Chamber plans April trip to Greece

Chamber Travel Program: Greece Info Session

Experience nine days and seven nights (April 6-14) in Greece, the land of gods and heroes.

The Peloponnese is home to an extraordinary collection of archaeological sites as well as stunning mountainous scenery and charming villages where a traditional way of life has remained unchanged for centuries. On this splendid cultural journey, trace 5,000 years of Greek history while exploring the country’s archaeological treasures. Walk in the footsteps of Socrates on the Acropolis and examine artifacts of Athens’ Golden Age at the outstanding Acropolis Museum, sail through the scenic Corinth canal, and enjoy the insights of the local guest speaker on the contemporary Greek economic and social scene.

The trip includes hotels, meals, day trips and airfare from JFK. There is also an optional extension to Santorini. Sign up before Oct. 26 for the early bird special price of $2,849 and a free Delhi tour.

Join us for an informational session at 6 p.m. Monday at the Chamber Office, 333 Kennedy Drive, Torrington.

WOW! Forum: Women of Strength & Courage

The 14th annual WOW! Forum was held on Oct. 5 at the Carole & Ray Neag Performing Arts Center at the Warner Theatre. Over 200 women attended the all-day professional development conference. Check the WOW! Forum Facebook page for photos of this year’s event.

We would like to thank our wonderful emcee, KJ Johansen, for keeping us laughing throughout the day; and our esteemed speakers Lisa Bresson, Jamie Pleva-Nickerson, Sara Laschever, Lesley Jane Seymour, Jeanne Street, Silvia Baldini, and Sarah Calhoun, for sharing their amazing stories.

The day would not have been possible without our very supportive sponsors:

Premier Sponsor: TD Bank

Speaker Sponsors: Conquest, Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board, and The Warner Theatre

Luncheon Sponsors: Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, BD, Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, Elevator Service Co., Inc., and Fascia’s Chocolates

Reception Sponsors: Chamber Insurance Trust, Northwest Community Bank, Republican-American, Thomaston Savings Bank, Torrington Savings Bank and Union Savings Bank

Friends of WOW: Altek Electronics, Inc., Hatfield & Co. Jewelers, and O&G Industries, Inc.

Supporters of WOW: Lily and Vine Floral Design, Litchfield Bancorp, Mount Claire Water, The Quiet Zone of Torrington, and Winvian Farm

We had a great penny and silent auction this year made possible by tons of area businesses who donated items- thank you!

And most importantly, thank you to the fabulous group of women on our WOW! Forum Advisory Committee who have worked tirelessly over the last 11 months planning this year’s event.

This event takes many, many hours to organize and we couldn’t do it without them.

Our 2018 Advisory Committee includes: Debra Aleksinas, Cindy Bensley, Sandi Conforti, Sarah Dziedzic, Lisa Ferris, Gina Galpin, Tia Haberern, Katurah Hall, KJ Johansen, Pam LaRosa, Christine Pescatore, Pam Pinto, Lori Puff, Melissa Root, Cathy Roscello, Valerie Royals, JoAnn Ryan, Lisa Soliani, Darlene Sullivan, Colleen Suppa, Samantha Wald, and Debra Zavatkay.

If you are interested in joining our Advisory Committee for the 2019 event, contact Lauren Zordan at lauren@nwctchamberofcommerce.org.

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