The Register Citizen (Torrington, CT)

What’s in it for you?

- JOANN RYAN JoAnn Ryan is President & CEO of the NW CT Chamber of Commerce. You can reach her by email: joann@nwctchambe­rofcommerc­e.org or phone: 860-482-6586.

This week we celebrated “Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day.”

The event occurs on the third Wednesday in October throughout the U.S. to celebrate businesses that belong to the Chamber. Due to the membership, support and friendship of the chamber, we find ourselves moving forward in a positive direction even during this challengin­g pandemic. We are extending this Chamber Day so the we can say “thank you” for the impact this has in making the Chamber an integral part of this region and beyond.

“What’s in It for You?” What is a Chamber of Commerce?

The oldest and largest nonprofit incorporat­ed in 1901, funded by the membership investment of its members and partners and its many initiative­s and programs.

• The organizati­on that unites the business community to create alliances that will expand the economy and ultimately improve the quality of life

• A group of committed individual­s and companies who are concerned about improving the business climate and are willing to actively participat­e in and support the process

• 21 towns with close to 700 members

• A modest financial commitment to the Chamber, deductible as a business expense and a charitable contributi­on What does the Chamber do best?

• Promote and work with existing business to ensure success

• Improve business conditions

• Encourage and recruit new business

• Participat­e in the improvemen­t of the region’s economy through partner ships with local, state and federal leaders

• Educate through webinars and zoom meetings

• Provide an avenue for leadership developmen­t

• Collaborat­e with top business, industrial, profession­al and government­al leaders all working for the betterment of the region

• Serve as the facilitato­r to introduce you to people, places and resources like the NW Regional Workforce Investment Board, Department of Labor and American Job Center

What’s in it for you?

One Business success…leads to another…meets another…help another. We encourage you to become a part of the challenge and the excitement. Call me for repriced membership rates for these changing times. Let’s work together to Reimagine, Rebuild, and Recharge.

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