BUSINESS BRIEFS

of Staten Island, N.Y., she has been a freelance designer for two years. Her previous work experience includes New York Kids Club, Raydian Properties, and Stretch Science. In her position with the Chamber, she will be responsible for helping develop the Chamber's print and digital graphic design needs, assisting with marketing, and helping manage the Chamber' presence at ChamberECT.com and through associate websites. She lives in New London. walk-ins. RSVP and learn more at www.ChamberECT.com/ events or call (860) 701-9113. This Business Breakfast is made possible through the support of Atlantic Broadband, Norwich Public Utilities, and We Work for Health Connecticut.

The Young Professionals of Eastern CT are seeking volunteers to support the Boys and Girls Club of Southeastern CT’s Beach Blast fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 6, 4-8 p.m. at Ocean Beach Park, 98 Neptune Ave., New London. Help is needed for setup and decorating, selling raffle tickets, and other tasks. Advance registration at www.YPECT.com or call (860) 701-9113. YPECT is administered as a division of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT. are $10. Advance RSVP is recommended at ChamberECT. com/events or call (860) 701-9113.

Score will hold the following workshops:

“How to Start and Run a Successful Non-Profit Business,” Tuesday, Oct. 10, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., The Public Library of New London, 63 Huntington St. For more information, contact Bob Potter at bobpottr@aol.com.

“The Business of Doing Business: Structuring Your Business and Managing Your Money,” Thursday, Oct. 12, 6–7:30 p.m., Dime Bank, 290 Salem Turnpike, Norwich. Mentors Michael Hinchliffe, Jackie Roy, Dave Mitchell, Arne Sjursen, and Jim Toner will address your questions about setting up a business, protecting your assets, where to look for financing, mitigate your tax liabilities. For more information, contact Jackie Roy at jackieroy2060@gmail. com.

Carol Miller, a Newport, R.I.based reverse mortgage specialist, will host a free seminar Nov. 7 and 9 at 6:30 p.m. at The Mystic Art Museum in Mystic. Advanced reservations by Nov. 3 are required; (401) 406-1247 or cmiller@reversefunding. com. will be collecting nonperishable items at local work centers.

The company stands ready to assist with the restoration effort, if requested. Eversource helped get the power back on for thousands of Florida customers in September and was part of the effort to rebuild the energy system in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Georges in 1998.

Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets continues as a national sponsor of Susan G. Komen, encouraging employees, retailers and shoppers to participate in activities and contribute to the achievement of Komen's goal of reducing U.S. breast cancer deaths by 50 percent by 2026. Visitors to Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets will notice the pink theme carried out at the Guest Services booths and staff will be honoring National Breast Cancer Awareness Month by donning pink accessories.

Discount cards will be available with proceeds going to the charity. Shoppers may purchase a sticker for a $1 donation and post the sticker on the More Than Pink Hero Wall. All proceeds will benefit Susan G. Komen.

Other events include: Pink Yoga, Body Karma Studio of Clinton, 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 16, Center Court; and Positive Painting, Cindy Stevens Fine Art, Saturday, Oct. 22, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., $25.

For more information, visit www.simon.com or ww5. komen.org/social. Charter Oak Federal Credit Union donated $23,800 to community organizations throughout New London and Windham counties as part of its third-quarter Community Giving Grants disbursement.

Grant recipients included the Florence Griswold Museum, H.H. Ellis Technical Booster Club Parent Faculty Organization, Higher Edge, Hygienic Art Inc., Light House Voc-Ed Center, Martin House Inc., New London High School Music Boosters Inc., New London Youth Affairs, Thames River Community Service Inc., Thames Valley Council for Community Action Inc., and Sofia Sees Hope.

To learn more or to download an application, visit https://charteroak.org/content/grants-program/.