Welcome to the 2007 Spring Edition of The Chamber News.

Spring has finally sprung and so have our events.

• We started off this year with a very fun-filled business after hours event held January 25, 2007, at the at the Eleanor Buck Wolf Nature Center, in front of Mill Woods Park. Attendees shared in networking as well as a tour of this great facility.
  
• On March 19, 2007, Sovereign Bank hosted our next very well attended business after hours. Over 50 attendees enjoyed heavy catered hors d'oeuvres, and great networking, which included the “30 second commercial” which provided every attendee the opportunity to introduce themselves to the group and to give additional details about the business they represented.
  
• On April 26, 2007, attendees at the Prudential Connecticut Realty after hours enjoyed more great networking and an opportunity to also give their “30 second commercial”. I thank all these businesses for hosting the events as it provides our business community the opportunity to share common goals, reach new customers, and showcase their business.
  
• May 16, 2007, Wednesday, the WCOC's "Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner" was held at the Wethersfield Country Club with over 140 attendees and awards recipients.  Our congratulations go out again to all of the award recipients! Click for our: Follow-up Review.
  
• Bright and early on, May 23, 2007, Wednesday, the WCOC held its annual "Annual State of The Town (SOTT) Breakfast".  Over 60 attendees from the Wethersfield business community heard from the Mayor, Andrew Adil; Town Manager, Bonnie Therrien; and Director of Planning & Economic Development, Peter Gillespie on current and future town initiatives.  Also State Representative Russ Morin and State Senator Paul Doyle spoke briefly on what's happening at the State level as it pertains to Wethersfield businesses.  A few images from that meeting are here.
  
• June 28, 2007, Thursday, was the WCOC's "2nd Annual Historic Wethersfield Stroll & Trolley Ride", a "business after hours" event co-hosted by The Wethersfield Historical Society.
  

The Chamber Board would like to hear from you!   What other programs and benefits would you like from YOUR chamber?   The Chamber currently offers many networking events in town like the ones mentioned, health and dental insurance for businesses of all sizes through ConnectiCare, an informative website, volunteer opportunities, newsletter, and more.  Just call the Chamber at 721-6200 or Email Us!   We really do want to hear from you!