BUSINESS BRIEFS

Chelsea Groton Bank’s Marielle Winkelman of Ledyard has been named assistant branch manager of the Groton branch, and Carleen Lee of New London has been named assistant branch manager of the New London branch.

Previously, Winkelman was assistant branch manager at the New London branch, and Lee was assistant branch manager at the Groton branch.

For more information, visit chelseagroton.com.

The Southeastern and Central Connecticut offices of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage were named a Platinum Award winner by the Cartus Broker Network for their outstanding performance during the past year. The award was presented at the 2016 Cartus Broker Network International Conference held recently at the Harbor Beach Marriott Resort and Spa, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Platinum is the highest level of the Excellence Awards presented to principal brokers. Excellence Award recognition is based on performance results related to a wide variety of goals including customer service, cost management, and effective analysis and marketing of homes. Less than 35 percent of the network’s principal brokers achieved Platinum level recognition for their performance in 2015.

Additionally, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage’s Southeastern and Central Connecticut offices were presented the Cartus Five Star Award and the Cartus Affinity Home Event Services Summit Award.

For more information, visit ColdwellBankerHomes.com.

The Annual Groton Business Update, presented by the Groton Business Association of the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce, will be held Thursday, May 19, from 7:30-9:30 a.m. The event, sponsored by Groton Utilities and hosted by Fairview, will feature five speakers from the local business community, who will focus on the local economy and its future prospects. They are: Capt. Paul Whitescarver, commanding officer, Sub Base; Tom Plante, director of strategic planning, Electric Boat; Todd Brady, chairman, Downtown Mystic Merchants; Chris Regan, Groton Shopping Plaza and Olde Mistick Village Association, and Ken Hiscoe, director of government relations at Pfizer.

The cost is $20 per person. Businesses may purchase eight-seat corporate tables for $125. You can register on line at grotonbiz.com, at Kristin@ mysticchamber.org, or call the GMCC at (860) 572-9578.

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT hosts the annual “State of Montville” update on Tuesday, April 12, 7:45-9 a.m. at Montville Town Hall, 310 Norwich-New London Turnpike, Uncasville. Speakers include Montville Mayor Ron McDaniel, Superintendent of Schools Brian Levesque and Kevin Brown, Chairman of the Mohegan Tribal Council. Admission is $5 for Chamber members, $10 for non-members, and includes continental breakfast. Learn more and RSVP at ChamberECT.com/events or call (860) 701-9113.

Join the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT to celebrate the grand opening of Charter Oak Federal Credit Union’s new Mystic branch on Monday, April 18, 10-11 a.m. at 4 Hendel Drive. Learn more at ChamberECT.com/events or call (860) 701-9113.

The Groton Rotary Club has a new sponsor category — the Military Sponsorship, for its Second Annual Golf tournament, scheduled for Friday, June 3, at the Shennecossett Golf Course.

Companies wishing to show their appreciation for our military can purchase a Patriotic Sponsorship for $500. This will cover the greens fees for four military service personnel. The sponsorship also includes signage with the company’s logo and program recognition. The Groton Rotary Club will recruit the military foursomes from the U.S. Naval Submarine Base and from within the community.

Three local groups have committed to be Military Sponsors: Stonington Odd Fellows Lodge 26, AOK Computer Center and Independence Physical Therapy.

Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the club’s youth scholars and community grants program. For further details on the tournament, visit website at www. grotonrotary.org or contact John Silsby at (860) 383-3265 or johnpsilsby@yahoo.com.

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut Foundation has awarded $2,000 to The Arc New London County for a facilitator, community experiences and the program materials to establish and support the Student Peer Advocates Raising Community Support program.

Arc SPARCS serves adolescents, age 16-23 with I/DD transitioning from high school into adult life. To participate in The Arc SPARCS program, contact Lara Chiaverini at (860) 889-4435 x 103 or lchiaverini@thearcnlc.org. For general information, contact Meghan Horan at (860) 889-4435 x116 or mhoran@ thearcnlc.org.

Michelle L. Mayo, the Shoreline Homes Girl of Heritage Properties in Niantic, has been awarded the Seller Representative Specialist designation. The SRS is conferred by the Real Estate Business Institute and is an official credential of the National Association of Realtors. She completed a course in seller representation, passed an exam and subscribe to the Realtor Code of Ethics.

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT will hold a “Twitter Best Practices for Business” workshop on Wednesday, April 13, noon-1 p.m. at the Chamber’s office in Waterford. Experts from Miranda Creative, Inc. will share guidelines and give tips and tricks to increase your business’ Twitter activity. Admission is free for Chamber members, $10 for nonmembers. Due to limited seating, advance registration is requested. RSVP at ChamberECT.com/ events or call (860) 701-9113. The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT is located at 914 Hartford Turnpike, 2nd floor, Waterford.

Students from Chariho High School and Westerly High School will be learning the reality of their financial choices and making real-life decisions to help teach them financial skills during the CU 4 Reality Financial Literacy Fair on Wednesday, April 13.

Sponsored by Westerly Community Credit Union, the event will held at Venice Restaurant, 165 Shore Road, Westerly.

For more information, visit

www.westerlyccu.com.

Groton Business Association’s general meeting will be hosted by Mystic & Noank Library on Thursday, April 21, from 7:30-9 a.m. Featured speaker is Dr. Donald Poland, Community Strategist. Coffee and refreshments will be served.

The meeting will be moderated by Susan Bailey, GBA co-chairwoman, Board of Directors of GMCC. The meeting is open to the local business and civic community. Visit http://www.grotonbiz. com%20to learn more.

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT and The Day are partnering to present Eastern CT’s Spring Job Fair on Monday, April 11, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Hilton Mystic, 20 Coogan Blvd. Learn more at ChamberECT. com/events or call (860) 7019113.

Connie Howard of U.S. Properties was the selling agent for New London’s Capitol Theater at 35 Bank St. The buyer, Eric Hamburg, president of Industrial Renaissance LLC, purchased the property for $68,000. The seller, Jonathan Chau, was represented by Scott Sawyer of New London. Susan Howard of U.S. Properties was the seller’s agent.

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