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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 Visit the Expo and Enjoy the BAH!
Business Expo
Thursday, April 8th - 12:30 - 4:30pm, BAH 5:00pm
Annual Meeting & Luncheon Showcasing over 60 businesses
Board Nomination Free Giveaways, Raffle Prizes and Networking
2010 Corporate Sponsors Meet Matt Galko and see Davidson Co. #20 SK Light Car;
2010 Business Partners Walk through North Haven Police Command Center;
Membership Drive
2010 Dodge Challenger courtesy Robert’s Chrysler Dodge.
Career Connection Online Luncheon 11:30 - 12:30pm - $15.00 per person
Read Aloud Day Program
QGolf League 68th Annual Meeting & Luncheon
QChamber Wellness Thursday, June 3, 2010
Villa Capri Restaurant - 906 No. Colony Road, Wallingford
Score
12:00 - 2:00 PM, $35.00 per person
QWIN Program
QBikers
Sponsors
QNet 1 & 2
Tom Groves Golf
Billboard Program
Solutions EAP Program Robert’s Chrysler Dodge
New Members Guest Speaker: Kenneth Zercie, Director,
Noteworthy News Division of Scientific Services
Department of Public Safety, Forensic Science
Real Estate Journal
Election of Board of Directors. Recognition of Outgoing Directors/
Pet Advantage Program State of the QChamber, Scholarships, ! Shining Star Awards
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 June 3, 2010
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 850+
area businesses and over 25,000 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 7, 2010.
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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Thank You! 2010 Corporate Sponsors
BYK-USA, Inc., Client Server Technology, Cytec Industries, Lipper International, Inc.,
Nucor Steel Connecticut, Inc., SNP Technologies, Inc., Workforce Alliance
Thank You! 2010 Business Partners
Burzenski and Co., P.C., Covanta Energy Corporation,
Diversified Employment Services, Inc., Hospital of Saint Raphael, MedicareCT.com,
Michael’s Trattoria, Naugatuck Savings Bank, TD Bank, Wallingford Frame N’ Art, LLC
Are You Available Tuesday, April 27 or Wednesday April 28?
The QChamber invites you to participate in our Phone-A-Thon Campaign!
• 31/2 hours one day (either morning, 8:30 - noon or afternoon session, 12:30 - 4:00pm
• Free training session from a professional consultant on how to make a successful sales call!
• Prospect lists will be provided
• Be part of a team - network with other business people all doing the same thing as you!
• Great Prizes for the top sales people!
Contact: dee@quinncham.com or call the Chamber at 203-269-9891 for more information or if you
would like to participate.
Free! Sign Up Now! Career Connection Online
Career Connection Online is an interactive online connection between students, teachers and the
business community to give students first-hand exposure to the world of business. This is the time for
you to sign up on the Career Connection Online on the QChamber website! We need to populate the
business listings to allow interaction between the schools and our business community!
Please take 5 minutes and sign up your business.
1. Log on to www.quinncham.com
2. Quick click “Career Connection” tab on left and follow directions.
For more information: email cindy@quinncham.com or call 269-9891
Partially funded by Ulbrich Stainless Steels and Wal-Mart.
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Volunteers Needed For 12th 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 7, 2010
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
9th Year! Tuesdays at Tradition - QGolf League!
• $500 per person QChamber members/$600 non members
• 9 holes - cart - green fees - weekly drink ticket and end of league party!
• Starts May 11th through August 24th
• Shot gun at 5:00 PM
• Mix it up Men & Women
• Limited Spots
If you are interested in participating in this league contact cindy@quinncham.com or call 269-9891/
234-0332. Register online at www.quinncham.com
QChamber Wellness Program
Assist Workers With Busy Lives And To Be Better Employees
Guest Speaker: Bud Wassell, Solutions Employee Assistance Program
Date: Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Time: 8:00 - 9:30 AM
Place: Gaylord Specialty Healthcare, (Chauncey Pavilion) Gaylord Farm Road, Wallingford
Cost: $10.00 Members/$15.00 Non Members
How do Work/Life Services help your employee to balance multiple responsibilities at work and at
hope? Most importantly, how do they help your organization be more productive and efficient.
• Child Care, Elder Care and other family responsibilities can be a huge drain on productivity
• You will lear how Work/Life services have a positive impact on Employee Wellness, Job Satisfaction,
Productivity, Absenteeism, Turnover and Retention
• Findings from various studies will be presented and discussed
• A demonstration of web-based Work/Life services will show you how easy and cost effective it is to
get started.
If you would like to attend this program contact dee@quinncham.com. We welcome any QChamber
member to join us at our monthly Wellness meetings held the 2nd Friday of the month from 8 to
9:30am at the QChamber office.
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Q*WIN (Women In Networking) presents…
Networking Event
Date: Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Place: Brother’s Restaurant - 33 North Cherry Street, Wallingford
Cost: $15.00 Members/$20.00 Non-Members (Selected Menu will be provided)
This is an informal group of business women who get together on a monthly basis to exchange ideas,
help each other, network and build their business. If you would like to attend or are interested in
participating in this innovative group, email liz@quinncham.com or call 269-9891/234-0332.
QChamber Bikers
The Quinnipiac Chamber Bikers is a motorcycle riding group comprised of business professionals who
also happen to enjoy riding motorcycles. It is the goal of the group to promote safe riding, camaraderie,
and the exchange of business contacts among the riders while enjoying our favorite hobby. All brands
and type of motorcycles are welcome to join us as we tour the scenic roads of CT and learn about each
other’s businesses.
For more information, please contact Bruce Anesi at 203-689-9029 or email maribel@quinncham.com
if you would like to be added to the committee.
QNet 1 & 2 - NETWORKING Groups!
The QChambers’ Q-Network Group encourages proactive development of prospects, sales, networking
and business development by building long standing relationships among network team members.
• QNET 1: Meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday
• QNET 2: Meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday
Both meet at 7:30 AM at the QChamber Office, 100 South Turnpike Road, Wallingford. Both Groups
recruiting members.
For more information, email liz@quinncham.com or call 269-9891/234-0332. Visit us At the Expo!
26th Annual Tom Groves Golf Classic!
Save the Date! - Monday, September 13, 2010
The Farms Country Club, 180 Cheshire Rd., Wallingford
$220.00 per player
(Individual Players Only - 4 easy payments of $55.00 - Visa or MasterCard Only)
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 call
269-9891/234-0332. If you are interested in being on this working committee, contact
cindy@quinncham.com. Visit Us At The Expo!
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Why Outdoor Advertising??
It’s that simple! According to The Arbitron Outdoor Study (2005) people are spending
more time driving in their cars and walking in the cities than ever before. Hence, in
greater numbers and for longer periods, America is exposed to outdoor advertising.
Outdoor advertising is ALWAYS ON!
The QChamber and CBS Outdoor are offering our QChamber members a great
advertising tool at a fraction of the cost if you were to go direct!!
You get:
• 4 Billboards (of the same design) for 22 to 28 days
• Billboards located primarily in Wallingford, North Haven,
Meriden and New Haven.
• Location list available upon signed contract & payment !
• 2/3 Billboard - $1012.00 (2 billboards) 2/3 Billboard - $2,024.00 (4 billboards)
or 1/3 Billboard $1012 (4 billboards)
…..Price includes design & production
• I-91 billboards available periodically
For more options and information contact cindy@quinncham.com
or call 203-269-9891
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Solutions Employee Assistance Program
Designed for Chamber Members, Small or Large, Discounted Rates.
• Provide this valuable service to your employees and family
• Protect your business
• Make an investment in your most valuation asset, your employee!
Solutions Employee Assistance Program will improve employee productivity and effectiveness
by:
• Assisting employees and their family members with all personal concerns, large or small.
• Coaching managers and supervisors to be effective with employees who have performance or
behavioral problems.
• Reaching employees earlier through our program design and minimizing the impact of personal
issues on the job.
Your employees get quick get quick, convenient and highly professional assistance for:
• A free, confidential counseling session
• Referral to appropriate, qualified resources
For more information contact Solutions at (800) 526-3485 or go to www.solutions-eap.com.
New Membership Investors
Welcome Them...Patronize Them...Recommend Them
Davidson Company, Inc. Connecticut Business Alliance, LLC
25 Research Parkway P.O. Box 6007
Wallingford, CT 06492 Wallingford, CT 06492
Tim Rowe Carl Helming
(203) 265-5533 (203) 269-9835
www.davidsonspecfoods.com www.ctbusinessalliance.com
Food Service/Consulting Networking/Leads Groups
Good Feet Store ABC Cosmopolitan Limousines
209 Universal Ave., North 1071 Middletown Ave.
North Haven, CT 06473 North Haven, CT 06473
Joe Gallagher Ed McDougal
(203) 239-1100 (203) 239-3352
Medical Services Trucking/Transport
Sun Nails and Spa First American Capital Group
824D East Center Street 605 Washington Avenue
Wallingford, CT 06492 North Haven, CT 06473
Jenny Suk Hong Mark Farrell
(203) (203) 239-2224
Homecare for Older Adults Financial Planning
The Center Restaurant
18 Center Street
Wallingford, CT 06492
Kallay Williams
(203) 949-1617
Caterers/Restaurants
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Noteworthy News
• The Branding Company Inc. is excited to announce its new interactive ecommerce option for
placing promotion product orders on their website. Please feel free to visit the website
www.thebrandingcompanyusa.com and click “Shop Online”. For further comments or questions
please contact Patrick Muli at 203-793-1923.
• Robert’s Chrysler Dodge present their 2nd Annual All Mopar Car and Truck Show on Sunday,
June 6th from 9:00 - 3:00 PM at 120 So. Broad Street Meriden, CT 06450, Free Admission. For
more information visit www.MoparsinMotion.com.
• Congratulations to Albert Scafati, Sr. Commercial Advisor, Press/Cuozzo Commercial Realtors
who has sold 340 Old Maple Avenue, North Haven, a 4,960 sf office/industrial building situated
on .57 acre. Press/Cuozzo Realtors provides the services of a Commercial/Industrial Division,
Residential Brokerage, Senior Real Estate Services and Relocation Services. For more information
call 203-288-1900.
• Congratulations to Tara Amodio with M Salon and her husband Jimmy on the birth of their
daughter Avery Elizabeth, born March 8th.
• Congratulations to Christine Mansfield, President and CEO, Discovery Training Services on
being nominated one of eight Remarkable Business Women in Greater Hartford. Christine will
be recognized at an Award Luncheon on May 5th from 11:30AM - 1:30PM at the CT Convention
Center if you would like to attend this event go to http://www.hartfordbusiness.com/events.php.
• Congratulations to Jeffrey Donofrio managing partner and co-founder of Ciulla & Donofrio, LLP
who has been named one of five trustees to The Saint Raphael Foundation, the philanthropic
branch of the Saint Raphael Healthcare Systems.
• Congratulations to Nanette Pastore who has been named Manager of the Guilford and Clinton
sales offices of H. Pearce Co., Realtors. Previously, she supervised the operations of those offices
in the Wallingford regional office of the real estate company.
• The ShopRite of Meriden, soon to be Wallingford, would like to recognize the following
employees for passing the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals: Dan Macioce,
Audrey Valerio, Jodi Hoag, Dave Mitnick, Mary Doolittle, Debra Yard, Mo Carpio, and Joe Pyne. In
addition, the most recent employees to become certified are Rosanne Rideout, Dan Heltke, John
Gallant, Ernie Trent, Stephanie Stone, Michael Parlatore, Bobbie Ann Gorneault, Cruz Leon, Dave
Heltke, and Brian Harkins. Food Safety Programs provide retailers the information and tools they
need to ensure they are properly protecting consumers by selling safe and wholesome food and
operating within the scope of regulatory requirements and best practices
• League of Women Voters of Cheshire/Wallingford awards a scholarship each spring to support
Cheshire & Wallingford resident who is resuming her education. For the scholarship application
may be found on the league’s website www.lwvct.org/lwvcw. Mail complete application by April
27th to Donna Brown , 525 Squire Hill Road, Cheshire, CT 06410.
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Noteworthy News (continued)
• The Mesite Family is proud and very excited to bring another new business to town. With close to 2
years in the making, they are please to say that “Sonic of Wallingford” will be the first Sonic
Franchise in Connecticut. They will be creating over 100 jobs in the local community, Sonic is the
number 4 franchise restaurant in the country and its popularity continues to grow. Sonic is a
community based and people-friendly fast food restaurant and is another reason why the Mesite
Family are looking forward to working with all of the local and regional businesses and are glad to
be a part of the Sonic Franchise Family. They will be working closely with LifeTiled Design &
Photography to be getting as much information out to everyone as possible. Visit them at
www.sonicofct.com. By signing up you will receive monthly updates on Sonic of CT happenings,
photos, opening dates and times and building dates. There will be contests, special events for all
our fans, valuable coupons, discounts and up coming grand opening events as well.
Chamber Pet Advantage Program
Pets Are Members Too!
Stoli is so happy her owner bought Pet Insurance! Now all chamber
members who own a dog or a cat have access to Pet Insurance through the
Stoli Chamber Pet Advantage Program. Underwritten by Aetna Insurance
Company of Connecticut (AICC).
The policy features include:
• Straight 80% Reimbursement After Deductible
• Choose Any Vet Anywhere
• Simple, Fast Claims Process
• No Annual Limits or Age Restrictions.
To learn more about pet insurance and the Pets Best pet insurance plans and the discounted Chamber
Pets opportunity, please visit www.chamberpets.com. Visit Us at the Expo!
Score Appointments at the QChamber
As an added benefit for the members of the QChamber we have partnered with SCORE. SCORE
volunteers are available the third Wednesday of each month at 9:00AM, 10:00AM or 11:00 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 small 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.
Reprinted from the
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A steady stream of new development
is occurring in the town of Wallingford
dd Doreen DeSarro relocate into town. In Novem- ing operations to Connecticut mission approval to construct a
ber, Paradise Hills Vineyard and in March. Future Metals, Inc., 1,700 s/f Sonic restaurant on the
Winery on Windswept Hill Rd. founded in 1971 and headquar- site of the former Yankee Silver-
announced plans to construct tered in Tamarac, Fla., serves smith Inn on Rte. 5. The Yankee
a wine tasting and processing the global aerospace market Silversmith Inn was destroyed
building on their property. For the through seven service centers in by fire in 2007 and demolished
Wallingford past 12 years, the family-owned North America and Europe. The in 2008, leaving the site vacant.
EDC vineyard supplied grapes to other company will employ 20 people Besides Sonic, the Mesite fam-
vineyards for wine production. in Wallingford. ily plans to construct a 5,700
Although the real estate market They now plan to take the next Also new to Wallingford is the s/f retail building and a 2-story,
in Wallingford has softened, there step and process and sell their Connecticut Multiple Listing Ser- 17,734 s/f office building. Sonic
th
is still a steady stream of new de- own wine. Paradise Hills Vine- vice. CTMLS recently relocated is the 4 largest fast-food chain
velopment occurring in the town. yard will soon be joining Gouveia into 4,088 s/f at 860 North Main in the nation. The Oklahoma-
On the residential side, a local Vineyards located less than a mile St. CTMLS is a membership based company is known for its
developer began construction of a away. Both wineries are anxious organization that provides real roller-skating carhops who take
20-unit condominium complex at for the company since two winer- estate brokers with a statewide orders curbside and deliver food
1163 Old Colony Rd. Each condo ies will make the area a premier database of residential and com- to customers waiting in their
will be a 2-bedroom, 2-story, destination along the Connecticut mercial properties for sale or cars. The Wallingford Sonic will
1,250 s/f unit with an attached Wine Trail. lease. They also provide training, have a drive-thru and a canopied
patio and garage. A second local In December, Practical Energy technical support and statistical outdoor patio.
developer began construction of a Solutions began construction of information to their members. There has also been a steady
15-unit townhouse condominium a 25,000 s/f building at 2A Re- Snappy Materials, an inter- stream of new retailers along
development earlier this year on search Pkwy. The building will national metals distributor and Rte. 5 in Wallingford including
Quinnipiac St. As of this week, include 15,000 s/f of warehousing service center headquartered in four new Italian restaurants:
all but 1unit had been sold. The and 10,000 s/f of office space. Wallingford, recently purchased Basil’s at 680 North Colony Rd.,
units feature two bedrooms, a Currently located in Walling- the building they occupied as a Alina’s Ristorante at 950 Yale
single car garage and luxury ame- ford, Practical Energy Solutions tenant at 34 Barnes Rd. Snappy Ave., Gabriella’s Apizza at 560
nities like granite counter tops, provides design, engineering and Materials will continue to occupy South Main St. and Primo Pizza
hardwood floors, stainless steel installation of lighting control 20,000 s/f in the 52,000 s/f build- at 994 North Colony Rd. They
appliances and a washer/dryer. systems. Its products utilize oc- ing. The remaining 32,000 s/f will be joined by several new
The developer recently received cupancy sensor systems designed will continue to house Stamford retailers who recently opened on
a special permit from the Plan- to save building owners on energy Polymer, a research and develop- Rte. 5: MJ’s Philly CheeseSteak,
ning and Zoning Commission to costs. ment firm. The Paint Emporium, The Wine
construct 11 more units. In January, Future Metals, Inc., Retail Chef, Alex Jewelers and Pocket
Commercial a manufacturer of steel products Wallingford is about to become Wireless.
On the commercial side, de- for the aviation industry, signed home to Connecticut’s first Sonic
velopment in Wallingford has a 5-year lease for 11,235 s/f at 22 Drive-In restaurant. In February, Doreen DeSarro is the busi-
also been steady during the past North Plains Industrial Rd. The the Mesite Family, who owns a ness recruiter for the Town of
few months. Several companies company is relocating its Com- 3.5-acre site along Rte. 5, re- Wallingford, EDC.
announced plans to expand or mack, N.Y. sales and warehous- ceived Planning & Zoning Com-
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