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UPCOMING EVENTSFor more info: call 860-701-9113 or visit www.ChamberECT.com/events REGISTER

Cancellation policy: Notice must be given at least three business days prior to the event. No-shows or those unable to cancel in time will be billed. To cancel, call (860) 701-9113.

Academy Point at Mystic, MysticAmericana Furniture Barn, WaterfordBalfour Beatty Communities, GrotonBest Western Olympic Inn, GrotonBlack Hawk II Party Fishing Boat, NianticCardinal Honda, GrotonCatch This, MysticChestnut Street Playhouse, NorwichComfort Inn, MysticCONNSTEP, Inc., Rocky HillCorePlus Federal Credit Union, Norwich and other locationsCross Road Rent-a-Space, WaterfordDock & Dine, Old SaybrookEast Lyme Rent-A-Space / Dunn Associates, NianticEastern Connecticut Ballet, Inc., East LymeEastern CT State University, WillimanticFirst Physical Therapy, Inc., Westerly, RIFlanagan's Food and Drink, GrotonGo Fish, MysticGoldblatt Boko� LLC, NorwichGroton Oil Co. Inc., GrotonHendel's Inc., WaterfordHendel's La-Z-Boy Furniture Gallery, GrotonHenny Penny, Waterford and other locationsHigh Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc., Old Lyme

Horses Healing Humans, Inc., StoningtonJimmy Bu�ett's Margaritaville, UncasvilleLathrop Vending, Inc., UncasvilleLong Meadow Landings, GrotonMarine Science Magnet High School, GrotonMinuteman Press, New London & NorwichPawcatuck Neighborhood Center, PawcatuckPreston Ridge Vineyard, PrestonQuality Care Drug, New LondonThe Racine Company Printers, BrooklynSelf Storage Solutions LLC, WaterfordShe�eld Pharmaceuticals, New LondonSheri Cote Realtor with Heritage Properties, Quaker HillSound Community Services Inc., New LondonSoutheastern Mental Health Authority, NorwichSteak Loft, MysticStudent Transportation of America, WaterfordSubmarine Force Library & Museum Association, Inc., GrotonT & G Associates, NianticTaylor Realty Group, MysticTazmanian Tree Devil, LLC, Plain�eldTile America, New LondonUncas Health District, NorwichZambala Grocery Store, New London

This Month’s Renewing Members

Prep for Thanksgiving with Chamber Member Businesses

Member NewsPeople’s United Bank Supports The Arc New London County

People’s United Community Foundation has granted $4,000 to The Arc New London County Farmstand allowing for an expansion of a garden, pumpkin patch and expanded employment training opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).

In 2013, The Arc New London County’s Employment Transition Center (ETC) began implementing an aquaponics project to provide I/DD individuals with eco-friendly employment technology and training opportunities, along with affordable healthy food options, and pesticide-free, locally grown produce to share with the community year-round.

People’s United Community Foundation was an early supporter of The Arc’s green technology initiatives. The Arc NLC continues to expand the effort to include outdoor gardening with the creation of The Arc New London County Farm Stand in 2015.

Vets Rock at Mohegan Sun on November 11

Vets Rock is a day to make a difference by providing our veterans with valuable resources along with world-class enter-tainment and workshops to celebrate Veterans Day.

This year’s Vets Rock Expo will be held at Mohegan Sun on Wednesday, Novem-ber 11 beginning at 10 a.m.

The Vets Rock Expo spotlights many opportunities for veterans with selected companies, organizations, government agencies, and non-profits in the following categories:

• Housing• Education• Support Networks• Jobs• Therapy• Employment• Recreation• Community Service• Veteran Benefits• ...And More

See what’s in store at MoheganSun.com/vets-rock.

Right: Michael Collins of Liberty Mutual Insurance

shows the door prize he won at the Chamber’s October 21,

2015 Business After Hours networking event at

Mystic’s StoneRidge Senior Living Community.

Left: Politicians, Town officials, and regional VIPs celebrate Atlantic Broadband’s arrival in Waterford with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on October 15, 2015.

Caterers and Bar ServicesFor a complete listing, visit Info.ChamberECT.com/list

A Thyme to Cook, Inc.www.AThymeToCook.com

Catering To You (TVCCA)www.TVCCA.org

The Coastal Gourmet Groupwww.CoastalGourmetCT.com

Flanders Fish Market & Restaurantwww.FlandersFish.com

Gordon’s Yellow Front Wines & Liquors(860) 443-5937

Gourmet Galley Catering, LLCwww.Gourmet-Galley.com

Grand Wine & Spiritwww.GrandWineAndSpirit.com

Ivy’s Simply Homemadewww.IvysSimplyHomemade.com

Jersey Mike’s Subs - Norwichwww.JerseyMikes.com

Jersey Mike’s Subs - Waterfordwww.JerseyMikes.com

Lighthouse Bakery(860) 415-9457

Matthew’s Catering Companywww.MatthewsCatering.com

The Meadowswww.TheMeadowsWeddings.com

Moe’s Southwest Grillwww.MoesWH.com

Mystic Marketwww.MysticMarket.com

NV Bakery & Market (860) 574-9038

Ocean Blue Cateringwww.OceanBlueCatering.com

Panera Breadwww.PaneraBreadHBG.com

Grocery Stores andSupermarketsFiddleheads Natural Foods Cooperativewww.fiddleheadsfood.coop

ShopRite Supermarket - Clinton(860) 669-0107

ShopRite Supermarket - New London(860) 447-1424

ShopRite Supermarket - Norwich(860) 887-6088

Stop & Shop - East Lyme(860) 691-2146

Stop & Shop - Groton(860) 445-4440

Stop & Shop - Pawcatuck(860) 535-8234

Stop & Shop - Waterford(860) 444-6772

Wal-Mart - Groton(860) 448-2022

Wal-Mart - Lisbon(860) 376-3254

Zambala Grocery Store(860) 389-6525

Our Regional Benefactors help support the many

smaller businesses we serve

Is your business missing?Visit ChamberECT.com or call (860) 701-9113 to learn about membership in the region’s largest

business organization.

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Business After Hours at Slater Memorial Museum

NOV16

5:30 - 7:30 p.m. | 108 Crescent Street in Norwich$15 Chamber members | $25 Non-members | $5 walk-in fee

Meet new colleagues, catch up with friends, enjoy complimentary refreshments, and win door prizes at this

popular networking event co-hosted with Backus Hospital.

William Crawford Distinguished Service Award Dinner

NOV12

6:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Foxwoods Resort Casino$75 per person

Honoring Reverend Michel Belt and Reverent Catherine Zall.Help us celebrate the accomplishments of these two

individuals, who together have worked tirelessly to support eastern CT’s homeless population.

Getting ready for Thanksgiving can be tough. Whether you’re hosting a Thanksgiving dinner or finding for the perfect Turkey Day treat, look no further than these Chamber of Commerce member businesses to take the stress out of preparing your meal.

The community winswhen you buy local.

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAYNOV 28

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT proudly supports the region’s small business community. That’s why we’ve prepared a FREE toolkit – available for download from the Chamber’s website – to promote your company ahead of Small Business Saturday on November 28.

Head to ChamberECT.com/sbs to find a package of special logos, posters, flyers, editable coupons, and pre-prepared social media posts bundled together for your convenience.

Get shoppers in your doors on November 28: head to ChamberECT.com/sbs today.