Greater Valley Chamber Events Newswire

Valley Business Network 2/1/2023 7:45 AM - 2/1/2023 9:15 AM

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 16:06:49 GMT

To register to attend: please contact the Chamber Staff facilitator.

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, or delayed, the meeting will be held virtually.)

TIED Talk - Tracking Your Website Users 2/2/2023 8:15 AM - 2/2/2023 9:00 AM

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:41:23 GMT

This group is meeting in-person and is also offering a link to join the meeting virtually if you prefer.

This month's meeting topic is Your website data: The tools to gather it and how to use to help your business grow - presented by Greg Kazmierczak, EPDM Coatings. Learn why is knowing where your traffic comes from is important; How to track your visitors and who are your visitors and What to do with the data from a revenue and marketing standpoint.

The TIED Council was developed to serve as resource of trusted advisors. It is a way to help bring an understanding of how technology can enhance business - and that is not as scary as it may seem. It is a forum for collaboration and innovation for Valley technology leaders as well as a way to bring awareness to local resources providing support, answers, education, development, and information in the technology fields. (TIED is an acronym for Technology, Innovation, Education and Development). The TIED Council coordinates regular informative seminars on technology issues affecting area businesses.

Compromised of individuals and companies including but not limited to; Cyber Security, Computer networking, Computer productivity, data usage, internet presence, social media, software training, data analytics and those not in the industry but interested in learning.

The council meets on the first Thursday of each month at 8:15 AM. 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 about the group or about the topic of the month.

(Meeting times/days may change due to special presentations, holidays, weather, etc. Snow Policy: If Shelton schools are cancelled, or delayed, the meeting will be held virtually.)

Seeds to Leads Networking Group 2/8/2023 7:45 AM - 2/8/2023 9:00 AM

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 16:11:23 GMT

To register to attend: please contact the Chamber Staff facilitator.

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.

(Meeting times/days may change due to special presentations, holidays, weather, etc. Snow Policy: If Shelton schools are cancelled, or delayed, the meeting will be held virtually.)

WIN - Women In Networking Council Monthly Meeting 2/14/2023 9:00 AM - 2/14/2023 10:00 AM

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 14:28:29 GMT

This month's topic: Social Media made Simple featuring Fernanda Ferrari, Peralta Design.

This group is meeting in-person and is also offering a link to join the meeting virtually if you prefer.
Please note, in-person is limited attendance (official members in good standing will have priority on a first registered basis) and will be based on the current health metrics. If we have to shift to a strictly virtual meeting, all registered attendees will be notified by email.

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. a variety of fundraisers to support this grant and their fund with the Valley Community Foundation. Since the Grant was created over $71,000 has been distributed to 79 women-owned businesses in the #ValleyCT. They also have a named fund through the Valley Community Foundation.

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.

This information is for when we are able to meet fully in person again:
They meet the 2^nd Tuesday of each month -- Coffee & Networking prior to the start of the meeting. Those looking succeed, achieve & prosper through sharing individual knowledge, skills and resources are welcome.

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 held virtually only. If schools are delayed, the meeting will be held as scheduled; however, please use your discretion based on the conditions in your area.

Valley Business Network 2/15/2023 7:45 AM - 2/15/2023 9:15 AM

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 16:07:01 GMT

To register to attend: please contact the Chamber Staff facilitator.

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, or delayed, the meeting will be held virtually.)

Super Networking & Ribbon Cutting Business After Hours 2/15/2023 4:30 PM - 2/15/2023

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 15:16:35 GMT

Online Registration has closed for this event; however, you are still welcome to join us!

The Big Game may be over but the fun has just started! You are invited to join us for a Grand Opening Celebration of the Connecticut Lottery Corporation's newest PlaySugarHouse retail sportsbook location at at Arooga’s Grille House and Sports Bar.

Registration includes networking, a drink ticket valued at $10, cash bar, fun swag, door prizes, a large variety of samples of Arooga's scratch-made apps, Buffalo Festival award-winning wings and more.

Healthcare Council Monthly Meeting 2/17/2023 8:15 AM - 2/17/2023 9:30 AM

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 16:03:11 GMT

Please join us for our monthly meeting.

Presenter: Wendy Cooke, Coastal Hearing Aid Center of CT
Topic: Hear's to Mental Health: A casual discussion of the long-term mental health risks suffered as a direct result of unaddressed hearing loss.

This meeting will be a hybrid meeting.

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 held virtually only. If schools are delayed, the meeting will be held as scheduled; 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 2/22/2023 7:45 AM - 2/22/2023 9:00 AM

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 16:11:35 GMT

This group is meeting in-person and is also offering a link to join the meeting virtually if you prefer.

Please note, in-person is limited attendance (official members in good standing will have priority on a first registered basis) and will be based on the current health metrics. If we have to shift to a strictly virtual meeting, all registered attendees will be notified by email.

To register to attend: please contact the Chamber Staff facilitator.

(Meeting times/days may change due to special presentations, holidays, weather, etc. Snow Policy: If Shelton schools are cancelled, or delayed, the meeting will be held virtually.)

Economic Outlook 2023 2/24/2023 7:30 AM - 2/24/2023 9:30 AM

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 12:26:55 GMT

Online registration has closed for this event. Limited walk-ins welcome, space permitting.

We are thrilled to announce the in-person return of this event!

Please join us for a conversation with Alexandra Daum, Commissioner Designate, CT Department of Economic & Community Development, and Chris DiPentima, President & CEO, CBIA; along with your Chamber President, Bill Purcell, about a range of issues impacting YOUR business and the Connecticut economy. Discussion topics will include the State budget, current economic trends, workforce shortages, legislative policies, and the state's economic development strategy.

Check-in/Breakfast/Networking - 7:30 am - 8:00 am

Program: 8:00 am