Score workshops can help your business’s succes

Your Business Plan’s Missing Link-Cybersecurity

Is your business prepared in the event of a cybersecurity breach? Now is the time to take stock of your cybersecurity health, including the importance of securing information through best cybersecurity practices; identifying your risk and the types of cyber threats; and learning best practices for guarding against cyber threats. Edward Davis, President of Systems Support Group, Inc. will present the workshop on Jan. 16 at the Chamber from 8:30-10:30 a.m.

The fee is $25 per person. Register by calling 860-482-6586 or online at nwctchamberofcommerce.org/calendar.

Marketing in the Digital Era

Are your marketing efforts successful in growing your small business? Find out what topics and concepts you should consider when creating an effective small business marketing plan—market analysis, business differentiation, brand development, promotional options, internet and social media, etc. Seth Duke, Marketing Director of O&G Industries, a member of SCORE and a Certified Business Mentor will present the workshop on Jan. 26 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at the Chamber. The fee is $25 per person. Register by calling 860-482-6586 or online at nwctchamberofcommerce.org/calendar.

Health Council & Manufacturers’ Coalition

The Chamber’s Health Council and Manufacturers’ Coalition, peer groups for individuals who work in and with the health care and manufacturing fields, will meet on Friday, Dec. 15 at 8 a.m. at the Chamber office, 333 Kennedy Drive, Torrington. Victor Incerti of CMHA and Maria Coutant-Skinner of McCall Center for Behavioral Health brought an important issue to our attention which will be the focus of the meeting:

As health care providers committed to providing high quality, compassionate care in a rural area, we often struggle with recruiting and retaining competent young professionals. Working collaboratively with other health care providers may afford all of us opportunities to market the northwest corner to this demographic. As an area that has been adept at working across traditional organizational boundaries, we are eager to explore this creative endeavor together.

Please RSVP online at nwctchamberofcommerce.org/calendar or call the Chamber at 860-4826586.

Tommy Martin Fundraiser

The Burlington Chamber of Commerce and the Burlington Lions Club invite you to a Pasta Dinner fundraiser to benefit Tommy Martin. Tommy, a member of the Burlington Chamber Board of Directors, was severely injured this fall in an accident.

The Pasta Dinner will be held on Saturday, December 16th at the Burlington Men’s Club, 44 Covey Road, Burlington. Serving times are 2-4 p.m., 4-6 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, 12 & under $10, 2 & under free with a family max of $50. Attendees are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance, however, walk-ins are welcome. The event will feature a cash bar and raffles. For tickets and information, please call Rob Cook at 860-965-6269, Colleen at 860-916-7732 or Peter at 860-673-1953.

Sponsors and raffle prizes are also welcome. Please contact the individuals listed above to contribute. Thank you.