BUSINESS BRIEFS

EMPLOYMENT

TJ Mallon has rejoined Wireless Zone Groton team as a sales representative. He first joined the company in 1996, when it was The Car Phone Store. For the past eight years he has been working with Verizon Corporate, in consumer sales as well as B2B. Wireless Zone is at 220 Route 12, Groton. For more information, visit www.wirelesszone.com.

WORKSHOPS

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT will host a workshop titled “Social Media Advertising – The New 101” on Tuesday, June 4, noon to 1 p.m. at the Chamber’s office, 914 Hartford Turnpike, second floor, Waterford. Social media marketing experts from Miranda Creative Inc. will outline how your business can directly target consumers with authentic and engaging ads. Guests are encouraged to bring lunch; coffee and tea are provided. Admission is $5 for Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT members, $15 for non-members. Advance registration is requested as space is limited. Learn more and RSVP at www.ChamberECT.com/events or call (860) 701-9113.

The Women’s Business Development Council will host “Log In: LinkedIn Clinic,” Karen Etchells presenter, Tuesday, June 11, noon-1 p.m., WBDC, 300 State St., Suite 419, New London. Register at www.ctwbdc.org or contact Susan Hackett at shackett@ctwbdc.org. SCORE will host: “Best Practices for Google Ads and Other Google Products to Drive Conversions,” Wednesday, June 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m., East Lyme Public Library, 39 Society Road, Niantic. Presenter is Ron Wertz of Miranda Creative.

“How to Start & Run a Successful Non-Profit - Part 2,” Thursday, June 6, noon–2 p.m., The Public Library of New London, 63 Huntington St. Presenter is Bob Potter.

“QuickBooks: Advanced & Hands-On,” Tuesday, June 11, 5:30-7:30 p.m., The Mystic & Noank Library, 40 Library St., Mystic.

“Networking for Sales,” Wednesday, June 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook. Presenter is Eric Munro.

For more information, contact Anne Driscoll at, anne.driscoll@ scorevolunteer.org.

NETWORKING

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT will co-host a Business After Hours networking event with the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, June 5, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Cardinal Honda, 531 Route 12, Groton. Admission is $10 for Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT members, $20 for non-members. Advance registration at www.ChamberECT.com/ events or call (860) 701-9113.

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT’s Community Concierge program will hold a “Connections” event on Thursday, May 30, from 6-9 p.m. at Mystic Aquarium, 55 Coogan Blvd., Mystic. Complimentary food will be provided and a cash bar is available. Admission is free and open to all, but registration is requested in advance. Learn more and RSVP at www.CommunityECT.com or call the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT at (860) 701-9113. Community Concierge is a project of the Thames River Innovation Place, supported by CTNext.

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT’s Community Concierge program invites you to “Hike the Harkness Park You’ve Never Seen” on Saturday, June 1, from 9-11 a.m. in Waterford. The hike begins and ends at the tennis courts near the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center/ Waterford Beach Park at 305 Great Neck Road. Children and dogs are welcome (no flexi-leashes, please). Learn more at www.CommunityECT.com or call the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT at (860) 701-9113.

EVENTS

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT 31st Annual Chamber Golf Tournament will be held Monday, June 3, from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Stonington Country Club, 396 Taugwonk Road, Stonington. Admission is $200 per golfer or $800 per foursome, and includes lunch and dinner provided by Stonington Country Club. Sponsorship and marketing opportunities are available. Visit www.ChamberECT.com/golf or call (860) 701-9113 to learn more and register.

GRAND OPENINGS

The new look of McDonald’s has arrived in New London, with a rebuild to the restaurant located at 406 Colman St. A grand reopening was held May 23, which included a flag raising ceremony by VFW Post 189 and the New London High School Drum Corps. The Owner/Operator is Joseph LaBianca. The redesign includes self-service kiosks, table service, curbside pickup and a new play area.

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT will host a ribboncutting ceremony at Ledyard Town Spirits, 749 Colonel Ledyard Highway, Thursday, May 30, from 4-7 p.m. Learn more at www.ChamberECT.com/ events or call (860) 701-9113.

Roger Motor Car LLC, 16 River Road, Lisbon, has signed on as a U-Haul dealer to serve the Lisbon community. The business offers U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment, moving supplies and in-store pick-up for boxes. Business hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, and on-call Sunday. Reserve U-Haul products at this dealer location by calling (860) 591-8020 or visiting www. uhaul.com. Roger Motor Car is owned by Roger McGeowan.

MILESTONE

A gala reception will be held at Roseledge Country Inn, 418 Route 164, Preston, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary on Tuesday, June 11, at 5:30 pm. The farm store and gardens will be open; there will be art demonstrations, live music, a book signing, local businesses on display, food and wine tastings, giveaways and prizes. Mystic Seaport Museum, Surrell’s Pizza and Pub, Preston Ridge Winery, Eat Me Sweets, Author and Artist Constant Waterman, The Art House of Norwich, 60’s Explosion Band, Jimmes Ice Cream Shop, Sweet Grass Creamery, These Guys Brewery and Broad Brook Farm will participate.

The event will serve as one of the Mystic Chamber’s June Business After Hours; entry is $10, benefitting the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce Tourist Information & Welcome Center. Register at www.mysticchamber. org/eventcalendar or call (860) 572-9578. For more information, visit www.Roseledge.com.

MEMBERSHIP

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT welcomes its newest members: Melinda Elliott Carlisle, a broker with Randall Realtors, based in Mystic; and Niantic Acupuncture & Family Wellness of Niantic. Visit www. ChamberECT.com to discover a full Chamber member directory.