Chamber of Commerce announces meetings, events

The Northwest CT Chamber of Commerce has scheduled the following events and meetings.

Dec. 7: Small Business Council Meeting, 8 a.m. The Small Business Council has been established for the small business owner/manager – the decision makers – to discuss challenges, share solutions and work as a back-office consortium. Many small business owners have issues that they stumble upon throughout their workday that they may not have experience with – but another small business owner does. The Chamber’s Small Business Council is a resource for the owners and managers so they can keep their businesses running smoothly. To be added to the Small Business Council, email Lauren@nwctchamberofcommerce.org.

Dec. 8: Holiday Celebration at KidsPlay Children's Museum, 5-7 p.m. Celebrate the holiday season with at the amazing KidsPlay Children's Museum in downtown Torrington. Food, beer and wine will be provided and this party is for adults only. Please feel free to bring colleagues, spouses and friends. Email Lauren@nwctchamberofcommerce.org to RSVP.

Dec. 9: Government Relations Committee Meeting, 8 a.m. The Government Relations Committee of Northwest Connecticut’s Chamber of Commerce meets on the second Thursday of the month. The Committee works closely with the Chamber’s lobbyist, Mike Rell, following the activities of the State Legislature. The committee develops an annual Legislative Agenda which is furnished to the Chamber’s Board of Directors for their approval and then presented to the State Legislative Delegation from the Northwest Corner. The Agenda reviews those issues that are priorities to the business community of Northwest Connecticut. The committee also works with the Chamber staff to host the Candidate’s Forum, Legislative Reception, and the Connecticut Business Day. To be added to the committee, contact Lauren Zordan at 860-482-6586 or lauren@nwctchamberofcommerce.org

Dec. 15: Health Council Meeting, 8 a.m. The Health Council, a peer group comprised primarily of individuals and companies involved in healthcare in Northwest Connecticut, meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Meetings focus on specific areas of interest, including: employee recruitment and retention, workforce development, on-the-job training programs and grants, legislative updates that affect the health care industry, facility tours and more. To be added to the council, email Lauren@nwctchamberofcommerce.org.