WORKSHOPS
SCORE will host:
“Pricing Strategies: How to Determine the Value of Your Product or Service,” with SCORE mentor Eric Munro, Wednesday, March 16, noon to 1:30 p.m., Zoom.
“The ABCs of a Business Plan and Understanding a SWOT Analysis,” with Economic Development Specialist Tanisha Baptiste of the Small Business Administration, Tuesday, March 29, 10 to 11:30 a.m.. Zoom
“Advertising on and Measuring the Impact of Facebook and Instagram,” sponsored by Charter Oak Federal Credit Union, with Brand Manager Meghan Crawford of Miranda Creative, Wednesday, March 30, 10–11:30 a.m., Zoom.
“Fundamentals for Starting Your Business” Session #1: “What’s the Big Idea?”, Tuesday, April 5, noon to 1:30 p.m., Zoom.
For more information, contact Anne Driscoll at anne.driscoll@scorevolunteer.org.
The Chelsea University Business Academy, offered through Chelsea Groton Bank’s financial education program and in partnership with the Mystic Chamber of Commerce, is a free educational series that will provide prospective and current business owners with training and expert advice in many areas needed to start or maintain a business. All classes will be offered in person at Chelsea Groton’s Mystic Branch, 2 Water St., Mystic, and via Zoom, through March 30. To learn more and to register, visit www.ChelseaGroton.com/ChelseaUniversity.
NETWORKING
The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut will host a Business After Hours and Ribbon Cutting event at The Light House Homestead and Stables, New London County’s newest disability services facility, on April 27. Register at www.ChamberECT.com/events.
Dr. Raja Mangipudy, Senior Vice President, Global Head of Drug Safety Research and Development, Groton Site Director at Pfizer, will provide an overview April 27 and update Pfizer’s latest work on the COVID-19 vaccine and therapies. Register at www.ChamberECT.com/events or 860-701-9113.
The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut 11th Annual Military Appreciation Breakfast will be held March 25. Sponsored by Electric Boat. Register at www.ChamberECT.com/events or 860-701-9113.
The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut’s Annual Meeting, followed by our ECTy Award celebration, will be held March 31. Sponsored by Pat Munger Construction. Register at www.ChamberECT.com/events.
GRAND OPENING
The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce will host a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Salon Golden, Friday, March 25, 4:30–5:30 p.m. The business is located at 86 Denison Ave. Unit 207, Mystic.
MEMBERSHIP
The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut welcomes its new and returning members: Bush Meadow Farm, LLC; Pop on the Block; Pure Barre; Cycle Bar, and Mermaid Inn of Mystic.
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