Business in brief

WORKSHOPS

SCORE:

“How to Start & Run a Successful Non-Profit Organization,” sponsored by R.B. Kent & Son Inc., SCORE counselor

Bob Potter, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2–3:30 p.m., Zoom.

“Managing Your Business Finances with QuickBooks,”

Intuit ProAdvisor Elizabeth Santaus, Tuesday, March 2, 10-11:30 a.m. Zoom.

“Choosing the Right QuickBooks: The Basics of Setting Up Your QuickBooks Company,” Elizabeth Santaus, Tuesday, March 9, 10-11:30 a.m., Zoom.

“Media in Motion,” Ron Wertz, digital marketing specialist at Miranda Creative, Thursday, March 18, noon–1:30 p.m., Zoom.

Contact for questions/info: Anne Driscoll, anne.driscoll@scorevolunteer.org.

NETWORKING

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT invites local professionals to lunchtime virtual networking with the Chamber on Tuesday, Feb. 23, noon-1 p.m. To register or learn more, visit www.ChamberECT.com or call (860) 701-9113.

Young Professionals of Eastern CT will host a Virtual YPsocial with Chapter One Food & Drink on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 6-7 p.m. Young professionals network and connect while enjoying a cooking demonstration by Chapter One Executive Chef Tony Swift. Participants may cook along or stop into Chapter One for a dine in or take out special. YPECT is a program of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT. To register or learn more, visit www.YPECT.com or call (860) 701-9113.

GRAND OPENING

Harbor Freight Tools will open its new store in Norwich on Saturday, March 6, at 8 a.m. The Norwich store, located at 381 W. Main St., is the 11th Harbor Freight

Tools store in Connecticut. The 16,000-square-foot store brings approximately 25-30 new jobs to the community. As a designated essential service, the store will be open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. It will resume its regular hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday after the COVID-19 crisis has passed. The store will stock a full selection of tools and equipment in categories including automotive, air and power tools, storage, outdoor power equipment, generators, welding supplies, shop equipment and hand tools.

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT

celebrates the grand opening of The Tin Peddler, 230 Norwich Westerly Road, North Stonington, on Feb. 26-28. The Tin Peddler Kitchen and Pantry offers locally sourced produce, meats, dry goods, and grocery in addition to a menu of hand-crafted soups, salads, sandwiches, and meals. Visit www.ChamberECT.com/events or call (860) 701-9113 to learn more.

NEWSLETTER

Young Professionals are invited to subscribe to the free YP newsletter at www.YPECT.com for networking events, news, community events, and volunteer opportunities tailored to local professionals in their 20s and 30s. The newsletter is part of the Young Professionals of Eastern CT, a program of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT. To learn more, subscribe, or see upcoming events, visit www. YPECT.com.

MEMBERSHIP

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT welcomes its newest member: DWP Events. Visit www.ChamberECT.com to discover a full Chamber member directory.