Chamber eNews for September 1: Uncertain Times

Windsor Chamber News
Chamber eNews for September 1: Uncertain Times

As we head toward the fall and winter, we consistently hear from businesses that uncertainty is their biggest challenge. So, too, from parents and educators as schools reopen across Connecticut for the first time since March. We don't know what tomorrow will bring, or where we'll be a month from now. This is causing considerable stress across the community.

All we can be certain of right now is that we need to be able to cope with uncertainty about the health of our businesses, our bodies, our children. The challenge is to make the most informed decisions we can for ourselves, our businesses, and our community, and to modify our decisions when the evidence dictates—as our leading researchers and public officials are already doing.

The Windsor Small Business Recovery Center is here to help deal with uncertainty. From building resiliency into your business plan, managing a remote workforce, and adapting your marketing strategy, to community relief efforts, conversations on child care, and maintaining the school-to-workforce pipeline, the WSBRC is dedicated to helping Windsor adapt and thrive in this uncertain time. Please call us at 860-688-5165 or reply to this email and we will help you, or connect you with someone who can.

The Windsor Small Business Recovery Center is made possible by a generous grant from Windsor Federal Savings and the partnership of the Town of Windsor.

Our annual Chamber Golf Outing is coming up fast, this September 14th! This safely socially distanced golf outing will include on-course food stations and an open drinks cart. Raffles will be available during the round to enter and pick up at end of round. No lingering on the patio after you're finished golfing! On-course contests & scoring will be sent electronically after everyone is finished. It will be a great (and safe!) day; click here to register. Space is limited to 25 foursomes, so reserve your spot today! All proceeds will support Windsor Small Business Recovery Center programming.

A big thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, PeoplesBank, and Eagle Sponsor Webster Bank. Thanks also go to our Beverage Cart Sponsors, Carmon Community Funeral Homes and the Windsor Jaycees. Other tournament sponsors include Cruise Planners, Day Hill Dental, Express Employment Professionals, The Preserve at Great Pond, and Attorney Jacqueline Reardon.

There's still room for more--click here to check out available sponsorships to get your name and logo in front of Windsor's most hip and connected golfers. We're also seeking items for our famous raffle and goodie bags.

Upcoming Events

9/1/20

Transportation Comm. Mtg - online

1:00pm

2:00pm

9/8/20

Board of Directors Mtg - online

8:00am

9:30am

9/9/20

Ambassadors Committee Meeting - online

10:00am

11:00am

9/9/20

How to Start a Business -

12:00pm

1:00pm

9/14/20

Windsor Chamber Golf Tournament - Keney Park, Windsor

9:00am

9/18/20

What's the State of our State? -

1:00pm

2:00pm

9/21/20

Programs Committee Mtg - online

10:00am

11:00am

RSVP for events

Latest Member News

Newgate Farms Offering Fresh, Seasonal Veggies
2022 Special Edition Shad Derby T-shirts Now Available
Windsor Creative Designers are Looking for Sponsors!
Unique Paint Party at Bart's

Member Sales and Specials

Enjoy Bears BBQ for Fathers Day!
Newgate Farms CSA Now Available
Union Street Tavern - click here to order gift cards
WorkSpaces by Doubletree Windsor Locks - Click here to learn more!

Welcome Our New Members

Caccie's Bridal Closet
Contact: Cassandre Edouard
1380 Hopmeadow ST | 860-752-4348
Simsbury, CT 06095
http://Cacciesbridalcloset.com
Caccielouise@yahoo.com

Synergy Financial Planning
Contact: Doug Bellfy
47 Old Village Circle | 860-430-1808
Windsor, CT 06095
http://www.synergy-fp.com
diane@synergy-fp.com

Free E-Cycling Event

Saturday, September 5, is your chance to lighten up by recycling all the electronic hardware you no longer use or need. The Windsor Conservation Commission in cooperation with TAKE 2 E-Cycle will hold an Electronic Recycling event behind the Windsor Town Hall from 9am-1pm. You do not have to get out of your vehicle. Open your trunk or cargo space and TAKE 2 attendants will be on hand to pick up the electronic hardware.

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Windsor Chamber Golf Tournament

SAVE THE DATE!
Join us for an afternoon of golf on Monday, September 12, 2022 at Windsor's own Keney Golf Course located at 171 Windsor Ave in Keney Park. Food, fun, raffles, prizes!

Register to golf!

Keney Park Golf Course is a public golf course located in Hartford, Connecticut and Windsor, Connecticut within Hartford's Keney Park. The first nine holes were designed by eminent golf course architect Devereux Emmet in 1927, with the remaining nine made by City of Hartford engineer Robert ”Jack” Ross in 1931.

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How to Start a Business

Join Microenterprise Business Advisor Mary Kay Della Camera as she walks you through everything you need to know about launching a successful business.

When starting a business, it is critical to have the research and plans in place for your business to thrive. Beyond financial considerations, entrepreneurs must be aware of several key steps on their business roadmap.

This webinar will help you:
• Assess your readiness to start a business
• Determine the financial and market feasibility of your idea
• Understand the basics of business planning
• Prepare yourself for s... more

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Virtual Business Roundtable

The Chamber is holding a weekly virtual Business Roundtable on the first and third Monday of the month from 12-1 p.m. This is an opportunity to share how you're grappling with the Covid-19 crisis, get ideas from your peers, and support each other.

In addition, Chamber CEO Adam Gutcheon and Jim Burke from the Town of Windsor will review the current state of the crisis, state and federal business relief measures, and what the Town and Chamber are doing in response.

RSVP below and we will send you the connection information.

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Tavern Trot 2020

2020 TAVERN TROT WILL BE VIRTUAL!
There is a great deal of uncertainty going forward with large scale events. The health and safety of our participants and volunteers are at the forefront of our minds as we try to plan our event. Therefore, we have made the decision to convert our race to a virtual race this year.

Converting to virtual will allow us to still hold an event in the safest way possible while still being able to provide much needed relief to charitable organizations - such as Alex's Lemonade Stand. You will still be able to get a t-shirt and run 3.5 miles, just without the crow... more