Chamber of Commerce schedules meetings

TORRINGTON — The Northwest CT Chamber of Commerce announces the following meetings and events.

Holiday closing: The Chamber Office will be closed for the holidays through Dec. 31.

Jan. 4: 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.

Jan. 6: Membership Committee Meeting, 8 a.m.

Northwest Connecticut Chamber of Commerce’s Membership Committee is a group of dedicated individuals who assist the Chamber staff throughout the year.

Under the Membership Committee umbrella, there are three distinct groups: Member Ambassadors, Hospitality and Community Representatives. To join the Membership Committee, email Lauren@nwctchamberofcommerce.org.

Jan. 7: Manufacturers' Coalition Meeting, 8 a.m. The Manufacturers’ Coalition, a group comprised of individuals from manufacturing companies in the Northwest corner, meets on the first Friday of every other month. All members of the business community are welcome to attend. 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 manufacturers, facility tours, sharing of best practices, and the development of industry-specific curriculum for local educational institutions. To be added to the Manufacturers’ Coalition, contact Lauren Zordan at 860-482-6586 or lauren@nwctchamberofcommerce.org