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Chamber eNewsletter - October 27, 2008
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Congratulations to the Chili Challenge Winners!
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More than 7000 chili tickets were sold at the Chili challenge on October 11 with 33 businesses and organizations participating. Thank you to Lori Hartmann our chili Challenge Chairperson (aka Chili Empress) for making this the most successful Chili Challenge ever! Also a big thank you to our Betsy Lepak and Jerry Wistrom our Judge coordinators, our volunteers and judges. Thank you to Windsor Federal Savings our presenting sponsor, the Lions Club for sharing the green, the Jaycees for providing beverages, the Kiwanis for fried dough and collecting food for the food bank and the Windsor Fire Department for for educating us on fire awareness.
Chili Fest Winners
Best Chili
1st Windsor Ambulance
2nd Gaylord Hospital
3rd Windsor Democrats
Best Booth
1st D'Aleo Design
2nd Windsor Rehab
3rd Kimberly Hall
Peoples Choice
1st Zocco's
2nd Windsor Rehab
3rd Ashley's Jewelers
Special Awards
Most Dangerous Windsor Education Foundation
Best Non Traditional Chili Zocco's
Most Unusual Gold's Gym
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WCC Board Member Highlight
Harry received a B.A. in Political Science from the State University of New York at Binghamton and a M.S. in Community Systems Planning and Development form Pennsylvania State University.
Harry Freeman
Harry was a leader in the field of Connecticut economic development for twelve years, first as Economic Development Director for the Town of Windsor from 1992 until 2000 and then as Executive Director of the Hartford Economic Development Commission from 2000 until 2004. In April 2004, he became a principal in a real estate development company, HD2 Development, LLC. In February 2005 Harry purchased Bart's Drive-In Restaurant in Windsor, CT.
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Business Owners Turn to One Another for Support in Uncertain Economy
In today's economic downturn, small business owners are busy trying to brace for an unknown future. There is no doubt it's one of the toughest times area businesses have faced in years-making each decision even tougher.
A local organization--The Alternative Board --is expanding to increase its support of local businesses. Recently, Peter Begin, founder of TAB Greater Hartford, announced the addition of Steve Porcaro, founder and owner of 1-4 All Coaching, LLC, as a facilitator and coach. In addition to facilitating boards of business owners, Porcaro will lead the new Key Executive Board program focused on advice, training and support for key executives and managers.
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Nan Carmon Named Honorary Grand Marshal
Windsor resident Nan C. Carmon, a founder of Carmon Community Funeral Homes, will be one of the Honorary Grand Marshals of the "Connecticut Veterans Day Parade to take place in Hartford on Sunday, November 2. Close to 4,000 marchers from all over the state have already signed up for the ninth annual "Connecticut Veterans Day Parade the largest in New England.
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PaulaWalla Teams up with MooseTwinkleCards to Offer Free Birthday Cards
PaulaWalla.com has teamed up with MooseTwinkleCards.com to offer, free, for a limited time, hand made birthday cards to go with gift orders.
MooseTwinkleCards are made by artist, Charlene Bodero, in Meriden, Connecticut. Her cards are all individually made from high quality papers. Each greeting card is personally designed, hand cut, stamped and assembled which makes each card a treasure.
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Beyond Windsor
The Windsor Locks Chamber of Commerce is having a Business After Hours/ Networking event/ Celebration on November 6 at Pool Table Magic 5:30-7PM. The BAH is Hosted by The Airport News and Pool Table Magic. Please RSVP- Windsor Locks Chamber 623- 9319
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Nat'l Adoption Month
November is National Adoption month and our Department is looking to you to help us celebrate families who are created through adoption! We hope that you will support us in this important work by sharing the below information. Our goal is to spread the word to chamber members and local businesses about adoption and the need for adoptive families for Connecticut's children.
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