Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce
Serving the Wallingford and North Haven Business Communities
Wallingford: 203-269-9891 • North Haven: 203-234-0332 • www.quinncham.com
Contents
Beatles Bash “Beatles Bash”
Corporate Sponsorship Featuring “1964 The Tribute “
Business Partner (“Best Beatles Band on Earth,” Rolling Stone Magazine)
Annual Meeting
Board Nominations Sponsors to Date:
Mini Membership Marathon BYK, USA, Inc., Ulbrich Stainless Steels,
QGolf League Attorney John Mezzanotte, Component Engineers, Inc.
Score
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Read Aloud Program
Choate Rosemary Hall Grounds
Tom Groves Golf Tourney 333 Christian Street, Wallingford
Donation Drive 7:00PM - 9:00PM
New Members $35.00 per ticket
ATHENA Luncheon Limited Seating - Rain or Shine!
ATHENA Nomination Forms
Bring your own chairs or blankets
Outdoor Advertising
Noteworthy News
QNET
Hot Deals and Job Postings
Pet Advantage Program
Wal-Mart Rx Discount Card
Aetna Affordable Benefits For Tickets, contact the Quinnipiac Chamber at
Wallingford EDC Article
203-269-9891/203-234-0332 or email qcc@quinncham.com.
Toyota Presents Oakdale Visit - www.1964thetribute.com to learn more about the band!
Theatre Events
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2011 2011
BYK-USA, Inc., Client Server Technology,
Cytec Industries, Lipper International, Inc.,
Nucor Steel Connecticut, Inc.,
SNP Technologies, Inc., Workforce Alliance
2011 Business Partners
Diversified Employment Services, Inc.,
Burzenski & Co., P.C., Covanta Energy,
Hospital of Saint Raphael, Michael’s Trattoria,
Naugatuck Savings Bank, TD Bank, United Illuminating
69th Annual Meeting & Luncheon
Thursday, May 19, 2011
12:00 - 2:00 PM, $40.00 per person
More Information To Follow...
Robert’s
Sponsors To Date: Chrysler Dodge
Election of Board of Directors, Recognition of Outgoing Directors/State of the QChamber, Scholarships
If you are interested in attending, email maribel@quinncham.com or call 269-9891/234-0332.
Register online at www.quinncham.com
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Board of Directors
Nominations
In accordance with our By-Laws, a slate of Directors will be presented to the membership for a vote at
our Annual Meeting and Luncheon to be held on May 19, 2011.
The Board of Directors of our chamber serves a very important function. It is the policy-making group
that influences the direction and program of work of this vital organization which represents over 700+
area businesses and over 20,000 employees.
We need you or someone who would serve our chamber as a decision-maker. The commitment
involves: 10 meetings per year; partaking in one major event or committee and being an ambassador
for our chamber!
Please use the form below to nominate a candidate of your choice (it CAN be YOU) and return no later
than Friday, May 6, 2011.
Please fill out and return to Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce - 100 South Turnpike Road,
Wallingford, CT 06492 or FAX back - 269-1358 or email robin@quinncham.com
Thank you!
Name of Nominee____________________________________________________________________
Company __________________________________________________________________________
Nominator _________________________________________________________________________
Company__________________________________________________________________________
Reason____________________________________________________________________________
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Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce Mini Membership Marathon
April 13th - May 13!
Don’t miss this great opportunity at the QChamber! We are starting an exciting new
“Mini Membership Marathon” with great prizes. “It’s Five O’clock Somewhere”
happy hour parties and just plain fun! No Cold Calling!
Meet, mingle, network and get a discount on your membership dues!
This mini marathon will last one month - which will let you network with your friends, colleagues and
associates and at your own pace, bring in new members to the QChamber family. No Cold Calling!
Do you have that one person or company in the back of your mind that you think might benefit from
joining the QChamber but haven’t gotten around to contacting them? Just bringing in one new member
qualifies you for a discount off your membership dues. The more new members you sign up, the bigger
discount off your dues and you have a month to do it! We will also have fantastic 1st, 2nd and 3rd place
prizes for the most memberships sold (more information about that later)!
If you are interested in learning more, contact dee@quinncham.com or call 203-269-9891/
203-234-0332
2011 QGolf League
Tuesdays at Tradition !
FORE! I know it’s early –
but we have to look forward to something!
• $600 per person QChamber members/$700 non members (put $100 towards your membership)
• 9 holes - cart - green fees - weekly drink ticket and end of league party!
• Starts April 26th through August 23rd
• Shot gun at 5:00 PM
• Mix it up Men & Women
• Limited Spots
If you are interested in participating in this league click here. If you have any questions email
cindy@quinncham.com.
Score Appointments at the QChamber
As an added benefit for the members of the QChamber we have partnered with SCORE Volunteers.
Appointments are taken for the third Wednesday of each month at 9:00AM, 10:00AM or 11:00AM.
Score Volunteers will be here on Wednesday, April 20th to offer free and confidential mentoring to
small business entrepreneurs. They are real-world professionals with time-tested knowledge who
donate thousands of hours to help businesses succeed. Counselors have experience in such
areas as marketing, management, business plan preparation and more.
Call the QChamber at 203-269-9891 or email maribel@quinncham.com, if you would like to schedule
an appointment or for more information.
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Volunteers Needed For 13th Annual Read Aloud Day!
Graciously Sponsored by:
The Quinnipiac Chamber and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield are please to announce the 12 Annual
Read Aloud! Volunteers will share some of their business background and then read a story to their
class.
Date: Friday, May 6, 2011
Time: 9:15 - 10:00 am
Place: Wallingford and North Haven First Grade Classes
If you are interested in reading to a first grade class, please contact Liz at 203-269-9891 or email
liz@quinncham.com.
27th Annual Tom Groves Golf Classic!
Save the Date! - Monday, September 12, 2011
The Farms Country Club, 180 Cheshire Rd., Wallingford
$220 per player
Sponsors To Date
Diamond Sponsors: Golf Cart Sponsor:
Sponsorships Available!
Many levels to match your needs. Get your company name out there in style!
If you are interested in playing or for sponsorship information email, maribel@quinncham.com or
click here for more information.
Knee-High Academy Donation Drive for Victims in Japan
Knee-High Academy located on 43 Hall Avenue, Wallingford is having a donation drive for victims in
Japan. Camila will be making a shipment on April 15th but if there are donations after that, she will do
another shipment at the end of the this month.
If you would like to make a donation these are the items in need as well as monetary donations:
Shampoo, International Phone Cards, Body Wash, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Washcloths, Deodorant,
Blankets, Nylon rope—1/4”, Flashlights, Gloves, Dust Masks, Powdered Milk, Hand Sanitizer, Water
Purification Tablets, Antibacterial Soap, Nonperishable Foods (specifically foods high in protein), Baby
Food, Instant Foods, Dietary Supplements, Bandages & Gauze (4x4), Clothing, and Diapers.
For more information contact, Camila Gabriel at (203) 600-2888 or email her at
Camilagabriel@knee-highacademy.com.
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New Membership Investors
Welcome Them...Patronize Them...Recommend Them
Adler Travel Agency Connecticut Physical Therapy
2323 Whitney Avenue 850 No. Main Street, Bldg 1, Suite 3B
Hamden, CT 06518 Wallingford, CT 06492
John Weinstein Cassandra Como
(203) 288-8100 (203) 265-3790
www.adlertravel.com www.physiocorp.com
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Country Landscaping, LLC
86 North Main Street 62 Dead Hill Road
Wallingford, CT 06492 Durham, CT 06422
Elizabeth Glynn Nick Onofrio
(203) 741-2371 (203)996-7564
www.wfhm.com/elizabeth-glynn Lia Sophia Jewelry
Macksimum Memories Photography Studio, 1 Davenport Place
LLC Wallingford, CT 06492
145 Quinnipiac Street (203) 843-4378
Wallingford, CT 06492 Lynelle Prast
Bill Mack www.liasophia.com/lynelleprast
(203) 265-6724
www.macksimummemories.com
12th ATHENA Leadership Awards®
Luncheon
Honorary Chair, Peyton R. Patterson,
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
NewAlliance Bank
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Luncheon 12:00 – 2:00 pm
Place: Oakdale Theatre
$40.00 per person
Event Presenter Sponsors to Date:
Robert’s Chrysler Quinnipiac Chamber
Board of Directors
Dodge
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The ATHENA Leadership Awards® Instructions
The ATHENA Leadership Awards® actively supports and celebrates the ATHENA
mission of supporting, developing and honoring women leaders, inspiring women to achieve their
full potential—creating balance in leadership worldwide. The ATHENA Leadership Award® honors
individuals who strive toward the highest levels of personal and professional accomplishment,
who excel in their chosen field, devote time and energy to their community in a meaningful way,
and forge paths of leadership for other women to follow.
THE CRITERIA
ATHENA Recipients must meet each of the following three criteria:
• Demonstrate excellence, creativity and initiative in their business or profession
• Provide valuable service to improve the quality of life for others in their community
• Assist women in reaching their full leadership potential
COMPLETING THE FORM
• Nominations for the ATHENA Leadership Award® must be submitted using this nomination form
• To access the electronic version of this form, please visit www.athenainternational.org
• You may include two additional pages of supporting documents (i.e. resume, cv, etc.)
• The information submitted should support the award criteria of achievement, leadership and service.
RETURN COMPLETED FORM TO:
Quinnipiac Chamber Of Commerce, 100 South Turnpike Road, Wallingford, CT 06492 or fax it to
us at 203-269-1358 or email to maribel@quinncham.com.
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ATHENA Leadership Award® Nomination Form (page 1 of 2)
Date ________________________________________
NOMINEE
Name______________________________________________________________________
Home Address_______________________________________________________________
City ___________________________State/Province ________Zip/Postal Code ___________
Phone _____________________________ Email ___________________________________
Company/Organization Name___________________________________________________
Title/Position ________________________________________________________________
Business Address ____________________________________________________________
City ___________________________State/Province ________Zip/Postal Code ___________
Work Phone ___________________ Business Email ________________________________
NOMINATOR
Name______________________________________________________________________
Company/Organization Name___________________________________________________
Business Address ____________________________________________________________
City ___________________________State/Province ________Zip/Postal Code ___________
Phone _____________________ Email ___________________________________________
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Outdoor Advertising Opportunities!
Billboard Program
Join the over 100 chamber members that have taken advantage of Outdoor advertising through the
QChamber billboard program!
Sign up for 1 - 13 periods at $800.00 each period - any poster in North Haven, Wallingford, Meriden or
New Haven (your choice of location and date of posting depending on if available). Share it with
someone or go alone!
CBS Outdoor will be having an informational meeting on Thursday, April 21 at 12:00pm at the
Quinnipiac Chamber. If interested call Cindy at 203-269-9891 or cindy@quinncham.com!
Noteworthy News
• Congratulations to Press/Cuozzo Realtors, the Hamden-based real estate company who is
celebrating it’s 21 years in service. For more information visit them at www.presscuozzo.com.
• Gateway Community College’s Continuing Education and Workforce Development Division
has been awarded grant funding from the Connecticut State Legislature to provide free entry-level
training to individuals who are unemployed, or under-employed, but aspire to be pharmacy
technicians and certified nurses’ assistants (CNAs). For more information about these or other
educational training opportunities, contact Ann Cohen at 203-285-2302 or
acohen@gwcc.commnet.edu.
• Naugatuck Savings Bank is hosting a free Shred-it Day on Saturday, April 23rd from 9:00 am to
12:00 pm at the following locations: Meriden - 1295 East Main Street, Naugatuck - 1430 New Haven
Road, Waterbury - 910 Wolcott Street and Woodbury - 670 Main Street South. For more information
visit them at www.naugatucksavingsbank.com.
• Congratulations to Covidien who was named “Corporate Citizen of the Year” by Business
New Haven.
• Congratulations to Mark Candido, Quinnipiac Bank & Trust Company who was named “Small
Businessperson of the Year” by Business New Haven.
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QNet Meeting
The QChamber’s Q-Network Group encourages proactive development of prospects, sales, networking
and business development by building long standing relationships among network team members.
QNET Meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 8:00 AM at the QChamber Office, 100 South Turnpike
Road, Wallingford.
For more information, email liz@quinncham.com or call 269-9891/234-0332.
Hot Deals and Job Posting!
It’s quick! It’s easy! It’s effective!
Post your job openings or specials on http://www.quinncham.com!
Log into your chamber member portal to list your employment opportunities or advertise your own
store special!
• Access www.chamberlogin.com
• Enter your login name and password.
• Click Job Postings or Hot Deals in the left-hand menu.
• Click Add a Job Posting or Add a Hot Deal.
• Complete the fields in the Add a New Job Posting or Add a New Hot Deal screen.
Upon approval, your job posting will appear on http://www.quinncham.com within your Member
Information Page and by category in a special location for job postings.
Your Hot Deal will appear by your member name in the Business Directory, on your Member
Information Page and by category in a special listing of Hot Deals.
For more information contact Maribel at 269-9891/234-0332 or email maribel@quinncham.com.
Insurance for Pets! Free Pharmacy Discount Card
Chamber Pet For Chamber Members
Advantage Program
The Connecticut Chamber of
Stoli Semrau 5% chamber member discount Commerce, administered by
The policy features include: Chamber Insurance Trust will offer Chamber
• Straight 80% Reimbursement After Deductible Member employers and employees, as well as
• Choose Any Vet Anywhere their families a free discount pharmacy card good
• Simple, Fast Claims Process at any Wal-Mart or Sam’s pharmacy. The
• No Annual Limits or Age Restrictions. program is administered by The Macaluso Group.
To learn more about pet insurance and the Pets For more information contact, Aaron Glick,
Best pet insurance plans and the discounted Chamber Insurance Trust 1-800-953-4467 or
Chamber Pets opportunity, please visit email aglick@cfr.com.
www.chamberpets.com.
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Aetna To Offer Unique and Affordable Benefits Package To
Chamber of Commerce Members
Aetna has announced a new product offering specifically designed for the more than 40,000
Connecticut Chamber of Commerce members. Through the new “Integrated Benefit Solution,”
Connecticut small businesses can obtain affordable health insurance and complimentary benefits
through a single source.
Integrated Benefit Solution
As part of this program, chamber members can initially choose any Aetna Small Group plan design.
This includes several consumer-directed, HSA-compatible options. With these Small Group plans,
chamber members will also receive access to Aetna’s industry-leading online tools, as well as other
Aetna resources specifically designed for small businesses:
• The recently launched small business “tax credit calculator.” This tool may be able to quickly help
small business owners determine if their companies are eligible for a tax credit through the
Affordable Care Act.
• The Aetna Resource Connection, which gives participating small businesses access to discounts on
a variety of services.
After selecting a Small Group plan, chamber members then have the exclusive opportunity to offer
additional coverage by combining their health insurance plan with one of Aetna’s Hospital Indemnity
Plan options. If purchased, these plans provide consumers with a flat dollar payment for a hospital stay,
as well as a per diem payment for each day in the hospital.
These payments are often used for expenses directly associated with a hospital stay, such as
deductibles, co-pays and coinsurance. The payments may also be used for indirect costs such as
travel expenses, child or elder care, and loss of income—anything the member wishes.
Finally, Chamber members can add an optional dental plan to their benefit package. They can choose
from 100 percent preventative group dental coverage or the Vital Saving by Aetna® discount program.
The Vital Savings program provides discounts on dental services from participating Aetna Dental
Access® providers ranging from 15 to 50 percent.
The Integrated Benefit Solution is being sold by local agents who are also Chamber of Commerce
members, with plan effective dates starting March 1. chamber members from any Connecticut
Chamber of Commerce can receive a quote for their business by calling the Chamber Insurance Trust
at 1-800-953-4467.
Earth Day Celebration Announcement
The North Haven Conservation Commission is sponsoring its third annual Earth Day Celebration on
Friday, April 15th from 5:30 pm til 8:30 pm at the North Haven Middle School located on Bailey Road.
The theme this year is pesticides. Any North Haven company that uses environmentally friendly prod-
ucts or uses recycled materials is welcome to participate. There is no cost and a table will be provided.
If interested in participating or if you would like any further information please contact Sandy Stetson at
203-239-0449.
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