SchmoozaPalooza networking event returns to Trumbull Marriott

October 30 - 2 p.m.

Trumbull Marriott

SchmoozaPalooza is back with lots of opportunities to network!

Brought to you in partnership by the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Bridgeport Regional Business Council, and the Monroe Chamber of Commerce, SchmoozaPalooza is all about business in action and making connections.

Table space filling quickly! Click here for an Exhibitor Application.

Just want to attend? Click here.

Emmett O'Brien Tech alumni to network, tour school at SkillsUSA event in Ansonia

 

Munch Eatery in Ansonia to host Valley Chamber's Leap of Kindness After Hours

 ANSONIA - Join Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce members from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Feb. 29 to wrap-up and celebrate the February 2024 Leap of Kindness Challenge between our networking groups and councils! 

The team from Munch Eatery will be showcasing some of their delicious catering options. 

There will, of course, be networking and more. Plus we will announce the winning team from the competition! Cash bar.

Munch Eatery is located at 560 Main St. The event is sponsored by Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce and Traveler on a Mission.

Admission is simply the donation of a hygiene item for a teen (see list below for suggestions). 

Donations will be split between Traveler on a Mission and the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley.

Most needed items: Soap (Bar); Shampoo; Conditioner; Lotion; Sanitary Napkins; Razors; Deodorant; Toothpaste; and Toothbrush.
Other items: Underwear; Bras; and Socks.

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Schmoozapalooza tabletop expo slated Sept 27 at Trumbull Marriott

SchmoozaPalooza is back and now with more Chambers - which means more opportunities to network!

Brought to you by the Bridgeport Regional Business Council, Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, and the Monroe Chamber of Commerce, SchmoozaPalooza is all about business in action and making connections.

Join area business professionals as they gather for networking in a spacious exhibit area at SchmoozaPalooza. 

Bring your coworkers, clients, and friends to preview the latest products and services from exhibitors in a fun and casual networking environment. 

The afternoon will also include music, cash bar, giveaways, and food tastings from some of the area's best restaurants, caterers, and others.

Fee to exhibit - For more information and/or table reservation form: Contact your participating chamber representative.

Free to Attend
Over 70 Exhibitors
Food Samples
Fun Door Prize
Music
Giveaways
Free Ample Parking

PLEASE NOTE: EXIBITORS MUST FILL OUT SEPARATE APPLICATION FORM.

The online registration link from this event listing is for attendees only.

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Leadership Greater Valley program applications available now

Leadership Greater Valley provides the participants exposure to the many dimensions of our #ValleyCT. 

Learn more about our history, government, nonprofits and more. As an added bonus, you will grow your skills as a leader through hands-on skills training.

Who should apply?

Open to all 18+ living and/or working in our Valley communities (Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Oxford, Seymour & Shelton).

 Anyone looking to enhance their leadership and networking skills. Individuals interested in learning about the Valley CT region: its history, its organizations, its people, and more. Applications now available, email us today.

What is Leadership Greater Valley?

Leadership Greater Valley combines leadership skill building with community education. 

It is an eight-week program where participants get a bird’s-eye view of the issues facing the community, begin developing the leadership skills necessary to assume leadership roles, and are exposed to involvement opportunities in the community. This program has helped professionals to improve their leadership skills and form a deeper connection within their community. 

Currently, over 300 alumni have taken on a variety of active roles in our region, from joining non-profit Board of Directors to running for (and winning) elected offices.

How Does Leadership Greater Valley Benefit Business?

Benefits For Your Company

Grooms leaders that contribute to their organizations
Provides professional networking opportunities
Helps employees develop greater personal vision
Offers exposure for companies
Reinforces skills and imparts knowledge to participants
Improves employees’ vision for “big picture” thinking
Provides a return on investment
Enhances problem-solving skills
Benefits For Your Employees

A far greater understanding and perspective of the community
Improved leadership skills
Improved decision making skills
A new network of professionals
Enhanced confidence
Unparalleled learning opportunities
A passion to improve our community
Instills community trusteeship understanding

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Greater Valley Chamber to present PowHERful Conversations in Seymour

Connecticut Basement Systems is at 60 Silvermine Road in Seymour.

Network this Wednesday at Greater Valley Chamber's Schmoozapalooza

Schmoozapalooza 2.0 Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2-5 p.m. Trumbull Marriott Shelton  180 Hawley Lane, Trumbull

Join the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce for the 20th Anniversary of this exciting Table Top Expo & Business After Hours. More than 60 area businesses will be exhibiting their latest products and services in a FUN and casual networking environment.   The afternoon will also include music, cash bar, door prizes, and food tastings from some of the region’s best restaurants and caterers.   So bring your coworkers, clients, and friends to this FREE networking event in partnership with our friends at the Bridgeport Regional Business Council (BRBC).   Special thanks to our Sponsors: AFC Urgent Care, Griffin Health, ION Bank, Minuteman Press, Mutual Security Credit Union, Peralta Design, Progressive Diagnostics, RJS Designs, WEBE 108 FM, STAR 99.9 FM, WPLR 99.1 FM, and WICC 600 AM.   To help us with our planning, please register HERE This is a press release from the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce readies Schmoozapalooza event

Get your network on at the event that promises to be as fun to attend as it is to say! 

Attendee Registration Now Open

SchmoozaPalooza

aka Valley Business Expo

presented by

Griffin Health, Ion Bank, Minuteman Press, Mutual Security Credit Union,

RJS Event Designs, Star 99.9 FM and WPLR 99.1 FM

Nov. 3  2-5 p.m.

6 Armstrong East Lobby, Shelton

Bring your friends, coworkers, and clients to preview the latest products and services from a variety of tabletop exhibitors in a fun and casual networking environment. The afternoon will also include music, food tastings, giveaways, cash bar and more!

 

• Free to Attend
• Free Ample Parking
• Spacious Exhibit Space (14,000 square feet)

This annual tabletop trade show highlights Valley area businesses from all industries showcasing their products and services. 

This event also features the Taste of the Valley, taste displays by area caterers, bakeries, and restaurants.

Limited Exhibitor Applications Still Available. Fee to exhibit. Tabletops are reserved on a first come, first serve basis in advance only. 

Contact Laura for exhibitor information.

This is shared from the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce newsletter.

PowHERful Conversations networking event slated at Quarry Walk in Oxford

OXFORD - The stage has been set for stimulating panel discussions Aug. 17 with some of the region's most successful women business leaders at Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road. The event will run from 3-7 p.m.

Radio personality Ann Baldwin, President and CEO of Baldwin Media, will serve as moderator. 

This will be followed by guided tours of this award-winning lifestyle center with a focus on the 15 women-owned businesses on campus.

 

Panelists include: 

Roberta Cooke, President, BHcare; Kathy Ekstrom, Development Manager, Haynes; Jayne Kelly, SVP Commercial Lending, Ion Bank; Kayleigh Mihalko, Owner, Cloud Media Marketing; Loni Richards, President, Service After Service; Nicole Russo, Owner, President and CEO, Microboard; Kathleen Simpson, Haynes; Karen Stockla, Chief Compliance Officer of Enabling Solutions and Vice President of Global Compliance Programs, Operations and Technology, Prudential; Orsella Cooper Hughes, Executive Director, The Prosperity Foundation; Jenny Drescher, Founding Partner, The Bolder Company; and Ellen Feldman Oranto, Founding Partner, The Bolder Co. 

In addition, there will be Live Music by pop duo Make Two, door and raffle prizes and an electronic swag bag filled with savings from the Shops at Quarry Walk. 

Best of all, this special event open to everyone will benefit the WIN Entrepreneurial Grant Program to support women-owned businesses in the Valley.

For tickets:

web.greatervalleychamber.com/events/PowHERful-Conversations-An-Afternoon-with-WOMEN-who-made-it-WORK-2979/details

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Villa Bianca in Seymour to celebrate grand re-opening

Sharing from the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce:

Come One! Come All! It's a Summer Business After Hours!

Come and celebrate the Grand Re-opening at the newly remodeled Villa Bianca! Tours, Tastings, Music, plus 2 drink tickets per guest! Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 5:30 pm. RSVP directly to Villa Bianca by Friday, July 19th to join us for the networking event of the summer.

Valley Chamber to host golf classic at Racebrook Country Club in Orange

For information, call 203-925-4981.

Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce to host Golf Classic in Orange

Funds raised by this event are used to further the Chamber's mission of creating a strong local economy, promoting the Greater Valley region, advocating on behalf of local businesses, and connecting area business people.

If you are interested in sponsorship or donation opportunities call the Chamber, 203-925-4981.

Save the date: Greater Valley Chamber to host SchmoozaPalooza

SHELTON -SchmoozaPalooza aka Valley Business Expo will be held from 2:45-6 p.m. April 17 at Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce office, 10 Progress Drive.
The expo is hosted by the Valley Chamber and Young Emerging Professionals.

Now accepting exhibitor applications! Contact Laura at the Chamber.

Bring your friends, co-workers and clients to preview the latest products and services from exhibitors in a fun and casual networking environment. The evening will also include music, networking, food tastings, and more.

From promoting your company, making new contacts, and generating sales leads to winding down after work with a drink and tasty treats from some of the Valley's best restaurants and caterers, the SchmoozaPalooza experience is all about business in action and making connections.
Free to attend; walk-ins welcome.

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YEP event at River Rock Tavern in Derby to support Harvest House

Greater Valley Chamber to host SchmoozaPalooza Wednesday

SHELTON - Bring your friends, co-workers, and clients to SchmoozaPalooza Wednesday to preview the latest products and services from exhibitors in a fun and casual environment. 

The event will run from 2:30-6 p.m. at the Greater Valley Chamber office, 10 Progress Drive, second floor. 

It will feature music from STAR 99.9 FM & WPLR 99.1 New Haven, networking, food tastings, and more!
From promoting your company, making new contacts, and generating sales leads, to winding down after work with a drink and treats from some of the Valley's best restaurants and caterers, the SchmoozaPalooza experience is all about business in action and making connections.

Opening keynote address: Made in Connecticut featuring Connecticut DECD Deputy Commissioner Bart Kollen and Connecticut DECD Brand Manager Christine Castonguay.

Free to attend - walk-ins are welcome!
The exhibit space is sold out.

New in 2018
A Taste of Tech - Brief seminars throughout the afternoon by the Chamber Tech Council.

HeadShots! a special WIN Entrepreneurial Grant Fundraiser - update your LinkedIn and social media profile with a new professional headshot photo - $25 if you pre-register and $30 at the door. Limited to 24 total seatings.

Special bonus: Go Glam! Book with our professional makeup artist Makeupmakeup before your shoot. Add $25 (limited to first 12 reservations). Pre-register today with the same link to register to attend the event!

This information is shared from the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.

Valley Chamber to host SchmoozaPalooza 2018 at its Shelton offices

Sharing from a Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce Facebook event:

SHELTON - The Valley Business Tabletop Expo will be held from 2:30-6 p.m. April 18 at 10 Progress Drive, 2nd Floor.

Bring your friends, co-workers, and clients to preview the latest products and services from exhibitors in a fun and casual networking environment. 

The evening will include music from STAR 99.9 FM & WPLR 99.1 New Haven, networking, food tastings, and more!

From promoting your company, making new contacts, and generating sales leads to winding down after work with a drink and tasty treats from some of the Valley's best restaurants and caterers, the SchmoozaPalooza experience is all about business in action and making connections.

Free to attend and walk-ins are welcome!
Fee to exhibit. Vendors must sign-up in advance. Contact Laura at the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce office for details and application.

New in 2018
A Taste of Tech – Brief seminars will be held throughout the afternoon by the Chamber Tech Council.
Head Shots! a special WIN Entrepreneurial Grant fundraiser : Get a professional Linkedin profile Picture ($25) limited seatings, advance reservations suggested. Plus: An opportunity to have your makeup done for your photo (additional $25) - reservation required. 

Entrepreneurial grant applications sought, fundraiser slated in Seymour

The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce Women In Networking Council is now accepting applications for its Annual Entrepreneurial Grant program. 

If you have (or know of) a woman-owned business in Shelton, Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Oxford, or Seymour, please contact the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce for a copy of the application!

A fund-raising event is planned for Sept. 28 from 5:30 -9:30 p.m.- a Retro 80's Night at The Strand Theater, 165 Main St., Seymour. It will feature the showing of the iconic 80's film Working Girl.

Women in Business slates networking event at Hops Company in Derby

SHELTON - To celebrate its 11th anniversary, CT Women in Business, a Shelton-based women's business networking group, is hosting a networking event July 11 from 5-7 p.m., at The Hops Company, 77 Sodom Lane, Derby.

This event is free (cash bar) and all local women in business are invited to attend. 

Contact CT Women in Business president Val Szondy at val@valszondy.com for more information.


This is a press release from a group member.

CT Women in Business to host networking event in Shelton

SHELTON - CT Women in Business, a Shelton-based women's business networking group, is hosting a special open networking event at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 19 at Three Bridges Coffeehouse, 415 Howe Ave. 

All are welcome and the event is free. Contact CT Women in Business president, Val Szondy at val@valszondy.com for more information.

Connecticut Women in Business members collaborate to enhance their careers or businesses at meetings on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Focaccia's Cafe on Bridgeport Avenue. 

New members welcome.

Career Coach to visit Derby Public Library July 15

DERBY - The American Job Search Career Coach will return to the Derby Public Library, 313 Elizabeth St., from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 15.

During both the morning session, 10 a.m.-noon, and the 

afternoon session, 1-3 p.m., instructors will offer the class, Using Social Networking in Your Job Search.  

Both sessions will explain very useful tools that job seekers need today.  

Social networking has become one of the most popular ways of landing your next “big” job by creating useful connections online. 
These connections make it easier to look for a job online through your created network.

The classes are free and open to the public.  

Registration is requested but walk-ins will be welcomed on a first come, first served basis. 
The American Job Search Career Coach is operated by Career Resources.

For more information, stop by the Library, call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.