Don't miss the March Business After Hours which will be held at Sally Bowman Real Estate, 200 Old Town Rd., this Thursday, March 11th, from 5-7pm. Co-sponsor is Ackerman Interiors. Wear your green and join us for networking, prizes and Irish fare! Contact the Chamber if you will attend.
This is the final week to receive a reduced vendor fee for the 10th Annual Home, Garden & Business Expo which will be held on Saturday, April 10th from 9am-2pm at CheshireHigh School. Consider one our various sponsor opportunities for this popular and well attended event! The Kiwanis Breakfast kicks off the event at 8am. Special thanks to our major sponsors: Town of Cheshire Beautification Committee, FF Hitchcock Oil, MidState Medical Ctr., and People's United Bank.
Congratulations to the following Chamber members who received 2009 Town Beautification Awards: Artsplace, 1220 Waterbury Rd.; Dunkin’ Donuts, 461 West Main St.; Elle Salon & Spa, 471 West Main St.; Miele LawOffices, 396 South Main St.; 129 On Main Salon & Spa, 129 Main St., and Paul Fitzsimmons, Parks & Recreation Dept.
Family Martial Arts and Fitness has developed a free outreach program for community members and groups. Recognizing that violence can strike anyone at anytime, this month’s instructional program provides a basic seminar in self defense for women and youths. The 1 and a half hour program is designed first and foremost to help participants avoid violent or dangerous situations. No prior martial arts experience is required. The seminar is free and is offered at 490 Cornwall Ave., Cheshire at 2:00 PM. To register call 203.439.9193. Family Martial Arts and Fitness is owned and managed by Master Gary Baylor.
NEi Financial, LLC today announced thatits founder,Robert W. de Jongh, has qualified for membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT). MDRT is a highly prestigious industry group that honors today’s life insurance professionals for the significant success they have achieved in meeting their clients’ needs and the important role they play as industry leaders. NEi Financial, LLC is a leading financial services firm in the area which focuses on helping its clients meet their needs for financial services with a wide range of investments, life insurance and annuity products.
Congratulations to Judi Ackerman of Ackerman Interiors for being selected by HGTV (Home and Garden Television) to be showcased on their website, HGTV.com in the Designers Portfolio section of their site. Judi and her sister Jan have been recognized with photos and descriptions of some of their completed design projects. Please visit the site at http://www.hgtv.com/designers-portfolio/main/index.html. In the search box, enter "Ackerman" to view 20 of their latest designs. Designer's Portfolio received more than 63 million page views last year.
The Blue Jeans Ball will be held Thursday, March 25th, at Villa Rossa in Waterbury. Family Services of Greater Waterbury is hosting a night of hors d’oeuvres, wine and comedy. John Milone, of Milone & MacBroom, will receive an award. To purchase tickets, please go to the website at www.familyservicesgw.org or call 203-591-2390. Tickets are $35 per person. It is open seating unless you reserve a table for 10 guests. The event starts at 6pm at Villa Rosa (Ponte Club) 380 Farmwood Rd., Waterbury.
