourth Wednesdays. 7:45-9:15 a.m. June 9, 23 at the GVCC, 900 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. Free. 203-925-4981, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
The West Haven Chamber of Commerce Leads II Group meets the second and fourth Wednesdays. Noon June 9, 23 at 334 Main St., West Haven. 203-933-1500.
The Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce's (QCC) QNet 1 Leads Group meets second and fourth Wednesdays. 7:30-8:30 a.m. June 9, 23 at QCC 100 South Turnpike Rd., Wallingford. Free. 203-234-0332, 203-269-9891.
The chamber-sponsored Guilford/Madison Morning Networking Group meets. 8-9 a.m. June 10 at the Hearth at Tuxis Pond, 100 Bradley Rd., Madison. Free. 203-453-9677.
The Connecticut Alliance for Business Opportunities (CABO), which describes itself as the state’s LGBT chamber of commerce, hosts a “Business OUTReach Speed Networking” event. Kristin Andree of Andree Media & Consulting will be the speed networking coordinator, while Bill Murray of Rock Solid Business & Sales Training will show participants how to make the most of a 60-second “elevator pitch” to use during speed networking. 6-8 p.m. June 15 at Holiday Inn, 201 Washington Ave., North Haven. $5 advance, $10 at door members; $15/$20 non-members. thecabo.org, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Middlesex County Toastmasters meets second and fourth Thursdays. 7 p.m. June 10, 24 at Middlesex Community College, 100 Training Hill Rd., Middletown. 860-526-8187.
The Human Resources Association of Greater New Haven and the Schegg Group of Shelton created a networking group for human resource professionals, In Transition, that meets third Thursdays. Noon-1:30 p.m. June 17 at the Schegg Group, 4 Armstrong Rd., Shelton. Free. Reservations. 203-225-0500.
Connecticut Business Connections meets the third Friday. 7:30-8:30 a.m. June 18 at the Connecticut Culinary Institute, 230 Farmington Ave., Farmington. 860-677-7869, ctphonebook.com.
The chamber-sponsored Guilford/Madison Morning Networking Group meets. 8-9 a.m. June 24 at the VNA, 753 Boston Post Rd., Guilford. Free. 203-453-9677.
The West Haven Chamber's Women in Business meets the fourth Monday of each month. 11:45 a.m. June 28 at American Steakhouse, 3354 Sawmill Rd., West Haven. 203-933-1500.
Editor's note: Fraternal meeting listings can be found on our Web site?(ctcalendar.com) along with additional events taking place statewide.
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