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Chamber eNewsletter - November 4, 2008
This issue of Chamber eNews is sponsored by COMTRUST Federal Credit Union. Paying a 10% Bonus Dividend for the 12th consecutive year! Click to learn more!
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First Thursday
The Windsor Chamber of Commerce, First Town Downtown and Windsor Businesses are offering specials, entertainment and events on the First Thursday of each month. Some specials and activities are from 5-7 PM or all day. Enter at each location to win a $50 Chamber Gift Certificate!
Stop by one of Windsor's restaurants for an eat-in dinner or pick up dinner to go and then head off to the shops for some great activities and bargains!
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Red Rose Tea Fair Featuring Wade Figurines
The 3rd Annual Red Rose Tea Fair featuring Wade Figurines will take place this Saturday and Sunday, November 8 - 9, 2008 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Windsor, CT. Join collectors and vendors from England, Canada and across the USA for two days of fun!
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Vote Today!
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Susan Bysiewicz - Secretary of the State
wants to remind residents who did not register that they can still make their voice heard and cast a ballot for President on Election Day.
Presidential ballots will be available at town clerks' offices until 8:00 p.m. on Election Day to eligible Connecticut residents who are U.S. Citizens over the age of 18 and not registered to vote. Those wishing to vote by Presidential ballot must provide identification which shows residency in that town and either a photo ID or a government document showing the person's signature. For more information on acceptable forms of identification at the polls, please visit www.VOTE-EZ-CT.com and go to More Info.
In the past two Presidential elections, use of the Presidential ballot has been quite popular in Connecticut. Figures show that 33,000 voters used Presidential ballots on Election Day in 2000 while 34,000 residents voted by Presidential ballot in 2004. Click to learn more about your local candidates!
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North Central Square Office of Windsor Federal Savings Holds Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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The North Central Square Office of Windsor Federal Savings held their Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Monday, October 27, 2008 at 695 Poquonock Avenue. The new location shares the plaza with Price Chopper and Buffalo Wild Wings in Windsor and is conveniently located right off exit 38 from I-91.
The office, which opened for business on September 29, 2008, is a full service bank offering free checking, free online banking and bill pay and a variety of loan products including reverse mortgages. Conveniences include; two drive-up lanes, drive-up ATM, night depository and is open Monday Wednesday 9 to 6; Thursday and Friday 9 to 7; and Saturdays 9 to 2.
Windsor Federal Savings is a mutually chartered FDIC insured independent community bank founded in 1936 with five convenient offices located in Windsor, Granby and Bloomfield. The bank can be reached at 860.688.8511 or on the web at www.windsorfederal.com.
"Neighbors helping neighbors since 1936."
Pictured Left to Right: Mayor Don Trinks; Peter Souza, Town Manager; Mark Griffin, President; Nancy Tollefson, Branch Manager; Windsor Federal Savings Board Members: Bill Chiodo, Chairman of the Board; and Mike Rabbett
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Rays Frame Shop Owner & Artist Receives Awards
Rosalie Gustafson, Co-owner of Ray's Frame Shop was awarded the Best in Show at the TVAA Awards for her watercolor on masa paper titled "The Group". Rosalie also was awarded second place at the Tolland Art Festival for her watercolor "The Angry Sea". Stop by Ray's Frame Shop, a quaint shop located at 53 Poquonock Avenue in Windsor to view both Roasalie's and Ray's beautiful work.
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Windsor Historical Society Pre Holiday Auction
Windsor Historical Society's major fundraiser this year is a festive, pre-holiday auction on November 21, 2008, starting at 7 p.m. in the community room of the Windsor Public Library at 323 Broad Street with wine, cheese, and delectable desserts. Auction committee members have solicited some truly wonderful items from generous individuals and community business people including a week's stay in a charming thatched-roof cottage in Holland.
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Sheraton Bradley's Geoff Stewart Named Hotel Manager of the Year!
At its 104th Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony, the Connecticut Lodging Association ("CLA") recently recognized numerous Waterford Hotel Group associates as "Stars of the Industry".
Caption (L-R) Jillian Alps of Sproviero Asset Management and Past President (2006-2008) of the CT Lodging Association; Geoff Stewart, General Manager of Sheraton Bradley Hotel Windsor Locks and recipient of the General Manager of the Year Award (151 rooms or more) from the CT Lodging Association; and Chuck Moran, General Manager of the Holiday Inn New London and President of the CT Lodging Association
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Business Basics Seminar -- Plan, Organize, Finance, Market and Operate Your Small Business
SCORE, a U.S. Small Business Administration partner will sponsor: Business Basics Seminar -- Plan, Organize, Finance, Market and Operate Your Small Business on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Rensselaer at Hartford, 275 Windsor Street, Hartford. The cost is $35 pre-registration on-line or $45 at the door. For more information call SCORE at 860-240-4700 or visit their website below.
SCORE is a non-profit volunteer association partnering with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Hartford SCORE has openings for qualified counselors.
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