Work
Quinn & Harry, a marketing and communications firm with a New London office, has hired Dave Gellar as vice president of sales and marketing and Troy Hall, a graphic designer. Gellar was one of the founding members of the firm when it was launched as Quinn & Gellar 20 years ago this month. He previously worked for The Day. Quinn & Harry is a member of the Reagan Communications Group based in Boston.
Workshops
In “Website Planning 101: Take Your First Step To Website Success!” SCORE webinar with instructor Jessica Baldwin, co-founder of Cardsetter, Thursday, November 17, 2-3:30 pm, Zoom. For more information, contact Anne Driscoll, anne.driscoll@scorevolunteer.org
network
The Eastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce will host a Business Breakfast: Offshore Wind Update and Mini Expo on October 28. The event will be chaired by state representative Anthony Nolan. Speakers include Ulysses Hammond, Interim Executive Director, City Port Authority; Tony Appleton, director of Coastal Breeze, Burns & McDonnell; Christine Kelleher, Stakeholder Engagement Manager, Beacon Wind, Equanor; Ray Collins, Government Affairs and Community Relations, Eversource; Nicole Verdi, Senior Manager, Government Affairs and Policy, New England, Orsted. Audience questions and answers follow the speakers’ presentation. For more information, visit www.ChamberECT.com/events.
The Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce hosted After Hours at Waterford Country School, Thursday, October 20 from 5:30–7:30 pm at 78 Hunts Brook Road, Quaker Hill. Members $15, non-members $20. RSVP to GNACC at 860-887-1647 or register online at www.norwichchamber.com/events.
The Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast: Restaurant Edition will be held on Tuesday, October 25th from 9-10:30 am at the Holiday Inn 10 Laura Blvd. Partners include American Foods of Norwich.
Topics: Secret Solutions to Attracting and Retaining Diners; The Labor Equation & Fighting Back Against Inflation; And do more with small, energy-efficient kitchen gadgets. To learn more about this free event, call (860) 887-1647, email Angelaadams@norwichchamber.com or visit www.norwichchamber.com/events.
The Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce Lunch and Learn will be held at La Stella Italian Bakery and Market, Friday, October 28 from noon to 1:15 p.m., 137 Norwich Ave., Taftville. The event will feature a talk about Windsill Gardens by Jan Mallet, your garden guru, with La Stella owner Justin Burrows talking about how he uses fruit and vegetables from his own kitchen garden. GNACC members $15, non-members, $20. Lunch is included. RSVP to GNACC at 860-887-1647 or register online at www.norwichchamber.com/events.
The Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce’s After Hours Indoor Karting and Ax Throwing by Supercharged will be held on Thursday, November 17 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at 1 Sachetello Industrial Drive, Oakdale. Kart riding and ax throwing, refreshments. GNACC members, $15; Non-members; $20 RSVP to GNACC at 860-887-1647 or register online at www.norwichchamber.com/events. #Environmental issues support #GNACCC
In celebration of National Veterans Small Business Week, the SBA Connecticut District Office in partnership with the East City Veterans Community Center will host the Veterans Small Business Fair, November 2, 9 am-1:30 pm in East City. Veterans Community Center, 1010 Main St., Willimantic.
The fair will connect aspiring/current service members, veterans, members of the National Guard and Reserve, and military spouse entrepreneurs with available resources, including breakout sessions facilitated by subject matter experts.
Events
The GNACC Annual Holiday Bazaar/Small Business will be held on Saturday, November 26 from 9am to 2pm at the Holiday Inn, 10 Laura Blvd, Norwich. Over 70+ artists and craftspeople. Free admission. Complimentary hot chocolate and photos with Santa. Sponsors: Holiday Inn, Norwich and Frontier Communications To learn more, visit www.norwichchamber.com/events, call (860) 887-1647, or email: info@norwichchamber.com.
Honor
Chelsea Groton Bank has earned a 5-star rating from Bauer Financial Inc. Bauer. Chelsea Groton Bank excels in capital adequacy, profitability, loan quality and more and has consistently earned Bauer’s top rating since September 1994 (114 consecutive quarters). Financial institutions that have achieved this top rating for 100 or more consecutive quarters have the additional distinction of being named “Bauer Bank Best.”
For more information, visit www.bauerfinancial.com and www.chelseagroton.com.
Help
The New London Fire Department has partnered with State Farm and the National Fire Protection Association to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week™ campaign, “Fire Don’t Wait. Plan Your Escape” Oct. 9-15 Local State Farm Agent Christine Wagner donated kits for Fire Prevention Week, which included activities and information for children and adults with age-appropriate messages about home fire safety and prevention.
Wagner is located at 400 Bayonet St., Suite 102, New London, and can be reached at 860-444-8011 and Christine@ChristineWagner.net.
Membership
The Greater Norwich area welcomes its newest members: Greater Norwich Chiropractic PLLC, Uncasville, Latinos for Educational Advocacy and Diversity (LEAD); Law Offices of TJ Morelli-Wolfe, Norwich; Access to Norwich Care; Catholic Charities, Diocese of Norwich; Jane Ryan Insurance Group, LLC in Colchester; Norwich Sea Captains (Hockey), Norwich Rose Garden Ice Arena; Holly Club Indoor Golf Simulator, Norwich; Juices on Broadway, Norwich; Simplicity Beauty Salon & Shop, Norwich; Post-594 Veterans of Foreign Wars; Thread and Nail City, Uncasville.
For more information, contact Angela Adams at (860) 887-1647 or visit www.Norwichchamber.com.
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