Greater Valley Chamber Events Newswire

Connecticut Business Day 2023 4/4/2023 10:00 AM - 4/4/2023 12:00 Noon

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 08:19:33 GMT

Join hundreds of your fellow business leaders in Hartford Tuesday, April 4 for Connecticut Business Day 2023. As always, free to attend!

Your voice matters—take this great opportunity to connect and share your concerns and challenges with state legislators.

We will bring you up-to-speed on the latest issues from the legislature and the status of the business community’s policy priorities.

And we’ll provide you with the tools and resources to engage with lawmakers.

The policy choices lawmakers make this year will determine the long-term strength and viability of Connecticut’s economic recovery and job growth.

Your presence at Connecticut Business Day sends a strong message that businesses are a part of the solution.

Valley Business Network 4/5/2023 7:45 AM - 4/5/2023 9:15 AM

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 09:04:17 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.

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: No Cost/ Low-Cost Ways to Protect Your Data 4/6/2023 8:15 AM - 4/6/2023 9:00 AM

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 08:28:57 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 No Cost/ Low-Cost Ways to Protect Your Data – Tom Parnon, Blue Hill Data Services™ | CAPS | XyberNET

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.)

WIN - Women In Networking Council Monthly Meeting 4/11/2023 9:00 AM - 4/11/2023 10:00 AM

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 09:20:05 GMT

This month's topic: Vision Board Creation led by Monica Leggett, New Steps Life Coaching

Due to our special topic - WIN is meeting in-person only this month.

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.
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.

Seeds to Leads Networking Group Open House 4/12/2023 7:45 AM - 4/12/2023 9:15 AM

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 08:58:21 GMT

Online Registration has closed for this event. Walk-ins are welcome and we hope you will still join us!

Join us for this special in-person only meeting to learn more about the Seeds to Leads Networking Group PLUS participate in a workshop on "How to craft a riveting 30-secons commercial" fearturing Doug Rawady from Sandler Training. Added bonus - light bites and coffee.

About the Workshop: You typically have less than 30 seconds to get a person’s attention and establish a reason to engage in conversation. You not only need to be different, but you also need to bring value. The 30-Second Commercial quickly lets people know what you do and how your service may be relevant to their situation or to someone they may know. It clearly establishes why people seek you out, not telling them what you do for them. You may have heard this referred to as your “elevator pitch,” but you’ll find out that it’s used far more frequently outside of an elevator.

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.

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.)

CXL - Bridgeport Islanders Multi-Chamber Networking Event 4/12/2023 5:30 PM - 4/12/2023 9:30 PM

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 12:49:38 GMT

The Bridgeport Islanders made a difficult decision to cancel this Networking Event tomorrow due to the lack of advance tickets sold. Those who have purchased tickets for tomorrow evening will be refunded directly through the Islanders. We look forward to the opportunity to have this event during the next season.

Come down to Total Mortgage Arena on Wednesday, April 12th for the Bridgeport Islanders Multi-Chamber Networking Event. Join with local members from Chambers around the region for a pre-game social gathering in the Mason's Bar hospitality space. The event will begin at 5:30PM.

Tickets for the event are $30.00 and include 2 drink vouchers per ticket. Please input our chamber's promo code to purchase tickets: GREATERVALLEY

Ticket Delivery: Following your purchase, you will receive an email from FEVO with instructions to digitally access your ticket(s) via your Total Mortgage Arena account. Also included is a unique link to add to your group. Please share the event with your friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, etc. via text, email, and social media to extend to them this special offer!

A Conversation with the Valley Legislative Delegation 4/14/2023 7:30 AM - 4/14/2023 9:30 AM

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 13:15:02 GMT

Online registration has closed for this event. Walk-ins are welcome. We hope that you will join us in the morning.

With the Legislative session in Hartford underway, please join us for this annual conversation with the members of our local Legislative Delegation to discuss issues impacting the Valley business community.

Check-in, light refreshments and networking - 7:30 am
Program - 8:00 am.

Valley Business Network 4/19/2023 7:45 AM - 4/19/2023 9:15 AM

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 09:04:33 GMT

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

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.)

Healthcare Council Monthly Meeting 4/21/2023 8:15 AM - 4/21/2023 9:30 AM

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 09:23:21 GMT

Please join us for our monthly meeting.

Topic: Home Care in CT: The present. The future. What you need to know.
Presenters: Panel Discussion moderated by Michael Savoie, Executive Home Care

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 Shelton schools are cancelled or delayed, the meeting will be virtual only.

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 4/26/2023 7:45 AM - 4/26/2023 9:00 AM

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 08:58:39 GMT

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

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.)

FUEL Connect - Game Night 4/27/2023 5:30 PM - 4/27/2023 7:00 PM

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 12:01:25 GMT

Join us for a board game challenge at Quail & Ale Neighborhood Pub. Admission includes delicious food, great networking, board games and more. Cash Bar.

FUEL is the committee of the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce that represents the interests of the region’s young professionals (21-40). FUEL’s efforts concentrate on business and career development and networking, social and cultural involvement, and community activism with the goal of connecting young professionals to our community to ensure that the region is the premier place to live, work, and play. After all, we are the leaders of tomorrow.

About our destination: The Quail & Ale is the newest addition to the Naugatuck Valley’s exciting restaurant scene. Located in the historic “brewery building” the Quail & Ale is a casual and unique dining experience. Exciting things are happening this winter at the Quail & Ale. Our rotating menu will feature some winter favorites like our top-selling French Onion Soup, Creamy Tomato Bisque, Rice Crispy Tempura Shrimp, Cast Iron Chicken Parmesan, The QNA Signature Burger, Grilled Salmon, Grown Up Grilled Cheese Sandwiches and our Steak Frites featuring a 12 oz Certified Angus NY Strip and Homemade Home Fries. Our menu changes weekly so make sure to check in on our Facebook and Instagram pages! And don’t forget about our fun winter cocktail menu to help you combat those winter doldrums! Got whiskey? We’ve got our whiskey of the week program going all winter long as well so come on down and try some fun and tasty bourbons, ryes, scotches, Irish & Japanese whiskeys! The best whiskey list in the area by far!