Greater Valley Chamber Events Newswire

Valley Business Network (VBN) 8/6/2025 7:45 AM - 8/6/2025 9:15 AM

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 17:52:59 GMT

This group is meeting in-person only

Coffee & General Networking: 7:45 am - 8:00 am; Meeting starts promptly at 8:00 am.

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 to belong to this referral group.
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 Council Monthy Meeting 8/7/2025 8:15 AM - 8/7/2025 9:15 AM

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 18:15:47 GMT

Topic: Fall Meeting/Seminar Planning Session & Other Hot Topic Discussion

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 8/12/2025 9:00 AM - 8/12/2025 10:00 AM

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 18:00:27 GMT

This month's topic: Summer Field Trip - Women in Non-Profit Leadership

Join us outside under the pavilion at the Boys & Girls Club for an informal conversation with some of our Valley area women in non-profit leadership:

Shaye Roscoe & Nicole Stere, Boys & Girls Club
Nancy Hamson, Valley Council Health & Human Service Organizations
Allison Wysota, Adam's House
Tanaya Henry, Traveler on a Mission

Learn why they decided to go into non-profit leadership - along with the specific organization/mission, how they overcome industry challenges, and more. Be sure to bring your questions.

In addition, we will be announcing the 2025 panelists for PowHERful Conversations!

There is plenty of parking in their main lot. Follow the signs to the pavilion.

This group is mostly meeting in-person and offers a link to join the meeting virtually if you prefer for those meetings. There are a few meetings during the year when they will meet offsite from the Chamber office and those will be in-person only.

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. They meet the 2nd 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.

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 $78,000 has been distributed to 86 women-owned businesses in our #ValleyCT. They also have a named fund through the Valley Community Foundation.

Please note:
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.
There is a separate annual fee to belong to the group. For more information 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 held virtually only.

Seeds to Leads Networking Group 8/13/2025 7:45 AM - 8/13/2025 9:00 AM

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 17:16:12 GMT

This group is meeting in-person only.

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.

Coffee & Informal Networking 7:45 am; Meeting starts promptly at 8:00 am.

Please note:
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.

Healthcare Council Monthly Meeting 8/15/2025 8:00 AM - 8/15/2025 9:15 AM

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 18:34:12 GMT

Please join us for our monthly meeting.

Topic: Understanding & Uniting Against Ageism
In this presentation, we define ageism and how it shows up in ourselves, in others, in institutions, and in policy. We talk about the negative impacts of ageism on our health, wellbeing, lifespan, and economic security. We also consider strategies for reducing ageism, including practical things that individuals, organizations, and communities can do.

Presenter: Jane Fisher, Owner, Certified Senior Advisor (CSA®), Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Owner, Oasis Senior Advisors of Central CT

Anyone interested in learning more about the monthly topic is welcome to attend.

Coffee & informal networking 8:00 am; Meeting & program start promptly at 8:15 am.

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. The Healthcare Council meets the third Friday of each month.

Please note:
Membership in the Greater Valley Chamber is required to become a regular member of the group.
Additional annual 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 School are cancelled or delayed, the meeting will held virtually only - those who have pre-registered will receive an email with a link to access the online meeting.

Valley Business Network (VBN) 8/20/2025 7:45 AM - 8/20/2025 9:15 AM

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 17:53:11 GMT

This group is meeting in-person only

Coffee & General Networking: 7:45 am - 8:00 am; Meeting starts promptly at 8:00 am.

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.

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 8/27/2025 7:45 AM - 8/27/2025 9:00 AM

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 17:16:27 GMT

This group is meeting in-person only.

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

Coffee & Informal Networking 7:45 am; Meeting starts promptly at 8:00 am.

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.