Greater Valley Chamber Events Newswire

Valley Business Network 2/5/2020 7:45 AM - 2/5/2020 9:15 AM

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 09:07:47 GMT

Valley Business Network is a category-exclusive networking group that meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month. VBN members represent a variety of industries and professions. The group's objective is to be a forum for relationship building with the goal of helping members to grow their networks. Additionally, VBN helps members become more informed business people, by sharing their expertise and learning from educational presentations provided by members and guest speakers.

Visitors are welcome. For more information on this Business Referral Group contact the Chamber today.

Please note: Greater Valley Chamber membership is required. VBN membership is by application and acceptance of the Advisory Board. There is a separate yearly membership fee due upon acceptance.

(Meeting times/days may change due to special presentations, holidays, weather, etc. Snow Policy: If Shelton schools are cancelled, the meeting will be cancelled. If Shelton Schools are delayed, the meeting will be on; however, please use your discretion based on the conditions in your area.)

Meeting Cancelled TIED Council 2/6/2020 8:00 AM - 2/6/2020 9:00 AM

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 12:55:04 GMT

This TIED Meeting is cancelled

The TIED Council (TIED is an acronym for Technology, Innovation, Education and Development) was developed to serve as resource of trusted advisors to increase all chamber members technology knowledge, helping them to understand how technology can enhance their business and to give Valley technology leaders a forum for collaboration and innovation and to bring awareness to local technology resource s providing support, answers, education, development, and information in the technology field(s) to our chamber members.

Compromised of individuals and companies within and without the technology industry including but not limited to; Cyber Security, Computer networking, Computer productivity, data usage, internet presence, social media, software training, and data analytics. The TIED Council coordinates ongoing informative seminars on technology issues affecting area businesses. The council meets on the first Thursday of each month at 8:00 AM (with exception of holidays when the meeting will be scheduled to a later date in the month). Membership in the Greater Valley Chamber is required for membership in the group; however, anyone is welcome to come to any meeting to learn more.

Women In Networking (WIN) Council 2/11/2020 8:00 AM - 2/11/2020 9:15 AM

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 11:07:29 GMT

Did you know that there is a proper way to eat a scone? Not only will we make scones, but we will also learn some basic etiquette rules and tips about scones and tea.

Please join us for a special meeting at Tea with Tracy, a past WIN Grant Recipient, where we will have a scone making session and while they are in the oven we will hold our regular business meeting highlighting the plans for 2020. Due to the amount of time required for baking, this meeting will begin promptly at 8:15 am.

This meeting will be free for current WIN members in good standing and $25 for all other attendees. Registration is required for this event to ensure ingredients enough for all to participate.

Click here to join or renew your WIN membership. As a reminder Greater Valley Chamber membership is required to be a member of the group.

The Women In Networking (WIN) Council was formed as a way to share hurdles unique to women in business by providing a warm, friendly atmosphere that is supportive, educational & dynamic. Members are a mix of female entrepreneurs, business owners, and key players in B2B services.

In addition, WIN developed an Entrepreneurial Grant Program for Women In Business in the six Valley communities served by the Greater Valley Chamber. The WIN members host "Headshots at SchmoozaPalooza" and "WINGO" as fundraisers to support this grant and their fund with the Valley Community Foundation. Since the Grant was created $49,950 has been distributed to 54 women-owned businesses in the #ValleyCT. They also have a named fund through the Valley Community Foundation.

They meet the 2^nd Tuesday of each month -- Coffee & Networking 8:00 am - 8:15 am; Meeting starts at 8:15 am. Those looking succeed, achieve & prosper through sharing individual knowledge, skills and resources are welcome.

Greater Valley Chamber Membership is required to belong to the group. Area women in business are welcome to attend one meeting as a guest prior to joining. For more information contact the Chamber today.

(Meeting times/days may change due to special presentations, holidays, weather, etc. Snow Policy: Should Shelton schools be delayed or cancelled due inclement weather, the meeting will be postponed to the 3rd Tuesday - January/February/March only.)

Seeds to Leads Networking Group 2/12/2020 7:45 AM - 2/12/2020 9:15 AM

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 09:29:29 GMT

Seeds to Leads is a category exclusive networking group. Their group goals are to build trusting personal and professional relationships that lead to professional referrals and business success. S2L members hold one another accountable for the services they offer and the professional handling of their cross referrals so they all may continue to grow and prosper. Guest speakers visit to educate them on issues relevant to the times. They meet the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month.

Greater Valley Chamber Membership is required. Guests may attend a meeting prior to joining. There is a separate application and fee for the networking group. For more information on this Business Referral Group contact the Chamber today.

Valley Business Network 2/19/2020 7:45 AM - 2/19/2020 9:15 AM

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 09:08:07 GMT

Visitors are welcome. For more information on this Business Referral Group contact the Chamber today.

Please note: Greater Valley Chamber membership is required. VBN membership is by application and acceptance of the Advisory Board. There is a separate yearly membership fee due upon acceptance.

FUEL Develop: Public Speaking Presentations that WOW! 2/20/2020 5:30 PM - 2/20/2020 7:30 PM

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 20:54:39 GMT

Remember, anytime we give a speech, we need to know that our purpose is to make our audience see what we saw, hear what we heard, feel what we felt. The only way we can do this successfully is to do what it takes to create a presentation that will send them home with memories - We need to WOW them !

Just a few of the things we can learn :

What are the 6 questions we need to answer when we prepare ?

How can we get the most from using visual support ?

When is our impact with an audience at its best ?

What do most C-Level execs think about speeches in general ?

And MORE!

About our Presenter:
BOB DICKSON is Owner, President and “CPM“ (Chief Presentation Maker) for the Dale Carnegie Organization of Western Connecticut. He brings a unique perspective to the challenge of helping companies and individuals to become better at being persuasive, convincing and confident in what they do. Bob is the franchise owner for Dale Carnegie Training LLC in Western Connecticut.

FUEL Events are open to anyone ages 21-40.

Healthcare Council Monthly Meeting 2/21/2020 8:15 AM - 2/21/2020 9:30 AM

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 13:40:40 GMT

This month's topic: will be announced soon.

If you are planning to attend as a guest, please contact the Chamber to confirm the location and to help us with our planning.

Comprised of individuals and companies in the Healthcare Industry including medical, insurance and care services, the Healthcare Council is a committee of the Greater Valley Chamber with a purpose to educate members, the business community, consumers, and government representatives on ways to reduce employee absenteeism costs, increase worker productivity and reduce overall healthcare costs.

Anyone interested in learning more about the monthly topic is welcome to attend our meetings held the third Friday each month starting at 8:15 am.

Membership in the Greater Valley Chamber is required to become a member of the group. Additional fee applies.

For more information on the Healthcare Council contact the Chamber today.

(Meeting times/days may change due to special presentations, holidays, weather, etc. Snow Policy: If school in the town/city where the meeting is being held is cancelled, the meeting will be cancelled. If schools are delayed, the meeting will be on; however, please use your discretion based on the conditions in your area.

Please note -- The location for this event is currently listed as the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce. If the registration exceeds room capacity we will be moving to another location.That information will be posted here on this event listing and on the Chamber's Facebook event listing.)

Seeds to Leads Networking Group 2/26/2020 7:45 AM - 2/26/2020 9:15 AM

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 09:29:49 GMT