The Middletown Press (Middletown, CT)
KeyBank donation to aid financial literacy
NEW HAVEN — KeyBank Foundation recently awarded a three-year, $300,000 grant to the Connecticut Association of Human Services to help lower-income city and state residents through the BankOn New Haven initiative, the city’s Financial Empowerment Center, and CAHS’ financial literacy programs, according to a news release. With the support, CAHS will provide financial education and help people reduce debt, improve credit, and increase the use of banking services, the release said.
“At the core of KeyBank’s community commitment is helping our neighbors thrive financially through responsible banking and responsible citizenship,” KeyBank Market President Jeff L. Hubbard said in the release. “We are proud to partner with CAHS and the city of New Haven to empower low- and moderate income residents to realize their financial goals.”
CAHS was brought on by the city to help develop the Financial Empowerment Commission, “to bring together local public officials, government agencies, financial institutions and community organizations to work together
to improve the financial stability of lower-income individuals and families in the community, as well as the re-entry population,” the release said.
“We are grateful to the KeyBank Foundation for supporting
this integrated effort by CAHS and the City of New Haven to help City residents open safe and affordable bank accounts, receive one-on-one financial coaching, and achieve their financial goals,” Gloria Caesar, CAHS program
director, said in the release.
For information, visit www.cahs.org/bankon.
Chamber sets awards breakfast
ORANGE — The Orange
Chamber of Commerce will hold its 2018 Awards Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Oct. 25 at Grassy Hill Country Club, according to a release.
The event is sponsored by Coldwell Banker.
The event celebrates “businesses and individuals who contribute to the community and economic well-being of the Town of Orange,” the release said.
According to the release, restaurant chain TGI Fridays will be honored with the Notable Newcomer award; the Chamber Service Award will go to two recipients, the Town of Orange and Eli’s Orange; the Community Service Award is being given to Avangrid; the Milestone award will go to Eagle Leasing; Business of the Year will go to Coldwell Banker; and the Business Person of the Year award will be presented to Vincent Marino of Cohen & Wolf Attorneys at Law.
Guest speaker will be forensic scientist Henry C. Lee, currently director of Forensic Research and Training Center and Distinguished Professor in Forensic Science of the University of New Haven.
Tickets are $25 per person and must be purchased in advance. Call 203-795-3328 or email director@orangectchamber.com.
Girls Night Out in Orange
ORANGE — The Network of Executive Women will hold a Girls Night Out from 5:30-9 p.m. Oct. 18 at St. Barbara’s Greek Orthodox Church, 480 Racebrook Road.
Event wil lfeature networking, wine, raffles, auction, goodie bags, food tastings by local restaurants, and local authors.
For information or tickets, visit www.networkofexecutivewomen.org. Advance ticket discount available when ordering online.
Informational sessions for Amazon jobs
NEW HAVEN — Workforce Alliance, in partnership with Amazon’s Wallingford Sortation Center, will hold informational sessions at American Job Center, 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd., on Oct. 18 and Nov. 13.
The sessions will be held every 30 minutes between 10 a.m. and noon; to reserve a spot, email vgelpke@workforcealliance.biz.
Networking at Trolley Museum
EAST HAVEN — The East Haven Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Shore Line Trolley Museum, 17 River St.
Cost is $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers. To register, visit www.easthavenchamber.com.
Tabletop Expo & Business After Hours
ORANGE — The Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold a Tabletop Expo & Business After Hours event from 5-7 p.m. Nov. 14 at Grassy Hill Country Club, 441 Clark Lane.
The business expo and networking event will include hors d’oeuvres and door prizes. Business interested in showcasing products can get a clothed table which includes electric (limited availability) and admission for two company representatives for a fee of $159. Additional levels of sponsorships also available.
For information, call Nell Moll at the chamber at 203878-0681 or email nmoll@milfordct.com.