Grand Opening Weekend!!!!!
Starts Friday March 2nd
Ribbon cutting by Mayor Tim O’Brien at 12 noon
The first 100 customers will have the opportunity to win one of ten $25 gift certificates!!!
Starting at 5pm, one complimentary glass of house draft beer, wine, or soft drink served with dinner entrée.
Live Jazz with the Loren Evarts Band from 9pm till midnight!!!!
$1 off on all drinks! Free Draft Beer with the order of any Burger!!! No Cover!!!!!!
Saturday March 3rd
Festivities continue with TOOLS Time Happy Hour all day long!!!!!!!
$1 off on all drinks! Free Draft Beer with the order of any Burger!!!
Starting at 5pm, one complimentary glass of house draft beer, wine, or soft drink served with dinner entrée
Live Jazz with Marty Q and Band from 9pm till midnight!!!! No Cover!!!!!!
Sunday March 4th
TOOLS Time Happy Hour continues all day long!!!!!!!
$1 off on all drinks! Free Draft Beer with the order of any Burger!!!
From 5pm till 8pm Join Chef Jared Talarski at the Chef’s table, for a 5 course wine and food pairing.
Discussion on food preparation, flavors, and wine. Featuring TOOLS March wine list.
$50 Fixed Price per person. Limited seating, and by reservation only. Call 860-505-7226 for reservations.
TOOLS Bar and Grill is located on 136 Main Street, New Britain, CT. They can be reached at (860) 505 7226.
The first regional event of the Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce-New Britain, Berlin was one not to be missed!
Last night’s Business After Hours Celebration at Schaller Autobody was a huge success! Both New Britain and Berlin businesses were in attendance as we toasted to the recent partnership of the two towns. Mayor Adam Salina of Berlin, Mayor Tim O’Brien of New Britain and State Senator Terry Gerratana spoke positively about this “natural fit” and showed immense support for the partnership.
Greater New Britain Chamber President Bill Millerick introduced each Berlin business and Berlin town officials in attendance. More than 200 individuals were in attendance last night.
Art Schaller Jr., the owner of Schaller Autobody, spoke about his state of the art facility. His generosity was greatly appreciated, as guests were treated to a vast assortment of appetizers provided by Teresa’s Catering and beverage from Berlin Wine and Spirits. Various detailing packages, auto body certificates, and a foursome of golf were raffled off in a business card drawing later that night.
The pictures above were provided by Annalisa Russell-Smith of Local Planet Productions, LLC. Thanks Annalisa!!
The New Britain-Berlin YMCA cordially invites you to a
DIVE IN MOVIE
Affordable and fun!!
$10 a family (members) $20 a family (non members)
February 24th, 7:15 PM to 9:30 PM
5o High Street, New Britain, CT
February’s Movie is LADY AND THE TRAMP
Call 860 229 3787 to register!!
February is American Heart Month
And the New Britain-Berlin YMCA wants to help get the word out!
Heart disease kills an estimated 630,000 Americans each year. It’s the leading cause of death for both men and women. To prevent heart disease and increase awareness of its affects, The New Britain-Berlin YMCA is proudly participating in American Heart Month. Join in February and they will waive the $80 joining fee.
Get active and reduce your risk for heart disease today!!
The New Britain-Berlin YMCA is located on 50 High Street in New Britain, CT. Call 860-229-3787 to find out more!
Mayor Timothy O’Brien, Capital Workforce Partners and the Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce invite you to…
The New Britain
Summer Youth Employer Breakfast
When:
Thursday, March 8th, 2012
8:00 to 9:15 am
Where:
New Britain-Berlin YMCA
50 High Street
New Britain, CT
Attendance is FREE but reservations are required.
Please RSVP by Tuesday, March 6th to gerry@newbritainchamber.com or call (860) 229-1665 ext 213
The New Britain TRIAD will hold its annual Breakfast fund Raiser on March 11, 2012, at the New Britain Senior Center, 55 Pearl Street, New Britain CT. from 8:00am-11:00am.
Advanced sale ticket costs are as follows Adult $5.00; Children over 3yrs $4.00 Children under 3yrs old are free.
Tickets sold at the door will be $6.00 Children’s tickets will remain the same.
The menu includes: Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Hash Browns, Pancakes, Coffee and Orange Juice.
Free activities will include a coloring contest for children, a bake sale, and a jelly bean count. A music sing along by Steve Casillas will also be held.
For more information or to buy tickets in advance
contact Officer Carol Zesut of the New Britain Police Department at (860)826-3081.
Chamber Women’s AM Network
WHEN: Friday, March 2nd 8 to 9 AM
HOSTED BY: Monsignor Bojnowski Manor, 50 Pulaski Street, New Britain, CT 06051
This is a great opportunity to meet new faces and network with female business professionals of the New Britain-Berlin area. If you are new to the Greater New Britain Chamber or have not attended an Women’s AM Network meeting before, we would be delighted to have you!
A light continental breakfast of baked goods, coffee, and juice will be provided.
*In lieu of a raffle prize, all attendees are asked to bring an article of men clothing, which will be donated to First Lutheran Church’s Clothing Rack.
Attendance is free. Reservations are required.
Contact Teresa at 860 229 1665 or email teresa@newbritainchamber.com to RSVP.
Friday, February 3rd more than 30 female business professionals gathered at the New Britain YWCA for a networking breakfast. Attendees were each given time to speak about themselves and their organization. In addition, the networking group brainstormed various community involvement initiatives.
The YWCA was a wonderful host, explaining in great detail the various projects currently in place, upcoming events, and services they have to offer. Each attendee received a free $30 gift card to be used at the YWCA’s fitness or massage facility. Thanks again YWCA!
The raffle was a huge success. So many great prizes! A big thanks to all those who donated.
The front desk at the YWCA was extremely kind and welcoming!
Executive Director Robin Sharp gave a great tour of the facilities. Thanks Robin!
The fitness room at the YWCA.
One of the many play rooms at the YWCA, stocked with plenty of toys and snacks!
An extension of the fitness facilities, this room is where various classes are held.
A big thanks to Chamber member, Amelia Schwencke, for providing these great pictures. And once again, a big thanks to the YWCA for hosting.
To find out how YOU can host a Women’s AM Network, contact Teresa at teresa@newbritainchamber.com or call 860 229 1665.
Berlin & New Britain Chambers of Commerce Announce Merger
10:59 a.m. EST, February 1, 2012
The chambers of commerce in Berlin and New Britain have announced that they will merge, a move that officials of both groups welcomed since financial difficulties had forced the one in Berlin to cease operations.
William Millerick, president of the New Britain chamber, announced the merger on Wedneday. He said the move came after a couple of months of talks with members of the Berlin chamber and he credited them for tremendous leadership in working out the details of the new organization.
“We began discussions with Berlin leadership, and also encouraged them to speak with other Chambers to ensure they looked at all of their options. To me, what always drove the discussions was simply, what would be best for member businesses. My feeling was that a regional Chamber, that has a local flavor and gives members a greater footprint and all the services at the same price is perfect,” Millerick said in a statement announcing the merger.
The Berlin chamber has not dissolved but was forced to suspend operations in early December because of financial difficulties brought on by declining membership.
Berlin’s chamber once had more than 200 members but fell to about 150. The membership reduction hurt its finances to the point where it was set to run out of money before the annual collection of dues in March.
Berlin had a chamber of commerce for 58 years. Among its projects in recent years was helping to start a farmers market that ran for a couple of years. It also worked with the town’ s economic development commission on business development initiatives.
