Business community event calendar

NSA-Connecticut President Lisa Lelas will show you how to tap into your sub-conscious mind to identify and realize your dreams. As a lifestyle coach and former NYC casting director, Lisa has been teaching life mapping and creative visualization for over 25 years. Create your own personal life map with Lisa’s fun and popular “Treasure-Mapping” adventure.

Golf Tournament / Business Outing

The Windsor Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament benefits local schools, scholarships, and community service projects including the Chamber's Business Education programs. This year's tournament is co-sponsored by the Rotary Club of Windsor/Windsor Locks.

Registration 10:30 a.m.
Shotgun Tee Off 11:30 a.m.
Scramble Format

June 17, 2013
Oak Ridge in Feeding Hills, MA

Best Outing! Best Prizes!

Prizes are awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams as well as Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin.

$125 per player includes: 18 holes greens fees, cart, lunch at the turn, refreshments, banquet buffet dinner

Our famous RAFFLE follows. Score of prizes for men and ladies.

For more information contact:
Jane Garibay 860-688-5165 or Pat Sidley at 860-688-9086

Soft spikes required.

The Orchards at Southington is hosting a special presentation entitled, "Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft" on Tuesday, June 18th beginning at 12 p.m. Enjoy a complimentary luncheon during the presentation! The Orchards at Southington is located at 34 Hobart Street in Southington. Learn how to guard yourself against identity theft—one of the fastest growing crimes in America. Seating is limited - please RSVP to Edesa Ciscar at 860-628-5656.

Our 180 hour program trains students in responding to medical emergencies. Emergency Medical Technicians respond to 911 calls, provide a thorough patient assessment, administer life saving interventions, and transport patients to hospital Emergency Departments aboard ambulances for further treatment.

This exciting and demanding course covers human anatomy and physiology, treatment of sick and injured individuals, and transportation of these patients to the hospital. Our course curriculum involves interactive lectures, hands-on practical training, and 20 hours of clinical observation time in a variety of settings including on board ambulances and in hospital emergency departments.

On Tuesday, June 18th at the Western New England University School of Law, Moot

Courtroom, EANE will hold its annual Mock Employment Law Trial for employers,

involving a court case of an employee issue. This year EANE and attorneys from the

law firm of Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C. will walk through common arguments and

issues of a Sex Discrimination/Facebook Case, that every employer should hear. At this

Mock Trial attendees will be able to listen to the “facts”, gain insight into strategies of

the Plaintiff and defendant, and participate as a member of the jury.

The Connecticut Business Connection is dedicated to building CT businesses by encouraging the entrepreneurial spirit in government, non-profits, and companies of all sizes. We provide networking and educational opportunities to business owners and professionals. Whether you are a business owner, salesperson, financial advisor, marketing professional, attorney, doctor, therapist, contractor, banker, realtor, or any other profession, the Connecticut Business Connection provides networking meetings, seminars, and events to help you succeed. There is no membership requirement. Each event has a small fee. RSVPs are appreciated, but not required. For more information, see http://www.connecticutbusinessconnection.org.

Tunxis Community College will offer “Plumbers 2013” a new one-day continuing education course for P2 and J2 plumbers starting in March.

The course, which fulfills credit requirements for maintaining a plumbers license as required by state law, is offered from 8 a.m.- 1:15 p.m. at Tunxis@Bristol, the College’s Bristol facility, on the following dates: March 2 (Sat.); March 22 (Fri.), April 26 (Fri.), April 27 (Sat.), May 10 (Fri.) and May 31 (Fri.).

The course includes gray water recoveries, NFPA 58, rainwater harvesting, combustion air, state regulations, OSHA and other topics, and is approved by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.

All plumbers in Connecticut must attend continuing education according to their license type every two years. For 2013, P2 and J2 plumbers must attend a five-hour course.
To register or for more information, please call 860.314.4700 or email tx-bcc@tunxis.edu. Tunxis@Bristol is located at 430 North Main Street directly off of Route 6 in Bristol. Directions to Tunxis@Bristol can be found online at tunxis.edu/directions.

In this session, Benevon Instructor and Coach, Laura Fixler will give you an overview of the Benevon Model -- a systematic process for engaging and developing relationships with mission-focused individual donors. You will learn how to make your organization more visible in your community; how to identify and cultivate individual donors who are passionate about your mission; how to convert existing donors into major donors and how to engage your board in the fundraising process without requiring that they ask for money.

• Date: Wednesday, June 19, 2013
• Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
• Location: Hilton Hartford Hotel, 315 Trumbull St, Hartford CT
• Cost: Free to Attend
• Who Should Attend: Please bring at least two key leaders, including Board Members, CEO, and Development Director.
• RSVP: http://www.benevon.com/intros/register-hartford RSVP Required! Space is Limited.
• Questions: Contact Loren Alexanian at 206-428-2150 or loren@benevon.com.

Join fellow small business owners for a free breakfast discussion on how to best prepare your business for the changes in the healthcare laws. There are several modifications to healthcare requirements that you must be made aware in order to keep your business compliant and free of penalties Please join us for this open discussion on how to best ready your business for mandated changes under the Affordable Care Act. Questions specific to your own business are strongly encouraged!

Things to consider:
Is my business compliant with the many mandated changes under the Affordable Care Act?
Am I making the best possible healthcare decisions for my business?
Do the healthcare plans offered to my employees satisfy requirements under the ACA?
Is it possible to reduce my cost while being compliant?

Seating is limited reserve your spot today by emailing christopher.carlozzi@nfib.org

Breakfast refreshments will be served compliments of our sponsors: The Health Consultants Group, LLC - www.myhcg.com

Do you have a LinkedIn account and connections but feel you aren't getting the most out of this powerful networking tool? During this hands-on session, Carol Mon will teach you advanced LinkedIn tools and techniques. Come prepared to take your profile and LinkedIn knowledge to a higher level. Note: You must have a LinkedIn profile (70% complete or more) and be comfortable using the basic LinkedIn features (making connections, using the search tools, editing your profile).

Our 180 hour program trains students in responding to medical emergencies. Emergency Medical Technicians respond to 911 calls, provide a thorough patient assessment, administer life saving interventions, and transport patients to hospital Emergency Departments aboard ambulances for further treatment.

This exciting and demanding course covers human anatomy and physiology, treatment of sick and injured individuals, and transportation of these patients to the hospital. Our course curriculum involves interactive lectures, hands-on practical training, and 20 hours of clinical observation time in a variety of settings including on board ambulances and in hospital emergency departments.

Did you just get a new iPad or iPad Mini, thinking it would make you more mobile, so it would be easier to do your work on the fly? And now you’re confronted with thousands of choices of apps – productivity, news, entertainment and games, to name just a few categories. Come join Jenna Mayotte, Business Resource Center Coordinator, to share experiences about which apps are the most useful, which ones are actually worth paying for, and which ones you should just skip. Together we’ll discover the best ones for actually getting work done. So bring your device, bring your lunch, and let’s share our collective experiences with these devices!

The Windsor Chamber of Commerce 64th Annual Meeting and Dinner will be held on Friday, June 21st at the Hartford/Windsor Marriott at 6:00 pm with dinner at 6:45pm. This year's theme is a Cruise to the Maldives. The Windsor Chamber has been serving the Business Community for over 100 years.

Awards are given to businesses and individuals in recognition of their devotion to community service. Outgoing directors are recognized and new directors are inducted.

The Jerry Hallas Memorial Award: Ray Embury of Konica Minolta Business Solutions

Citizen of the Year Award: Anita Mips

Student Entrepreneur of the Year: Ashley Walsh

Other winners to be announced.

Please call 860-688-5165 to RSVP www.WindsorCC.org/rsvp

Menu

RECEPTION:
Tropical Fruit Kabobs with Honey Yogurt Dipping Sauce
Cash Bar with special Drinks

DINNER:
Wine Service with Dinner
Choose:
-Arugula Salad with Strawberry Halves, Goat Cheese and Coriander Mint Vinaigrette
-Island Cumin & Chili (smokey flavor) Crusted Filet Mignon With Baked Potato
-Jerk Seasoned Mahi Mahi with Pineapple / Pepper Relish With Rice Pilaf
-Blackened Chicken Breast with Papaya / Mango Salsa Sweet Potato Mashed
- Vegetarian Pasta Primavera
All Entrees Served with Steamed Asparagus with Citrus Infused Hollandaise
Dessert: Island Chocolate Lava Cake

Tickets are $60 per person and may be purchased at the Chamber or using the link below. Tickets are not available at the door.

Our 180 hour program trains students in responding to medical emergencies. Emergency Medical Technicians respond to 911 calls, provide a thorough patient assessment, administer life saving interventions, and transport patients to hospital Emergency Departments aboard ambulances for further treatment.

This exciting and demanding course covers human anatomy and physiology, treatment of sick and injured individuals, and transportation of these patients to the hospital. Our course curriculum involves interactive lectures, hands-on practical training, and 20 hours of clinical observation time in a variety of settings including on board ambulances and in hospital emergency departments.

Join faculty from Rensselaer's Executive MBA (EMBA) program for lunch and to learn more about our Individualized EMBA: Rensselaer's Accelerated Approach to Building Transformed Leaders. Visit http://www.ewp.rpi.edu/emba

The Connecticut Business Connection is dedicated to building CT businesses by encouraging the entrepreneurial spirit in government, non-profits, and companies of all sizes. We provide networking and educational opportunities to business owners and professionals. Whether you are a business owner, salesperson, financial advisor, marketing professional, attorney, doctor, therapist, contractor, banker, realtor, or any other profession, the Connecticut Business Connection provides networking meetings, seminars, and events to help you succeed. There is no membership requirement. Each event has a small fee. RSVPs are appreciated, but not required. For more information, see http://www.connecticutbusinessconnection.org.

The long awaited Twitter class has arrived! Come learn what Twitter is and how you can use it to help market your business. This class will include strategies to help you leverage your time spent on social media and incorporate Twitter into your social media plan. This is a hands-on class, so come prepared to start an account and start Tweeting! Heather Turner, owner of Forfeng Designs and a social media trainer, will be your instructor.

West Hartford Women in Networking to hold Business-building Session and Photo Shoot.



On Thursday June 27 from at 7:45AM-9:45AM at Chatfield, One Chatfield Drive, West Hartford, West Hartford Women in Networking (WWIN) will hold its monthly meeting. WWIN is a diverse group of women from throughout Greater Hartford who meet monthly for networking activities. The group's purpose is to encourage, educate and motivate women through supportive collaborations. Entrepreneurs, non-profits, start-ups, arts organizations have all been participants.


This meeting will consist of introductions, networking education, an interactive workshop on "Who Moved my Cheese", and discussions.

Since using a polished portrait is very important, professional photographer Scott Blanchette will be on hand to take individual head shots for your business cards, websites and other marketing materials. The cost for the photo shoot will be $35. If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity, please RSVP 860.573.3501.

Light breakfast served.

Meeting cost: $2

Bring your BFF, colleagues, Mom, your daughters to the Middlesex United Way Women’s Initiative signature event and only annual fundraiser -- The 5th Annual Power of the Purse on June 27th

A silent auction will feature handbags, totes, and purses filled with spa gifts, winery excursions, restaurant gift certificates, and more! Proceeds from the silent auction benefit the work of the Women’s Initiative to strengthen the lives of women and children in Middlesex County.

This is a really great and fun event. Make it a night out with the gals from the office.
Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, music, a fun photo booth, fabulous views of the CT river, and some fun competitive bidding on great auction items. Cash bar.

You can also bring donations of your gently used purses and handbags, which will be distributed to programs helping women to get back on their feet and out to work.
Tickets: Only $30 per person.

If you can’t attend but wish to contribute a tax-deductible gift, please call Middlesex United Way at (860) 346-8695.

The Middlesex United Way Women’s Initiative is hosting its fifth annual ‘Power of the Purse’ benefit at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 27 at the Mattabesett Canoe Club, 80 Harbor Drive, Middletown.
The event features hors d’oeuvres, women’s networking and a silent auction with themed handbags, totes, purses and more. Proceeds benefit the work of the Women’s Initiative to strengthen the lives of women and children in Middlesex County.
You can also help by bringing gently used purses and handbags for local programs helping women get back on their feet.
For more information about the Middlesex United Way Women’s Initiative, visit www.middlesexunitedway.org/WI.
Tickets are $30 each and are available at www.middlesexunitedway.org/RSVP.

The Connecticut Business Connection is dedicated to building CT businesses by encouraging the entrepreneurial spirit in government, non-profits, and companies of all sizes. We provide networking and educational opportunities to business owners and professionals. Whether you are a business owner, salesperson, financial advisor, marketing professional, attorney, doctor, therapist, contractor, banker, realtor, or any other profession, the Connecticut Business Connection provides networking meetings, seminars, and events to help you succeed. There is no membership requirement. Each event has a small fee. RSVPs are appreciated, but not required. For more information, see http://www.connecticutbusinessconnection.org.

Connect, Network & Learn

Come learn what Positively Motivated is all about!

This is a unique meetup that will be structured for Speed Networking allowing any business professional to deliver an exciting, high-impact 2-minute conversation with other business professionals in the area.

Speed Networking combines traditional networking with the speed and excitement to network with all participants enhancing your opportunity to effectively represent your profession, and add significant value to your networking objectives.

This course is designed for executives, leaders and other individuals who are contemplating, leading or involved in transforming their organizations. In this course, participants delve into the principles of excellence, the various frameworks for performance excellence, and explore what a high-performing organization looks like. The course provides an overview of the Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence and its uses in various organizational settings from service and manufacturing to healthcare and education. The benefits of performance excellence are discussed, as well as the efforts involved in transforming an organization.

This 2 day course is geared towards executives, leaders and teams involved in planning and management decision-making. It equips participants with a practical and powerful toolkit to use in strategic decision-making and collaborative planning efforts. Participants will learn how to gain support in complex decision-making and how to develop highly effective plans that encompass the wisdom of the team. Participants will see why world-class organizations utilize this toolkit extensively.

Our 180 hour program trains students in responding to medical emergencies. Emergency Medical Technicians respond to 911 calls, provide a thorough patient assessment, administer life saving interventions, and transport patients to hospital Emergency Departments aboard ambulances for further treatment.

This exciting and demanding course covers human anatomy and physiology, treatment of sick and injured individuals, and transportation of these patients to the hospital. Our course curriculum involves interactive lectures, hands-on practical training, and 20 hours of clinical observation time in a variety of settings including on board ambulances and in hospital emergency departments.

Mark your calendars for KNOX’s Community Garden Tour & Twilight Dinner, an awe-inspiring stroll through 3 of Hartford’s community gardens on August 8 from 5:15 pm to 9:00 pm. Meet at the Church of the Good Shepherd on 155 Wyllys Street, Hartford and hop on a bike, trolley or bus for a showcase of cultivated green spaces and culinary excellence. Greet the local gardeners who tend these remarkable sanctuaries and explore their cultures through the foods they grow. Afterwards, gather at the Church of Good Shepherd and enjoy tasting portions of locally grown foods prepared by Hartford’s best chefs, live music, a silent and live auction and open bar with beer and wine. Proceeds create a greener, healthier Hartford. $80 for tour & dinner, $50 dinner only (at 8:00 pm), $50 bike tour & dinner. Members call for discount. Purchase tickets at www.knoxparks.org or call (860) 951-7694. Thank you to Aetna, Presenting Sponsor and The Hartford, Corporate Sponsor.